Looks like some nice firewood. Sounds like we both have the same business plan for this season hopefully it will work out for us. Be careful using that fancy measuring stick it gets the job done, but there are better ways to measure firewood. At least that's what I get told quite often. Take care and be safe.
Yeah we do! I’m gonna let the firewood stand do the sales and if I have a bunch leftover it will be even more seasoned next year! Thanks for watching Ben👊🏻
That's excellent your sales are going well. You sure have not been slacking. I too have those problems with my chains. I often will bust out a link and shorten by 1 link when it gets too bad. Another nice pile of maple. Great video.
I never have before it just seems like here as of recently in the last year. I’m getting a lot of feedback on it. Some people say it could be the two and one sharpener, causing it to bite too much and stretch. Some people say they’ve heard the new sprockets can cause that that you need to change them out every so often. I’m still leaning towards junk metal😂 I appreciate you watching Jerry👊🏻
I’ve had over stretched chains. I believe it was my own fault. Do not tighten a hot chain. If too loose, just adjust to remove some slack, but not enough to apply pressure that could stretch the chain. I done it on Stihl and Oregon chains, until I learned better.
That’s some good advice! I have never really thought of? I really never overtighten a chain but I get what you’re saying. I appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊🏻
Yes they are! I’m glad you sent me your shirt so I could see how comfortable they were! Ya gotta change with the seasons. No sense in burning up all your Oak in the heat of summer. Thanks for dropping by Heath👊🏻🇺🇸
Todd,check your sprocket and bar for wear. That may be at least part of your loose chain problem. It doesnt take much over the full length of the bar to cause a situation like that.
I checked the bar and I addressed the normal wear issues. Not sure how to check the sprocket I’ll probably order a new one. I did remove the chain and hang it on a nail next to a new one out of the box and there is definitely a difference. Lotta stretch on a chain that still has well over half of its tooth length. Thanks for the tips👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain definitely strange. All of em stretch some,but I haven't had any that bad. Hope ya get it figured out. I do hope they aren't having quality issues. I usually change my sprockets every 2 years or so,but I only cut wood for myself( about 5-6 cord a year.
Oregon saw chain is the fastest cutting on the market,sharpend correctly.but it will stretch a lot. but worth the trade.another factor is brand of oil , how hard saw is pulling partly blocked oil hole in bar.oil pump adjustment.thanks todd. very nicely cut load!!
Yeah, I used to always use organ chains and I had problems with them stretching real bad. I have had very good luck with Stihl chains up until the last year. The oil I am using just so happens is harvest king from the local farm supply store. I watched a UA-cam video that did a test on bar oils and it came out on top over all the major brands. I can rule the oil out. I am going to check my oiler but this has happened on both my saws. I’m going to attribute it to cheaper metal in the chains. Thanks for watching and commenting. I will definitely check my oiler.👊🏻
Yes I still have the restaurant. He gets a double order about once a month now. Yeah I have zip ties on my saws. The zips on the 261 just broke off and I forgot to replace them😂 Thanks for watching Jimmie 👊🏻
Well I finally finished up on that massive tree service dump tonight and got it all stacked. This Maple is gonna be a pleasure to split compared to that😂 It’s definitely gonna make some nice bundle grade splits. Thanks for watching Dean👊🏻🇺🇸
It has just started happening for me. Plenty of people in the comments are saying the e same thing. Hopefully you got a good batch. I appreciate ya watching Robert👊🏻
Yeah I had them on the 261c but they broke off and I forgot to replace them. Didn’t have any extras in my case. I do now😂 I still do not mind using a stick. That’s how I always did it before the zip tie trick. I appreciate ya watching John👊🏻
Took one of perfect sticks apart as i have a few loads that need to be 15in. So even i am looking at Gramps for inspiration. Nice load of maple today, too..😉👍
Yeah I actually forgot my Accumark so I took it back to the ole days! That’s all I used before was a stick. It never made me mad to lose them. They are plentiful 😂 Thanks Daniel👊🏻
That is the way to get a nice load in the Lamar. Great work on that job TOA. Have a safe week ahead . Working up branchless poles are awesome , sales sound great 🍺☑️👍.
