Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[djg james]

More highly valuable Black Walnut.

 

[H-Ranch]

Had time to just sneak one load in tonight before any storms get here.

 

[MustangMike]

My newly ported cylinder (Big Bore #5) came to life today.

I was not real impressed with how Big Bore #4 ran, the port timing #s were not that great (Ex at 95), so today I ripped it down and put my "re ported" Big Bore jug #5 and an OEM piston on frame #4. Squish with the OEM piston went from 0.20 (with the NW piston) to 0.17 with the OEM piston.

I could not believe how clean BB #4 P+C were! The pics of the cylinder did not come out, but look at that piston, and I did not clean it at all!!! Looks like I took it right out of the box!

These NW BB pistons seem to be of good quality, and weight the same as a Meteor, so I think I'll save them for some 460 projects and use the lighter OEM on my Hybrid and BB kits.

I let the sealer dry for 2 hours then started her up. She kicked on the 8th pull (just enough pulls to make me nervous), then started right up and ran very clean. Minor adjustments to the low and she idled real nice (with the Lo screw about 3/4 turn out).

She ran good. I'm neither disappointed nor ecstatic. I'm not sure if she has the RPMs I was hoping for, but she has good torque, and when you lean on her (noodling Oak) she just slows a bit but does not stop. I like that in a saw! Heck, it does not even have a third of a tank through it yet, so it may break in a bit, and maybe RPMs will increase if I lean her out a bit, but for now I want it to be a bit rich. The saw was well mannered, idled well, re started easily several times, and did what it was supposed to. Also, it has out of the box RS on it, and I'm used to running square file.

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[James Miller]

James I’ve got Trilink full chisel if you want. I can have it to you on Thursday. No charge. Just let me know.

That would be great. I'm not picky when it comes to chain. Hopefully friday morning your parts go on the mill.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Pissed off the walmart covid19 police. Tried to buy 2- 1/2 gallons of bleach for a total 1 gal per customer. They weren't buying it. ****** nuts i just wanted enough to chlorinate my well.

 

[chipper1]

My newly ported cylinder (Big Bore #5) came to life today.

I was not real impressed with how Big Bore #4 ran, the port timing #s were not that great (Ex at 95), so today I ripped it down and put my "re ported" Big Bore jug #5 and an OEM piston on frame #4. Squish with the OEM piston went from 0.20 (with the NW piston) to 0.17 with the OEM piston.

I could not believe how clean BB #4 P+C were! The pics of the cylinder did not come out, but look at that piston, and I did not clean it at all!!! Looks like I took it right out of the box!

These NW BB pistons seem to be of good quality, and weight the same as a Meteor, so I think I'll save them for some 460 projects and use the lighter OEM on my Hybrid and BB kits.

I let the sealer dry for 2 hours then started her up. She kicked on the 8th pull (just enough pulls to make me nervous), then started right up and ran very clean. Minor adjustments to the low and she idled real nice (with the Lo screw about 3/4 turn out).

She ran good. I'm neither disappointed nor ecstatic. I'm not sure if she has the RPMs I was hoping for, but she has good torque, and when you lean on her (noodling Oak) she just slows a bit but does not stop. I like that in a saw! Heck, it does not even have a third of a tank through it yet, so it may break in a bit, and maybe RPMs will increase if I lean her out a bit, but for now I want it to be a bit rich. The saw was well mannered, idled well, re started easily several times, and did what it was supposed to. Also, it has out of the box RS on it, and I'm used to running square file.

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Sure looks clean Mike.
How many tanks on it and what mix ratio and oil.
Was there plenty of oil on it.

 

[chipper1]

What are you offering[emoji16]


Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

I still have 1 new 2166 here and one ported one, I here you like them .

 

[svk]

That would be great. I'm not picky when it comes to chain. Hopefully friday morning your parts go on the mill.

I’ll put it in the truck right now. I believe I’ve got your address in the pm history.

 

[chipper1]

Kinda the same way here in Michigan. A lot of our ancestors migrated here to work in logging camps and harvest the vast stands of old growth white pine that was used to build our nation. Replaced them with the majestic yellow poplar and scruffy plantation pine.

You're right, most here have seen the pictures of the sleighs with the logs stacked 12 or 14' high being pulled by horses, but they have no idea they were taken here in michigan or that they harvested lots of white pine here. Today we took a nice walk way out behind our property and saw some nice white pine, huge bur oak, and some other neat trees, was a nice time.
Also scrounged some more black locust.
Couple more days and we'll have the woodshed full.
The crew.

