Good morning!!!!

[buckeyefarmer]

ProForm Pro 1800i

The problem is with the ifit software. Followed their procedure to fix it, and it didn't. Right now it works in manual mode, but no display.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

A better picture of the tree I need to deal with after the snow is gone. There is about 2' of snow yet to go.
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Not sure if this'll help you much or not, Bill, but after bucking up about three dozen fallen trees over the last month or so, I've got a way I feel safer with. I like to start at the base of the tree and work up to take off the limbs that are too small for the stove. Anything smaller than about an inch and a half thick, I pile on the forks of the tractor until they're full, then dump them on the burn pile. I use the forks to compress the branches in the pile so they'll burn better. When the pile gets about 4' high, I light it, and subsequent loads of branches go right into the fire.

I cut the wood destined for the stove to length while it's still attached to the tree if I can. That keeps the chain from hitting the ground and going dull prematurely. If I need to, I'll lift the trunk with the forks to make room. I'll also use the forks to take the load off branches I'm trying to cut. Nothing worse than having something jump as the saw is moving through it. Once a big branch is off the trunk, I'll use the forks to position it as well, trying to get one end supported and the other free to drop when the cut is complete. When all the branches are off, I'll do the same with the trunk. Makes for a lot of jumping on and off the tractor, but getting stuff up off the ground saves bending over and getting a sore back.

If the branches are straight enough, I'll either pick them up and put them onto the sawbuck, or use the forks to move them there. But when they're twisting all over the place, I'll either buck them to length while they're still on the tree or move them around with the forks until I can cut them. I get nervous when the saw gets too close to the forks, though, and prefer to use the sawbuck when I can.

When the rounds get too big to pick up, I roll them onto the forks and let the tractor do the work of lifting. Right now it's all going into stacks, but when it comes time for splitting, I'll use the forks to move them over to the rail and roll the rounds into position. No more lifting heavy stuff for me, my back just can't take much of that bending over stuff anymore.

I've also learned to pay attention to what the kerf is doing behind the saw. If I see it start to narrow, I'll either stop the saw and start cutting from the other side of the limb/trunk, or drive in a wedge to keep the kerf open. I try to minimize the number of cuts I make in the middle of a limb or trunk, and instead cut them to stove length from the small end to the big end. Sometimes stuff is too far up in the air to do that, though, and I try to plan the cuts so that the weight will open the kerf instead of pinching it shut. I still screw up, though, and end up using the forks to open the kerf back up, or picking up another saw to cut enough weight off the limb/trunk to free up the first saw.

Another thing I pay attention to is what's around my feet. I like to be able to back away from a cut quickly if I need to, so I don't let branches or bucked lengths of wood accumulate on the ground. It's too easy to twist an ankle or lose my balance tripping over something, and that's not a good idea when the saw is running in my hand.

I really like the Husqvarna helmet. The ear muffs are easy to adjust for a good fit, and they move out of the way easily when I don't need them. The face guard keeps branches and sawdust out of my eyes but I can still see what I'm doing through it. The headband is easily adjustable and has a built in pad to keep sweat out of my eyes. I had a Stihl helmet and the headband was never comfortable; it gave me headaches after a while. I wasn't sad when I mistakenly crushed that helmet with the FEL one day.:laughing:

And after my neighbor's accident, I'm using the chainsaw chaps again. They are hot, but it's better than having to walk around in circles because one leg is shorter than the other.:laughing:

 

[wngsprd]

Not sure if this'll help you much or not, Bill, but after bucking up about three dozen fallen trees over the last month or so, I've got a way I feel safer with. I like to start at the base of the tree and work up to take off the limbs that are too small for the stove. Anything smaller than about an inch and a half thick, I pile on the forks of the tractor until they're full, then dump them on the burn pile. I use the forks to compress the branches in the pile so they'll burn better. When the pile gets about 4' high, I light it, and subsequent loads of branches go right into the fire.

I cut the wood destined for the stove to length while it's still attached to the tree if I can. That keeps the chain from hitting the ground and going dull prematurely. If I need to, I'll lift the trunk with the forks to make room. I'll also use the forks to take the load off branches I'm trying to cut. Nothing worse than having something jump as the saw is moving through it. Once a big branch is off the trunk, I'll use the forks to position it as well, trying to get one end supported and the other free to drop when the cut is complete. When all the branches are off, I'll do the same with the trunk. Makes for a lot of jumping on and off the tractor, but getting stuff up off the ground saves bending over and getting a sore back.

If the branches are straight enough, I'll either pick them up and put them onto the sawbuck, or use the forks to move them there. But when they're twisting all over the place, I'll either buck them to length while they're still on the tree or move them around with the forks until I can cut them. I get nervous when the saw gets too close to the forks, though, and prefer to use the sawbuck when I can.

When the rounds get too big to pick up, I roll them onto the forks and let the tractor do the work of lifting. Right now it's all going into stacks, but when it comes time for splitting, I'll use the forks to move them over to the rail and roll the rounds into position. No more lifting heavy stuff for me, my back just can't take much of that bending over stuff anymore.