This was an awesome way to gather firewood! My wife’s stepdad has been spoiling me. He’s been putting in a lot of the work. Have a great week ahead Richy! I appreciate ya👊🏻🍻
Good to hear the wood sales are up and the stand is bringing the people in . With all the wood you have split and stacked in the farm field you might have to do some advertising next yr .
Well if it doesn’t sale this fall I will be ahead for next year and won’t have to feel like I’m doing firewood full time😂 I’m sure the stand will keep me hoppin! Sold the other half wile I was gone gathering the Maple as well as most of the bundles😂 It’s not Allen family Firewood busy, but it’s plenty for me😂 Take care Phil👊🏻
Yeah man, those chains going out of adjustment has been happening to me too. I'm dumping those cheap made in usa chains, cant cut through butter on a hot day,,, and i'm going back to hard chinese steel, its the best.
Gordy over at west coast saw did an interesting video with the guys at oregon, they said that every 3 chains you go through, you should change your drive sprocket because it can cause that exact symptom 🤷🏼♂️ could be snake oil, but could also be a bit of insight too.
Love sharing ideas! I sell probably 4:1 half face cords vs full face cords. And like you, I've turned deliveries off on our website. I'll still deliver to any new restaurants and bundle businesses but (most) everything else is self serve from the stand. I just don't have time to be on the road. Enjoy the fall and the sales that go with it!!
Appreciate you sharing brother. It’s definitely working for me. I sold the other half of that face cord rack while I was gone gathering this maple.😂 i’m seeing so many new customers at the Firewood stand that I believe no Facebook ad will be up for me this year. I’m like you I’d rather them come to me and save that time for doing other things rather than delivering. I’m just gonna keep up with the two or three customers. I’m already currently delivering to that will be plenty for me, thanks for watching Mike👊🏻
It hasn’t moved at all this year😂 It’s been a busy year with the kids. I really need to get out on the road again next year. Problem is diesel has been so high it’s cheaper to drive the car and stay in hotels😂 Thanks for stopping by Tom👊🏻
That’s what I’m experiencing on both my saws? It’s just been in the last year. I’m not sure if Stihl has changed something maybe making them with cheaper metal? If that’s the case I’ll just buy cheap chains. Thanks for watching and commenting Cory👊🏻
Hopefully we have a normal fall and we don’t go straight to winter! The sales will be way better for the recreational market! I gotta move this wood out! I appreciate ya Del. Have a great week ahead👊🏻🇺🇸
@@toddsoutsideagain I have a very bad feeling that we are going straight to winter . We have already been in the upper 30’s here a couple of times . I’ve got to get a video out . My elderly neighbors have needed help cleaning up . Ale care my friend .🇺🇸
I appreciate the positive feedback! This load of maple will be a joy to split! The stihl chains have definitely been letting me down lately! Appreciate ya watching Todd👊🏻
Hey Todd. Good tip splitting the face cord, more options the better for customers and the seller. Gotta love the maple and quality firewood it produces. That's one nice load right there
Yeah that face cord rack got a whole lot more popular when I divided it in half. Sold the other half when I was gone getting the maple! 😂 It’s a great community for sharing ideas. Great load of Maple. I can’t wait to split it! Thanks for watching Kenny👊🏻
@@WilleysFirewood Well I sometimes use the Accumark that I won at the Hoosier event but I forgot it so it was back to how I started! A stick was my go to and I think it still is🤣 I was thinking of gramps while cuttin! Thanks for watching Russ👊🏻
More rounds in that pile of sticks than I thought😂 Yeah I’m not sure what the deal is lately in these chains. I still have a lot of room on the teeth for sharpening! Im gonna save them and maybe take a link out I guess eventually? Thanks for watching Steve👊🏻
Nice that you have step-in-law watching out for you. Have you counted the links on the chain? Maybe the wrong chain in the box. Looks like a Demco coupler on that trailer. I have one on my utility trailer and love it.
I haven’t counted the links, but this is the second chain that has done that so it would not be too common to get too mislabeled boxes in a row! I’m gonna blame it on bad metal that is stretching way easier! Yeah that coupler on the trailer makes it a lot easier for sure. Thanks for watching Larry.👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain Since your saws and chains are all Stihl, I’d take both to your dealership for a professional explanation. You might get something fixed or replaced for no charge.
