I joined this site and have been reading threads now for about a month and just wanted to thank you all for all I've learned so far. Your threads are very informative and even though some of the abbreviations are German to me I've picked up on a lot already. My wife and I are building a house and are installing an OWB so I'm about to be neck-deep in firewood cutting. Other than helping my Dad cut firewood growing up I've never been been into cutting much wood (or had to). Bought an MS362 and am ready to get to work. Always liked it just have never had to do it for myself. I've followed a lot of Masterminded's posts and it's got me interested in that process. I know I don't "need" it but how much do we "need" anything that we have right?
Nice saw choice. It will serve you well making firewood. Don't wait for the boiler to be installed before you start cutting.m..get started ASAP. Don't forget the PPE. Real men wear chaps.
Have been lookin at that stuff. Def need it for sure, especially being pretty unexperienced with it all. And this saw is a beast!
Welcome to FHC !! That saw is your first. Its a good one, take good care of it and it will serve you well. I predict that it wont be long before you realize that you need a few chains .................. Then you will feel like you need a back up saw..................... Then you will feel like you need a few saws, and since you already threw out Mastermind, the ported saw will be in your stable before too long as well
That's what I'm thinking.... May wait til this house is done though - not sure if I worked it into this construction budget! I assume you've had yours worked on?
Yes I would say you're right. I've got a Husky 262xp and Jonsered (2150, I believe?). I inherited them so not 100 % sure.... Thanks for the welcome! I like this site.
Welcome D2082 ! Definitely get PPE....... If we knew when accidents would happen, they wouldnt be accidents.
Good advice. Going to build a woodshed and cover for the boiler with leftover lumber from the house. Lots of poplar, wild cherry and locust on the land, but have access to some good hedge apple (or I learned on here that's it's called Osage orange too - never knew that).
MM is full of great information. The 362 is a top notch saw that should serve well as long as you're not working logs 3+ feet across. Cutting wood (safely) takes some patience and practice, as does felling and splitting. I'd start with laid-down logs first, work you way up to felling easy standing timber, then finally (if necessary) taking on leaners and hung up trunks. Sharpen the chain often and keep the ethanol out of it. Get wood cut, split, and stacked because there is no such thing as too dry. (And just because a tree is dead does not mean it's seasoned!). A woodshed is nice but getting it elevated and covered works really well too. Some of the useful tools to consider: Cutting: Saw, filing kit, safety gear (helmet, chaps, gloves. I strongly recommend Ansell cut-resistant gloves), wedges Moving wood: truck / UTV / tractor / ATV / skidsteer / whatever. Trailer / drag / tractor loader / pickup bed, whatever works for you. Splitting: Splitting axe / splitting maul / wedges & sledge / powered splitter. Felling: wedges / ropes / winch You'll notice that wood is really heavy stuff. This means you don't ever want to be in between a piece of wood and gravity, even if it's just rolling toward you. It's also valuable to work toward a system that involves the least handling and movement. These are a few of the lessons I've learned since I got started this past year. David
Welcome to the club! Lots of good conversation here, please share what you know. Oh yea...we like pictures
These are a few of the lessons I've learned since I got started this past year. David[/QUOTE] These are a few of the lessons I've learned since I got started this past year. David[/QUOTE] Thanks David. Appreciate that. Luckily I've got access to most of the equipment. It'll just take getting started to see what I lack and best ways to get it done safely. Thanks again for the post.
Thanks. Love that thing. I've got a couple of pics on AS gallery but am trying to get them loaded on here now.
Welcome to FHC , You might want check out some chain sharping threads . Keeping your chain sharp is PARAMONT Check out Firewood Hoarders Club - Dictionary of Terms in resources
Some info for ya Felling, Bucking, The right way http://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/threads/felling-bucking-the-right-way-good-video.806/
