Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[grizz55chev]

No hard feelings, totally forgiven, well as far as it's up to me .
I know for fact I have a lot to learn, even by her, about cutting. It would be awesome to get out and run with some of the local fallers here, unfortunately I don't think I could keep up with guys like @Logger nate up in the hills, too far out of shape, heck I could get winded climbing a "Michigan mountain" . If I had a chance to do it, I'd try to keep up though .

This place is a breath of fresh air, actually people being civil to each other, mind if I hang around for a while?

 

[Kodiak Kid]

No hard feelings, totally forgiven, well as far as it's up to me .
I know for fact I have a lot to learn, even by her, about cutting. It would be awesome to get out and run with some of the local fallers here, unfortunately I don't think I could keep up with guys like @Logger nate up in the hills, too far out of shape, heck I could get winded climbing a "Michigan mountain" . If I had a chance to do it, I'd try to keep up though .

I'm sure all you guys would school me in your part of the country when it comes to cut'n hardwoods! I'd really like to learn more about cutting hardwood actually! That's one of the reasons why I joined this forum. However, there's no school as good as hands on experience!

 

[JustPlainJeff]

Your absolutely right Chipper! It was rude of me to get arogant and cocky. For that I apologize! Nobody knows it all when it comes to cut'n timber! Nobody!!! And if they say they do? That just goes to show how much they really don't know. I'm not usually like that! I posted that remark in the evening after a couple cold ones and ran at the mouth a little to much. I should have definitely shown a bit more respect. I've always respected your opinion's and advice, so I do apologize! Hope I didn't cause any hard feelings bud.

Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!

I give props to a guy that has big enough stones to own a f-up that he's made, and accepting responsibility for it.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

I give props to a guy that has big enough stones to own a f-up that he's made, and accepting responsibility for it.

Well, my old man told me when I was young that one of the differences between being a man and a boy is a man is able to suck up his pride, admit when he's wrong, and apologize when nessasary. It was definitely nessasary for me to apologize to chipper for my rudeness! Just about all of us on this forum love running power saw's. The most dangerous hand held power tool in the world in my opinion! It makes us feel like tuff guys in our own separate way's I think. However, even tuff guys should be gentleman and show respect when nessasary, so I also apologize to all of you for my rudeness in this thread! Now let's get back to doing one of the things we love to do best! Witch is cut'n, buck'n, and talk'n saws!

Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!

 

[JustPlainJeff]

Thanks, but no need to apologize to me. You didn't say anything rude to me! We're all good Bruh LOL! And apparently Chip is good too, so carry on!

 

[MustangMike]

I think a lot of it is having pride in our "skillset" that we can be both safe and productive with our "dangerous devices".

Whether you do it as a pro or for just friends and family, being able to do things that intimidates others earns you a certain degree of respect.

It may involve clearing downed trees, felling trees that are near structure, roads or power lines, or trees in the forest.

It also involves knowing your own limits and what you should not do!

 

[chipper1]

Whether you do it as a pro or for just friends and family, being able to do things that intimidates others earns you a certain degree of respect.

Like taxes .

felling trees that are near structure, roads or power lines,

Favorites, particularly the back leaners . Having the right equipment, sure goes a long way.

 

[MustangMike]

I very rarely wedge anything.

I use them all the time, especially when in the woods and I don't tie things off.

I also use them a lot when bucking large rounds to prevent pinches, or I pound them in to un-pinch a bar. I use large plastic ones and drive them with the X-27. They are life savers! If you need to drop a hung up leaner, inserting them in the cut will help to preclude the cut from just pinching itself and not separating (they make it slide).

 

[MustangMike]

Like taxes .

People say to me "I hate taxes" to which I reply, "That is why I am so busy"!

Also, the tax program rounds everything to the nearest dollar. When folks ask me about the cents, I tell them "We are dealing with the government, they have no sense".

 

[chipper1]

I use them all the time, especially when in the woods and I don't tie things off.

I also use them a lot when bucking large rounds to prevent pinches, or I pound them in to un-pinch a bar. I use large plastic ones and drive them with the X-27. They are life savers! If you need to drop a hung up leaner, inserting them in the cut will help to preclude the cut from just pinching itself and not separating (they make it slide).

If you had a big orange Japanese power wedge, I bet you'd use them a lot less .

People say to me "I hate taxes" to which I reply, "That is why I am so busy"!

Also, the tax program rounds everything to the nearest dollar. When folks ask me about the cents, I tell them "We are dealing with the government, they have no sense".

I've heard it said, hire out your weaknesses as soon as you can afford to, taxes .
That's a fact, no sense.

 

[chipper1]

This place is a breath of fresh air, actually people being civil to each other, mind if I hang around for a while?

Do you have any huskys .

 

[Kodiak Kid]

I think a lot of it is having pride in our "skillset" that we can be both safe and productive with our "dangerous devices".

Whether you do it as a pro or for just friends and family, being able to do things that intimidates others earns you a certain degree of respect.

It may involve clearing downed trees, felling trees that are near structure, roads or power lines, or trees in the forest.

It also involves knowing your own limits and what you should not do!

Well said Mustang! Well said indeed!

 

[WoodAbuser]

Do you have any huskys .

Are you Stihl worried about that?

 

[chipper1]

I'm sure all you guys would school me in your part of the country when it comes to cut'n hardwoods! I'd really like to learn more about cutting hardwood actually! That's one of the reasons why I joined this forum. However, there's no school as good as hands on experience!

Not me, that's why I was asking about the bypass.
I think hardwoods can be a bit less forgiving, especially in regards to barber chairs.
I think the big difference is less aggressive chains in most all angles and less off the depth gauges, which yields less ribbons lol. Smaller hinges are normal too, but need to be adjusted based on the species and the job at hand(so same as there I'd guess). Larger canopies can bring about some falling challenges as many times they are bound to other trees, this can also create dangerous situations with hangers and deadwood getting flung back to the base, thus hanging at the base to direct a fall can be a dangerous proposition.
Brushing a hardwood out is a bit different, but they both come with their challenges.
Pretty sure you would do just fine .

 

[Kodiak Kid]

If you had a big orange Japanese power wedge, I bet you'd use them a lot less .

I've heard it said, hire out your weaknesses as soon as you can afford to, taxes .
That's a fact, no sense.

A wise man once told me. "Learn as much as you can and gain as much experience as you can! Throughout your entire life! That is one thing you can't get taxed out of!"

Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!

 

[Kodiak Kid]

Hard woods will and can chair more easily than conifers on average. This I do know about hard woods! However, one of the first things I was taught when break'n in was "Nothing but death happens with a full face dutchman!"

 

[chipper1]

Are you Stihl worried about that?

I'm just giving him a hard time since he runs stihls from what I've seen.
I like giving the hardcore stihl guys a bit of grief about it, meanwhile posting pics/videos of my stihls cutting and then listening to all their reasons why stihls are so great . Many never seem to get that I run them all, especially when bucking, but I'd rather have a husky in hand for limbing/falling. Just hand me a saw with a sharp chain that's full of fluids and we'll get something done .

 

[grizz55chev]

Do you have any huskys .

Yep, a few. All saws matter!

 

[chipper1]

A wise man once told me. "Learn as much as you can and gain as much experience as you can! Throughout your entire life! That is one thing you can't get taxed out of!"

Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!

Maybe I should adapt the word "weaknesses" to be things I don't enjoy .
I'm not a fan of paperwork in general...

 

[chipper1]

Yep, a few. All saws matter!

I know you do, and a few good ones too.
Here's one for the stihl fans .