Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Ambull01]

https://www.belvoir.army.mil/news/News2014/NewVettingProvedures.asp

 

[macattack_ga]

I don't, I have a military and DoD civilian ID lol.
Thought you could just drive in with your civilian driver's license. I've that before when I forgot my military ID card and security badge at home. They may search your car though. Plus I'm not sure how they will take to you bringing in a chainsaw if that's what you're planning.

>>Thought you could just drive in with your civilian driver's license.
Yes. That's the easy part and no need for a chainsaw, pros took care of that part....

It's the >proper< permission part.

 

[Ambull01]

Just spoke w/ a couple of pro cutters (real Arborists... I'm a scrounger).
I'd asked what they were cutting and what they were doing with the wood.

The good: They said they were just leaving it for y'all (scroungers), 100 loads. They told me where the nice white oak was.
The bad: It's on Ft Belvoir (Army base). It's not hard to get on base, but who do you ask for permission???

Actually, and this is nothing to do with you as I'm sure you're a swell guy and all, but I pray the guards are requiring civilians have a sponsor or legitimate reason to be on base. Too many attacks on DoD and military members as it is. Plus you have terrorist organizations directing sympathizers to kill/hurt military members and DoD civilians. Hmm, probably shouldn't have typed that but that's just my opinion.

 

[macattack_ga]

Actually, and this is nothing to do with you as I'm sure you're a swell guy and all, but I pray the guards are requiring civilians have a sponsor or legitimate reason to be on base. Too many attacks on DoD and military members as it is. Plus you have terrorist organizations directing sympathizers to kill/hurt military members and DoD civilians. Hmm, probably shouldn't have typed that but that's just my opinion.

I was on base when I spoke with the pros ;-)

 

[Ambull01]

I was on base when I spoke with the pros ;-)

Oh lol. So you just drove your happy butt right in? Damn, hope they have higher security standards here.

 

[MustangMike]

GOOD DEED REWARDED, ICE BROKEN

OK, so I know it is not a big deal that I got a doe today, but it's my first score in 3 years! The last deer I got was an 8 pt on Opening day when I was 59. Was starting to think turning 60 was a curse! It was the first day of MZ season here today, so I could take a doe (which I could not do in regular season).

Of course, I got it on the property where I cut the tree down yesterday, and I told the owner that the deer will check it out. Well I go there today, and I see 7 of them, all does, right were I cut the tree down. They drifted into the woods, and I tried to quietly follow. I could see several tails & movement, but no clear shot. Finally, one came clear, 100 yds. I did not want to shoot offhand, but I had no choice. I wrapped the sling around my arm and braced my left elbow to my hip.

Of course when the MZ goes off, U can't see nothing, but tails were all over the place. I reloaded and stalked in, and another one ran out! When I got to where I thought I shot I found blood (no snow here now), and 30 yds away was my deer. The bullet hit right behind the shoulder and destroyed the heart and both lungs, a perfect shot!

I'm glad the ice is broken, and I'm glad I helped out my friend with that tree yesterday instead of hunting the last day of regular season, it paid off! And we will have venison again this year, it has been too long!

 

[svk]

GOOD DEED REWARDED, ICE BROKEN

OK, so I know it is not a big deal that I got a doe today, but it's my first score in 3 years! The last deer I got was an 8 pt on Opening day when I was 59. Was starting to think turning 60 was a curse! It was the first day of MZ season here today, so I could take a doe (which I could not do in regular season).

Of course, I got it on the property where I cut the tree down yesterday, and I told the owner that the deer will check it out. Well I go there today, and I see 7 of them, all does, right were I cut the tree down. They drifted into the woods, and I tried to quietly follow. I could see several tails & movement, but no clear shot. Finally, one came clear, 100 yds. I did not want to shoot offhand, but I had no choice. I wrapped the sling around my arm and braced my left elbow to my hip.

Of course when the MZ goes off, U can't see nothing, but tails were all over the place. I reloaded and stalked in, and another one ran out! When I got to where I thought I shot I found blood (no snow here now), and 30 yds away was my deer. The bullet hit right behind the shoulder and destroyed the heart and both lungs, a perfect shot!

I'm glad the ice is broken, and I'm glad I helped out my friend with that tree yesterday instead of hunting the last day of regular season, it paid off! And we will have venison again this year, it has been too long!

Nice work!

 

[dancan]

Well , if the weather holds out I'm gonna go scrounge up some more red maple this weekend with the Ronco Lh 1.0 .
Polly just use the tractor since it's there but I've got to check Google Earth to see if I can find a trail to bypass the 2 mile loop .
Good score Mike !
BTW , what Clint didn't show us was the trail of breadcrumbs leading into the barn and the remote control garage door ......

