Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Ambull01]

There's been a cubic heap of bars for sale on the tradin post the past month.....

As to those trailers, that one the guy obviously modded it it so you could tow it with a ball instead of a pintle hitch.

Those trailers cost (the tax payer) pret near 9 grand new, if it is an m1101 or 2.

I know, only one problem. No idea what bar will fit on this thing yet. I have to sit down and real the owner's manual, service manual, and look through the parts list. Haven't had time to do it yet. We should just make this whole thing easier, sell me one of your awesome big cc Poulans with 24" bar for a great price

 

[zogger]

They should just make one of those heater things like diesel trucks. Plug the sucker in during really cold weather.

As long as the oil is warm when you pour it in it works OK, the engine will warm up good and fast.

If you have someplace to store the saws but it's cold, you could get a heat lamp from like tractor supply and turn it on and aim it at the saws the night before, that would keep them warm. I use one aimed at my well tank and plumbing in the colder weather.

I have some used chains that got sharpened on a grinder and obviously overheated, they won't hold a sharp edge very long. I am using them up anyway. I buy mostly used ones from the local shop, either ones they strip off of carcasses or customer no shows when they drop a chain off for sharpening and never come back. Those sharpened ones cost me 4-5 bucks, used ones from the scrap bin I give them a buck. I think tool rental places have used chains as well, they just throw a new one on most times when a customer wants to rent a saw, scrap the old ones. I have tons of used chains, any sort of make/model/size, just poke through my stuff until i find something that fits. I bought a few new ones from Terry Landrum before, his prices are good even with shipping. I don't know if Spike sells chains to ship, he might.

 

[Ambull01]

I'll just store the saw in my bedroom, throw an electric blanket over it.

The Ace Hardware place near me rents saws, I'll call them. Plus like I said before I literally have 25 Home Depots near me, all with tool rental departments. About to call them for chains.

Thanks for that tip zogger

 

[zogger]

I know, only one problem. No idea what bar will fit on this thing yet. I have to sit down and real the owner's manual, service manual, and look through the parts list. Haven't had time to do it yet. We should just make this whole thing easier, sell me one of your awesome big cc Poulans with 24" bar for a great price

Ha, you just keep on looking around your area, you'll stumble on a bigger saw eventually! hahaha just keep a piggy bank with cash handy and be ready to POUNCE. Or just go for the bigbore 7900 top end, which is probably a better idea for you anyway.

As to your bars, they take big husky mounts as far as I know, D009 mount in oregon speak (someone will correct me if I am wrong). Will be written on the tail of the bar you have now. Should be easy to find a 24 new or used I think.

This member might have something, just get on the list there and say what ya want.

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/bars-and-chains.267779/#post-5071860

 

[steved]

They should just make one of those heater things like diesel trucks. Plug the sucker in during really cold weather.

That's called an electric chainsaw...

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[troylee]

Just buy a Sugi Hara from weedeaterman.com and be done with it. Saves weight, lasts forever and looks cool as hell.

 

[steved]

I have been looking at them also. This is the first one I have seen that tilted. Is that something they fabbed up ?

They are made to fold for storage, not really meant to dump.

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[steved]

You can get away with a woodland or similar value priced bar if you want to pick up a longer one for occasional use. No need to spend top dollar.

Stens has pretty good pricing on SilverStreak and Carlton. That's where i got my 25" bar and chains for the 391. For the homeowner, SilverStreak and Carlton are decent goods for the price.

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[Ambull01]

Ha, you just keep on looking around your area, you'll stumble on a bigger saw eventually! hahaha just keep a piggy bank with cash handy and be ready to POUNCE. Or just go for the bigbore 7900 top end, which is probably a better idea for you anyway.

As to your bars, they take big husky mounts as far as I know, D009 mount in oregon speak (someone will correct me if I am wrong). Will be written on the tail of the bar you have now. Should be easy to find a 24 new or used I think.

This member might have something, just get on the list there and say what ya want.

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/bars-and-chains.267779/#post-5071860

Just saw a 7700 on CL. Think it's gone already.

 

[Ambull01]

I'll look at all those bar brands tonight, thanks for posting the good options. Sugi Hara sounds awesome. Sounds expensive too

 

[troylee]

The 24 I put on my 371xp was only $112, if I remember correctly. Guess some see that as expensive, but these saw parts are a lot less expensive than race car parts, and last a lot longer!

 

[troylee]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Military-CA...29173bfb&item=331401870331&pt=Motors_Trailers

This is the one I am looking at. It looks to have a shorter tongue than the one listed in a post above.

 

[zogger]

Just saw a 7700 on CL. Think it's gone already.

Same guy with the sugiharas, weedeaterman.com, has the big bore piston and cylinder kits as well. One of his kits, now ported, is on my 346xp. Seems to be holding up OK, runs great, plenty of beans.

 

[Ambull01]

The 24 I put on my 371xp was only $112, if I remember correctly. Guess some see that as expensive, but these saw parts are a lot less expensive than race car parts, and last a lot longer!

$112 for a freaking bar! How long do they last? What makes them superior to other bars?

 

[steved]

Stens has pretty good pricing on SilverStreak and Carlton. That's where i got my 25" bar and chains for the 391. For the homeowner, SilverStreak and Carlton are decent goods for the price.

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Stens is also where I buy my Startron fuel stabilizer in larger quantities...stuff works better than Stabil in my opinion.

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[zogger]

$112 for a freaking bar! How long do they last? What makes them superior to other bars?

Metallurgy and construction. They are lighter, stiffer, stronger than other bars. The bar rails don't get clapped out as fast as some other brands. I don't have one...*yet*, but will eventually.

 

[MustangMike]

MustangMike, I just realized you were in Brewster NY. My sister in law and her husband own Old Time Barns and live in Pawling up on Quaker Hill. I love that area. Have a good day.

Quaker Hill is gorgeous! I often bike up there, some real adventurous rides. You climb, climb, climb, then come down like a roller coaster! Not much more invigorating than doin 40 on a downhill twistie only inches from other riders.

And the Horses ... sometimes 30 or 40 in a field at a time ... there is some real money up there. I likely could not afford the taxes if U gave the place to me. Sallie Jessie has a place there.

And some of the historic buildings, I should take some pics, but it is so hard to do when U are out for a serious bike ride. I believe the Quaker Meeting House is over 250 years old, and I do have a pic of that! Posted, with the Historian!

 

[troylee]

I thought 112 dollars was a deal, hell I spent 135 yesterday for a tank setup for my granddaughters gold fish.

 

[SteveSS]

Just back from Nashville last night and it rained at home the whole week that I was gone. Standing water in most places, so no wood cutting for me this weekend. I guess I should be thankful that it wasn't cold enough to snow.

 

[MustangMike]

U have to put things in perspective, compare it to the price of the saw.

It is like I always get upset when they want me to pay more for a scope then I paid for the rifle, even though I realize the importance of good optics.