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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Burning lots of wood already this year!
« on: December 19, 2018, 02:12:20 PM »
I have you beat, but I wish I didn't.
I just went out and measured and have burnt 8.3 cords so far this season. Almost a full cord of scrap lumber, then nothing but super dry Pine that a friend gave me. I still have about 2 full cords left of this old dry Pine left before I get to my good stuff. I'm heating about 5K sf of house. Full basement slab,garage slab, and two furnaces with HX's. No DHWH though.
I just went out and measured and have burnt 8.3 cords so far this season. Almost a full cord of scrap lumber, then nothing but super dry Pine that a friend gave me. I still have about 2 full cords left of this old dry Pine left before I get to my good stuff. I'm heating about 5K sf of house. Full basement slab,garage slab, and two furnaces with HX's. No DHWH though.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« on: December 12, 2018, 07:17:39 PM »
I've been using a shovel all these years. You need it "that" clean...?
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Equipment / Re: Suggestions for new chainsaw
« on: October 08, 2018, 06:49:44 PM »What did you go with. I purchased the 391 couple years ago to upgrade the arsenal. I have been cutting with a hand me down 031av for all my life and decided it was finally time to get a new saw. Though I like the 391 I don’t feel all that extra weight presents that much more power. Maybe I should have stepped down to the 291 but actually I still prefer my good old 031Look a few posts above yours.
Stihl 362Cm
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Equipment / How often do you sharpen your chain?
« on: October 07, 2018, 11:07:31 AM »
I know the correct answer is "when it gets dull" but about how long is that for you in terms of gas tanks?
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Let's say cutting for firewood, which includes bucking some wood that is laying down already for who knows how long. Not strictly falling clean trees and bucking.
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Let's say cutting for firewood, which includes bucking some wood that is laying down already for who knows how long. Not strictly falling clean trees and bucking.
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Equipment / Re: Suggestions for new chainsaw
« on: October 05, 2018, 09:48:50 AM »
Well this was a surprisingly tough decision for me. I've done so much research on these two saws over the past few weeks it's crazy!
I liked the lighter weight of the Stihl, but I like the stronger handle of the Husqy.
I like the higher fuel and oil capacity of the Husqy, but I like the quarter turn caps of the Stihl.
I like the primer bulb for easier starting of the Husqy, but I don't want to have to replace it when the rubber goes bad.
From a long term service issue, (of the very few problems I've heard of from both) I've heard that the Stihl has more "minor" engine problems, but the Husqys have more major engine problems.
I like the two piston rings of the Stihl, (Husqy has one) but I like the more power of the Husqy.
In the end, I had to make a decision, and it was a tough one, but one that I felt wouldn't be a bad decision either way. I feel they are both excellent saws and decided to base my decision on three things that one brand had a slight edge on over the other.
Weight, cost and dealer support. The Stihl had the edge here...
1. It was just over a pound lighter which was very important to me.
2. My local dealer, which has an AWESOME reputation for customer service, is only 4 miles from my house and only carries Stihl.
3. They were having a 10% off deal so I ended up getting it for 674 and change.
I went with the 20" bar and I also got some oil, a spare chain and a new pair of chaps all with 10% off my new purchase.
I think I'm on my 6th tank of gas right now and I love it. I'm very glad I went with the lighter saw as it was one of my highest considerations due to my health.
Because I'm sure that nobody here has ever seen a Stihl chainsaw before, here's a pic of my new toy!
I liked the lighter weight of the Stihl, but I like the stronger handle of the Husqy.
I like the higher fuel and oil capacity of the Husqy, but I like the quarter turn caps of the Stihl.
I like the primer bulb for easier starting of the Husqy, but I don't want to have to replace it when the rubber goes bad.
From a long term service issue, (of the very few problems I've heard of from both) I've heard that the Stihl has more "minor" engine problems, but the Husqys have more major engine problems.
I like the two piston rings of the Stihl, (Husqy has one) but I like the more power of the Husqy.
In the end, I had to make a decision, and it was a tough one, but one that I felt wouldn't be a bad decision either way. I feel they are both excellent saws and decided to base my decision on three things that one brand had a slight edge on over the other.
Weight, cost and dealer support. The Stihl had the edge here...
1. It was just over a pound lighter which was very important to me.
2. My local dealer, which has an AWESOME reputation for customer service, is only 4 miles from my house and only carries Stihl.
3. They were having a 10% off deal so I ended up getting it for 674 and change.
I went with the 20" bar and I also got some oil, a spare chain and a new pair of chaps all with 10% off my new purchase.
I think I'm on my 6th tank of gas right now and I love it. I'm very glad I went with the lighter saw as it was one of my highest considerations due to my health.
Because I'm sure that nobody here has ever seen a Stihl chainsaw before, here's a pic of my new toy!
