Recent content by MustangMike

I use Saber at 40:1 in everything and an engine builder was impressed when he tore down one of my saws. Not saying it is the best, but it is VG.

I hear they are really good saws to work with Al. Also hear the newer 462s were revised to provide more grunt. How different are they?

The post and beam for my cabin is Ash (6.5" X 6.5"). The cabin is 20' X 24' and 2 stories high. I milled the Ash with a Beam Machine and a chainsaw from trees that storms had blown down. Ash will not resist rot like Oak. Keep it off the ground and stain it soon if you want it to last. Ash...

Wish we had a pipeline to send you some of what we have been getting!

I've been running Saber at 40:1 in all my saws for quite some time and, nothing against the other oils, but I see no reason to change. I believe it is right up there with the rest of them. Burns clean and lubricates well.

Going from memory, and what was done to a hybrid I have that runs very strong ... I believe Deets said he left the uppers stock and modified the bottoms. I believe many of the builders open up the bottoms to give the saw more case capacity and take the peakiness away (gives them a broader...

Good info! I would also recommend putting a mesh screen over the seam. I have had wood open up after being glued with PL Premium. Not often, but it has happened.

Exactly, White Oak has always been used for ship building, wine barrels and locks on canals. It is very rot resistant. (Note: Red Oak is porous, White Oak is not). That is why I like to use White Oak to build my outdoor hunting stands. Chestnut Oak is in the White Oak family. I like using...

Chestnut Oak is good stuff, it is my favorite wood to mill, but I'm currently doing some regular white oak for building material (for a deer stand).

Pics?

Wedges can be your best friend!

Yesterday I actually did some tree felling! My grandson got me involved in a volunteer project (through Scouts) to remove some apple trees from in front of a church. I brought 4 saws and used them all! Two were ported by Randy, two by Dr. Al. (261-18"; 462-20"; 462-24"; and Hybrid 440-460-28")...

I also built a white oak stool from the scrapes I had left over from another project built with my milled wood. (and a few blocks for my 2 year old grandson)

Best of luck with your hunt. I built a new rifle this year ... a 338-06 on a Ruger American Action. (Shaw 24" spiral fluted stainless barrel). First shot at game, I took a Black Bear with it a few weeks ago in Early Bear season.

Started milling the white oak today. Was tough going, needed my neighbor to help out with his little Kuboda as I could not get the log I wanted to mill on top of the pile. His machine also had trouble moving it, but we got it done! Was tough finding a piece of white oak that was straight for...