In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

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Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Chud, Feb 12, 2022.

  1. Chud

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    There’s a lot of them when you know your way around a chainsaw. If I got a dollar every time I cleared this driveway I could buy a starbux.
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    I will test out the 242 and 262 on this Virginia Pine. Times a wastin
     
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    Does t look like it’s ever used
     
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    That shouldn't take long to clear out.
     
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    Will that be firewood or tossed into the woods? And yes the thread title is very true.
     
  5. Chud

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    It’s a rarely used drive to a cabin.
     
  6. Chud

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    Tossed aside.
     
  7. Chud

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    Had to bring a closer just in case.
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    First time using the 262
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    Diced up the trunk with 262 than grabbed the 242 for the rest
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    The top was a big wad of vines and tangled chit.

    Drove further down and found more fun.
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    it took a while to get the 242 dialed in and don’t know that I’m there yet, but I’m close The walbro is finicky as f. When it’s right I could use the saw all day. Just a light ripper that cuts above its weight.
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  8. Chud

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    The cabin with sad firewood
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    clean up on isle 5
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  9. Chud

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    One picture is being rejected. I hate when that happens
     
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    Is the cabin built in the water?

    Looks like you had a fair amount of work to get back there but looks like a nice day to do it!
     
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  12. Chud

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    There is no shortage of Va Pine that’s for sure. The saws dig right through it.
     
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    Half of it is over water.
     
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    Looks like a nice place, makes me want to toss out a few lines for some catfish and have a few drinks!
     
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    Perfect spot and day for that. Currently 68 and I noticed a few lost bobbers on the shoreline brush. There’s also a canoe to cruise the pond if you get bored fishing off the deck.
     
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    Considering it was -11 this morning, man does that sound nice :yes:
     
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    For shame! If I lived closer I'd take it all!! Hahahaha. I love me my softwoods although that particular trunk had lots o' knots.

    How was the 242 in the cut? I had to fiddle with a Walbro carb in the 372xp x-torq I just rebuilt. Was running all weird, bogging down, throttle response delayed.....and then I let out the L screw a bit until I got a nice trigger response and now it's ripping.
     
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    At first it was hesitant off idle and sometimes losing power in the cut, so I had to richen up hi and lo from the initial setting of 1 turn off close. Kept tweaking L back and forth trying to find the sweet spot. Are you cutting with the 372 while tuning. It can make a big difference on final settings.
     
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    I did most of the tuning before I did some test cuts because it wasn't even idling properly. Surging, laggy throttle response. After I got it where I thought I wanted I did a few test and went WOT and it cut well. Then I tweaked it again after letting it sit overnight and trying it out again the next day. I'd say the post-cut adjustments were more minor. But man when my buddy came and picked it up I told him to start it cold and it fired right up and ripped. He gave me a smile as if to say "Yeah baby!" so I hope it works well. The other 372xp he had to tweak slightly but I feel like this one I did a better job.
     
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    Really? I'll burn Virginia Pine any day.