2018 - 2019 firewood has arrived

[tsquini]

My yearly load got dropped off today. $650
The log on the bottom is a good 40" around. I am not sure how my 16" bar is going to handle it.

 

[Jags]

Might be time for a one day rental of a bigger saw. Knock out the big rounds and then carry on as normal.

 

[NH_Wood]

Looks great - what do they estimate for cords? I'd like to walk up to a nice load of all straight logs to buck someday - but scrounging is still keeping me in plenty of wood, so might be a while yet. Good luck with the processing and congrats for being so far ahead - that will be some great wood when it makes it to the stove! Cheers!

 

[paul bunion]

Sounds like you just got a $680 dollar excuse to buy a bigger saw.

 

[NH_Wood]

Ooooohhhh - Bunion has a good point! Cheers!

 

[tsquini]

It is usually about 8 cords per truck load. This one could be a bit more do to the size and how straight they are. Typically I get a bunch of different size logs averaging 15" - 20" in diameter. This load is just huge Oak Trunks. As for the bigger saw, I am a fan of the Stihl Farm Boss. I could do a lot of damage with 56.5 cc. It would put my Echo CS-370 36cc to shame.

 

[paul bunion]

It is usually about 8 cords per truck load. This one could be a bit more do to the size and how straight they are. Typically I get a bunch of different size logs averaging 15" - 20" in diameter. This load is just huge Oak Trunks. As for the bigger saw, I am a fan of the Stihl Farm Boss. I could do a lot of damage with 56.5 cc. It would put my Echo CS-370 36cc to shame.

Speaking from experience, an 029/290 Farm Boss would be woefully outclassed by a 40" log. I have an 029 that has kept me warm for almost 20 years, but I wouldn't recommend it for what you have there.

 

[tsquini]

Speaking from experience, an 029/290 Farm Boss would be woefully outclassed by a 40" log. I have an 029 that has kept me warm for almost 20 years, but I wouldn't recommend it for what you have there.

Really, thanks. I might have to rent a much larger saw. As much as I like processing firewood. I don't like logs that big they a pain in the ssa.

 

[razerface]

Cut as far as you can with your saw,,,,split that off by hand,,,saw rest of the way thru.

Or buy a bigger bar and chain to keep just for these occasions.

Or borrow a hand saw to cut what the chainsaw can't reach.

 

[tsquini]

What kind of hand saw would you suggest?

Cut as far as you can with your saw,,,,split that off by hand,,,saw rest of the way thru.

Or buy a bigger bar and chain to keep just for these occasions.

Or borrow a hand saw to cut what the chainsaw can't reach.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Tom, you can also cut a wedge out to make that bar reach a bit further. We've cut 32" or more with our 16" bar and the Stihl 290.

That is one sweet load of logs.

 

[WiscWoody]

If you were to get a 18" bar for your 290 I'll send you a nearly new green chain for free. I have no need for it any longer. I ran a 18" bar on my 290 no problem but you could even go with a 20" imo Keeping them sharp makes the job go so much easier but you probably know that by now.

 

[tsquini]

All I have now is a echo 370. I am thinking about up grading. It would make bucking a lot faster.

 

[ErikR]

What kind of hand saw would you suggest?

My Grandfathers saw. 75+ years ago, he walked out of the woods for the last time, sharpened it, and hung it in his garage. Now hanging in my kitchen...



Oh, and a nice pile of logs you got there!

 

[WiscWoody]

All I have now is a echo 370. I am thinking about up grading. It would make bucking a lot faster.

Doh! I got it straight now. But if you do end up looking around for that MS290 try to find one with something longer than the stock 16" bar.

 

[WiscWoody]

I got my 390XP from this guy. He has been rebuilding saws for a long time and he seems to do a good job at it.

http://up.craigslist.org/grd/4258563921.html