@@toddsoutsideagain I’m thinking the only thing I’ve been doing differently is using the 2-1 sharpener. Shorter rakers red oak equals more pull causing more stretch. Plus cheaper metal
Well my wife’s stepdad sure did most of the work clearing the trees and dragging them out. I’m getting spoiled on that😂 That saved me a ton of work and time! Thanks for watching Brian👊🏻
That's a great load of wood. Especially with the limited effort needed! I personally have never had a chain get stretched like you have. I'm just curious, how tight do you run your chain, and what kind of bar oil?
Both great questions Mike. I have been running the same bar oil and have tightened my chains the same tension for years with no problems? The harvest king bar oil I use was tested against all the major brands and actually came out on top so I’m ruling that out. I m leaning towards cheaper metal in the chains? Thanks for watching Mike👊🏻
Beautiful load of maple Todd. My tree service guys always think I only want oak and hickory. I’m slowly educating them that I love maple, cherry, and poplar… they are the best for bundles!
Yes it was! You bet it’s great for bundles! These trees are especially good because they over crowded and growing fast to the canopy causing the to be tall and straight! Great to work with! Thanks for watching Dick👊🏻
Hey Todd. So glad your sales are doing very well. That load of maple has to be one of the cleanest looking maple I’ve seen. Keep up the good work. Later Mr. Todd
@@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood yeah these particular maples are growing in the bottoms and they’re growing tall and straight and pretty much limbless trying to reach the canopy. They make for great bundle wood. Thanks for watching Alan.
I never really have problems with Stihl chains stretching much. Cheap chains though like Trilink or any of those cheap chains they really stretch. Have had to remove links before from some of those cheap chains.
I never have either! That is two stihl chains in a row I have had stretch out of adjustment. Probably just hang them up and maybe someday I will get the tool to take out a link. Thanks for watching Jesse 👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain Should be able to take them to the dealer or small engine shop and they should be able to take out a link or 2. I haven't bought any Stihl chain lately the last 4 or 5 I bought were all Oregon.
I have had the chain stretching issue for at least a year now. 28" bar on a 500i. One chain got so bad i ran out of adjustment and had to take a link out. I am guilty of running chains until their is nothing left...i can't help it... I'm cheap.
@@toddsoutsideagain Why oak and what state are you in? I'm here in Daphne,Alabama and oak is everywhere . Not much hickory or maple here and haven't seen a maple tree never..🤣🤣
@@kevinmcquitery4543 Kevin, we have just about every species of Tree here in southern Illinois. Oak is not scarce but the reason I charge more is because it takes so much more time to dry and takes up more space in the wood yard while doing so. It seems like I have more time invested in it.
Dude, the density in steel chains has decreased,,, executive budget directive,,,, ya bees gettin' less pounds of steel per foot. They heat up and expand more. Thats the complex reason (and its real) ,,,, check your chain oil delivery line for blockages is first port of call.
Yeah I believe it’s the cheaper steel for sure! I will check my oiler ports just to make sure. I do clean on a regular basis so it’s probably ok but thanks for the tip. Appreciate ya watching Adam 👊🏻
All I have done is put on a West Coast bark box. That is a simple plate swap on the two piece muffler. So yes not much gain if any on that. Just making it run cooler was my goal. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Nice looking maple, glade sales are up for you
You bet it is. Love working with Maple. Sales are good hopefully you are moving inventory as well Larry👊🏻
Nice load of maple Todd, Glad to hear your sales are up, I’m having my best mouth this year.Take care.👍🇺🇸
That’s good to hear! My Sept and Oct might be the best so far! I’ll take it. I needed room to stack😂 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Great work as usual Todd, heck when Evan gets back from school you will be handing him over a million dollar business 💪👏🔥🪵🇺🇸
I’m not sure I have that much gas in my tank 😂 Thanks for watching Rick👊🏻🇺🇸
Looks like some nice firewood. Sounds like we both have the same business plan for this season hopefully it will work out for us. Be careful using that fancy measuring stick it gets the job done, but there are better ways to measure firewood. At least that's what I get told quite often. Take care and be safe.