Almost there.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

You're right, most here have seen the pictures of the sleighs with the logs stacked 12 or 14' high being pulled by horses, but they have no idea they were taken here in michigan or that they harvested lots of white pine here. Today we took a nice walk way out behind our property and saw some nice white pine, huge bur oak, and some other neat trees, was a nice time.
Also scrounged some more black locust.
Couple more days and we'll have the woodshed full.
The crew.
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Almost there.
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I found one of those pics in a tote of family stuff. Great gramps for sure used to go log in the winters. But I think this might be a souvenir picture. I'll dig it out one of these days.

 

[U&A]

I still have 1 new 2166 here and one ported one, I here you like them .

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Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

 

[U&A]

You're right, most here have seen the pictures of the sleighs with the logs stacked 12 or 14' high being pulled by horses, but they have no idea they were taken here in michigan or that they harvested lots of white pine here. Today we took a nice walk way out behind our property and saw some nice white pine, huge bur oak, and some other neat trees, was a nice time.
Also scrounged some more black locust.
Couple more days and we'll have the woodshed full.
The crew.
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Almost there.
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Nice family picture Brett[emoji1303][emoji41]

Perfect time to get caught up on wood. And out Governor will most likely extend the “stay home” in the next few days


Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

 

[Philbert]

RIP John


Philbert

 

[Logger nate]

You're right, most here have seen the pictures of the sleighs with the logs stacked 12 or 14' high being pulled by horses, but they have no idea they were taken here in michigan or that they harvested lots of white pine here. Today we took a nice walk way out behind our property and saw some nice white pine, huge bur oak, and some other neat trees, was a nice time.
Also scrounged some more black locust.
Couple more days and we'll have the woodshed full.
The crew.
View attachment 815534
Almost there.
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Good looking crew you have there! And wood shed looks great! Stacks of wood are ok too
Speaking of white pine, saw this picture the other day of a nice oneLargest white pine I’ve seen I think is the one I’m cutting in my avatar
About 4’. Illegal to cut them (western white pine) here now, endangered?
Made some more progress at the mill site today
Not sure it’s any cheaper than buying boards, 661 gets pretty thirsty, lol. Nice being outside and spending time with my son though, and don’t have to go to the store

 

[Haywire]

Good looking crew you have there! And wood shed looks great! Stacks of wood are ok too
Speaking of white pine, saw this picture the other day of a nice oneView attachment 815540Largest white pine I’ve seen I think is the one I’m cutting in my avatarView attachment 815550
About 4’. Illegal to cut them (western white pine) here now, endangered?
Made some more progress at the mill site today View attachment 815553
Not sure it’s any cheaper than buying boards, 661 gets pretty thirsty, lol. Nice being outside and spending time with my son though, and don’t have to go to the store

Nice boards! Can I borrow your Cat?

 

[Logger nate]

Nice boards! Can I borrow your Cat?

Thanks, they do seem too nice for a chicken coop
Sure! It is pretty handy, one of the logs decided to take a stroll down the hill and the Cat was enlisted to retrieve it
Been part of the family for a long time. Dad bought it in late 60’s I believe. It’s skidded lots of trees, built roads, and plowed snow here and in Alaska.

 

[chipper1]

Good looking crew you have there! And wood shed looks great! Stacks of wood are ok too
Speaking of white pine, saw this picture the other day of a nice oneView attachment 815540Largest white pine I’ve seen I think is the one I’m cutting in my avatarView attachment 815550
About 4’. Illegal to cut them (western white pine) here now, endangered?
Made some more progress at the mill site today View attachment 815553
Not sure it’s any cheaper than buying boards, 661 gets pretty thirsty, lol. Nice being outside and spending time with my son though, and don’t have to go to the store

Thanks, I'm grateful for the time with the family and to get things done .
That's a big tree , I've seen some nice ones, but 3' to just over is about the biggest. There are some places here in michigan there may be some 4' whites, they are parks you can't even think of cutting them, that's why I can't go there.
Looks great up there, surprised all the snow is almost gone.

 

[chipper1]

Nice family picture Brett[emoji1303][emoji41]

Perfect time to get caught up on wood. And out Governor will most likely extend the “stay home” in the next few days


Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

Thanks buddy.
It sure is, and I'm taking full advantage, was a little warm today, almost got the A/C units installed lol.
Chance of snow this weekend .

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Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

Thought you'd get a kick out of that.
I'll even throw in a couple bars and chains, and a set of huge dawgs for you.

 

[mountainguyed67]

It’s skidded lots of trees

Did they run an arch behind it?

 

[Logger nate]

Did they run an arch behind it?

No never did. Not sure it would have worked very well in the steep brushy terrain he worked in (I assume you mean the wheeled type not mounted to the winch?) but some lift sure would have helped. Always thought an arch mounted to the winch would have been great.