I've also learned to pay attention to what the kerf is doing behind the saw. If I see it start to narrow, I'll either stop the saw and start cutting from the other side of the limb/trunk, or drive in a wedge to keep the kerf open. I try to minimize the number of cuts I make in the middle of a limb or trunk, and instead cut them to stove length from the small end to the big end. Sometimes stuff is too far up in the air to do that, though, and I try to plan the cuts so that the weight will open the kerf instead of pinching it shut. I still screw up, though, and end up using the forks to open the kerf back up, or picking up another saw to cut enough weight off the limb/trunk to free up the first saw.

Another thing I pay attention to is what's around my feet. I like to be able to back away from a cut quickly if I need to, so I don't let branches or bucked lengths of wood accumulate on the ground. It's too easy to twist an ankle or lose my balance tripping over something, and that's not a good idea when the saw is running in my hand.

I really like the Husqvarna helmet. The ear muffs are easy to adjust for a good fit, and they move out of the way easily when I don't need them. The face guard keeps branches and sawdust out of my eyes but I can still see what I'm doing through it. The headband is easily adjustable and has a built in pad to keep sweat out of my eyes. I had a Stihl helmet and the headband was never comfortable; it gave me headaches after a while. I wasn't sad when I mistakenly crushed that helmet with the FEL one day.:laughing:

And after my neighbor's accident, I'm using the chainsaw chaps again. They are hot, but it's better than having to walk around in circles because one leg is shorter than the other.:laughing:

I like your style...I do a very similar approach, especially when I can get the tractor up to the tree. I've gotten very used to the chaps and helmet, too, which I only started using about a year ago.

For sharpening, I have been happy using the Timberline...ordered one Dec 2017 and working well. I sharpen on the saw, which I clamp in a vise first. Heading back out to re-sharpen right now.

Instruction- Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener - YouTube

 

[PJSprog]

28°F and clear skies this morning, going up to 52° today. 60s and 70s for the next week. We'll take that.

Rained most of the day Saturday. Clouds broke up just in time for a nice, colorful sunset.

Sunday was clear and sunny, which belied how chilly it was outside. Checked the barn cameras, and still no sign of the stinky kitty. Did see the neighbors cat prowling around the chicken coop, and the regular visiting raccoons still trying to get into the tightly-closed can of feed. Moved the outside camera to the outside back corner of the barn. Maybe catch a glimpse of Pepé back there.

Spent the afternoon and evening in the studio playing with the new software. Fun stuff.

I'm also a fan of the air fryer. It's definitely faster that the convection oven.

 

[daugen]

Does it have to use the track system?
Ted, sorry, yes it needs the track system to click into.

good morning with volunteers, picked over six banana boxes of collards, everyone seemed to enjoy it, including the two
young boys/grandchildren who were a big help. One new volunteer (an older woman) parked at my neighbor's by mistake, on his lawn, seriously ticked him off, he sent me a nasty email about it, very out of character for him. Likely he was upset over something else and so be it. Not like a Toyota prius is going to dent his lawn all that much....

so much pine pollen blowing around, think I'll stay inside for rest of day. Good rain coming tomorrow to clear the air.

 

[sodamo]

69°F and no rain.

Waiting for my call to win tractor


Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[Looking4new]

RNG, that tree is a softwood. It will never go into my stove. The mound you see in the picture is my septic field. Large no-no driving the tractor on that.
I will cut the tree short enough that the pieces are manageable and shove it all into the bush. I have a full acre behind the tree. To the right of the tree is the pet cemetery, there is just enough room to get the tractor in between said tree and the graves.

 

[Bird]

38 degrees this morning, going for a partly sunny 60 degrees. It's been a busy day. First thing this morning, I discovered that my remote control for my hearing aids wasn't working. So I went to Beltone, confirmed that it's not repairable, and ordered a new one for $190. Then I went to the nursing home/rehab center to see my next door neighbor, since I learned yesterday that he had been moved there from the hospital. I'm afraid he doesn't appear to be likely to live much longer, nor does he even want to. From there I went to Home Depot and got a few spare 4' T8 light tubes. I had noticed that 2 of the 16 in the shop needed to be replaced. I'm getting to where I don't like getting up on a ladder in my old age, but I changed those 2 light tubes. In the garage we have two 8' fixtures (2 tube in each) and I noticed a couple of days ago that 3 of the 4 tubes or bulbs were not working. I've been trying to decide whether to change to 4' fixtures or not, but I finally decided to go back to Home Depot again this morning and bought 4 of those 8' tubes or bulbs. Then back up on the ladder again, but finally got it all done.

 

[Looking4new]

Bird; the 4' LED fixtures can go on the walls rather than climbing up a ladder. They use less juice and don't explode when they are dropped.

 

[Rich B1]

Buckeye- I am actually in Columbia/Jessup area for the next 2 days. Gonna go over to Charles Town area to visit with step son and his wife Wednesday before I head home