Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[chipper1]

It was another nice day out today, I made lumber!

Here's one of the logs, headed to the BSM,

With it loaded on the mills deck, I made the first cut,

and then went around, taking slabs off to make a cant,

With a cant made, I started taking 2x12's off,

With a few more logs milled, I started to get a nice pile of lumber built up!

All of the slabs, get cut up for firewood,

SR

Looks great Rob. You building a deck so I can swing by and catch some of those trout . I was thinking of you guys today at the zoo when everyone was feeding the large trout there .

 

[MustangMike]

Was planning to go to the range today for a few days as the temps were scheduled to drop out of the 90s (after the rain this morning it was only about 80 this afternoon). I don't like shooting centerfires in real high heat as it increases pressures and can mess up your groups.

Wanted to shoot my Winchester Black Shadow in 270 WSM, but when I went to clean the scope lens on my Cabela's 3 X 12 scope, the eyepiece was moving left, right, up and down, so I removed it and replaced it with a Vortex Crossfire II (3 X 9 X 40).

I had also done some research and concocted a new handload for it ... a Barnes 130 grain MRX (no longer made) over 65 grains of RL-22 with a standard Win LR primer. If you go to the Alliant website, you will see that they don't use magnum primers in the short magnum shells, which when you think of it makes sense (the short, fat powder charge is more efficient and easier to light).

The Barns MRX bullets had a patented core that was heavier than lead, but they were very expensive and only manufactured for a very short time. This results in a bullet that is shorter than it's all copper counterparts and is more appropriate for use in the 270 WSM short necked case.

I was able to get my new load sighted in, and it grouped within an inch at 100 yds, so I was satisfied. Between the scope change and the reloading, it was a lot of work to reach the end of this project, but it is nice when it all works out!

Published info on this cartridge is all over the map, but velocity should be about 3,200 FPS with this load in my rifle. I have cronographed other loads in the past.

The Nosler manual says this load will produce 3,393 FPS with a magnum primer, which I think in nonsense. On the other end, Barnes says you can stuff 67.5 grains of RL-22 in the case for a velocity of 3,235 with a magnum primer. I think that load is way too hot and the velocity is understated.

I'm more in line with Alliant ... they say 66 grains with a standard primer results in 3,228 FPS, but I'm in agreement with the Nosler manual maximum charge of 65 grains.

 

[mountainguyed67]

 

[JustPlainJeff]

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Stealing this one for sure!!!

 

[Sierra_rider]

Some pics of my last scrounge out at my sister’s house, I drove out with the kids and my dad so had 3 generations of scroungers.

We took this dead Eucalyptus down and diced it up. Had the Ms201, 550XP, PS7900 and ported MS661. My BIL also had his MS170 and 455 rancher.

The limbs had to be felled at shoulder height I used the 661 with 28” bar for this. I was not a big fan felling with the angry beast at shoulder height, I should have used the 7900 for this job.

In the end I put one tank through the 661, 2 tanks through the 7900, 2 tanks through the 550xp and 4 tanks through the MS201.

This was the first time I’ve given the 201 a good run and I have to say I loved it. So much nicer in the hand than the 170. You could seriously run the 201 all day and not get worn out.

I had a run of the BIL’s saws and they get the job done just not as nice to use.
Ended up with a good 3 cord of wood.
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If you're impressed with the 201 now, have it ported. I bought my 201tcm new last year, it was okay...but I was kinda disappointed with it compared to the various 020/200t's that I've run. So much so that I was looking for basket case 200ts that weren't going for an arm and a leg.

Recently, I threw the cylinder on the lathe and ported it...I really didn't do much to it, but it reallllly woke up after that. Throttle response is electric on it now...it feels like a little mini-500i lol. Stihl is pretty good with the timing numbers on most of their new saws, but I think they left quite a bit room for improvement on the 201.

I have a climbing job tomorrow. I'm debating on the 201tcm or the Echo 2511t. One tree requires quite a bit more brushing out, so I might use the 2511 on that one...save the 201 for the other tree.

