Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Brufab]

It was awful we were not going to go to a restaurant because of my wife but I supported everyone that was young and healthy to keep those buisness going and she didn't even give those buisness a chance...

I felt so bad for all the front line workers in retail. Not knowing wtf going on making pennies on the dollar compared to everyone on unemployment filling shopping carts with supplies. I made sure each time I went out I always thanked the worker for there great service. I didn't see or hear another soul do the same while I was out. ☹ also the wife and I only eat out at a couple places and never when the restaurant is busy, one wrong decision could have dire consequences ☠

 

[Lionsfan]

With any luck, I should be starting to weld on my trailer next week. I'm not a welder and only took one course at an area college. I've only got my Dad's Lincoln 220v AC tombstone welder. I want to start on welding some 1/8" thick flat stock to 1/8" thick angle. I'm guessing it can be done because it was done before MIG welders came out. I believe I have 6010s and 7018 rods around, but I don't know the diameter off-hand.
Tothose of you who still stick weld, what rod/diameter would you use on this mild steel?

I remember my Dad trying to weld on this trailer and he would burn through at points. It seems this welder is not real good at settings below 50-60? amps. But then again, it could just be the user.

The alternative would be to buy a cheap HF 120v MIG welder (my current budget).

Thank

I started out with an old AC Sears Colormatic which wasn't anywhere near as nice a machine as that tombstone. 1/8" 6011 was my rod of choice for just about everything.

 

[Be Stihl]

My cut'n partner and I started to brake in our new primary's today!
He went with a 585.
I went with a 661C with a WCS barkbox
We'll port them soon, and I've got a max flow intake on the way.

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Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!

A friend of mine just built a 660 clone and it blew out a crank seal the next day. He was so disgusted that he went and bought a new 661 wrap just like yours. He wants to mill and buck larger hardwood with it. Nice purchase!

 

[North by Northwest]

Nothing wrong with TSC. They tend to be smaller and have more dedicated long-term employees then most of the chain stores. ( Yes TSC is a chain store also) We have several variations here and the best was Fleetway which was bought out by Orschlen. They finally closed the store (due to Farm/Fleet which is a huge chain) a few years back and there were employees that had been there 40 plus years. They still operate stores near Farm King stores which is the northern version of Rural King and the old version of Corn King

Any Blaines Farm & Fleet in your areas ?

 

[Vtrombly]

Got my pulley out this afternoon since I was in the garage cleaning up. Found it last year on the side of the road seems to work pretty good.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

Nice saws man.
How do the guys like those husky light bars.
What's the orange grinder just above the husky in the pic, bar grinder. Could you get me a couple more pictures of it .

Here ya go Brett! Unfortunately the manufacturer label is worn beyond being able to read. I'm not sure exactly who built it, but I do know that it is not a Silvey



Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!

 

[Bill G]

Any Blaines Farm & Fleet in your areas ?

Yes, I was there Friday. We have the southernmost store here I believe. Within 70 miles we have Orschlens, Farm King, TSC, Huffmans, Farm and Fleet, Fleet Farm, and the best Theisens. There are more that are smaller and even better.

 

[LondonNeil]

my 2 year old settled quickly so I dashed out and dismantled the plastics carefully....took more off than needed just to be sure so ended up with the recoil off and the metal plate on the clutch side....but got it apart without breaking anything or losing anything. with the plastics off, including gently pulling off the intake box/boot, it was easy to get to the elbow and reinstall the impluse line, yay!

Git it all back together....only missed the spring for the run switch and had to remove the plastics again partly...but then all back together, nothing left over. good. Had a quick peek at the carb and it looks clean so I've reinstalled, and when i get a chance at a sensible hour I'll see if it runs, if it doesn't I'll go at the carb again...need to buy some crb cleaner

high screw. its not a screw....its got some limiter screw thing.....with the carb out i could see no way to move the screw at all... err...? if i get round to de catting it I'll need to richen it up so wtf do I need to do to that screw?

 

[Vtrombly]

Here ya go Brett! Unfortunately the manufacturer label is worn beyond being able to read. I'm not sure exactly who built it, but I do know that it is not a Silvey
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Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!

Are you using that for truing up bars and deburring?

 

[mountainguyed67]

I’ve never seen anyone try to lift a whole tree that big, don’t know why you would.

 

[North by Northwest]

Yes, I was there Friday. We have the southernmost store here I believe. Within 70 miles we have Orschlens, Farm King, TSC, Huffmans, Farm and Fleet, Fleet Farm, and the best Theisens. There are more that are smaller and even better.

Thanks Bill , I bought some Dewalt products from one in Travercity Michigan via the web . Seemed like they had diversity of quality products . I just was not aware how big the franchise was brother !

 

[North by Northwest]

With any luck, I should be starting to weld on my trailer next week. I'm not a welder and only took one course at an area college. I've only got my Dad's Lincoln 220v AC tombstone welder. I want to start on welding some 1/8" thick flat stock to 1/8" thick angle. I'm guessing it can be done because it was done before MIG welders came out. I believe I have 6010s and 7018 rods around, but I don't know the diameter off-hand.
Tothose of you who still stick weld, what rod/diameter would you use on this mild steel?

