Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[USMC615]

USMC615.

Are the Pods on your mistery tree White.
If so, Look up Pop Corn Tree.

David

Whitish to a dark grey. The dark greyer color could just be indicative of the pods, mostly empty, at this cooler time of the year. Could be on to something there David...I'm gonna do a little more thorough checking on this Popcorn Tree later today after work.

 

[nomad_archer]

I have used a lot of black walnut to smoke the inside of my woodstove's firebox and the chimney. Never used it for cooking.

 

[Full Chisel]

Thanks for the advice, fellas! I'll just add it to the BTU stacks! The good news is that I have plenty of cherry, hickory and red and white oak for cooking use.

 

[Full Chisel]

Ok, maybe a load of black locust then.

I'd take a load of BL over ash any day!

 

[zogger]

Scrounged up some new 3 ft hardware....

 

[Philbert]

Very pretty! Missing some teeth?

Philbert

 

[MustangMike]

Nice, I like using those 3' bars on the big stuff. They are great for felling, stumping, and bucking. Just be real careful not to rock em, too many teeth!

 

[Full Chisel]

Scrounged up some new 3 ft hardware....

Those are really nice, quality bars. I am very impressed with the 24" on my 372.

385 or 390?

 

[Full Chisel]

Very pretty! Missing some teeth?

Philbert

Full skip chain and the cutters on the bottom are there, you just have to look close!

 

[farmer steve]

I'd take a load of BL over ash any day!

SNOB WOOD!!!!!

 

[farmer steve]

hauled up some wood for the nomad_archer/farmer steve mini gtg this friday. didn't know if we could get to the woods with this wacky weather on friday and it was decent today. some of the rounds were a bucket full by themselves. got some large zogger wood too.
the rest of you guys are invited too.

 

[zogger]

Very pretty! Missing some teeth?

Philbert

Don need no teefs fer grits and greens n aiggs...

 

[zogger]

Those are really nice, quality bars. I am very impressed with the 24" on my 372.

385 or 390?

394, ported.

I have been sorely tempted to put it on my moped...

 

[zogger]

hauled up some wood for the nomad_archer/farmer steve mini gtg this friday. didn't know if we could get to the woods with this wacky weather on friday and it was decent today. some of the rounds were a bucket full by themselves. got some large zogger wood too.
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As soon as the bank lady gets back from the funny farm and we finish the paperwork for my new Chiron, I'll be able to make all the GTGs and be back in time for evening chores..don't know what happened, she had a fit and started laughing hysterically and the guys in white suits had to haul her off...

 

[Full Chisel]

394, ported.

I have been sorely tempted to put it on my moped...

Hauls the mail, eh?

 

[farmer steve]

As soon as the bank lady gets back from the funny farm and we finish the paperwork for my new Chiron, I'll be able to make all the GTGs and be back in time for evening chores..don't know what happened, she had a fit and started laughing hysterically and the guys in white suits had to haul her off...

is the trunk big enough for all your saws?
http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/01/autos/bugatti-chiron-geneva-motor-show/index.html

 

[cantoo]

Zogger, you better get a safety harness on to run that rig. If it grabs it's gonna yank it right outta your hands. I have a 660 and only use it to get big stuff on the ground and that pretty nears kills me. Have a bit of a breathing issue and get winded quick so I try to stay away from the big saws. I have a line on about 20 maples that are at least 4' across. They are still standing and likely will for a long time.

 

[MFL]

Had a nice tree fall in my driveway, doesn't get much easier than that. I should say the tree top fell in my driveway but the trunk in the neighbors yard. He said he likes the smaller diameter trees so he doesn't have to split and asked if I would take care of it. Happily! It will take a couple years to be ready to burn but thats fine.

 

[zogger]

Zogger, you better get a safety harness on to run that rig. If it grabs it's gonna yank it right outta your hands. I have a 660 and only use it to get big stuff on the ground and that pretty nears kills me. Have a bit of a breathing issue and get winded quick so I try to stay away from the big saws. I have a line on about 20 maples that are at least 4' across. They are still standing and likely will for a long time.

Had a mastermind 084 almost do that to me, slammed me right into the log. I didn't let go though, big fun.

I am fairly used to running that 394 now, first few times were just feeling it out. I can do two tanks through it, then ready to switch to a smaller saw. I'll get more used to it the more I run it, story of my life being a little guy. Takes me a bit to build up to big/heavy stuff, but I get there. Dang saw is around 1/5th my body weight, it's a scosh heavy in the hands after awhile, but not as bad as when I first started using it. Gets the job done though...

What is funny is when I bought it, didn't know it was ported, and had no frame of reference, so assumed that was stock...it's stout...when you start it, you have to be committed.

I actually ordered a D ring starter handle for a rescue saw for it, should be in next week.

 

[zogger]

is the trunk big enough for all your saws?
http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/01/autos/bugatti-chiron-geneva-motor-show/index.html

Hmm..maybe rethink my ski rack idea..hmmm...got it! Wing Pods sticking out the sides with the saws mounted underneath, like a fighter plane...