Saw line-up for tomorrow's job: 2511t, 201tcm, ms400r, 500i, and the 066 for the falling cuts on the spars.

 

[turnkey4099]

I had robotic surgery about two years ago and I was on restricted lifting for only 10 days. I was amazed.

I hope mine goes as well. Still haven't heard from the surgeon but did get a letter from my doctor saying that the surgeon has been notified.

 

[Jeffkrib]

I'm not sure you posted this in the right thread .
That's a lot of wood, and what a pain felling like that. That's when a tractor bucket comes in handy.
That's a nice selection of saws, great 4 saw plan you have, how nice it is to have the right saw for the job. You already know it, but I really wouldn't want to be without the little saws myself, my ms201 and ms200 rear handles get run quite a bit, glad you're enjoying it.

I was thinking to myself how much trying to fell a realy big tree with an Ms880 or 90 would have sucked especially if you had to hold the saw a neck height.

 

[Jeffkrib]

If you're impressed with the 201 now, have it ported. I bought my 201tcm new last year, it was okay...but I was kinda disappointed with it compared to the various 020/200t's that I've run. So much so that I was looking for basket case 200ts that weren't going for an arm and a leg.

Recently, I threw the cylinder on the lathe and ported it...I really didn't do much to it, but it reallllly woke up after that. Throttle response is electric on it now...it feels like a little mini-500i lol. Stihl is pretty good with the timing numbers on most of their new saws, but I think they left quite a bit room for improvement on the 201.

I have a climbing job tomorrow. I'm debating on the 201tcm or the Echo 2511t. One tree requires quite a bit more brushing out, so I might use the 2511 on that one...save the 201 for the other tree.

Saw line-up for tomorrow's job: 2511t, 201tcm, ms400r, 500i, and the 066 for the falling cuts on the spars.

Id love to port the Ms201 but I’ll live with it. How are you liking your Ms400, I have a 30cc gap between my 550XP and 7900 which would be nicely filled by an Ms400

 

[Lee192233]

Id love to port the Ms201 but I’ll live with it. How are you liking your Ms400, I have a 30cc gap between my 550XP and 7900 which would be nicely filled by an Ms400

Do it! I love mine.

 

[chipper1]

If you're impressed with the 201 now, have it ported. I bought my 201tcm new last year, it was okay...but I was kinda disappointed with it compared to the various 020/200t's that I've run. So much so that I was looking for basket case 200ts that weren't going for an arm and a leg.

Recently, I threw the cylinder on the lathe and ported it...I really didn't do much to it, but it reallllly woke up after that. Throttle response is electric on it now...it feels like a little mini-500i lol. Stihl is pretty good with the timing numbers on most of their new saws, but I think they left quite a bit room for improvement on the 201.

I have a climbing job tomorrow. I'm debating on the 201tcm or the Echo 2511t. One tree requires quite a bit more brushing out, so I might use the 2511 on that one...save the 201 for the other tree.

Saw line-up for tomorrow's job: 2511t, 201tcm, ms400r, 500i, and the 066 for the falling cuts on the spars.

Have you ever timed cuts between the 200 and the 201, the 201 wins, but man does the 200 sound better.
The 201 also sips fuel compared to the 200.
My 201 rear handle has the easy start, very nice feature, sure wish my 200t did for in tree use that would be nice.
If I could find a 201tcm that was in like condition of my 200t for a good price I'd sell my 200t. It's crazy what guys are selling/ getting for 200's right now.

I was thinking to myself how much trying to fell a realy big tree with an Ms880 or 90 would have sucked especially if you had to hold the saw a neck height.

The right saw for the job is nice, so is having a Japanese stool to get you up to the right height .

 

[MustangMike]

I was thinking to myself how much trying to fell a realy big tree with an Ms880 or 90 would have sucked especially if you had to hold the saw a neck height.

That is why I really like my ported 462s and Hybrids. Great power to weight, and much easier to hold in place than a 660 or larger saw.