I remember my Dad trying to weld on this trailer and he would burn through at points. It seems this welder is not real good at settings below 50-60? amps. But then again, it could just be the user.

The alternative would be to buy a cheap HF 120v MIG welder (my current budget).

Thanks

1/8 " , 3/32" is more than sufficient . 6010 , 6011 for your root pass's 6013 for you cap or final pass . 7018 for your caps if you want a very smooth & clean final pass , nice an shiny too ! lol.

 

[GrizG]

Unless ur doing a lot of small diameter limbing , I prefer longer bars 28”&32” are standard for me .

The user's effective height (i.e., with boots on!) and arm length generally will lead one to an ideal bar length for bucking logs on the ground without bending over... Kind of like how the height of workbenches for fine woodworkers using hand planes, vice heights for parts filers, and anvil heights for blacksmiths were determined... Those old school guys understood ergonomics even if the word wasn't coined until centuries later (about 1857)! We modern guys often settle for "standard" "off the shelf" things even if they cause us pain... Thinking like an 18th century guy has it's benefits!

 

[Squareground3691]

The user's effective height (i.e., with boot on!) and arm length generally will lead one to an ideal bar length for bucking logs on the ground without bending over... Kind of like how the height of workbenches for fine woodworkers using hand planes, vice heights for parts filers, and anvil heights for blacksmiths were determined... Those old school guys understood ergonomics even if the word wasn't coined until centuries later (about 1857)! We modern guys often settle for "standard" "off the shelf" things even if they cause us pain... Thinking like an 18th century guy has it's benefits!

That’s some good wisdom, but being 6’5” and not a youngster anymore longer bars and less bending are always welcome in my wood yard .

 

[JustJeff]

With any luck, I should be starting to weld on my trailer next week. I'm not a welder and only took one course at an area college. I've only got my Dad's Lincoln 220v AC tombstone welder. I want to start on welding some 1/8" thick flat stock to 1/8" thick angle. I'm guessing it can be done because it was done before MIG welders came out. I believe I have 6010s and 7018 rods around, but I don't know the diameter off-hand.
Tothose of you who still stick weld, what rod/diameter would you use on this mild steel?

I remember my Dad trying to weld on this trailer and he would burn through at points. It seems this welder is not real good at settings below 50-60? amps. But then again, it could just be the user.

The alternative would be to buy a cheap HF 120v MIG welder (my current budget).

Thanks

3/32 is a good size for this thickness in a butt joint. 1/8 on laps and tees. I am a fan of 6011 for that type of work. 6013 is also a useful home shop rod. The 6010 and 7018 are also good if you have the appropriate size. You won't need to run the welder that low. I run 3/32's at 70+

 

[chipper1]

Here ya go Brett! Unfortunately the manufacturer label is worn beyond being able to read. I'm not sure exactly who built it, but I do know that it is not a Silvey

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Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!

Thanks.
I've seen that style before, but I'm not sure of the manufacture/model.
Woodland pro sells a similar one.
https://www.baileysonline.com/woodl...LsMSIFG8F6wmyX2MLdvIKxa1GiROFuNcaAjGoEALw_wcB

I bought a cheap belt/disc sander I plan on setting up in my barn when I get a room I can heat finished.
What grinder are the parts in the box for.

 

[Be Stihl]

It's taken 3 winters to finally clear out what was left for me by some road developers. It's a bit of a drive to get there. All that's left is crotches - so many crotches. The large ironbark in the top right is like 3 different crotches all merged into one. So many big hairy spiders, had to check my earmuffs every time I put them on. Don't want that kind of surprise.

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Is that a 20” bar on the 261? Those little saws rip and are very light, I love mine with an 18” bar. Sweet combo 500/261, I use 400/261 for my firewood needs but could get by with the 50cc alone.

 

[JustJeff]

I got a 25" bar for my 460 thinking the reach would help but it just made the saw nose heavy. Yeah my back hurts from bending so I just drop to my knee when bucking. Gives me better control over the saw and I'm not hunched over the cut so out of the way of a kickback. Saw is much handier with a 20" and lighter. I just can't see lugging more weight and a longer lever for cutting on the ground while standing. Might work for some but not for me

 

[NbyNWisc]

Maple trees are often associated with syrup and pancakes, but there is much more to be known. Maple Firewood is known as the best choice to be used as firewood due to its numerous features.

I'll be burning maple for the next two years, thanks to my city dropping 4 trees on property I own when they rebuilt the Avenue.

Welcome Hafeez!!

 

[Bill G]

Thanks Bill , I bought some Dewalt products from one in Travercity Michigan via the web . Seemed like they had diversity of quality products . I just was not aware how big the franchise was brother !

They have 45 stores in Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Illinois. They started in Wisconsicion but currently have the bulk of their stores in Illinois with 19 being there. My local store is in Iowa though even though I live in Illinois. We used to have Fleetway here also but they were bought by Orschlens . That store is now a truck reapir shop. If you are looking for good farm supplies the Fleet Farm stores and Theisens are much better.. The Fleet Farm store are more located in the the two closest to me are in Ankeny Iowa and Cedar Rapids Iowa. They are popular in Wisconsin and Minnesota.