Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[James Miller]

It’s a manual 5 speed, one ton axles, wicked wheel turbo, 4” exhaust, no rust, and....

Wish I would have waited for a stick. Mine does have a 38r and 4" exhaust. It's cheaper to do the zf6 swap then a built auto.

I heard you can't cut firewood without at least a ported 70cc saw lol.

I heard the same thing on the internet so it must be true.

 

[chipper1]

I have a 372xp for when the 262 doesn’t pull the weight, also a Closed Port 55. Don’t really think I need anything more then those three....

except, one day wanna upgrade the 55CP to a 346xp

I like the 372's , one of my favorite firewooding saws, that and a 346.
55's are great little saws, I've had the closed and open port versions, good cutting.
The big difference in the 55/346 is the top cover clips, better intake mounting to the cylinder(there's a nice fix for this), and the front tensioner, and about half a hp(although the 55 has a wide power band). A cheap upgrade would be to get into a 351(like the 346 oe) or a 353(like the 346ne although there was one without the primer bulb and one with ), then you could grab a cylinder from Spike for under $100, you can change a piston and cylinder right .
I actually enjoy running the 353's, nice power and the wide power band means they are easier to keep the rpms up with a longer bar, which makes them cut quite close to a 346.

 

[SeMoTony]

I like the 372's , one of my favorite firewooding saws, that and a 346.
55's are great little saws, I've had the closed and open port versions, good cutting.
The big difference in the 55/346 is the top cover clips, better intake mounting to the cylinder(there's a nice fix for this), and the front tensioner, and about half a hp(although the 55 has a wide power band). A cheap upgrade would be to get into a 351(like the 346 oe) or a 353(like the 346ne although there was one without the primer bulb and one with ), then you could grab a cylinder from Spike for under $100, you can change a piston and cylinder right .
I actually enjoy running the 353's, nice power and the wide power band means they are easier to keep the rpms up with a longer bar, which makes them cut quite close to a 346.

Congratulations on anniversary!
I like my 661 for stuff 30" or larger like the hadge couple weekend ago

 

[svk]

Yes.

Yup

Your looks definitely follow that side of the family, strong genetics there. Can definitely see it in Matt’s older daughter too.

 

[svk]

I’ll tell you, a 357 or 262 are arguably in the running for best one saw plan.

 

[svk]

A group I volunteer with put on “Santa’s Workshop” at the community center. The usual method of delivering Santa is by draft horse and sleigh but the stable owners were out of town so the Snowmobile club delivered Santa by groomer which was equally cool. Here’s Santa greeting his first guests (my daughter in pic) that were waiting for him.

I personally cooked 44 pizzas today for the event. We had several hundred people come to the event over three hours.

 

[billijak]

Hadn't really tried out my skid steer splitter as of yet since I had to get the quick attach plate modified. Decided since the Vikes were basically on a bye playing Detroit I could listen to it and do some work. Just wanted to break the big rounds up to a size that is easy lifting and finish on the SS since that does such a nice job. Made this pile and I'll probably finish it next weekend since this coming week is supposed to be trash.
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Haven't watched a full Vikings game since Favre threw the interception at New Orleans in the NFC Championship game. I felt the same let down as the missed field goal at home against the Falcons in that NFC game....then both teams go on to win the Super Bowl! Found I can get so much work done during those 3 hours, that I really don't miss watching. But, usually in the evening or the next day, I will hit the computer an watch highlights...win or lose.

 

[MustangMike]

Ported 60 cc saws are hard to beat as great all around saws, but I too find myself going right from a ported 261 to my 70 cc saws and not using the 60 cc saws as much as I should.

My 10 mm 044 and 462 are probably some of the best running and lightest 70 cc saws made, so it is hard to pick a 60 cc saw over them. Ironically, neither of my 70 cc saws are ported, but they leave nothing to be desired.

Imagine, the only ported saw that Matt has is the one I got for him through Dr Al … and it's a Husky … what a good Uncle I am!!! That is, hands down, his favorite saw!

