Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[JimR]

I got my first mountain bike in ‘82… got the second in ‘83: Trek 850. That was Trek’s first “rough terrain” bike. Much of it was worn out and replaced but it’s still got the original frame, wheels, crank arms, brakes and saddle. I still ride it… I don’t use the circa 2002 Specialized Epic much anymore — don’t ride as aggressively these days. I did a 3,142 mile tour on the 850 also… Of my 7 bikes the 850 is my favorite.

I bought a Trek 850 also way back and passed it on to my son many years ago when I bought a Trek 930. They are great bikes.

 

[Squareground3691]

Similar concept…
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/schwalbe-ice-spiker-pro-26-inch-tire

Only downside is the tires are to narrow, unless you ride on hardpack , I use to use similar tires on regular bike , till I got a fat bike, it’s a totally different thing

 

[GrizG]

Only downside is the tires are to narrow, unless you ride on hardpack , I use to use similar tires on regular bike , till I got a fat bike, it’s a totally different thing

Mine are 2.2 as I recall… barely clear the frame!

 

[SS396driver]

Think I’m good on Fiskers

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Oil thread!
Why not motor oil, or is it just used motor oil you won't use.
Also why diesel with it.
Trans fluid is one of my favs to get the bonfire going, it burns very hot , just don't get all that much of it.

That's because you are too cheeep to change it! lol lol

I won't use used motor oil because of all the "nasties" that builds up in used motor oil that trans-hydraulic oil doesn't have.. Also, used motor oil just seems to leave a lot more of a film on top of the wood that I hate getting on everything! (If my wife kicks me out, I want to be able to sleep up off the ground! lol)

Diesel is also added so the oil penetrates deeper into the wood and that really helps to make the wood last a lot longer, I just don't want the oil to sit on top for months.

SR

 

[Sawyer Rob]

For you nature sleuths… can you identify the tracks on this window?

View attachment 1210898

Pecker, your a "peeper"... lol

SR

 

[diver64]

I was in bed when it was suppose to be happening.

I stayed up late last night. Beautiful and crystal clear but no Aurora.

 

[diver64]

That's because you are too cheeep to change it! lol lol

I won't use used motor oil because of all the "nasties" that builds up in used motor oil that trans-hydraulic oil doesn't have.. Also, used motor oil just seems to leave a lot more of a film on top of the wood that I hate getting on everything! (If my wife kicks me out, I want to be able to sleep up off the ground! lol)

Diesel is all added, so the oil penetrates deeper into the wood and that really helps to make the wood last a lot longer, I just don't want the oil to sit on top for months.

SR

Don't use that transmission fluid to start fires, cut it 50/50 with acetone for the best penetrating fluid. Mix it with kerosene, mineral spirits and acetone for great gun cleaning fluid and 50/50 with kerosene for gun oil.

 

[Squareground3691]

Mine are 2.2 as I recall… barely clear the frame!

Yup , those old frames aren’t made for today tire widths, I run 2.6 on my enduro bike , and depending on snow conditions form 4.2. - 4.8 “ carbide studded,

 

[bob kern]

I know if there's no pic it didn't happen so......... cherry, hard maple and ash.

 

[bob kern]

Scrounged another cherry for myself and the trunk log was all my tractor wanted. 4x4, low on tranny, low on transfer and had to lock the diff off and on!
View attachment VID_20241012_171655246.mp4

 

[chipper1]

A lot of the maple tops I've cut lately have been just as bad. Bad enough that I've gone exclusively to semi-chisel.

Are you saying they are super hard?
On my stock 50cc mtronic and autotune saws I run 18x325 semi, that way I can get at least 2 tanks out of them unless I hit metal or totally mess up and hit a rock or concrete . Ported 50s get 20x3/8 and they will hold up to a lot more abuse, so they last at least two tanks. The only time I normally dull a sharp chain other than hitting metal, is when flush cutting stumps.

 

[Squareground3691]

Are you saying they are super hard?
On my stock 50cc mtronic and autotune saws I run 18x325 semi, that way I can get at least 2 tanks out of them unless I hit metal or totally mess up and hit a rock or concrete . Ported 50s get 20x3/8 and they will hold up to a lot more abuse, so they last at least two tanks. The only time I normally dull a sharp chain other than hitting metal, is when flush cutting stumps.

RS PRO

 

[Lionsfan]

Are you saying they are super hard?
On my stock 50cc mtronic and autotune saws I run 18x325 semi, that way I can get at least 2 tanks out of them unless I hit metal or totally mess up and hit a rock or concrete . Ported 50s get 20x3/8 and they will hold up to a lot more abuse, so they last at least two tanks. The only time I normally dull a sharp chain other than hitting metal, is when flush cutting stumps.

More than anything, it's dirty.

RS PRO
It's okay, but I won't be buying anymore.

 

[chipper1]

RS PRO

I usually use the rs amateur .
I prefer the x-cut myself, fastest and smoothest out of the box I've ran, and holds an edge just as well as RS after being filed.

 

[chipper1]

More than anything, it's dirty.

I get that. I sent a bunch of semi down to Georgia with a saw yesterday, told him to use it on dirty wood. If I cut a lot of nasty wood off a pile, I'd run 404 semi, it last long time.

It's okay, but I won't be buying anymore.

Rather buy x-cut for the price, and it's way smoother out of the box.

 

[sean donato]

Do you inspect your furnace every year? I haven't pulled the shrouds off of mine in 13 years. Probably should...

yes, every year and I usually check the chimney twice a year. Although since I went to the insulated stainless chimney I doubt that it's nessisary to inspect it twice a year. Since it's my only heat source for the house I try to keep it in good repair.

 

[Squareground3691]

I usually use the rs amateur .
I prefer the x-cut myself, fastest and smoothest out of the box I've ran, and holds an edge just as well as RS after being filed.

Have you tried the chain yet ? in clean wood IMO it’s faster than X - cut , X - cut was the fastest in .325 till I tried 23RS Pro , the cutter profile not like regular RS , The C83 is the fastest outta the box 3/8 pitch, Then if all else fails, bring the big stuff, Lol

 

[farmer steve]

I stayed up late last night. Beautiful and crystal clear but no Aurora.

 

[farmer steve]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY @JustJeff. Have a good one buddy.