The we need to help Stump rebuild a shop, replace tools, replace saws thread.

[Work Saw Collector]

You can do it in this thread if you wish and I am in for tickets as well.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

A GTG sounds Awesome,,,

OK Guys and Gals,,,

Here is the deal,,, While driving to work I had a spiritual conversation With My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,,,,, And in my prayers I asked him to give me an idea of how I could help the most,,,,


I just got off the Phone with Eric Copsey,,

we have struck a deal for another Raffle saw fund raiser,,, I will be donating the saw and any new parts needed,,,
Eric will be doing the build,,,

Here are the particulars,,, (If I'm posting this in the wrong place let me know Im sure the Mods can move it,,)

While I was Driving and reflecting on my many blessings (for 4 hrs LOL!!!). I remembered reading all the great things that others here on AS are doing to help a brother when he is down and out but cant see the forest for the trees and stihl in shock,,,, I am a very blessed person,, we all are,,, sometimes it takes a bit of ciphering and soul searching to be able to understand how the bad stuff that happens to us just makes us tougher,,, and is just part of Life,,, How many times did Jesus fall down and he just kept getting back up,,, For you and me!!! OK enough of that,,, But I had to do it,,,

The saw is a very lightly used Makita 6401 that I picked up from HD rental center (see paragraph below),, anyway, I am just arrived @ my S. Tx work location in Matagorda County Latitude 28.9° , and the saw is 198 miles back NE of me in Orange County so I cant post any picks but I assure everyone for an ex rental saw it is very nice,, will post up pics when I get home,,, and Im sure Eric will put some of the build pics up once he gets started

here is the rest,,,

I bought the saw right after I met Tlandrum, stumpy, Eric, Grandpatractor, Wendell,,,,,,, and a many other fine AS Folks @ The 372 build off In TN,,well while there I was able to run Wendell's and grandpatractors EC modded 7900's!!!!!! it really got me fired up,,, So,,,, then I purchased a Dolmar 7900 OEM P/C From Cuttin Scott!!!!!! with the intention of doing the mods myself,,,Well with all the tree work I have right now besides my regular Inspection work I dont have time and its just collecting dust,, and besides I do good just to fix the stuff I have too to keep two tree removal & stumpgringing crews in saws (mostly Stihl 90%) when I get home on the weekend,,, (BTW) Im starting to put a few huskies in their hands and so far they like them.....

So the raffle saw will be PHO EC'd work saw DOLKITA 7900,,,

What do yall think???? I think some lucky person is going to win a real Rocket of a saw !!!!!!!

and of course all the proceeds to go to stumpy's new shop or kids clothes or groceries christmas toys or whatever,,,

Merry CHRISTmas!!!!!


R2'ed (rick)

Bump and I can't rep this guy. Someone else hit him.

 

[sunfish]

Bump and I can't rep this guy. Someone else hit him.

I got him, and that is really cool...

 

[sunfish]

What is the plan for the future of the shop?

Has there been any determination made as to what extent insurance will be involved in this situation?

Have adjusters finished examining the wreckage?

Is Stumpy going to need physical help to sort through this mess and get it cleaned up?

A dump trailer to put scrap metal in would be handy. Wood debris can be piled and burned, aluminum can be cleaned and sorted and put in some bins, copper can be separated out.
Scrap prices are high now with steel/tin about 12 cents a pound, aluminum around .60 or more and copper $2.00 plus depending on grade. So some cash could be recovered from the cleanup process.

Does a Stumpy clean-up GTG need to be put together by those in the region?

What about plans for rebuilding? What type of building, pole barn, steel frame? Maybe something could be organized for this as well. I am sure there are a lot of construction skills on the site.

As far as I know Stumpy is still waiting to hear from the insurance, but I don't expect much help there. He will let us know asap.

He is going through the wreckage now sorting out what can be salvaged. And I'm sure the rest will be burned, or sold as scrap.

Stump, Hedgerow and myself talked a bit about the new shop, but it's still too early for a plan.

Stay tuned and keep an eye on this thread. We should have a plan for the new shop soon.

The help from the members here is really amazing and great!

 

[tbone75]

I missed something along the way in here? Where do we get the tickets for the saws? I want some!!!! LOL

 

[sunfish]

I missed something along the way in here? Where do we get the tickets for the saws? I want some!!!! LOL

I believe Work Saw Collector is handling that. If ya send, or sent money, your name goes in the pot. Stephen, please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Danno]

I believe Work Saw Collector is handling that. If ya send, or sent money, your name goes in the pot. Stephen, please correct me if I'm wrong.