 

[troylee]

It's in my garage and above freezing. I can add heat to the space but will have to fire the oil boiler to heat the baseboard. Wish had a thermo control with water coils so I could use that to heat my hydronic system...

What I meant about not knowing anything about them is that there are so much interchangeability its hard to know what parts (new or used) I should look/scrounge for to add some performance. Hell, Im not even sure what cam or heads I have on it stock... I have a Torquer II aluminum intake and a Edelbrock 650 carb that I picked up at a yard sale that I'm going to put on, a mild cam would probably wake this thing up the most, just not sure what to look for... need to read less about chainsaws and more about 350's I guess.

Torker 2 intake is a single plane intake. While it will work, it is designed for higher RPM use. To make that package work the best, it will want cam, compression, rear gear or loose torque converter. You are gonna lose low end torque for sure, and would be better off trading that intake for a duel plane or use the stock one. Here is a nice little cam kit from summit for 103 bucks, and is for idle to 4500 rpm.


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-k1101

 

[svk]

Come Friday it will be 4 weeks since I've ran a saw and I'm really getting the itch. I've got a lot of splits to move around this weekend and bringing a fresh load of "goodwill" aspen to the friend who I'm borrowing the DHT from.

 

[Marshy]

Torker 2 intake is a single plane intake. While it will work, it is designed for higher RPM use. To make that package work the best, it will want cam, compression, rear gear or loose torque converter. You are gonna lose low end torque for sure, and would be better off trading that intake for a duel plane or use the stock one. Here is a nice little cam kit from summit for 103 bucks, and is for idle to 4500 rpm.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-k1101

Thanks. I started to do a little reading on Edelbrocks web site and realized the Torker II is not really for truck application. I found out the Edelbrock Performer (2101) would be better suited for my truck. I have a used on in my sights now and will sell the torker. I might bite the bullet and buy a new matching Performer cam (2102) because used are hard to find but then I worry about if I need a new timing chain and sprockets valve springs...yada yada yada.

 

[troylee]

No way would I do it without a new chain and gears, you are fine without doing the springs. Timing set is 21 dollars. cheap insurance

 

[svk]

Thanks. I started to do a little reading on Edelbrocks web site and realized the Torker II is not really for truck application. I found out the Edelbrock Performer (2101) would be better suited for my truck. I have a used on in my sights now and will sell the torker. I might bite the bullet and buy a new matching Performer cam (2102) because used are hard to find but then I worry about if I need a new timing chain and sprockets valve springs...yada yada yada.

I might suggest looking into a more torque based cam as those sets are going to include a more balanced HP/torque grind for a lighter weight vehicle. I've been out of engine building too long to remember what specs you want for a SBC but I'm sure someone in here can steer you in the right direction.

 

[mainewoods]

GOOD DEED REWARDED, ICE BROKEN
OK, so I know it is not a big deal that I got a doe today, but it's my first score in 3 years!





Any venison is a big deal. Thousands of hunters go meatless every year. Besides, that's a very nice offhand shot, especially knowing you only have 1 shot. That will taste even better than an old rut weary buck. Way to go Mike!!

 

[svk]

This guy is meatless for the first time in a long time. Had to buy a $17 beef roast to feed the family this weekend

Although I did my civic duty and saved many deer from a painful death over the next 12 months

 

[mainewoods]

Look at all the warmth you have provided for the family. I'd say you were a BIG winner this year!

 

[MechanicMatt]

Geez Steve, I try to make sure my wife never goes meatless.

 

[svk]

Geez Steve, I try to make sure my wife never goes meatless.

Lol that's not a problem....5 kids

 

[Marshy]

I might suggest looking into a more torque based cam as those sets are going to include a more balanced HP/torque grind for a lighter weight vehicle. I've been out of engine building too long to remember what specs you want for a SBC but I'm sure someone in here can steer you in the right direction.

Although I don't doubt there are better options available, I don't think I can afford them. Im not trying to make a hot rod, just improve its performance for cheap. The Torker intake I was hoping to use was bought for $40 at a yard sale and it came with an Edelbrock 650 carb. I just listed the Torker on craigslist for sale for $90. If I can get $50 I will pocket $10 plus the carb. Ideally I will get close to $100 and turn around and buy the Performer intake on craigslist for $100 right now. Toss the matching Performer cam at it and Im in it for about $160 plus cam chain/gears ~$25. That's not counting the $90 for gaskets and head bolts I already bought...Anything would be better than putting it back together stock...

 

[MustangMike]

I would do timing chain & gears even if I did not change the cam. We always used to go with TRW double roller, but I'm sure I'm dating myself!

Before the cam & intake, did U upgrade the air filter & exhaust? Those R the first steps to take. Upgrading the engine potential w/o allowing more air in & out won't do much good. (This stuff gets worse than chainsaws!)