how 'bout this one. On display at the sturgis rally last sumer. Hemi engine..click the photo to enlarge it..lol

 

Yea, I wanns see the guy that pullstarts that chainsaw...

 

Most of my family on my dad's side works or has worked in the timber industry in some way, shape, or form. My uncle on my dad's side passed away a few years ago and I was left with his chainsaw collection in his will. So, combining my collection that I've accumulated with his collection I got, I now have 23 saws of various different brands and sizes. The saws I use most often are my Husky 372 thats got a bunch of engine mods done to it(its a fast saw) and my bone stock Shindaiwa 488. Both saws belonged to my uncle. My uncle was the one that had the 372 modded because he had planned to get into chainsaw racing but never got to compete because he passed away. I'm looking into competing in a local event later this year with it.

Scott

 

i can never get enough of the 'hot saw' competition.

 

I completely agree. Here's a site that might interest you.

http://racesaws.com/

Scott

 

Might take a look at Arborist site. Lots for good info on saws.

www.arboristsite.com

Hal

 

Fronty, don't worry about the plastic. I've dropped mine 8 ft onto cement and only lost two splines of the air intake screen. Plus all the yanking on it when wedged, etc. I also use the helmet, mostly for ear and face protection. You can get welding gloves from TSC for about 4 bucks, longer in the wrist to keep out the chips and extra padding. The extra chain or chains is a good idea when you cut alot. You should be flipping the bar every couple of chains to keep it wearing even. Even get the $12 bar dressing file to smooth it back out. 18 inch bar might be more comfy for the reach. If the oiler is adjustable, you're gonna want it cranked right up for any longer bar, and keep the tip greased.

 

Ok, I have three truck loads of wood stacked up in my back yard.

One thing I never learned on cutting wood is how to cut a consistant length.
I have wood from 12" to 24" and everything in between. What is the secret?
Also, I dropped a hickory today that was longer than my bar. My wedge I cut out took three attempts to get the wedge to come out. Any sage wisdom on this?

 

other than just developing an 'eye' for the right length, bailey's sells guides that attach to your bar, so you get the right length every time.

 

my eye aint too good at the moment.

 

They also make marking tools for that.

 

Looks like this:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6310_200326310

 

you are carrying around a 16" or 18" measure, cut, move down approx 1 bar length, cut again and repeat untill out of log. You'll be supprised how close in lenght you can get like this, but always look ahead, better to have 3 or 4 kinda short pieces of wood than one really short piece that messes up your stack.

DuaneW.

Oh, I use a Sthil 026 w/ a 18" bar. Havent used it hardly since I started burning corn. Only get one heating season out of corn though, unlike wood where you get 3 or 4 heating seasons.

 

interesting... does it measure other than 16"

 

Looks like only that one, plus 12 and 24" sizes.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6310_200326310