Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[panolo]

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Found this video this morning and took the time to watch it. For a novice it is a great watch. Kind of long but the guys do a great job explaining all the cuts. Worth the watch.

 

[chipper1]

Funny never knew that. I worked with a kid who had 10k into his crate engine when he returned from the sand box. PTSD to the point he couldn't function in a normal environment. Had a lot of pride in his ride. Easily rolled all 4 when asked and helluva fast when driven right.

Any way my daughter blew her engine so when it warms up I will become intimately familiar with swapping engines in a Subaru.

Bummer about her ride.
Will you be just swapping it for a long block. Are you familiar with the JDM(Japanese Domestic Products), you can buy a low mileage engine out of a car from Japan for very good prices, you just need to swap some of your components over to it like you would onto a long block from a shop. I prefer these over even changing a head gasket for the Hondas I've done. I need to buy one for my little 98 Honda Odyssey(same engine as the 98-02 accord) , they are $500-550 delivered to the driveway(I pull the skid with my tractor and forks) with low miles, beats a junkyard motor, I don't even change timing belts on these cars, just buy another engine lol.

 

[chipper1]

Late April and it is in the low 30s this morning. Mother Nature is all confused! Maybe some folks will be burning what they did not burn this winter!

I hear they got snow in upstate NY!!!

We are getting flurries right now, yep I'm burning everything I would have burned, maybe even more. Good thing is I have lots of wood here .

 

[chipper1]

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Found this video this morning and took the time to watch it. For a novice it is a great watch. Kind of long but the guys do a great job explaining all the cuts. Worth the watch.

Yep, I watched it right after they came out with it, they also have a couple good videos on sharpening chain, one goes into comparing square to round.
They just did a large job at the Seattle airport, ground zero for the crud out that way. Just found out yesterday a buddy of mine has the kung flu, his wife and one of his kids are already over it, he's struggling with it but was able to talk to me on the phone yesterday, his other kid hasn't gotten it yet or hasn't shown any symptoms yet.

Looks like the conveyor is getting some good use.

 

[chipper1]

I picked up a couple loops of the C83 yesterday at Ebel's. If it's even equal to the EXL I've been running, I'll make the switch because his pricing is tough to beat.

You'll like them, every bit as good as the exl and very smooth.
They are hard on files though and it's difficult to match the multi-angle grind they have on them out of the factory.
How much are they getting for them up there, wonder if I'd save anything driving up there, I can get fuel for 1.07, I could stop up and visit with our friends up north (I don't drink, can't, just like the bread, but in spirit hanging out ).

 

[MustangMike]

Was glad to see the 2nd guy got out of Dodge when the tree started to go, I would always recommend doing that! You just never know what may happen.

 

[chucker]

After work I recruited my youngest son to help with brush pitching this evening. We have only one 200’ lot to go and only the south side of the road. Then the 3/4 mile road will be done. I think I’ve got close to 6 hours on the polesaw into this project so far.

It was insanely windy today. Many areas registered over 40 mph winds. Surprisingly no trees were down and we still have power.

Little buddy pitching brush. Winter jacket and crocs. Lol.
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I broke through the ice in the ditch not once but twice into mid calf deep water. Oh well.
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The lake opened up a lot today.
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A remote toast to my grandpa who turned 88 today.
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and heres a "cybeer toast" to your gramps steve !! best to him and all your future memories you make!

 

[Philbert]

Your welcome to our great country anytime Philbert. I'd love to give some of the square ground chain you do a try one day. .

I am pretty adept at saving / rescuing / rehabilitating chain, but I am not the square ground / file chain guy!

Philbert

 

[SS396driver]

Late April and it is in the low 30s this morning. Mother Nature is all confused! Maybe some folks will be burning what they did not burn this winter!

I hear they got snow in upstate NY!!!

We had 4 inches Friday night into Saturday. Sunday it was near 60. Was all gone by evening

 

[Philbert]

This is the first time I have ever seen or heard of a "progressive depth guage file guide". You guys do this?

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/stihl-progressive-depth-gauge-tool.336757/
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/depth-gauge-tools-for-saw-chain.279374/
https://www.arboristsite.com/commun...ly-progressive-depth-raker-generators.114624/
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/progressive-filing-of-rakers-stihls-opinion.76271/
Etc.

Philbert

 

[chipper1]

Was glad to see the 2nd guy got out of Dodge when the tree started to go, I would always recommend doing that! You just never know what may happen.

That's funny, got out of "Dodge".
Had to run on this one, had a tree top that broke off in it, you can see it right before the end of the video at about 2:08, wasn't hanging at the stump to see where it would go lol.

 

[svk]

Late April and it is in the low 30s this morning. Mother Nature is all confused! Maybe some folks will be burning what they did not burn this winter!

I hear they got snow in upstate NY!!!

We had 18 yesterday morning. Froze the water line to the sauna building again. Luckily it is plastic so knock on wood, it expands rather than bursts.

