The loggers started in dads' wood today. I burnt a gallon of fuel on the first white oak top. Some of the logs.
Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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My long deceased FIL built one of those sail skits years ago that he used to sail on a local lake. I have seen the old black and white photos of him out on the lake. I never did see his actual rig and not sure of whatever happened to it. We still have his homemade sailboat that hasn't been in the water in over 60 years. It sits on a homemade trailer out in the barn at the farm covered up.
Had some fun with the 026. Last time I was cutting with it one of the bumper spike bolts vibrated out. I know, I know, gotta check the bolts once in a while. I went to the dealer to get a bolt and ended up getting the inner and outer bumper spike kit for $28. I also got a new chain to give her a treat.
Must have had a husky bolt on it
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I have found having inner and outer bumper spikes on my 261 to be very useful. I think you’ll like them too!
I don't have dual spikes on my 026 or 261, but I do have them on all my larger saws.
I like them for bucking and felling, but not so important for limbing.
I like them for bucking and felling, but not so important for limbing.
The utility is definitely related to what you are putting your saw in. With my rail trail maintenance I often fell and buck hazard trees <= 10”, and deal with a lot of tangled storm damage, with my 261 so they are useful to me.
A good portion of the trees I fell are 12" or less so the 026 gets the nod. It's light and fun to handle. I think these spikes will make it a bit easier to accurately cut the notch. I really like them on my MS400.
Plus they look cool!
Was going to do some firewood . Guess it’s time to sit by the stove with a cup of tea View attachment IMG_9652.mov
Worked on my Columbia vise today too
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After
Still need to do the zinc plating on the other bits but I don’t like doing that in the basement
Before
After
Still need to do the zinc plating on the other bits but I don’t like doing that in the basement
Any value to anyone here? Boxes of it at scrapyard:
Some of these too:
Some of these too:
I'd be interested in the rings and the spotting scope mounts.
Decided to make up my own spring pack as the wood hauler was spuating too much for my liking. I had put 2 extra leaves prior but this 1 ton never had helpers on it when I got it. It basically has 2 sets of 1 ton springs now and the helpers will distribute the weight better to the frame. The bed I made is also structural to the frame and is 2 lengths of 3/8" angle welded together. Load shown here is 1.25 cord. It is dry so green wood and better species will add more weight. This is probablt 80% ash with the rest being elm and oak. With this load it squated right ar 2 inches. When I put the helper hangers on I "adjusted" them so they are just barely rubbing when empty. This was the first run with a fuller load and so far am very pleased with it.
Grab it all and eBay it.
I may go back.
My favorite place for large Dawgs, when flush cutting a tree with a wide root flare.
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benz66
Used to sell firewood for $5 a face cord, deliverd
I have a briggs with this type of carb. 7BSXS.5012VP 277270 It is in a crapsman mower; intek engine.
the original worked for 10+ years. then the solenoid quit. I bought a new carb, and it worked fine for 3 yrs. It has been in storage since May, Went to start it today, it started right up, then ran out of fuel. The stupid solenoid has the gas shut off. '
1. Is there a way to change this carb to the type with the 5/8 hex on the bottom that holds the bowl on? (Or any other carb without the solenoid)
2. Is there a carb number I can bolt on that does not have the solenoid?
I don't mind buying a new carb from fleabay, but I'd like to eliminate the solenoid problem. The carbs are fine, but the solenoids are crap.
YES, I am capable of installing a manual shutoff inline, AND using it!
the original worked for 10+ years. then the solenoid quit. I bought a new carb, and it worked fine for 3 yrs. It has been in storage since May, Went to start it today, it started right up, then ran out of fuel. The stupid solenoid has the gas shut off. '
1. Is there a way to change this carb to the type with the 5/8 hex on the bottom that holds the bowl on? (Or any other carb without the solenoid)
2. Is there a carb number I can bolt on that does not have the solenoid?
I don't mind buying a new carb from fleabay, but I'd like to eliminate the solenoid problem. The carbs are fine, but the solenoids are crap.
YES, I am capable of installing a manual shutoff inline, AND using it!
I had a Wiscosin V465D motor with a solenoid. I took it out and plugged the hole in the bowl.
If memory serves me right, I cut the plunger off the solenoid on my brother in-law's Craftsman mower and screwed it back into the carb.
