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First time in '26

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  1. Ohio dave

    Ohio dave

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    Had a decent sized oak taken down in January. Had them leave the wood. Due to weather, classes, work and life in general today was the first time I could run the 500i.
     

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    Ohio dave, Mar 18, 2026
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  2. Chud

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    Technically this is the second time.
     
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    How so?
     
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    That’s a biggun. Nice job.
     
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    You have 2 threads, so this could be the first.
     
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  7. Ohio dave

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    Didn't realize that. Deleted the other one
     
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    Nice to get some saw time after an extended dry spell. That's a good sized tree Dave. What's the diameter?
     
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  9. Ohio dave

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    Guessing 27-28 inches. Only a little wider than my 25 inch bar.
     
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    FHC keeping fat fingered guys honest. I’ve done it too:emb: How did the saw run
     
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    Saw ran perfect. Just took a few more hits on the primer bulb than normal
     
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    Jeez Ohio dave do you sleep much? 130 am post
    Glad saw performed as a Stihl should :handshake:
     
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    Glad you finally got some saw time in. Bet you like that saw. I haven't ran a 500 or 661 yet.
    That's a nice oak you had taken down.
    Hopefully the splitter will be ready soon.
     
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    Sweet!
     
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    I spent 10 years working 6hours on six hours off. Still have a hard time sleeping more than four hours at a time..
     
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