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  1. Prof
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    AV vs Marine Fuel

    Thanks for the tips--definitely leaning towards Marine. I probably got enough lead eating paint chips as a kid anyway!
    Post by: Prof, May 5, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    AV vs Marine Fuel

    So I have fairly easy sources of both Marine and AV fuel. Both are ethanol free. The AV fuel has lead. So I was wondering what people thought with...
    Thread by: Prof, May 5, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: The Gear
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    I say Clean your chimney, why do people not listen

    I feel your pain. I have a cousin who has not ever swept his chimney, which is a 100 yr old single brick job without a liner of any kind. He has...
    Post by: Prof, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)
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    Worlds slowest processor !

    The good thing is that the tree regenerated from the stump before he was done processing it. Now that's sustainable forestry practice!
    Post by: Prof, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    New axe

    I use a flat file to take out the big nicks and a coarse stone to finish it up. I've gotten into the habit of using the stone after most splitting...
    Post by: Prof, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Smoke coming from my 90 deg elbow?

    I'd be concerned about a blockage in the chimney/pipe--especially if this is a new event. Was there anything unusual about weather conditions (i.e....
    Post by: Prof, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Moisture content

    Unfortunately our beech are getting beaten up by a combination of invasives and fungi. I have a timber stand that is primarily beech and...
    Post by: Prof, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Moisture content

    Beech is one of my favorite woods. Doesn't take as long to season as oak, splits easier than hickory and burns long and hot--similar to both of those...
    Post by: Prof, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    chimney sizing question

    I'd give it a shot too. I was in a similar situation, but my chimney has a 9" liner. I was worried about using a 9-6 reducer, but it worked fine. I...
    Post by: Prof, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Interesting Cookstove Line

    These intrigue me. The contemporary look is not really my thing, but the blending of technology is interesting. Anybody have any experience with...
    Thread by: Prof, Mar 20, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    New Stihl 261 Problem

    yep--rim sprocket--7 holes and has 3/8 stamped on it.
    Post by: Prof, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    New Stihl 261 Problem

    It doesn't have a standard sprocket--it has a disc instead.
    Post by: Prof, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    New Stihl 261 Problem

    Chain still throws nice chips--basically cuts like a new chain should. I might touch it up just to see if that makes a difference.
    Post by: Prof, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    New Stihl 261 Problem

    Brand new chain--the more I look into this, I'm thinking that I may have to give up on the convenience of swapping out chains and go back to...
    Post by: Prof, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    New Stihl 261 Problem

    Are you letting the saw drop through the log, or are you putting effort into it? You might be trying to push it too hard.[/quote] I'm letting the...
    Post by: Prof, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    New Stihl 261 Problem

    Post by: Prof, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    New Stihl 261 Problem

    Yeah, the RPMs did seem to drop.
    Post by: Prof, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    New Stihl 261 Problem

    So I just bought a new Stihl MS 261. I took it out and put about 2 tanks of gas through it. First tank I was cutting small hard maple, 6 inches and...
    Thread by: Prof, Feb 19, 2013, 26 replies, in forum: The Gear
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    Unsafe Poulan Wild Thing

    I wouldn't give up on it just yet--the adjustment is not that complicated. You will likely have to (with the saw running) back the idle speed screw...
    Post by: Prof, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Axe reviews

    An x 27 will set you back about $50, maybe less if you shop around. I just checked Amazon:...
    Post by: Prof, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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