Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[bigfellascott]

a bit of brand bashing every now and again is needed to shake this place up

Too right it's always good for a laugh! I own Stihl, Husky, Oleomac and Jonsereds - to me they all work and so far none have had to visit the saw doctor (all older stuff) I think some of this newer stuff is over rated TBO.

I wonder what this new Stihl 500i will be like in 30 or 40yrs time, will it even make it that far? shall be interesting to see how it fairs over the years.

 

[KiwiBro]

@MustangMike , are you aware of the issues with the keyless entry thefts of late model mustangs? Theives can pick up the signal of the keys if they are near to the car, like in the house if the car is parked outside, boost that signal and steal the car? Seems too easy but it's happening.

 

[MustangMike]

No, but my Mustang does not have keyless entry! In fact, mine you have to actually turn on the headlights, and no tire pressure sensors, so I can put my own winter wheels and tires on!

 

[MustangMike]

Well, she is running, but not before scaring me! (My Asian 440 Big Bore #4)

First, it took 12 pulls to get her to kick, seemed like a lot. Then she seemed to be running fine, did 5 nice cuts, then she dies.

I check the plug connection, then I'm worried that the flywheel spun, so I prime it and she kicks. Even though I had a DDave carb on it, based on past problems I change the carb … no help.

Prime it again, she kicks. So I change the fuel filter and we are good to go!

Saw feels good, but I've been running the 066 so much lately I may be expecting too much from her! We will let her break in a bit and see how she does, but she does not run bad! Very responsive to the throttle.

Gotta run, my Step Son's Birthday today!

 

[KiwiBro]

People are having to keep their keys in RFID sheilds/protective boxes, etc to shield the signal so thieves aren't able to stumble upon it, but this begs the question how about when the keys are on their person and theives simply shadow them until they receive the signal then program that into another set of keys. Makes me think it's time to go 'old school' with, oh, i don't know, actual keys or somefink.

 

[rarefish383]

My climber buddy is getting ready to retire and move. He gave me these two to liquidate for him. The CS500 is a runner. The 750 EVL needs a new module. I'll probably give him what he wants for them. He said I could have the 500, but would like to get something for the 750. He also has a couple running little climbing saws. A CS 300 and 346, maybe a couple more. The 750 has a 30 inch bar, and my biggest Echo, is a 650 EVL, so i need this one.

 

[rarefish383]

well it's better to have it and not need it, rather than to need it and not have it.

Yep, that's why I have one 45", 3 36", 2 30", don't know how many 24's and never did know how many under 20, and I just brought home another 30". One must be prepared.

 

[bigfellascott]

No, but my Mustang does not have keyless entry! In fact, mine you have to actually turn on the headlights, and no tire pressure sensors, so I can put my own winter wheels and tires on!

They are over complicating everything these days! I'm hearing they are making cars that have a used by date of around 7yrs or such, I hope they have a price tag to match the short life span, I can't imagine people will want to pay the same sorts of $$ knowing their vehicle will be worthless in 7yrs.

 

[nighthunter]

1 of the reasons I got the 880 is that it and the 3120 are not being produced as of next year and the replacements will be computer controlled, I'm also have 1 or 2 (1 could be sold) husky's lying around lately and is my daily work saw

Too right it's always good for a laugh! I own Stihl, Husky, Oleomac and Jonsereds - to me they all work and so far none have had to visit the saw doctor (all older stuff) I think some of this newer stuff is over rated TBO.

I wonder what this new Stihl 500i will be like in 30 or 40yrs time, will it even make it that far? shall be interesting to see how it fairs over the years.

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

My climber buddy is getting ready to retire and move. He gave me these two to liquidate for him. The CS500 is a runner. The 750 EVL needs a new module. I'll probably give him what he wants for them. He said I could have the 500, but would like to get something for the 750. He also has a couple running little climbing saws. A CS 300 and 346, maybe a couple more. The 750 has a 30 inch bar, and my biggest Echo, is a 650 EVL, so i need this one.View attachment 694273

@rarefish383
Any idea what he wants for the CS346? My grandfather is looking for a small saw. At 90yrs old, his MS362 is starting to get heavy earlier and earlier in the day and he would like a small saw.

