Wood Cutting
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Printed Date: November-15-2024 at 7:08pm
Topic: Wood Cutting
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Subject: Wood Cutting
Date Posted: September-19-2016 at 12:23am
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Utah and fall weather make for some spectacular scenery. I went up to the Uintah mountains to cut firewood on Saturday. We cut standing dead trees, mostly aspen, pine and even some cedar. We were at 8,800 feet of elevation. The fall colors were simply breathtaking. This gave me the chance to play around with another hobby: CHAINSAWS I have 2 pro grade saws: Husqvarna 390XP and a 550XP. The 390XP is a beast and eats this softwood with amazing speed. I ran a 24 inch bar with chisel chain. I was getting through 18 inch logs well under 10 seconds. It's a heavy saw though, and I was bone-tired when we got home. The only down-side to the day is that we drove right past Jordanelle reservoir -- going and coming. Only one boat on the water that I could see. The water was flat-calm all day. It is a rare Saturday morning that Mrs. Quest's boy isn't out behind the Ski Nautique. OK, so I missed out on skiing, but everything else was simply amazing. JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
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Posted By: DayTony
Date Posted: September-19-2016 at 2:30am
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Sounds like a great day to me! Chainsaws are one of my other hobbies as well. I have about a dozen of them total from 1960s jansareds and remington to some newer huskys and stihls, and everything between. I also collect Axes and saws. Some would say i have a bit of a problem. But they all run and all get used a little bit here and there. I make sure to only run the premix ethanol free fuel through them also. I recently restored this one,pressure washed the case and plastics and I ran it for about 15 minutes to tune then drained it and it sits on a shelf behind my bar. it may be a poulan but its got some character,    ------------- 1988 Barefoot nautique-454 |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 12:17am
I used to collect Homelite chainsaws a few years ago.  These are from the very beginning of the madness. ------------- Keep it....from sinkin' |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 2:28am
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DrCC: It is obvious that you have C-A-D (chainsaw acquisition disease). No known cure... Thems is some purdy saws... JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: DayTony
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 3:15am
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Nice collection. My hobby kind of fell on me because the only saw i ever actually purchased for money is my stihl. But for some reason old beat up, non running saws of all shapes and sizes and colors find their way to my doorstep and i cant bring myslef to scrap them. Might be time to unload some and pay for some boat parts. ------------- 1988 Barefoot nautique-454 |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 8:04am
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I have an electric Homelite chainsaw I bought from Home Depot. It's a limited edition D*ck Pope special and and is certified to cut Cypress from Cypress Gardens. In all reality it's the best saw I've ever used. I have a buddy who restores old drill presses and band saws, mainly from the '30's. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 8:17am
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Still a little gun shy around chainsaws........ Since this thread popped up, don't pull a TimBob and do this...................................... http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26045&title=morfoot-vs-chainsaw" rel="nofollow - Morfoot vs Chainsaw Be careful out there guys! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 8:31am
Man that's nasty. Surprised it wasn't worse. I too am a little weary of chainsaws. I'm also weary of table saws after having one spit a piece of wood at my gut after the saw bound up on me one day. Left a sweet blurple bruise on my stomach for a week. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Morfoot wrote:Posted By: relake
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 9:15am
Geez, we need a lil warning when opening up those kinds of posts!!!  First day of shop class, circa 1990ish, first thing shop teacher told us....."Do not get cut on my machines, blood will make them rust" ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=8310" rel="nofollow - '97 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 9:51am
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Have a couple dead trees in my yard, when can you guys stop by? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 9:58am
Chris, Aren't there some of your old GF's that would love to cut your wood?  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 10:25am
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Dang Morfoot that is NASTY. Most folks don't realize how fast a chain is moving on the bar. Just a "touch" and you can get an injury like that. My Husky saws run full throttle at 12,000 RPMs. Using a 7 tooth sprocket, that equates to a chain speed af 87 feet per second. Doesn't take much. That's why I always wear kevlar chaps when cutting.  JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 10:35am
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That timbob really knows how to derail a thread, assless chaps, chains and hardwood, wow, lmao ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 1:11pm
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Yeah well......... I did warn you...Don't do this and the title of the thread Morfoot vs Chainsaw should be warning enough....... Yes, I was very lucky that day and seeing as how I wear shorts year round I'm reminded of it EVERY day. Wearing shorts while operating a Husqvarna Chainsaw wasn't the smartest thing to do.    ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: September-21-2016 at 9:09pm
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Two points 1 ...all chaps are assless..if they werent they would be pants. 2 I cut trees for 15 yrs. i never caught a bar on my thigh. i bought kevlar chaps and a week later i caught a chain on the front of my thigh.. it stopped it. tore the chap and looked like my fishing rod spool after an hour on the lake. Wear a helmet, good boots and chaps. I just wish i listened to my own advice .. ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-22-2016 at 1:56am
gotta be careful around using filet knives to remove trailer bearings too! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-22-2016 at 1:56am
LMAO!! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: DayTony
Date Posted: September-29-2016 at 3:30am
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Labonville.com I have a set of their chaps and helmet/face gaurd. Some of the best investments ive made into my hobby of handleing hardwood. The face gaurd is so muh better than a foggy pair of safety glasses Its a great source for lots of gear and tools. This thread reminds me, i better get to splitting and stacking!. ------------- 1988 Barefoot nautique-454 |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: September-29-2016 at 12:53pm
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During a hurricane clean up I slug poison ivy "juice" all over my legs with my Husky. I don't recommend it. ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |