Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[svk]

I stihl despise Stihl for their holier than though dealer network and then they sold their souls to the JD network after all of that smack talk. And the parts cartel. But they obviously make some good equipment.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

KK, I prefer to use square file chain because it cuts a little faster and is much better for milling and ripping, so it is just better for all around use for me.

I often convert round to square because almost no one sells square around here (unless they attend our GTGs). You go into a Stihl store and ask for square file chain and they will look at you like you are from Mars! I did buy a bunch from a member on another site who is a dealer.

I know who's 044 SVK rand years ago!!!! As I remember, he liked it better than any of the other saws I owned at the time!

Definitely understandable. Have youe ever considered just ordering a 100 foot spool of square chain? The beauty of having a spool of it is. Even if you don't need that much chain you can sell loops and at least break even and get your money back. Last time I ordered a spool of STIHL RS. It was $300 bones.

 

[svk]

No no no. Just skip both and go straight to a 066!

I want an 064 too, the forgotten legend.

 

[SS396driver]

I stihl despise Stihl for their holier than though dealer network and then they sold their souls to the JD network after all of that smack talk. And the parts cartel. But they obviously make some good equipment.

Here Stihl stripped the JD dealers of their franchise . Most are at Agway/Ace or stand alone dealers

 

[WoodAbuser]

No no no. Just skip both and go straight to a 066!

No skip just add it to the list.

 

[Lee192233]

I stihl despise Stihl for their holier than though dealer network and then they sold their souls to the JD network after all of that smack talk. And the parts cartel. But they obviously make some good equipment.

I wish they'd allow online parts sales. However, I'm lucky to have a very good dealer who knows his **** and doesn't charge list for everything. He sold me my MS400 PHO which I don't think they're supposed to do.

 

[MustangMike]

Definitely understandable. Have youe ever considered just ordering a 100 foot spool of square chain? The beauty of having a spool of it is. Even if you don't need that much chain you can sell loops and at least break even and get your money back. Last time I ordered a spool of STIHL RS. It was $300 bones.

I need another project like I need a hole in my head!

I've already got logs that need to be milled, milled wood that needs to be used, saws that need to be fixed/modified or both, projects up at the cabin, reloading/shooting, etc, etc.

The guy with the dealership (upstate) buys reels of square and sells loops a reasonable prices so there was no need for me to do it. Used to see him at the NY GTG every year but unfortunately it is no more! I would always just tell him what I wanted and square it with him at the GTG.

 

[JimR]

Farging autocorrect!!! Hate this phone lol

It happens to me all the time. I now try to read my messages and posts before I hit send. Sometimes some real swear words are posted. LOL

 

[JimR]

Picked up this low hour 026 last week. I'll clean it up for up north. View attachment 1070366View attachment 1070367View attachment 1070368View attachment 1070369
It's not a PRO 026 so no adjustable oiler and it only has the low side adjustable carb. I may swap the carb out with a fully adjustable unit.

Nice looking saw.

 

[JimR]

No no no. Just skip both and go straight to a 066!

Kaching kaching wallet drop.

 

[JimR]

@chipper1 next time, use the bucket as the wedge. Just shove it in the back cut and curl.

I had to do that once because a large chain grew up in the middle of a farm tree.

 

[Lee192233]

Nice looking saw.

Thanks.

 

[AKGuy]

This morning it was the 291 and 661, no need for the long bar on the Dolkita.

Scrounging a little mesquite

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Today's Haul.View attachment 1070356View attachment 1070357

Oh yeah! I almost forgot! Who was it that called BS on my STIHL's throwing 2,3 and even 4.5 inch ribbons? How about 5.5 inch ribbons? Dose that count?
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That's just produced from my round tune! Don't make me put on the Chaps for square chain ribbons!

Would love to see those cutting black Locust

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Definitely understandable. Have youe ever considered just ordering a 100 foot spool of square chain? The beauty of having a spool of it is. Even if you don't need that much chain you can sell loops and at least break even and get your money back. Last time I ordered a spool of STIHL RS. It was $300 bones.

Let us know where you can get any Stihl chain for that price now

 

[farmer steve]

I wish they'd allow online parts sales. However, I'm lucky to have a very good dealer who knows his **** and doesn't charge list for everything. He sold me my MS400 PHO which I don't think they're supposed to do.

I got my 462 PHO from my dealer. IN THE BOX!! They're not supposed sell at a price better than MSRP either but mine does.

 

[farmer steve]

Would love to see those cutting black Locust

I have pics somewhere.

 

[svk]

I got my 462 PHO from my dealer. IN THE BOX!! They're not supposed sell at a price better than MSRP either but mine does.

The one dealer near me was selling 461's for 30 bucks less than MSRP...I asked the Ace by my house if they would match and the guy got very angry and said "THEY CANT DO THAT"

When I bought my 241 from yet another dealer (most dealers in my area didn't know it existed and some actually argued with me about it's existence) I said "hey this is my first Stihl ever after running Huskies all my life, can you maybe throw in a hat or something"...."Nope" ...."Ok then."

 

[svk]

It's nice though...fanboys read on the internet that you need a 261, 400, 462, 500 etc so now the late models prices have come back to earth for the most part.

 

[barebunns]

Could be locust, it has a funny yellow

osha orange and mulberry is yellow