I don't think there is an OPEN raffle going at this point. Nothing has been said regarding ticket prices and I assume that people will bid separately on the saws they prefer.

I imagine there will be a new thread for each saw? I mean this thread is gonna be over 700 posts by the end of the day at the rate it's going!!!!

 

[sunfish]

I don't think there is an OPEN raffle going at this point. Nothing has been said regarding ticket prices and I assume that people will bid separately on the saws they prefer.

I imagine there will be a new thread for each saw? I mean this thread is gonna be over 700 posts by the end of the day at the rate it's going!!!!

You're probably right, I thought Stephen said something earlier but no way I could find it.

A separate thread for each saw makes much more sense.

 

[Wicked500R]

I want to see a list of tools and equipment that need replacement also. Im quite sure I will be able to help in the tool department! I got alot of ****..lol nothing chinese either...lol

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Hope you ar doing ok Stumpy. Thinking of ya!

 

[ChipMonger]

I want to see a list of tools and equipment that need replacement also. Im quite sure I will be able to help in the tool department! I got alot of ****..lol nothing chinese either...lol

Agreed. Stumpy i know its still raw for you but if you could try to furnish us with some sort of list of what tools etc are needed it would be helpful. If its to painful i understand, hank maybe you could help with this list?

We are all more than willing to help, but who needs 14 die grinders:biggrin::biggrin: (Just an example).

Chin up Stumpy...Merry Christmas to you and your family. Your AS family is in process of helping one of our own:msp_thumbup:

 

[Jon1212]

Now the raffle has, a 925, 075, 10-10 and a 32" Husky mount bar. 10.00 just keep Paypaling Stump. I'll bring it forward here in a few. He is sending me the paypal info so I'll make tickets this weekend for all those that have already donated. We will go with Jan. 31 7 PMish. First name drawn gets choice, and so on till we run out of stuff.

No mention of raffle or tickets just paypal as a gift and put your AS username in the note place.
[email protected]


[email protected]

We have got donations already with no AS user name no big deal if you win I'll call you out by real name.

Page 23 of this thread provides an answer.

I don't think there is an OPEN raffle going at this point. Nothing has been said regarding ticket prices and I assume that people will bid separately on the saws they prefer.

I imagine there will be a new thread for each saw? I mean this thread is gonna be over 700 posts by the end of the day at the rate it's going!!!!

 

[Danno]

Page 23 of this thread provides an answer.

...and that's why a new thread would be nice! lol. Thanks for providing that.

 

[Jon1212]

...and that's why a new thread would be nice! lol. Thanks for providing that.

I agree about a new thread once the prizes are all sorted out, and purtied up for their big day....LOL!!!
This whole event is evolving, so I'm sure once all is said and done it'll be a distant cousin to page 1 but the help for a great guy will still be the goal. Yep, that's right Stumpy I said it...........LOL!!!

 

[Danno]

if ever a new thread is created for the raffle, someone should sticky it. I am willing to donate all of my credits to the cause, even though I don't have that many. I can't remember, but doesn't it take like 2000 credits or something. I can send my credits to another member, right? I think I remember someone saying something like that earlier in this thread, so I assume it's possible.

edit, just found out that it costs 1000 to sticky and 20 to donate your credits...

 

[tbone75]

Page 23 of this thread provides an answer.

Thanks GOOFBALL :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[fearofpavement]

Bump and I can't rep this guy. Someone else hit him.

I got him for you.

 

[Jon1212]

if ever a new thread is created for the raffle, someone should sticky it. I am willing to donate all of my credits to the cause, even though I don't have that many. I can't remember, but doesn't it take like 2000 credits or something. I can send my credits to another member, right? I think I remember someone saying something like that earlier in this thread, so I assume it's possible.

edit, just found out that it costs 1000 to sticky and 20 to donate your credits...

I have enough to make a few sticky threads, Mi credits, Su credits.........LOL!!!!

Thanks GOOFBALL :hmm3grin2orange:

Well ain't you the Goofball calling the goofball goofball.................LOL!!!! You're Welcome...

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Yes there is a raffle going, but I want the Eric Copsey Dolmar saw to be a different raffle into a seperate Paypal someone jump in and run that one Riverrat can appointont someone if he wants. This is a challange tracking all this. I don't care if it is in this thread or a new one. My internet is in and out today for the rain, I'll be on when I can.

 

[fearofpavement]

The mods could provide some short term stickies for this situation

We're talking about less than six weeks until the raffle ends, could not the mods provide some stickies for the different items with the arrangement that after the raffle ends and prizes are awarded the stickies are removed to keep the site cleaned up? That makes more sense to me than everyone playing musical credits for this temp situation.