Yeah we do! I’m gonna let the firewood stand do the sales and if I have a bunch leftover it will be even more seasoned next year! Thanks for watching Ben👊🏻
Nice load of maple there Todd . Keep cranking out the great videos
Thanks Jason👊🏻
Todd,another excellent piece of work and video 👍✅😮😊❤
I appreciate the kind words Todd👊🏻
That's excellent your sales are going well. You sure have not been slacking.
I too have those problems with my chains. I often will bust out a link and shorten by 1 link when it gets too bad.
Another nice pile of maple. Great video.
I never have before it just seems like here as of recently in the last year. I’m getting a lot of feedback on it. Some people say it could be the two and one sharpener, causing it to bite too much and stretch. Some people say they’ve heard the new sprockets can cause that that you need to change them out every so often. I’m still leaning towards junk metal😂 I appreciate you watching Jerry👊🏻
If you can't have Evan to help, a tractor with a bucket is a pretty good second choice.
You bet it is! Thanks for watching Ken👊🏻
I’ve had over stretched chains. I believe it was my own fault. Do not tighten a hot chain. If too loose, just adjust to remove some slack, but not enough to apply pressure that could stretch the chain. I done it on Stihl and Oregon chains, until I learned better.
That’s some good advice! I have never really thought of? I really never overtighten a chain but I get what you’re saying. I appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊🏻
The shorts are comfortable! I run my bundles/racks the same way. Changing wood types as the seasons change.
Yes they are! I’m glad you sent me your shirt so I could see how comfortable they were! Ya gotta change with the seasons. No sense in burning up all your Oak in the heat of summer. Thanks for dropping by Heath👊🏻🇺🇸
@@toddsoutsideagain check out the Oregon I believe EXL chain. I run something like that and like them.
Todd,check your sprocket and bar for wear. That may be at least part of your loose chain problem. It doesnt take much over the full length of the bar to cause a situation like that.
I checked the bar and I addressed the normal wear issues. Not sure how to check the sprocket I’ll probably order a new one. I did remove the chain and hang it on a nail next to a new one out of the box and there is definitely a difference. Lotta stretch on a chain that still has well over half of its tooth length. Thanks for the tips👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain definitely strange. All of em stretch some,but I haven't had any that bad. Hope ya get it figured out. I do hope they aren't having quality issues. I usually change my sprockets every 2 years or so,but I only cut wood for myself( about 5-6 cord a year.
Never thought I would say it but 25 years later, I sure do miss working on that river. :(
Well it sure is pretty this time of year! I’m not sure I would want to be on a barge for weeks at a time though. Thanks for watching Everett👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain Living the life of a towboater is not for everyone.
Oregon saw chain is the fastest cutting on the market,sharpend correctly.but it will stretch a lot. but worth the trade.another factor is brand of oil , how hard saw is pulling partly blocked oil hole in bar.oil pump adjustment.thanks todd. very nicely cut load!!
Yeah, I used to always use organ chains and I had problems with them stretching real bad. I have had very good luck with Stihl chains up until the last year. The oil I am using just so happens is harvest king from the local farm supply store. I watched a UA-cam video that did a test on bar oils and it came out on top over all the major brands. I can rule the oil out. I am going to check my oiler but this has happened on both my saws. I’m going to attribute it to cheaper metal in the chains. Thanks for watching and commenting. I will definitely check my oiler.👊🏻
You still got that restaurant that gets the special barkless oak??
You should try the tie wraps on saw for measuring like Chris in the woodyard does
Yes I still have the restaurant. He gets a double order about once a month now. Yeah I have zip ties on my saws. The zips on the 261 just broke off and I forgot to replace them😂 Thanks for watching Jimmie 👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain 👊👍
Glad your stand is doing so well Todd!
That load of maple you gathered just doesn’t get any better!! Awesome looking stuff!!
Stand has kept me busy all week! This Maple is gonna be a pleasure to split! I appreciate ya Jacob👊🏻
Hey Todd glad the firewood is selling so well. That was also a nice load of Maple. That should keep ya busy. Take care bud.
Well I finally finished up on that massive tree service dump tonight and got it all stacked. This Maple is gonna be a pleasure to split compared to that😂 It’s definitely gonna make some nice bundle grade splits. Thanks for watching Dean👊🏻🇺🇸
I’ve not had that issue with the chains. Nice load of wood.
