Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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My friend's son likes the Asin 440 Big Bore I built for him. It is modestly ported and runs fairly well. Since I convinced him to run it on Amsoil Saber at 40:1, he has not had any issues. He previously burned up 2 of them running them on Stihl oil at 50:1.
Looks like he found some nice solid Ash.
I've got the parts to build 3 more of these, but I may use some OEM 046 or 460 cylinders, OEM pistons (which are lighter) and OEM .070 jet carbs.
The two saws that failed did so at the rod bearing. I have replacement cranks (one claims to be OEM quality), OEM 460 pistons (which are lighter than the AM pistons), OEM cylinders (044, 440, 046, 460) and 2 brand new Walbro .070 jet carbs. I also have another cylinder or two like I used on this one. They came with decent porting, as the prototype for them was secretly done by a porter whose name many of you would know (it was not Randy). (He does not want his name disclosed, HL Supply used to sell them, cheap). I did not need to do much more to them to clean them up and a little more port work to make them run pretty good.
I brought 2 MS 660s back to life last year, I may work on these this year. So many projects, so little time!
Looks like he found some nice solid Ash.
I've got the parts to build 3 more of these, but I may use some OEM 046 or 460 cylinders, OEM pistons (which are lighter) and OEM .070 jet carbs.
The two saws that failed did so at the rod bearing. I have replacement cranks (one claims to be OEM quality), OEM 460 pistons (which are lighter than the AM pistons), OEM cylinders (044, 440, 046, 460) and 2 brand new Walbro .070 jet carbs. I also have another cylinder or two like I used on this one. They came with decent porting, as the prototype for them was secretly done by a porter whose name many of you would know (it was not Randy). (He does not want his name disclosed, HL Supply used to sell them, cheap). I did not need to do much more to them to clean them up and a little more port work to make them run pretty good.
I brought 2 MS 660s back to life last year, I may work on these this year. So many projects, so little time!
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Just a heads up for dewalt tool owners. Lowes is having a buy certain bare dewalt tools get a fee 6 or 8 amp hour battery with it. I was going to get one of those oscillating cutters, something I've been meaning to get for a while. Guy at lowes said it was on promotional sale, but they didn't have the batteries in stock, so I just ordered it online and chose ship to home.(free shipping.)
Which is a great deal, since the battery is $199.99 by itself. Should have it wednesday or Thursday.
Which is a great deal, since the battery is $199.99 by itself. Should have it wednesday or Thursday.
I purchased several of the AM 20V 6 amp hour batteries for the DeWalt tools. They were very inexpensive.
I ordered 4 and got 8! Have had them for several months, and used them a lot up at the cabin and they have been just fine.
My brother purchased some and was not so lucky.
I ordered 4 and got 8! Have had them for several months, and used them a lot up at the cabin and they have been just fine.
My brother purchased some and was not so lucky.
I've been hesitant to buy aftermarket batteries. Seen a lot of bad/mixed reviews over the years of them. It's good to hear someone has had a good experience with them. Since I've been slowly adding to my collection I've found the need for the larger batteries has become a must.
Sad day, my good friend and firewood cutting partner died in an avalanche yesterday. I’ve shared our adventures/ pictures on here in the past. Sure going to miss him!
WoodAbuser
aka WoodchuckAbuser
Sorry for your loss Nate.
StihlMS360
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I know I've not been a member here for very long, but I'd like to offer you my condolences on the passing of your friend. Prayers for you and his family during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear that Nate.
Prayers sent.
So sorry to hear the news about your friend, Nate. Thanks for sharing and remembering the good times with him.
Sorry to hear Nate.
Cool wheelie pic…I have wheelied my dodge and deuce a couple times off the gin poles.
Cool wheelie pic…I have wheelied my dodge and deuce a couple times off the gin poles.
Oh boy…I thought these big chunks were gonna be all cracked. Guess now I gotta slab and dry them
Thank youSorry to hear Nate.
Cool wheelie pic…I have wheelied my dodge and deuce a couple times off the gin poles.
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
Sorry to hear Nate
That is just awful
That is just awful
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
In happier news, took the fixed 4 off the 99 and put a 3-9 on it
Put a 4-16 on my .300win
Gonna have my hands full sighting in a bunch of rifles this year for next season (Fun problem to have)
Put a 4-16 on my .300win
Gonna have my hands full sighting in a bunch of rifles this year for next season (Fun problem to have)
Thanks Matt
Sorry to hear this Nate. I understand well how this stings as I've lost almost all my good buddies... We will keep the good memories of those folks.
I always liked the look of aperture sights on the 99s... It's a nostalgia thing! I've got a few guns that wear them. One is an 80+ year old Mossberg target rifle that will consistently put 5 shots in one hole, in the 10 ring, at 50 feet while shooting prone. My father got the gun when he was about aged 9 or 10, When he passed at 90 last summer it became mine. I was probably about 10 the first time I shot it. The gun still wears the original leather military sling. In my wisdom, even as a kid, I've kept the leather conditioned so it is still in pretty good condition.
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Desert shrinks wood…
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Rad aus logging pic from fb group
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