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Oops, I did it again

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    Only about half the crown on this 15" DBH x 60 ft black birch leafed out this Spring. Lucky me, it was right next to my wood processing and stacking area. So, the wife and I decided it was time to drop it for firewood. Should be pushing a full cord of black birch with the rest of the scraps of black birch I've been cleaning out lately. The MMWS MS261C w/ 16" bar and 3/8th LGX absolutely devoured it while bucking.
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    The MMWS MS261C w/ 16" bar and 3/8th LGX absolutely devoured the bucking job
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    Stumpin' and Noodlin' with the MS461 w/ 25" bar and full-comp full-chisel chain. Good times!
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    Nice work, Mike - great BTU's.:thumbs:
    Them noodles and some old candles could be fashioned into some fire starters, yes?
     
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    Made some this winter that I am happy with. Could've used them noodles then too.
     
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    I might just have to dry some of them noodles out. I've got the paraffin and double boiler on-hand already. The birch does burn really hot, at least in log/split form.
     
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    When I get a good amount I save them. A couple days spread out on the black driveway, and those things are primo.
     
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    Also... "I played with your heart, got lost in the game... ooh baby baby"
     
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    I hate it when trees have one little dead spot and require being cut, split and stack. I have a new 461 myself....how do you like it? I love mine.:dex:
     
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    Ms461 - Loved it stock. Crazy cool now after porting
     
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    Great burning & BTU wood !
    Aroma when cutting is nice too.
     
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