windchill -60 below, what should redbull test?

[Jimmy in NC]

I made a video of pull starting one of my Gravely tractors one time in the cold. It was 24*... at 0*F I would quit going outside to do any of power equipment activities like a chainsaw. You can keep all the cold weather you want... we do not need it here in NC.

 

[Wood Chopper]

oil cold pour test would be awesome. Probably not a good day to use a hydraulic splitter either lol

 

[redoakneck]

I would be testing how long it takes to drive to Florida!!!

 

[danimal]

I think you need to see if your piss freezes before it hits the ground.

Mine did @ 5AM when I fed the boiler.
At least it sounded like icicles falling off the eave. Cant say for sure, it was dark out.

 

[bryanr2]

Your sanity...... that’s too damn cold. Also how far you can throw chips and if they freeze to your clothes.

 

[Cobby08]

So we have this great opportunity tomorrow morning it will be -34F with a windchill of -60F. Thinking I should test something! Maybe the mtronic will fail?

Actually I am thinking of leaving the saw out all night and seeing if 1. it'll start. 2. if it will run with the hd2 3. if it will run with the max flow filter. Wonder if hp2 or schaeffer oil will separate.

I would do it today but it's not cold enough yet (-28F with windchill -54)

Alright, if you don't like the above, give me ideas!

ps. to all you guys who bought stuff from me. I don't have to ship today cuz the poosies at USPS closed down!

Jinkees... did not expect the words 'great' and 'opportunity' and '-60F' to be in the same sentence... ever...

 

[Dub11]

Jinkees... did not expect the words 'great' and 'opportunity' and '-60F' to be in the same sentence... ever...

I could think of another but it could be self incrimination..........

 

[Mastermind]

are you jealous?

I am. You're damn lucky to have a friend like Julian.

Peace.

 

[Evansaw]

So we have this great opportunity tomorrow morning it will be -34F with a windchill of -60F. Thinking I should test something! Maybe the mtronic will fail?

Actually I am thinking of leaving the saw out all night and seeing if 1. it'll start. 2. if it will run with the hd2 3. if it will run with the max flow filter. Wonder if hp2 or schaeffer oil will separate.

I would do it today but it's not cold enough yet (-28F with windchill -54)

Alright, if you don't like the above, give me ideas!

ps. to all you guys who bought stuff from me. I don't have to ship today cuz the poosies at USPS closed down!

Awesome idea, actually during New Year i was in my village and with heavy snow and minus 15 Celcius (dont know the Fahrenheit equal) i started the 462 with no problem.

I even did the 30seconds reset and then cut some snowed wood for fun with friends, had absolutely no problems.

Bar oil- Stihl Synthetic

Looking forward for your test- have fun

 

[tree monkey]

I am. You're damn lucky to have a friend like Julian.

Peace.

yes, yes I is

 

[tree monkey]

when I was logging full time, we never missed a day because of cold weather. we left the skidder run overnight. saws didn't want to run, bar oil didn't pour, had to squeeze it out of the jug. didn't stand around much

 

[tree monkey]

 

[old guy]

when I was logging full time, we never missed a day because of cold weather. we left the skidder run overnight. saws didn't want to run, bar oil didn't pour, had to squeeze it out of the jug. didn't stand around much

Yeah, but skiddin tongs & chains break, trees barberchair like they're made of glass!, and the cold, cold fingers, ooh, I remember. Loved it.

 

[Willard]

When I last logged full time some months it was 60 below every day for a high. Our cable skidder cabs were open for convenience and the only saw that would run was a Jonsered or Husky. Only Stihl that would run was the 064 with the winter kit.
Now today they all run good with the heated carbs, just make sure to cover up 1/2 - 3/4 of the rewind housing intake grill with the winter cover or duct tape.

 

[Philbert]

Went to use some battery-powered OPE today (rotary sweeper to clean sidewalks down to the pavement). I store the Li-ion batteries inside, but the tools in my unheated garage. No-go after -30°F temps (about -16°F at the time). Brought the sweeper into the house for about 1/2 hour, to warm up the shaft and gear box, then everything was happy!

I don't think that you are supposed to store or charge this Li-ion batteries in freezing temps, but they work fine once brought out. Seen a lot of battery-powered ice fishing augers at a recent sportsman show.

Philbert

 

[Willard]

Have to say I never logged hardwood, only spruce . Big difference keeping the saws and skidders warm out of the wind working on a block of thick spruce

 

[tree monkey]

 

[jakethesnake]

 

[stretch5881]

I am retired, so I'm going to test the recliner and dvd player.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

-60 windchill? Maybe a good day for ole red bull to test this out.
(I stole the picture from Clint. Lol)