 

[bigfellascott]

1 of the reasons I got the 880 is that it and the 3120 are not being produced as of next year and the replacements will be computer controlled, I'm also have 1 or 2 (1 could be sold) husky's lying around lately and is my daily work saw

Ah right I'm hearing ya, I don't like the idea of having to take my saws to a shop to get them to tune or repair it, mainly because they require you to bend over and get pounded in the freckle and half the bloody time they are hopeless at repairing things anyway, much rather do it myself or if I can't I have a mate who repairs all the things the shops can't get sorted so he knows what he's doing and I doubt he will want anything to do with these new injected jobs anyway as they no doubt need some sort of overpriced specialised computer programme and gear to do anything too them.

It will be interesting seeing how they go down the years that's for sure.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

I posted on another thread my aunt in her mid 80's was having trouble with her EPA Napoleon wood stove. Turns out her wood isn't seasoned enough. That and not running the stove hot enough to get the secondary burn.

So I went out and cut the only kinda wood I could that isn't buried in ice and snow. A very dry hollow oak. You know the self splitting type! Figure her son can bring their pickup and we'll split n toss it right in the truck.

I cut a couple bucket loads and dumped em in my wood shed to ensure they stay dry. Figure 1 more bucket will make 1/2 a cord. That should kick start things for the worst of winter. Might have 1-2 buckets for myself out of it. This stuff burns like gun powder.


Not the prettiest stump but it's down and I lived to tell the tale.

 

[dancan]

Joe , I'm glad that you know the difference between a "need" and a "want"

I know the difference you know ?

I "need" more firewood and I "need" another MS241 .

See .





BTW , I need a MS241 , please send me a pm ,,, Seriously ,,,

Honest

 

[nighthunter]

Ah right I'm hearing ya, I don't like the idea of having to take my saws to a shop to get them to tune or repair it, mainly because they require you to bend over and get pounded in the freckle and half the bloody time they are hopeless at repairing things anyway, much rather do it myself or if I can't I have a mate who repairs all the things the shops can't get sorted so he knows what he's doing and I doubt he will want anything to do with these new injected jobs anyway as they no doubt need some sort of overpriced specialised computer programme and gear to do anything too them.

It will be interesting seeing how they go down the years that's for sure.

+1 on all my own servicing and repairs, but won't mess with a brand new saw for the simple reason that it should need to be repaired

 

[95custmz]

Scrounged a few non runners yesterday for $75. I think the Stihl 015 needs fuel lines and the Echo does not have spark. I’m gonna have to check points and condenser on that one.

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[rarefish383]

@rarefish383
Any idea what he wants for the CS346? My grandfather is looking for a small saw. At 90yrs old, his MS362 is starting to get heavy earlier and earlier in the day and he would like a small saw.

Bobby, someone beat you to it, if his price is too high or something happens, I'll send you a PM.

 

[woodchip rookie]

1 of the reasons I got the 880 is that it and the 3120 are not being produced as of next year.

Not a HOOSKVAHNA but a PEAVEY 3120.

 

[Cowboy254]

@MustangMike , are you aware of the issues with the keyless entry thefts of late model mustangs? Theives can pick up the signal of the keys if they are near to the car, like in the house if the car is parked outside, boost that signal and steal the car? Seems too easy but it's happening.

Like my car, Mike's Mustang possesses the ultimate theft prevention feature - a manual transmission.

 

[KiwiBro]

Like my car, Mike's Mustang possesses the ultimate theft prevention feature - a manual transmission.

Next-Gen IQ Test.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

I posted on another thread my aunt in her mid 80's was having trouble with her EPA Napoleon wood stove. Turns out her wood isn't seasoned enough. That and not running the stove hot enough to get the secondary burn.

So I went out and cut the only kinda wood I could that isn't buried in ice and snow. A very dry hollow oak. You know the self splitting type! Figure her son can bring their pickup and we'll split n toss it right in the truck.

I cut a couple bucket loads and dumped em in my wood shed to ensure they stay dry. Figure 1 more bucket will make 1/2 a cord. That should kick start things for the worst of winter. Might have 1-2 buckets for myself out of it. This stuff burns like gun powder.


Not the prettiest stump but it's down and I lived to tell the tale.

So we got a decent pickup load split for my aunt. She gifted me her late husband's Husky 445. Hasn't been ran in several years but I'm confident it can be a runner again. Best of all she sent over several dozen cookies! Woot woot!

I'll drop by and see how the stove is doing in a week or so when it cools off again.