 

[svk]

Funny never knew that. I worked with a kid who had 10k into his crate engine when he returned from the sand box. PTSD to the point he couldn't function in a normal environment. Had a lot of pride in his ride. Easily rolled all 4 when asked and helluva fast when driven right.

Any way my daughter blew her engine so when it warms up I will become intimately familiar with swapping engines in a Subaru.

It is the rule rather than the exception up here. If you see a Subaru, especially with kayak's or cross country skiis strapped to the roof I will guarantee there will be two short haired women in there. FYI I am not making a joke or poking fun at the LGBTQ crowd. It is just the way it is.

 

[Philbert]

And that was before Subaru had the stigma up here of being only something lesbians drive.
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AND Hippies!

Not sure how these rumors get started, but likely by other car manufacturers finding it hard to compete fairly.

Hard for some to remember 'way back then'; but Subaru was one of the first affordable cars available in the US with front wheel drive, and with 4-wheel / 'all -wheel' drive. Not as well known as the Toyotas and Datsuns ('Nissans') in the 70's, and before Hondas had become mainstream as a family automobile (they had their shoebox cars and motorcycles). So Subarus became very popular in mountain states like Vermont and Colorado, where maybe a lot of those stereotypes lived? The all-wheel drive wagons caught on pretty quick with outdoorsy types, looking for something other than a Jeep or pickup truck, especially with young families. A VW replacement for the Hippies. Popularity expanded along with that of four-wheel drive and Japanese reliability, especially, being lower priced than some of the Toyotas and Hondas. Probably where Kia and Hyundai are today.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

It is the rule rather than the exception up here. If you see a Subaru, especially with kayak's or cross country skiis strapped to the roof I will guarantee there will be two short haired women in there. FYI I am not making a joke or poking fun at the LGBTQ crowd. It is just the way it is.

I have a Subaru and put lots of things on the roof.

Philbert

 

[chipper1]

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/stihl-progressive-depth-gauge-tool.336757/
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/depth-gauge-tools-for-saw-chain.279374/
https://www.arboristsite.com/commun...ly-progressive-depth-raker-generators.114624/
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/progressive-filing-of-rakers-stihls-opinion.76271/
Etc.

Philbert

Never seen that last thread or the video in it, very cool.

I have a Subaru and put lots of things on the roof.

Philbert

Funny, I always thought you were a guy, as in the manly use of the word guy lol.

 

[Philbert]

Are you familiar with the JDM(Japanese Domestic Products), . . . , they are 5-550 to the driveway with low miles,

Where does one find these JDMs?

Thanks.

Philbert

 

[Logger nate]

Yep, I watched it right after they came out with it, they also have a couple good videos on sharpening chain, one goes into comparing square to round.
They just did a large job at the Seattle airport, ground zero for the crud out that way. Just found out yesterday a buddy of mine has the kung flu, his wife and one of his kids are already over it, he's struggling with it but was able to talk to me on the phone yesterday, his other kid hasn't gotten it yet or hasn't shown any symptoms yet.

Looks like the conveyor is getting some good use.

Sorry to hear about your friend Brett, will be praying he has a quick recovery.
Started splitting up and loading some more wood for my buddies shop. Will be glad when the snow and ice melts so I can clean this mess upHave one more small piece to mill then we will be done with this treeHad some guest stop by for dinner last night that weren’t practicing social distancing

 

[Lionsfan]

You'll like them, every bit as good as the exl and very smooth.
They are hard on files though and it's difficult to match the multi-angle grind they have on them out of the factory.
How much are they getting for them up there, wonder if I'd save anything driving up there, I can get fuel for 1.07, I could stop up and visit with our friends up north (I don't drink, can't, just like the bread, but in spirit hanging out ).

Not worried about matching the factory grind. I don't worry about wearing out files, so long as the stuff can be hand-filed with a reasonable amount of effort. They were $14.04 for 72dl and 16.38 for 84dl, or $0.195/ tooth. Buy a few chains and pack that Honda full of really good smoked hams and bacon to make it worth the trip.

 

[Lionsfan]

And that was before Subaru had the stigma up here of being only something lesbians drive.

AND Hippies!

Not sure how these rumors get started, but likely by other car manufacturers finding it hard to compete fairly.

Hard for some to remember 'way back then'; but Subaru was one of the first affordable cars available in the US with front wheel drive, and with 4-wheel / 'all -wheel' drive. Not as well known as the Toyotas and Datsuns ('Nissans') in the 70's, and before Hondas had become mainstream as a family automobile (they had their shoebox cars and motorcycles). So Subarus became very popular in mountain states like Vermont and Colorado, where maybe a lot of those stereotypes lived? The all-wheel drive wagons caught on pretty quick with outdoorsy types, looking for something other than a Jeep or pickup truck, especially with young families. A VW replacement for the Hippies. Popularity expanded along with that of four-wheel drive and Japanese reliability, especially, being lower priced than some of the Toyotas and Hondas. Probably where Kia and Hyundai are today.

Philbert
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Subaru has the reputation of being the snobby bitch soccer mom vehicle around here, until they're full of dents and rust holes which makes it a perfectly acceptable red-neck winter beater.