Tractors and wood! Show your pics

[MossRoad]

Was that place associated with Cedar Point, the home base of the roller coaster enthusiasts club?

No. It's in the same town, but a separate organization. Something to do on a half day when not in Cedar Point. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[snowbelt geauga]

Basswood is used by a lot of decoy carvers.

 

[bcp]

Basswood block prices:

Search Results For "basswood block" | Klingspor's Woodworking Shop

Bruce

 

[MortOz]

As PhysAsist says, IrfanView to do simple and quick edits on any type of image file, just download both the program and the plugins to get the editing functionality.
The other good one to know about is Greenshot (Greenshot - a free and open source screenshot tool for productivity) to grab screenshots of just the bit you want and then edit them, adding the sorts of things IrfanView can like arrows and text.

 

[rd_macgregor]

Here's an example of why wood carvers like Basswood:
World's Master Carver, Ernest "Mooney Warther- Part 2: Making Basswood Pliers with David Warther - YouTube

Carvers are a special breed, I think....
John Merritt, Wood Carver - YouTube

Note the match and toothpick carved into a chain!

 

[houser52]

Sorry but after working up some dead trees the other day it got dark on me and I didn't take any pics. Using the new grapple really made the work a lot easier than it has been in the past when all the cutting was done with everything laying on the ground.

I have been using a Husqvarna 61 since the 80s and it's been a great saw, still is but seems like it's got heavier the last few years. Now I'm interested in getting a lightweight saw( 8#-10# ) just for trimming limbs, cutting smaller trees, etc. and using the 61 for bigger trees. I've researched smaller Huskys and Stihls but not sure of how small I want to go but still have enough power to cut up 10"-16" limbs or trees if I need to. The Stihl MS250 or Husky 445 look good but they might be too close in weight/size to the 61.

You guys have any lightweight/dependable Stihl or Husqvarna recommendations? Thanks

 

[94BULLITT]

Sorry but after working up some dead trees the other day it got dark on me and I didn't take any pics. Using the new grapple really made the work a lot easier than it has been in the past when all the cutting was done with everything laying on the ground.

I have been using a Husqvarna 61 since the 80s and it's been a great saw, still is but seems like it's got heavier the last few years. Now I'm interested in getting a lightweight saw( 8#-10# ) just for trimming limbs, cutting smaller trees, etc. and using the 61 for bigger trees. I've researched smaller Huskys and Stihls but not sure of how small I want to go but still have enough power to cut up 10"-16" limbs or trees if I need to. The Stihl MS250 or Husky 445 look good but they might be too close in weight/size to the 61.

You guys have any lightweight/dependable Stihl or Husqvarna recommendations? Thanks

The MS250 is a good saw. The MS241 is lighter with the same power, it is a pro grade saw.

 

[dfkrug]

Nice to see the Jonnie pics. Don't see them often enough.

Just got my first Jonsered a few days ago, a 520SP. Runs great. Maybe a 1984. 52cc. It even
has an oil hole to lube the starter mech. I am looking forward to taking it apart.

BTW, I use Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 to annotate and otherwise edit all photos. You can
buy older versions of Elements for as little as $15.

 

[Paystar]

Took down some diseased maples down by the road. Used the forks to hold the logs up so I didn't have to keep bending over. Chipped and shredded the mess.

 

[KiwiBro]

The MS241 is lighter with the same power, it is a pro grade saw.

And my favourite wee Stihl. It's got great power for its size and a really well balanced feel in use. Also, sips fuel. I can bury a 16" bar in dense timber and it wont object unless I lean on it too much. There's nothing about that saw I don't like.