Wildthing Races at GTG's.....

[jnl502]

i think other brands could run too but would have to be throw away saws and be on an approved list. i know stihl and husky makes some cheeper versions but they just have a little better quality. but the newer macs and homelites have saws the same cc's. i think with a little research other swas could be included. just have to be from an approved list.
jnl

 

[chainsawwhisperer]

I just got my first Wild Thing! I'm so excited!
I'm going to tear into it, and see what kind of changes I can make.
CSW

 

[Guido Salvage]

I went to a large flea market this morning and saw one for sale. The owner wasn't around to ask how much he wanted for it...

 

[Arrowhead]

Don't be laughing too much guys, this some hard wood. I wish I had some soft pine, but...

Laughing is what its all about.... Nice Thang... I wish the vid had sound.

 

[barneyrb]

:agree2:

I would like to see it just Wild Things for the simple reason of the reputation they have here. I think a lot of the bad rap starts from the fact that they are purple. In the past few weeks I hit a lot of garage sales around here, and found mostly Wild Thangs averaging $10-20. I was trying to find a use for these saws and thought of this race thing. The thought of a bunch of grown men racing purple chainsaws is what I thought would be funny/ridiculous. Plus it may get some more members to participate in GTG's. I absolutely never expect any of my saws to ever win a race, I simply don't have the money, time or knowledge to make a winner. For me its the fun of trying... win or loose. Meeting members and becoming friends is the real reward. I would say try to find a Wild Thang (or different Craftsman color version).... but if you show up with an off brand, have fun and race it anyway.

We could have the first annual wild thingy nationals. How long do we have to get these things ready?

Do we set a date and have a "virtual" GTG for the wild things? Everyone post youtube videos at a pre determined time and let the judging go from there? Do we establish how many 2x4's, how stacked, and 2 or 3 cuts?

As long as we keep Nik from posting about drinking beer and running saws we should be good to go.

 

[Mastermind]

I went out in the woods and downed a pine so I would have something more appropriate for the WildThingie. When it cools down this afternoon I'll fix up another video. I've been playing with the carb some more, trying to get all I can. Mine is worn a bit on the PTO side of the crank which causes the clutch drum to be a little loose, but it works. Anyone else tinkering with one? Pointers? Tips?

 

[Guido Salvage]

Anyone else tinkering with one? Pointers? Tips?

Nope, too busy selling them to you guys!

 

[weimedog]

Mine is in Jonsered Colors. A great little saw! Does it count? J-red 2040.

 

[Mastermind]

Here's a better video, this little saw ain't bad at all, light, cheap, and sporting a 3/8 chain. What's not to love? :spam:

Sorry about not having sound.

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[Arrowhead]

We could have the first annual wild thingy nationals. How long do we have to get these things ready?

Do we set a date and have a "virtual" GTG for the wild things? Everyone post youtube videos at a pre determined time and let the judging go from there? Do we establish how many 2x4's, how stacked, and 2 or 3 cuts?

As long as we keep Nik from posting about drinking beer and running saws we should be good to go.

LOL... I will let everybody else decide on it. I kinda made this thread out of aggravation.... meaning all I ever see at garage/yard sales are these W/T's cheap. I was just trying to find a use for them. Honestly, I would have have as much fun racing these saws as I would a 70cc pro saw. Watching members here racing Purple Piped Poulans, I believe would be a hoot. I guarantee I will never stand chance against saws others here will build, but I can care less... for me its all about fun, not winning. I never gave the video thing a thought, I just figured I would use it at the few gtg's I can make it to each year, providing others would play.

 

[jeepyfz450]

ive been doing a little looking on CL there are so many cheap cheap saws out there. 20$-50$ and you can get yourself a really nice saw. I think i am gonna buy a few to have as loaner saws.

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

I like the idea of any brand 43cc's and under clamshell engine, stock appearing and fully modified classes, this keeps it cheap and fun.

 

[chainsawwhisperer]

Mine is in Jonsered Colors. A great little saw! Does it count? J-red 2040.

Don't forget the Craftsman chain guard! lol
Jim

 

[J.W Younger]

Here's a better video, this little saw ain't bad at all, light, cheap, and sporting a 3/8 chain. What's not to love? :spam:

Sorry about not having sound.

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seems to cut pretty good, are you running the 6 tooth low profile spur?

 

[GASoline71]

We had a Wildthing toss at a party recently. See who could huck one the farthest.

Gary

 

[woodgrenade]

We had a Wildthing toss at a party recently. See who could huck one the farthest.

Gary

What type of oil was the wildthang running Gary? :monkey:

 

[spacemule]

This may be a very stupid idea, but I think it would be entertaining. It's garage sale season in most areas now. I see a constant supply of Wildthings anywhere from $5 to $20. For future GTG's would anybody be willing to race them. I say they should be all the same cc (not sure if they are), and that's it. Anything else goes.... pipes, porting etc. I know with it being a clam, it's limited. Perfect time to experiment. If it fails... no loss. I'm sure some of you may think I'm a moron for this.... and you may be right! I just think it would entertaining if a bunch of us got together and raced these turds. Anybody interested??

This was brought up about 5 years ago, but I don't think anyone ever carried the plan out.

 

[GASoline71]

What type of oil was the wildthang running Gary? :monkey:

It was empty for less drag...

Gary

 

[Mastermind]

seems to cut pretty good, are you running the 6 tooth low profile spur?

It's got the stock 6 tooth spur, it would never pull a taller gear. I got a little more out of it after I shot this video by advancing the ignition timing a little bit. I'm going to bore the outlet hole in the fuel filter out as it's tiny and I don't want to lean it out.

 

[spike60]

We had a Wildthing toss at a party recently. See who could huck one the farthest.

Gary

We did that at the GTG at my store last October. Weimedog was the winner by almost 10 feet. He used the "David" method, as in David and Goliath, and swung the thing by the rope. That poor little saw flew a lot faster than it ever cut.