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Bar Oil Shortage?

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  1. HDRock

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    That's good, seems like a very good choice for that:yes:
     
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  2. thewoodlands

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    Are your temps cooling off or is it still hot?
     
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  3. HDRock

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    Pretty hot today 87 bad thing is dew point went up to 65 was 55 the other day
     
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  4. thewoodlands

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    We had about the same chit here, hopefully we get a good hard rain on Tuesday.
     
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  5. HDRock

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    Had a little Thunder and a teeny bit of rain just enough to make it more humid
     
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  6. thewoodlands

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    We don't need the wind but the rain would be nice.
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  7. HDRock

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    I saw that was heading your way it has been pretty dry here
     
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    One time was enough for that! Been through 5 gallons since then and my rear still feels it.
     
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    My small town (pop211) hardware store usually has a gallon or two of Poulan oil for around $12 or so and I don’t have a problem with that if I let myself run out & need it badly. I’ve also spent $15 plus for the Husqvarna stuff and really like how thick & tacky it is. I like it better in warmer weather, seems to thick for winter use. So for the last year or so it’s been TSC & menards brand at around $7-8 a gallon. Planning to get 7 - 10 gallons hoarded by fall & watching the sale prices
     
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    Hey Brad ,
    I just bought some from the equipment dealer in North Branford on Route 80 where you like to shop.
    It was Husky oil and $8 a gallon.
     
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    If you watch, Menards puts it on sale $4.50-$5.00/gallon once or twice a year...that's when I buy...
     
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    Yes, that's due to “Bug” and people painting more than typical.
     
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    Might be a supply issue too...that tape come from china?
     
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    Went to TSC before lunch. There was 3 of the TSC bar oil for 7.99 and about 15 of the Husqvarna for 15.99.

    Now they only have the Husqvarna on the shelf:D
     
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    Another TSC with no reasonably priced bar oil! :hair:
    buZZsaw BRAD singlehandedly causes a "bar oil shortage" by posting this thread and gets the "hoarders to hoardin" :rofl: :lol:
    Gonna be a rough year for all the people that cut their wood for the upcoming winter in September/October when they find out there is no bar oil on the shelves at the end of August! o_O :D
     
    brenndatomu, Jun 22, 2020
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    YEP! Hoarders be hoarding. Going to the produce auction tomorrow and the saw shop is just across the parking lot. Gonna add to the 3 gallons I already have.:thumbs:
     
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    I probably won't even start cutting until October, but now I'm in a panic. Going to TSC tonight!
     
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    Update: TSC has the handy feature that shows you in store inventory. There are a bunch of stores within 30 miles of me. Two show limited stock and seven show out of stock for 1 gal county line brand. Most stores have the winter weight in stock.
     
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    The last bar oil I bought was at Walmart. Works just fine and is cheap enough.
     
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    Do you use their paint too?
     
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