It has just started happening for me. Plenty of people in the comments are saying the e same thing. Hopefully you got a good batch. I appreciate ya watching Robert👊🏻
I like the using the zip ties to measure wood like Chris in the woodyard is using
I see you have them on the second saw
Yeah I had them on the 261c but they broke off and I forgot to replace them. Didn’t have any extras in my case. I do now😂 I still do not mind using a stick. That’s how I always did it before the zip tie trick. I appreciate ya watching John👊🏻
Took one of perfect sticks apart as i have a few loads that need to be 15in. So even i am looking at Gramps for inspiration.
Nice load of maple today, too..😉👍
Yeah I actually forgot my Accumark so I took it back to the ole days! That’s all I used before was a stick. It never made me mad to lose them. They are plentiful 😂 Thanks Daniel👊🏻
If you are running a chain til there is no more adjustment that means you are not finding enough metal in your logs! 😂😂
Well that is true!🤣 I appreciate ya watching and commenting Jdubb👊🏻
Good morning Todd good show. Enjoy your highly advanced. Highly engineered measuring stick.😂👍🇺🇸
That stick is definitely the most plentiful tool I own. Never worry about out losing them either😂 Thanks for watching Larry👊🏻
Great video! Appreciate the idea of a half cord loose rack for the firewood stand, I’ll give that a try! Nice load of maple!
Thanks Todd. I would give it a try! I sold the other half while I was gone getting the Maple! It works. Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
That is the way to get a nice load in the Lamar. Great work on that job TOA. Have a safe week ahead . Working up branchless poles are awesome , sales sound great 🍺☑️👍.
This was an awesome way to gather firewood! My wife’s stepdad has been spoiling me. He’s been putting in a lot of the work. Have a great week ahead Richy! I appreciate ya👊🏻🍻
Nice looking maple 😊 Good bucking 👍
Love this straight Maple! Really satisfying to split too! Appreciate ya watching Lyle👊🏻
Ive had a couple of Stihl chains stretched on a half tank!! Its frustrating!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Well it’s starting to get frustrating to have plenty of life left in the teeth and run out of adjustments🤷♂️ I appreciate ya David👊🏻
Looks like a fair amount of ambrosia in the maples.
Yep. It looked like the bigger Maple has the Ambrosia beetle in it. Makes some very cool staining in the grain. Thanks for watching Bill👊🏻
Good to hear the wood sales are up and the stand is bringing the people in . With all the wood you have split and stacked in the farm field you might have to do some advertising next yr .
Well if it doesn’t sale this fall I will be ahead for next year and won’t have to feel like I’m doing firewood full time😂 I’m sure the stand will keep me hoppin! Sold the other half wile I was gone gathering the Maple as well as most of the bundles😂 It’s not Allen family Firewood busy, but it’s plenty for me😂 Take care Phil👊🏻
Yeah man, those chains going out of adjustment has been happening to me too.
I'm dumping those cheap made in usa chains, cant cut through butter on a hot day,,, and i'm going back to hard chinese
steel, its the best.
Gordy over at west coast saw did an interesting video with the guys at oregon, they said that every 3 chains you go through, you should change your drive sprocket because it can cause that exact symptom 🤷🏼♂️ could be snake oil, but could also be a bit of insight too.
That’s good to know. I have never changed that. I will have to do some research on that? Appreciate the feedback👊🏻
Love sharing ideas! I sell probably 4:1 half face cords vs full face cords. And like you, I've turned deliveries off on our website. I'll still deliver to any new restaurants and bundle businesses but (most) everything else is self serve from the stand. I just don't have time to be on the road. Enjoy the fall and the sales that go with it!!
Appreciate you sharing brother. It’s definitely working for me. I sold the other half of that face cord rack while I was gone gathering this maple.😂 i’m seeing so many new customers at the Firewood stand that I believe no Facebook ad will be up for me this year. I’m like you I’d rather them come to me and save that time for doing other things rather than delivering. I’m just gonna keep up with the two or three customers. I’m already currently delivering to that will be plenty for me, thanks for watching Mike👊🏻
Do you ever use that RV? 🙃🤣
It hasn’t moved at all this year😂 It’s been a busy year with the kids. I really need to get out on the road again next year. Problem is diesel has been so high it’s cheaper to drive the car and stay in hotels😂 Thanks for stopping by Tom👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain haha. Yup
Sweet score! That’s some perfect maple👍👊🍻🍁
Yes it was! I’m starting to think life is great in the 618 as well😂😂 Love me some manageable sized Maple! Thanks for watching Jeremiah 👊🏻🍻
I hear when hooking up a trailer , you need to cross the saftey chains.
