The official CT Autumn GTG (07 November 2015)

[malk315]

Mattyo up late again! I was running on fumes when I left. Got about 6 hours from 9:00 til now. Hoping to be back to normal sleep in another day or two. Still psyched about the event. Its great hanging out with guys that are equally interested in saws.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

 

[drf255]

It was a great time and the weather held out for us.

Was great spending time with those who share the same obsession with saws and motorized things in general.

A special thanks to Dan and Mel and respected spouses and families. You guys were great hosts and did a lot of work to make this happen, that was clearly evident to all that attended. I had nightmares last night about Mel cutting logs with that hit and miss saw that was nearly a century old.

Mattyo, you've got some skills there son. Your little freakish 350 was a light saber. Faster than my ported 260 hands down. Proof that a great saw doesn't have to be a pro expensive model. That was the most memorable saw of the event for me, because none of it made sense. A Chinese AM jug on a homeowners grade saw that spanked a bunch of ported pro models. That saw is just "right". Now I need one.

Derf, was great riding with and meeting you. I'm sure we'll build some saws soon.

MustangMike, your car and saws were quite memorable. So many 044's, they needed their own name tags. Also your MM362 Mtronic was quite a blast to run. I like the extra bananas you added on your own. Good thinking.

Richevy, we had alot of laughs bud. Was fun running saws with you.

Boozer, thanks for that Sugi bar. That's gonna look sweet on my 034Super.

Malk315, Thanks for all the photos and videos. Running your stock 346 made me realize that trying to Race any 260/026 against one was like bringing a gun to a knife fight. I see what all the fuss is about now. Hope I didn't annoy you with all the tach requests. Hope I didn't annoy you by calling you "Mark" all day when your name is Eric. Pretty much just hope I didn't annoy you, period.

Wcorey. Bill, your machining and build skills are excellent. That adjustable squish band cutter is a work of art. Thannk for the demo on squish band cutting. You brought around 20 saws to the GTG by my count. What was that, like 5% of your stash? Outstanding.

RedRay. Good to see you're from my hood. Thank you for the parts saws for my buddy. Rich turned to me and said "This guy bought a cooler full of saws here". I said WTF? And there it was, an entire 5 foot igloo cooler full of top handle saws. Can't stop chuckling about that.

I apologize if I left anyone out. I hope this becomes a yearly event. Maybe some of the NY GTG guys will make it down next year. Next year, I'm booking a room so I can have a few more beers with you guys.

 

[drf255]

BTW,

Malk315 gets the credit for the firewood cutting extravaganza idea.

We were hanging Near the end of the day when he said "With all these saws and guys running, we really should cut up Dan's wood for him".

At least for me, it was the obvious thing I didn't think of. Was the least we could do to thank Dan for all his hospitality.

 

[malk315]

Malk315, Thanks for all the photos and videos. Running your stock 346 made me realize that trying to Race any 260/026 against one was like bringing a gun to a knife fight. I see what all the fuss is about now. Hope I didn't annoy you with all the tach requests. Hope I didn't annoy you by calling you "Mark" all day when your name is Eric. Pretty much just hope I didn't annoy you, period.

Hey Al -- no worries at all! I wasn't annoyed at all, I had a blast. You've got some really cool saws. Psyched you guys made the trek from NY. Happy to use the fast tach. Let's see -- 13500 or so, next saw 14200, next 15000, next 15934 (almost 16 Holy Chit)
Sounds like next one we'll do some timed cuts -- I was ready at the end of the firewood cut I put an edge on the 262 but the day was over and there were no real logs left!

The 346 has a muffler mod by nmurph and it's tuned for work (turned about 13500 yesterday) it's my brother's goto saw. It's an ugly dog but has a nice rip -- I think one vid Derf is running it and I caught the smile.

This is my second GTG although really a first for me as the upstate NY GTG I didn't bring any saws and just spectated.
There is something to be said for the comradery amongst guys who enjoy saws.

Looking forward to the next one! Like the others I also hope this becomes a yearly event. Straight shot for me down 190/290/395 to exit 14 couldn't be simpler and just over an hour.

I saw that pack of Killian's and so wanted to hang for a beer. Definitely will next time, I was shot at the end from the Shanghai timechange. Instead had to grab a coffee for the trip home.
Thanks again guys.

 

[Ironworker]

Sounds like you guys had a good time, I'm sorry I missed it, my son had a football game.

 

[drf255]

Hey Al -- no worries at all! I wasn't annoyed at all, I had a blast. You've got some really cool saws. Psyched you guys made the trek from NY. Happy to use the fast tach. Let's see -- 13500 or so, next saw 14200, next 15000, next 15934 (almost 16 Holy Chit)
Sounds like next one we'll do some timed cuts -- I was ready at the end of the firewood cut I put an edge on the 262 but the day was over and there were no real logs left!

The 346 has a muffler mod by nmurph and it's tuned for work (turned about 13500 yesterday) it's my brother's goto saw. It's an ugly dog but has a nice rip -- I think one vid Derf is running it and I caught the smile.