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Fire Wood / Re: Burning"Pressure Treated" lumber scraps?
« on: September 28, 2018, 06:40:59 PM »I've probably thrown a scrap or two in the boiler here and there. I didn't die and my boiler still works.Same here
I'm not sure I'd make a habit of burning PT lumber, but a scrap here and there probably won't hurt.
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Equipment / Re: Suggestions for new chainsaw
« on: September 25, 2018, 09:34:47 PM »
Am now debating between the Stihl MS 362 C-M, or the Husqvarna 562XP. Pretty much identical when it comes to power, features and price.
I'm going to write out what I consider to be the pros of each, more just to help me figure it out, feel free to give your input if you have any.
The Stihl is a pound lighter than the Husky.
The Stihl has 2 piston rings as opposed to one on the Husky.
The Stihl seems to have more parts availability locally.
The Husky has a faster acceleration and chain speed which cuts a little bit faster.
The Husky has just a teeny bit more power.
The Husky has a primer bulb.
The Husky has an aluminum handle as compared to the plastic handle of the Stihl.
I'm going to write out what I consider to be the pros of each, more just to help me figure it out, feel free to give your input if you have any.
The Stihl is a pound lighter than the Husky.
The Stihl has 2 piston rings as opposed to one on the Husky.
The Stihl seems to have more parts availability locally.
The Husky has a faster acceleration and chain speed which cuts a little bit faster.
The Husky has just a teeny bit more power.
The Husky has a primer bulb.
The Husky has an aluminum handle as compared to the plastic handle of the Stihl.
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Equipment / Re: Suggestions for new chainsaw
« on: September 24, 2018, 09:29:11 PM »
I think I have it narrowed down between the Stihl MS 362 and the M391.
My brother has the MS 441C and I got to try it out yesterday. It cuts nice but. It sure I need that big of a saw.
I'm trying to decide if the MS 362 is worth the extra 190.00 or not. It's a little over a pound lighter, and has just a touch more power, but is a little smaller engine.
My brother has the MS 441C and I got to try it out yesterday. It cuts nice but. It sure I need that big of a saw.
I'm trying to decide if the MS 362 is worth the extra 190.00 or not. It's a little over a pound lighter, and has just a touch more power, but is a little smaller engine.
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Fire Wood / Re: Post your woodpile pic
« on: July 18, 2018, 07:54:28 AM »How do you work on firewood in this weather? I usually quit in the spring once it gets hot out and start up again in the fall.I do it days that aren't so hot. I call it exercise.
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Fire Wood / Re: Post your woodpile pic
« on: July 17, 2018, 09:43:13 PM »
Here's my pile so far. This is the back of my 24'X24' wood shed. The stove is in the front. The left side is full, the right side is almost half full. I should be able to fill the rest of it in another month or so.
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General Discussion / Re: Mosquitoes
« on: May 26, 2018, 04:52:23 PM »But it's just high winds that they suggest taking it down for right? For fear of getting knocked down... It will handle all sorts of rain right?This is what I use at home, we have a state park across the road and they are alway busy little bees making new mud holes, er mosquito breeding grounds, actually they call em wetlands.I've been thinking about getting something like this... it is completely waterproof right? I don't have to worry about rain storms right?
https://www.stingerproducts.com/insect-control/stinger-5-1-insect-mosquito-zapper
It really does work, don’t be cheap, change the bulbs and lures per manufacturers recommendations. Some mornings you can’t even see the internals from all the dead skeeters. I use a leaf blower every morning to clean it.
If your expecting severe storms with high winds they recommend taking it down. Ours is hanging off a six foot post, so even the wife can take it down.
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General Discussion / Re: Mosquitoes
« on: May 25, 2018, 09:19:12 PM »This is what I use at home, we have a state park across the road and they are alway busy little bees making new mud holes, er mosquito breeding grounds, actually they call em wetlands.I've been thinking about getting something like this... it is completely waterproof right? I don't have to worry about rain storms right?
https://www.stingerproducts.com/insect-control/stinger-5-1-insect-mosquito-zapper
It really does work, don’t be cheap, change the bulbs and lures per manufacturers recommendations. Some mornings you can’t even see the internals from all the dead skeeters. I use a leaf blower every morning to clean it.
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Equipment / Re: Suggestions for new chainsaw
« on: May 02, 2018, 06:30:38 AM »
I don't have my saw any more, It was a Husqvarna though. I haven't cut for a few years. This saw will be a main saw, not for limbing. I just want it lightweight because it's easier to handle and I'm willing to pay for it.
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Equipment / Re: Suggestions for new chainsaw
« on: May 01, 2018, 07:42:39 PM »
The reason I want to stick with a 16" is that I have a bunch of 16" chains already, as well as my brother and next door neighbor does also.