 

[sean donato]

Good afternoon everyone. Had a productive weekend. Got the escape painted and cleaned up, chimney is up save for a few things, got the basement (my shop area) cleaned up, and got started on the crew cab. I did a little jig when I got the carpet out, the floor is in great shape! Really I can't believe how nice it is since it's been sitting out side since 2005 with the back window missing. Cab corners look cherry also.
Few pics for your viewing pleasure.

 

[JustJeff]

Back to the definitely box elder at the in laws. Finished cutting the fallen tree parts and cleaned up the brush. Felled the small stem that is still standing in the first picture. I had about a five degree window to lay it down in to avoid the fence and other trees. It was leaning pretty hard directly towards the fence. It was also heavily branched on that side. I squinted at it for a bit then cut my notch a little further to the side away from the lean than I wanted it to go. Made the back cut and left more hinge on the lean side and cut right to the hinge on the high side. This is technique is called the justjeff German Irishman. I'm sure a real feller would slap his palm over his face and shake his head but it seemed like the thing to do and the tree fell exactly where I wanted it to. I'll take luck over skill any day! A 201/261/460 combo would have been sweet but I used the poulan pro 5020 with the screen removed, muffler opened up and 71 drive links of Stihl rs on the stock bar. Sweated enough for the evening and hopefully have a son or two with me when I go back to haul brush and wood away.

 

[Lionsfan]

Sat down this evening to toss back a few and clean up the garlic bulbs I've picked over the last couple weeks. Nobody really needs that much garlic, but it's one of my favorite things to grow.

 

[djg james]

Sat down this evening to toss back a few and clean up the garlic bulbs I've picked over the last couple weeks. Nobody really needs that much garlic, but it's one of my favorite things to grow.

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What varieties do you grow? Isn't early to be digging them?

 

[Lionsfan]

What varieties do you grow? Isn't early to be digging them?

All hardnecks, some purple stripe, some porcelain, some rocambole. I plant around Halloween and usually harvest right about now.

 

[H-Ranch]

This is technique is called the justjeff German Irishman.

 

[chipper1]

Anyone know where there's any good fishing around this area .

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Sat down this evening to toss back a few and clean up the garlic bulbs I've picked over the last couple weeks. Nobody really needs that much garlic, but it's one of my favorite things to grow.

We've been growing garlic about forever, it's very easy to grow.

Best way to clean it is, once you dig it, lay it out on the grass in the sun, and hit it with the garden hose until clean. Then leave it there in the sun and it will dry out very nicely.

Then you can braid it or top it or whatever you like to do with it.

SR

 

[Sierra_rider]

Id love to port the Ms201 but I’ll live with it. How are you liking your Ms400, I have a 30cc gap between my 550XP and 7900 which would be nicely filled by an Ms400

I highly recommend the 400. Weight like a 362, power like a strong 440. It's my rear handle saw of choice for climbing. I used it today once the 2511 ran out of bar length. Eventually the 400 even ran out of bar length(25",) and I even took the 500i w/32" aloft.

Have you ever timed cuts between the 200 and the 201, the 201 wins, but man does the 200 sound better.
The 201 also sips fuel compared to the 200.
My 201 rear handle has the easy start, very nice feature, sure wish my 200t did for in tree use that would be nice.
If I could find a 201tcm that was in like condition of my 200t for a good price I'd sell my 200t. It's crazy what guys are selling/ getting for 200's right now.

The right saw for the job is nice, so is having a Japanese stool to get you up to the right height .

No timed cuts compared to a 200t. The biggest difference was the responsiveness after porting and bumping up the compression. My 201tcm just revved slowly...advancing the timing isn't really a "thing" on the newer 201s. Just throwing a degree wheel on it, it was apparent why it built revs slowly.

The cylinders are so small, you can't do much with them, but it doesn't take much to wake them up.

Mine sounds pretty good now. I muffler modded it with a piece of tubing that comes out the side. I even put it at a 45* angle so it looks like a hot rod lol. Sorry, but no pictures. I think my favorite sounding climbing saw is my MM'ed 2511t...sounds like a swarm of angry bees. My favorite sounding saw of all, is my triple port 066. Obnoxiously loud, but has a nice deep lope at idle.