Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[GrizG]

My "wood shed" is under my walk-out deck. I load enough under there for a year back in Aug/Sept. The rest is in the covered pile out back I shown before. Right now, fresh cut wood is being stacked by the pile waiting for winter splitting days. Probably five truck loads now.
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Perfect solution... I installed deck gutter at my girlfriend's house and I stack the firewood under her deck. There is a sliding door next to it so she can grab wood, or use the BBQ grill, without having to go out in the weather. Currently there is beautiful red oak stacked there... The next couple cords will be maple with a small amount of oak. That is currently piled outside to start seasoning...

 

[Sierra_rider]

Mostly Stihls for me, the 566i is now my favorite, even more than the 400... I'm going to get even more power out of it before I'm done.


I've got a couple of huskies, even an Echo:

 

[Sierra_rider]

On the topic of motorcycles, did a moto day trip out to the desert. The thermometer in the Dodge said a low of -9 once we hit the cold side of the mtn pass. I think it got to a balmy 45f during the ride, or at least that's what the weather report was calling for.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

That 566 looks Bad A**! Clear to the bone!
Wish I could race you in a bucking contest against my hopped 661!

 

[Sierra_rider]

That 566 looks Bad A**! Clear to the bone!
Wish I could race you in a bucking contest against my hopped 661!

Thanks, I just dyed the plastics the other day. I'm normally not a guy that cares about flashy saws, but I figured it was warranted for a saw with ultra-custom internals.

I wish I could take you up on that offer...maybe it depends on what you've had done to the 661. The 566 is running pretty well as is, but I know I can do better. I'm hoping to get some cutting in at work with it this next week...maybe pick up some more power when the rings seat.

I've actually got a couple of more pistons coming, as I'm pretty sure I can pick up some added grunt on this saw. I screwed up cutting the top of the piston that's in it, and I didn't get the shape I was after. What's the old saying? Measure twice, cut once?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I used my skidding winch this evening to skid my buck out of the woods/brush,

It was so thick in there I could barely walk in there, to hook the wire rope up!

SR

 

[svk]

Real nice one there Rob

 

[Kodiak Kid]

Thanks, I just dyed the plastics the other day. I'm normally not a guy that cares about flashy saws, but I figured it was warranted for a saw with ultra-custom internals.

I wish I could take you up on that offer...maybe it depends on what you've had done to the 661. The 566 is running pretty well as is, but I know I can do better. I'm hoping to get some cutting in at work with it this next week...maybe pick up some more power when the rings seat.

I've actually got a couple of more pistons coming, as I'm pretty sure I can pick up some added grunt on this saw. I screwed up cutting the top of the piston that's in it, and I didn't get the shape I was after. What's the old saying? Measure twice, cut once?

Roger that!
My 661 isn't modified to the max. The jug hasn't been dropped and the piston shaved that Im aware of. Not sure on the timing either, but its opened up more than just a port job fir sure! The guy that hopped it up is a very reputable modifier.
From my experience. When it comes to racing saws of comparable power. The saw with the chain tuned best for the wood being bucked will always win! 90% of a saws performance is in it's chain! Even if one head has, lets say 10% more power than the other. The faster chain will probably STIHL win.

My 661 is pretty quick with my chains in the wood I cut.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

I used my skidding winch this evening to skid my buck out of the woods/brush,

It was so thick in there I could barely walk in there, to hook the wire rope up!

SR

Nice animal!

 

[mountainguyed67]

You guys with your woodsheds! My yard looks like a homeless encampment with all the tarps covering different piles all over the place.

Right, woodsheds are rare in California.

 

[The Shooters Apprentice]

I’ve been feeling like crap all week, but needed out of the house today, so grabbed a gun and the dog and I jumped in the truck and went and checked out a road that they just opened for personal use logging.

Lots of good wood, but no heavy equipment use, and whoever built that road should be fired. I got hung up several times in my F350 on the “road” and thought I was gonna break a axle.

 

[farmer steve]

I used my skidding winch this evening to skid my buck out of the woods/brush,

It was so thick in there I could barely walk in there, to hook the wire rope up!

SR

Nice "on topic" pic with the wood winch Rob. That buck is pretty sweet too.

 

[501Maico]

No snow in Maryland but here is a pic that my dad took of the 1966 blizzard. First cold snap here, 23f now, and back to daytime 40's 50's for the week.

 

[bob kern]

On my way! Running huskies but only at GTG'S.(A quote from my sig lne before removed for non-compliance )View attachment 1033705

Hold on ...... I need to find my striped shirt and whistle again!!

 

[Squareground3691]

The hottest sauce! View attachment 1033714

Mr Please. Lol

 

[bob kern]

When y'all are done squaking about orange saws, Mark can bring over something yellow to settle the discussion!!!!
There I have officially smacked the hornets nest!!! Lol

 

[Squareground3691]

When y'all are done squaking about orange saws, Mark can bring over something yellow to settle the discussion!!!!
There I have officially smacked the hornets nest!!! Lol

Ok done . I like yellow to

 

[Squareground3691]

When y'all are done squaking about orange saws, Mark can bring over something yellow to settle the discussion!!!!
There I have officially smacked the hornets nest!!! Lol

Or mellow yellow lol

 

[Brufab]

got a set with the crv when I bought it off a friend. It was my wife's driver till I got the escape this summer. She's already told me she's taking the crv back till I get a set of snow tires for the escape. She didn't find it funny when i pointed out I happened to have chains that would fit the escape lol. How are the blizaks holding up? I have the winter force tires on the crv.

I have had excellent luck with the Yokohama geolander g015 on my crv. It was the most aggressive tire I could find in it's size. Plenty of xway driving with trailer in winter storm warnings, also a lot of deep snow 2 track too. So far so good on my second set first set got almost 70k until someone tried slashing then

 

[svk]

Good morning. It’s almost kind of a relief to not have to drive through 20+ hours of snow and ice. Going to go to work today and then figure out what if anything we’re going to do for the holiday weekend. I think I’m gonna cook a big dinner at home.