The official CT Autumn GTG (07 November 2015)

[drf255]

Yeah ......... the 4th and the 3rd were "accidental" ! (too close to the second one, 15 months apart)


My mistake then ....... didnt come out like I wanted if thats how it was read.

I think drf and I both know that if it were a spittin contest, I come out behind him. Its harder to have 4 kids close together, and punching a clock is easier than owning a business, and he has had 2 businesses.

I was trying to point out that him and I have a few more things in common

I hope we are all joking here. There's no contest.

Point is, gotta just enjoy sometimes cause life is the journey, not the destination.

I'm the most guilty of all for not stopping to smell the roses. I pretty much do nothing but work.

 

[MustangMike]

I hear ya, was a single parent of 2 GIRLS for 4 years, while also working 2 jobs to try and make ends meet and pay for college costs.

Glad that is all far behind now and I can enjoy being a Grandpa.

Back then, just when I thought I had it real bad, there was a guy in another department who had a daughter about the same age as my older one. She came home from HS one day and complained of a headache, went to bed and died from a brain aneurysm. Made me realize I didn't know how good I had it.

Enjoy life, enjoy the kids, you will blink your eyes and they will be grown.

 

[juttree]

Yeah ......... the 4th and the 3rd were "accidental" ! (too close to the second one, 15 months apart)


My mistake then ....... didnt come out like I wanted if thats how it was read.

I think drf and I both know that if it were a spittin contest, I come out behind him. Its harder to have 4 kids close together, and punching a clock is easier than owning a business, and he has had 2 businesses.

I was trying to point out that him and I have a few more things in common

I didn't take your post in a bad way Moparmyway, it sounded fine to me. You certainly have a lot more on your plate than I do. I was just saying that I'm not a complainer. Sorry if it sounded wrong.
And just for the sake of not leaving my other kids out, I also have 20 and 23 year old boys.

 

[MustangMike]

Hey, I like your collection...

 

[ri chevy]

They look like an offensive line all set up like that. Lol
Nice!

 

[juttree]

Hey, I like your collection...

You got some beauties in the lineup also. When you have too many saws to choose from, it's a good problem to have. I have a 390xp that I want to open up but I haven't had the time. Right now the 200T and the 460 are in my go to saws.

 

[drf255]

So what's the agenda for the day?

Are we doing timed cuts?

What bar lengths are we running?

Different chain comparisons?

As it stands now, I'm bringing:

Buddies stock 038m with a 28" RS Chain

Stock 10mm 044 with a 28" RS. Very early KS jug and red lever/DP muffler.

Ported 036 with a 20" and RS/Square/Atops filed race chain

Little 260 terror with 16" bar in both 325 and 3/8. Square and round chain.

Burgers, dogs, cheese, one annoyingly talkative large friend, and maybe Derf.

I'd love to try different bars and rims pockets on different saws. Like a 20" on my 260 and a 28" on my 036.

 

[Paragon Builder]

I've got 7 and 8 pin rims. As far as agenda, none really, first time so any ideas and I'm all for it. I've been super busy so planning has not been in the cards. I'm just looking forward to a fun day!

 

[malk315]

Unless something goes really wrong next couple days I'll be flying home from Shanghai Thursday. That gives me Friday off to get saws in order and hopefully get there Saturday. I'll be a zombie as its 12 hour time difference and I've been here a month. Lots of coffee and if I'm zorched I'll just enjoy watching you guys run my saws.

Brother is swamped with shrink wrapping boats (side work he does) he might try to shoehorn this in especially if he can see some of Lee's kart racer engine / gear drive big boys.

Fingers still crossed.

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[ri chevy]

Is there any list as to what people are bringing? Or any suggestions as to what we can bring so we aren't short in any areas. Please let me know what you may be in need of. Desserts, Appetizers, etc.

 

[drf255]

Beer

 

[ri chevy]

Check! Got that. It goes without saying. LOL

 

[Paragon Builder]

Burgers and hotdogs are covered. So maybe some potato salad or pasta salad or garden salad.

 

[ri chevy]

Ok. I'll get some maccaroni salad.

 

[MustangMike]

Don't know why I stopped getting alerts on this thread, but looking forward to Sat.

I'm bringing all 5 saws. Hope we will have name tags so everyone will get to know each other.

Hope there will be a "timed cut" period.

I can demonstrate square file sharpening if anyone would like me to. Sometimes I get it right, and sometimes I have made mistakes. Discussing my mistakes may help to prevent you from making them.

I will also bring my "Beam Machine" device. Used it to make post & beam out of Ash trees for my hunting cabin. If you guys want a demonstration, we can just take a 4' log (about 18") and attach a 2 X 4 (overhang about 1' on each end). The 2 X 4 must be straight front to back, and level side to side. I use a plumb line to get it straight, and 3" deck screws and shims to attach the 2 X 4 and make it level.

 

[drf255]

Hell ya on both Mike.

In addition, I have an Atops square filing guide I purchased in a moment of complete CAD jonesing.

I can bring that and the files as well.

 

[MustangMike]

I would like to see that, what do they cost???

 

[drf255]

Embarrassed to say, actually.

I thought about making a few. Wanted to use as design

 

[wcorey]

Looks like I'll be attending, have something else going on early am so may be a getting there a little late.
Have a truck this time so can bring a good number of saws, sounds like there's a lot of interest in ported/modded stuff
so will probably lean towards that theme.
Might bring some typical stock saws for baseline comparisons against the modded stuff.
Lee and Ambull will have anything for the +6 cube stuff I could bring covered so will probably leave those home.

*Paragon Builder
*Mels & Bruce B
*Mattyo +1 (Dr. Matt and Dr. Karl)
*Drf255 and friend (Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hyde)
Derf
*MustangMike
*Richevy
Skippyshins
Boozer
Malk315
CTYank
Leeha
Ambull
*wcorey

 

[drf255]

Looks like I'll be attending, have something else going on early am so may be a getting there a little late.
Have a truck this time so can bring a good number of saws, sounds like there's a lot of interest in ported/modded stuff
so will probably lean towards that theme.
Might bring some typical stock saws for baseline comparisons against the modded stuff.
Lee and Ambull will have anything for the +6 cube stuff I could bring covered so will probably leave those home.

*Paragon Builder
*Mels & Bruce B
*Mattyo +1 (Dr. Matt and Dr. Karl)
*Drf255 and friend (Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hyde)
Derf
*MustangMike
*Richevy
Skippyshins
Boozer
Malk315
CTYank
Leeha
Ambull
*wcorey

Can you bring your squish cutting device?

I'd like to see it in person.