Well if the chains are long enough I do. I’m not sure these are but I will try that next time. Thanks for stopping by Steve👊🏻
Dang it I was guessing that it was gonna be a half loaded trailer 😂
You and me both Aaron😂 More there than what I thought!! I appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
Good load of wood.
Yes it is! Thanks for watching Rick👊🏻
I have a stihl chain on my 500I. It feels like I have to tighten that chain every tank of gas I burn in it.
That’s what I’m experiencing on both my saws? It’s just been in the last year. I’m not sure if Stihl has changed something maybe making them with cheaper metal? If that’s the case I’ll just buy cheap chains. Thanks for watching and commenting Cory👊🏻
Morning Todd , that is a nice load of maple . Glad sales are going so good for you . Have a wonderful Sunday . 👍🏻🇺🇸🪵
Hopefully we have a normal fall and we don’t go straight to winter! The sales will be way better for the recreational market! I gotta move this wood out! I appreciate ya Del. Have a great week ahead👊🏻🇺🇸
@@toddsoutsideagain I have a very bad feeling that we are going straight to winter . We have already been in the upper 30’s here a couple of times . I’ve got to get a video out . My elderly neighbors have needed help cleaning up . Ale care my friend .🇺🇸
Nice load of rounds.
Hello Walter! This maple is such a joy to work with! Love it for summer recreational wood. Appreciate ya👊🏻
Great video Todd. Nice looking load of maple. I have the same problem with my still saws to.
I appreciate the positive feedback! This load of maple will be a joy to split! The stihl chains have definitely been letting me down lately! Appreciate ya watching Todd👊🏻
Hey Todd. Good tip splitting the face cord, more options the better for customers and the seller. Gotta love the maple and quality firewood it produces. That's one nice load right there
Yeah that face cord rack got a whole lot more popular when I divided it in half. Sold the other half when I was gone getting the maple! 😂 It’s a great community for sharing ideas. Great load of Maple. I can’t wait to split it! Thanks for watching Kenny👊🏻
That is a nice looking load, I love rounds that size. Have a good Sunday!
Great load. You and me both love these manageable sized rounds😂 It’s going to be a joy to split as well. Thanks for watching Genin👊🏻
Love the stick. That would make gramp proud! Sales are definitely cranking right now. Can never get enough firewood. Nice job Todd!
@@WilleysFirewood Well I sometimes use the Accumark that I won at the Hoosier event but I forgot it so it was back to how I started! A stick was my go to and I think it still is🤣 I was thinking of gramps while cuttin! Thanks for watching Russ👊🏻
My main chainsaw i run is the ms661. I run the copper head chain. To me they last longer than the stihl chain and plus they are cheaper.
I’ll have to look into those! I appreciate the info Jordan👊🏻
Bill Moon is great to work with!
He does great work for sure. Appreciate you watching.👊🏻
Nice bit of wood.
Nice the fella loaded for you with a tractor too.
You bet it was. Not to mention he cut them all down and de-limbed them too! Saved me a ton of time! Thanks for watching Dana👊🏻
Quite a few rounds out of those poles! I had the same thing on one of my chains too! I'm due for some new ones.
More rounds in that pile of sticks than I thought😂 Yeah I’m not sure what the deal is lately in these chains. I still have a lot of room on the teeth for sharpening! Im gonna save them and maybe take a link out I guess eventually? Thanks for watching Steve👊🏻
Nice that you have step-in-law watching out for you. Have you counted the links on the chain? Maybe the wrong chain in the box. Looks like a Demco coupler on that trailer. I have one on my utility trailer and love it.