This is my second GTG although really a first for me as the upstate NY GTG I didn't bring any saws and just spectated.
There is something to be said for the comradery amongst guys who enjoy saws.

Looking forward to the next one! Like the others I also hope this becomes a yearly event. Straight shot for me down 190/290/395 to exit 14 couldn't be simpler and just over an hour.

I saw that pack of Killian's and so wanted to hang for a beer. Definitely will next time, I was shot at the end from the Shanghai timechange. Instead had to grab a coffee for the trip home.
Thanks again guys.

IIRC, I think my MS260 was turning 16,300. I richened it up a bit and that sub 16K was probably the second reading.

But it was still outcut by Matyyo's little 350 with the Hyway top end. Damn impressive that saw was.

My ported 10mm 044 fooled Mustang Mike for under a second. Tried to pass it off as stock with a muff mod. He knew the second he tried to start it something had gone awry with it.

 

[drf255]

The inside of my "44"

Squish shimmed to .023. May tighten back up to .017. Maybe bridge ports too, not sure yet.




Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[malk315]

I missed 5 videos -- a couple feature my saws. Dan Paragon Builder running MMWS 262 and Mattyo's 262. Also Derf running the murder 346 check the reaction after the 3rd cut. Hit and miss engine power cutting some wood.

 

[Paragon Builder]

The after pics!

 

[Paragon Builder]

Now I've got to take some time and look through all these pictures and video!

 

[drf255]

How'd you like the part where the grass went on fire. Spreading centrifugally toward about 20 surrounding fully fueled saws.

Thank god for Mel noticing and hosing down the grass.

Woulda made some great/sad film footage.

 

[Derf]

Thank you everyone for making it such a wonderful day. Thanks to Dan for hosting, I'm glad we could have some fun and got your wood cut up. It's the least we could do. Mel, I'm really impressed with the 1919(ish) hit and miss engine you had running. I'm counting on you to convince Dan to host this again. And thanks Cindy for cooking! The food was great, the coffee amazing, and even the picnic table decorating was high-class.

Thanks Dr Matt for all the tools and knowledge and help. Your little 350 was a ripper, very impressed with your builds. Wish I got to try that 394, I'll be watching for your hybrid build.

MustangMike, it was great meeting you. You have some cool saws that I had fun running. Thanks for letting me do some side-by-side comparisons. That square grind is something I have to try now.

Eric, thanks for coming despite the jet lag and remembering a tach and taking so many pictures and videos. Your brother's little "murder" 346xp is exactly what is needed to put a smile on anyone's face.

Thanks Dr Al and Rich for entertaining stories. You two knuckleheads are great guys, let's meet up again soon.

I wish I had more time with all of you, I got so wrapped up in fixing my 372's running issue, not even sure I figured out what it was, but I'm glad it got sorted out. I felt like the day went by too fast and all too quickly it was time to say goodbye. Hopefully we will meet again.

 

[Derf]

 

[skippysphins]

You were missed skippy, there were more than a few guys wondering if you'd made it.



actually, i'm pretty sure the video lies.... since it was Mustang Mike that pretty much did all the firewood cutting

I really wanted to be there . to meet the gang . if its a yearly thing I will mark my calendar now.

 

[redray46]

THANK YOU all for hosting a great GTG!! It was the first one for me but,will not be the last,for sure!
I got to run some hot rodded saws for the first time,had a great lunch,put faces with names,and helped Dan get his firewood bucked,what more could anyone ask for!!
Hope to do it again next year.Again thanks to everyone who put this event together,and those who were willing to share their expertise and knowledge with others.
RR

 

[drf255]

THANK YOU all for hosting a great GTG!! It was the first one for me but,will not be the last,for sure!
I got to run some hot rodded saws for the first time,had a great lunch,put faces with names,and helped Dan get his firewood bucked,what more could anyone ask for!!
Hope to do it again next year.Again thanks to everyone who put this event together,and those who were willing to share their expertise and knowledge with others.
RR

Please bring a couple more coolers full of saws.

 

[Paragon Builder]

The inside of my "44"

Squish shimmed to .023. May tighten back up to .017. Maybe bridge ports too, not sure yet.

View attachment 459453View attachment 459454View attachment 459455View attachment 459456View attachment 459457View attachment 459458View attachment 459459


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That's nice work Al!

 

[Paragon Builder]

I just took a walk around. Not one piece of garbage to be found. Just logs, cookie slabs, and lots of saw chips to move around and clean up.
Thank you all for being respectful, and for joining me here for a fun and what turned out to be a great day!

 

[Paragon Builder]

How'd you like the part where the grass went on fire. Spreading centrifugally toward about 20 surrounding fully fueled saws.

Thank god for Mel noticing and hosing down the grass.

Woulda made some great/sad film footage.

I missed that! That would have sucked!!!!

 

[Paragon Builder]

Anyone else really sore? Every muscle in my body is talking to me right now...