 

[James Miller]

I was going to say my square file at 45*, 45*, 45* (factory angles) holds up well, but noting will hold up that long in our Eastern Hardwoods!

Even though it can go longer, I generally like to touch it up after 2 tanks just to keep things sharp. I will often just go to the next saw and sharpen them all after I'm done.

Could you post a picture of one of your cutters. I can learn alot from a pic.

 

[KiwiBro]

Ported 60 cc saws are hard to beat as great all around saws, but I too find myself going right from a ported 261 to my 70 cc saws and not using the 60 cc saws as much as I should.

My 10 mm 044 and 462 are probably some of the best running and lightest 70 cc saws made, so it is hard to pick a 60 cc saw over them. Ironically, neither of my 70 cc saws are ported, but they leave nothing to be desired.

Imagine, the only ported saw that Matt has is the one I got for him through Dr Al … and it's a Husky … what a good Uncle I am!!! That is, hands down, his favorite saw!

Have been thinking seriously about a 24" on the 261 and skipping the 7900 and going directly to the 395. So, back to a two saw plan

 

[woodchip rookie]

I've heard all kinds of myths about different woods. Can't burn pine because of creosote I've even heard that about poplar. People around here think that if it's not sugar maple, you can't heat your house with it. All wood has roughly the same BTUs per pound, some woods are just more dense than others. Silver maple and box elder get a bad rap IMO. I use a lot of them and have great results. I'll take Silver maple all day. To be fair my house is relatively easy to heat and I have the correct size stove in a modern design with secondary burn. If I had a hundred year old farmhouse with an old timer smoke dragon, I might be more of a wood snob. Whenever I hear one of these myths I always ask, " gee what do they do up north where they don't have hardwood?"
Proper seasoning is something that gets missed almost always around here. I see people getting their firewood delivered in the fall and I know it's only been cut and split and not stacked probably only a month ago. Many woods need a couple years to season and they won't dry in the round even if the ends look cracked. Wood cut in the winter before sap rises will season faster. I have been a fortunate scrounger and have my next winters wood split and stacked already out on the fence line in the wind and sun. I have found a huge difference since I have been splitting a year ahead and getting 2 summers worth of sun and dry wind on my wood. Fire starts easier and I am able to choke it back more for longer hotter fires and cleaner with a good secondary burn.

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^^^^this

 

[woodchip rookie]

I heard you can't cut firewood without at least a ported 70cc saw lol.

My little t540 will buck 12"dia logs all day long.

 

[woodchip rookie]

I’ll tell you, a 357 or 262 are arguably in the running for best one saw plan.

550xp

 

[MechanicMatt]

562

 

[James Miller]

Ported 590 because I'm poor .

 

[chipper1]

My little t540 will buck 12"dia logs all day long.

You missed the joke .
Why shouldn't it, many guys run 16" on them, quick in the cut isn't what's most efficient in all situations. There are so many places to make up for a saw cutting slower, for some reason many here and on other forums focus solely on cut times in a cookie. While I enjoy running saws and making comparisons a saw that cuts 50% slower in the cut for a guy cutting 2-4 cords a yr isn't that big of a deal vs the cost of a new saw to cut faster when you're trying to save a buck by burning wood. Personally I like running the pro saws/high quality equipment, but for my firewood needs I could do everything no problem with a 455/ms290, and if I avoided the large wood I could do it all with a 450/ms250.

 

[chipper1]

Ported 590 because I'm poor .

All of them .
Poor yeah lol.

 

[chipper1]

A group I volunteer with put on “Santa’s Workshop” at the community center. The usual method of delivering Santa is by draft horse and sleigh but the stable owners were out of town so the Snowmobile club delivered Santa by groomer which was equally cool. Here’s Santa greeting his first guests (my daughter in pic) that were waiting for him.

I personally cooked 44 pizzas today for the event. We had several hundred people come to the event over three hours.

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Looks like a great time Steve.

 

[svk]

Looks like a great time Steve.

It was very well received by everyone in attendance. I cannot take credit as I just joined the group two months ago. But I am a pizza slinging mofo LOL.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Heading to the lake. 4 hrs on dry roads not gonna be that today.