I haven’t counted the links, but this is the second chain that has done that so it would not be too common to get too mislabeled boxes in a row! I’m gonna blame it on bad metal that is stretching way easier! Yeah that coupler on the trailer makes it a lot easier for sure. Thanks for watching Larry.👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain Since your saws and chains are all Stihl, I’d take both to your dealership for a professional explanation. You might get something fixed or replaced for no charge.
Chain stretch is a current issue for me too.
Never had this issue until just recently? I’m gonna attribute it to cheap metal. I appreciate ya Stan👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain I’m thinking the only thing I’ve been doing differently is using the 2-1 sharpener. Shorter rakers red oak equals more pull causing more stretch. Plus cheaper metal
That's a good days work!
Well my wife’s stepdad sure did most of the work clearing the trees and dragging them out. I’m getting spoiled on that😂 That saved me a ton of work and time! Thanks for watching Brian👊🏻
Great stuff.
Thanks Chris👊🏻
That's a great load of wood. Especially with the limited effort needed! I personally have never had a chain get stretched like you have. I'm just curious, how tight do you run your chain, and what kind of bar oil?
Both great questions Mike. I have been running the same bar oil and have tightened my chains the same tension for years with no problems? The harvest king bar oil I use was tested against all the major brands and actually came out on top so I’m ruling that out. I m leaning towards cheaper metal in the chains? Thanks for watching Mike👊🏻
Beautiful load of maple Todd. My tree service guys always think I only want oak and hickory. I’m slowly educating them that I love maple, cherry, and poplar… they are the best for bundles!
Yes it was! You bet it’s great for bundles! These trees are especially good because they over crowded and growing fast to the canopy causing the to be tall and straight! Great to work with! Thanks for watching Dick👊🏻
Hey Todd. So glad your sales are doing very well. That load of maple has to be one of the cleanest looking maple I’ve seen. Keep up the good work. Later Mr. Todd
@@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood yeah these particular maples are growing in the bottoms and they’re growing tall and straight and pretty much limbless trying to reach the canopy. They make for great bundle wood. Thanks for watching Alan.
I never really have problems with Stihl chains stretching much. Cheap chains though like Trilink or any of those cheap chains they really stretch. Have had to remove links before from some of those cheap chains.
I never have either! That is two stihl chains in a row I have had stretch out of adjustment. Probably just hang them up and maybe someday I will get the tool to take out a link. Thanks for watching Jesse 👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain Should be able to take them to the dealer or small engine shop and they should be able to take out a link or 2. I haven't bought any Stihl chain lately the last 4 or 5 I bought were all Oregon.
I have had the chain stretching issue for at least a year now. 28" bar on a 500i. One chain got so bad i ran out of adjustment and had to take a link out. I am guilty of running chains until their is nothing left...i can't help it... I'm cheap.
Yup I have just noticed it in the last year or so myself! I usually get a lot more life out of them myself! Thanks for watching Brandon👊🏻
You sell the Maple bundles for the same price as other wood bundles?
Yes I don’t change the price. It’s still gonna be a mix. If I was to do all Oak I would have to raise them a bit. Thanks for watching Kevin👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain Why oak and what state are you in? I'm here in Daphne,Alabama and oak is everywhere . Not much hickory or maple here and haven't seen a maple tree never..🤣🤣
@@kevinmcquitery4543 Kevin, we have just about every species of Tree here in southern Illinois. Oak is not scarce but the reason I charge more is because it takes so much more time to dry and takes up more space in the wood yard while doing so. It seems like I have more time invested in it.
Cross your safety chains!
Well, that’s a good idea but I’m not even sure these are long enough. I’ll have to give it a try next time. Thanks for watching Todd.👊🏻
Dude, the density in steel chains has decreased,,, executive budget directive,,,, ya bees gettin' less pounds of steel per foot. They heat up and expand more.
Thats the complex reason (and its real) ,,,, check your chain oil delivery line for blockages is first port of call.
Yeah I believe it’s the cheaper steel for sure! I will check my oiler ports just to make sure. I do clean on a regular basis so it’s probably ok but thanks for the tip. Appreciate ya watching Adam 👊🏻
Is that 400 bone stock
All I have done is put on a West Coast bark box. That is a simple plate swap on the two piece muffler. So yes not much gain if any on that. Just making it run cooler was my goal. Thanks for watching 👊🏻