It was an ugly morning, got out 2 hickory logs to try the XS362 on. I had sharpened the chain and touched the depth gauges a bit too much, so chain was very grabby and then I found this... On the bright side, time I get the chain sharp again, the gauges should be more in line. I did get the smaller hickory log cut first and the row next to the splitter, split and stacked. Maybe another day, I will get more done and see the saw in action....
Luckily, no, it was the Oregon ELX round filed...I should have it fixed by tomorrow morning...got all night shift to do it, help me stay ...and some ... How was your day?
Jeff, its a SAW, not a metal detector , lol , but, sorry you hit it, bummre!! But, just so the damage wasn't that bad, it gave you a little break.
Sure you can ask, brother. It's a metal box I had made for an engine cover. I put a tarp cover over our mower one year, Mr Chippy gnawed wires and built a nest on the engine. Doesn't bother this, though.
I managed to finish cutting the big hickory crotch log this morning, after cleaning up the chain from the metal encounter Monday. The XS362 is strong, I'm going to work on the big dogs a little, see if I can operate it a little smoother. Chain should be smooth by next sharpening... Thanks, huskihl
Picked up a small score of pecan after work yesterday, just a couple miles from home. Got a new fellow wanting some smoking wood...pecan, cherry, hickory...got a couple cherry blow downs to get at my sister's house, we will have him fixed up... The huskihl tricked XS362 is blowing chips with 25" bar. The log is about 26" dia.
GM sir! Impressive video of the XS362 in action. I did cringe a bit at the still pic as the log looks dirty near the rootball. I see you have the back brace/support on as well. Is that new or have i just not noticed it in your prior videos/pics?
It's doing mighty well....I think the operator needs tuning...I took the depth gauges down a bit too much, along with the big dogs, made for some "Hold on, cuzn Lucy" time. I've shorten the dogs a bit, and filed the cutters once. It will get better...
that 362 sounds good! And, i can tell by the way your goin through that pecan log, its doing its job!
My friend had rolled it around, so most of the dirt was off, I looked at the bark before cutting... The back brace/support is new, should have been wearing it. When we were working on filling the big shed and had those big rounds of oak and hickory, I pulled a muscle lifting the halves and quarters, especially using the tongs which put all weight on one side. It got better and then last weekend pulled it worse shoveling some dirt and gravel...I was ready to say "UNCLE" about Tuesday. Found the brace, ice pack and Alleve. It's better, still tight and a little sore, but no sharp pain.
Makes sense lifting with the tongs. We take lifting for granted as we do it almost constantly when making firewood whether it be a simple split or a big log. Since my friend gave me his brace/support i wear it almost religiously whether working or wooding. I keep it on the seat of the PU. Ive gotten so used to it i feel naked when on the rare occasion i forget to put it on. Sometimes sawdust will get it and poke me, but almost inevitable when cutting. Hot weather sweat builds up of course and feels good to take it now and then, but even then i like the feel of wearing it. Will you wear it all the time now? Hope its better soon and your back to your old, uh i mean, former self!
Thanks, Kevin, huskihl did a great job on both of our saws...hard to choose which one to use...I've got the 20" bar on the XS029, and 25" bar on the XS362...I have a small 12" bow blade that is good for cutting smaller stuff on the ground and a 28" bar coming for the big stuff we get sometimes... If I can get my hunny trained on one, we really could " GIT'TER DONE" ...
