O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[sotc]

Scott is going to appreciate that!
I bought some new bars and chains for the 200's, box of new raker files, some new gas cans and a few other doo dads today at our annual saw dust days sale

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Starting to sound like my month in this thread... Ebay and on line purchases. 40mm rings for the Stihls, air filters for the Stihls, Rings and buttons for the Sthils, gasket set for the F 134 Willy's engine, tranny brake and locking diff cables for the DR, fuel line kit for the Echo 311U, repair manual for the Willy's and flywheel fans for the Kawasaki F500Vs
Oh and I finally got my pole saw back in one piece :roll:

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Oh and I forgot to order 20# of 095 weed eater line today .... Ooooops

 

[SkwerI]

Back in the day I always used to run 135 weedeater line. I guess it's stronger these days so the smaller line holds up better?

 

[CurSedVoyce]

The diamond line works pretty slick. pretty tough and will cut pencil size poison oak or live oak growth a tad smaller. I use tap heads so the largest line I can use successfully is 105. Tap heads increase my production in the field by at least 30 percent. Costs me more for the heads and line, but I can off set the cost with more production. Get in, get out and get on with it. 095 also gives me a prettier cut and cuts green grass better. smaller edge = more efficient cut.

 

[Paul B]

.095 line on my machines. On the purchase front, I took ownership of a 4 part US surplus sleep system including a goretex bivy. For under a 100 bones. Amongst other things today. I talked to a member here that is helping me out with being a drop shipment location for my goods, I let him know I am basically kitted out for a combat tour now except the high powered weapon LOL

 

[SkwerI]

Be sure to mention that to the TSA agent as you're passing through the border checkpoint, Paul.

 

[Paul B]

hahaha, its a drive through border, I figure its all camping gear I will be going down pretty empty handed and coming back with a bunch of 'dirty' used clothing, better make sure I sit next to the fire and get the stuff good and smoky

 

[Dave Shepard]

I run .095" in the trimmer and the tap head for the FS250 and .130" on the Polycut head. Can't run as big a diameter with the thicker line, but it holds up better in rough going.

 

[sotc]

Tap heads? Ugg

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I heard that!
I'll use manual feed heads in the brush with 130... Not for grass unless I unleash the beast.
The Beast runs 155 and 170

 

[lumberjack]

Got home with this yesterday, Morbark 2400 w/ 186hp JD.

Granted the newer machines have a wider throat, but this one is still pretty sizeable!

Called Morbark to get a price on a new axle, they want $2155+ shipping. I ed a bit, then said that's not happening. For ~$1k I can get tandem 7klb drop axles and move them back for more tongue weight (surprisingly light) and so I can haul the mini in the (to be reinforced) in feed chute. I'll still have to buy tires/wheels, but being able to haul the mini should be well worth it.

For now I'm just running it. It held up to 75mph sustained on the way back from VA. The torsion axle is worn out, causing the tires to have negative camber which will cause the tires to wear out sooner, but it can corner better.

 

[pantheraba]

And it can even chip propane tanks!!! A bad mofo.

Looks good, Carl.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Nice Carl... Congrats

 

[MasterBlaster]

Congrats, Carl - nice purchase.

 

[SkwerI]

All those big chippers on single torsion axles are a lousy setup. Way too expensive and unable to handle the weight, tires get real expensive buying them every year.

 

[brendonv]

We need a video of it chipping, or else it doesn't count.

Auto feed?

 

[lumberjack]

Yep on the auto feed, should have video of it tomorrow.

 

[Dave Shepard]

I've seen the 2400 with dual wheels, or dual axles, never single axle, single wheel.

 

[bill22]

nice buy Carl.

 

[rskybiz]

Nice Carl and with the mini in the infeed chute that will be a good set up!

 

[lumberjack]

Especially when it's towed behind a crew cab F250 and the F550 is towing the gooseneck with the stump grinder and wheel loader!

 

[sotc]

Uh oh, I sense employees

 

[lumberjack]

Nope, Scott in the 250 and myself o in the 550.

 

[SoonerFan]

Ok, I know it's not "gear", but I want to show it off anyway.

In case you don't know, Bob Stoops is the Football coach for the University of Oklahoma.

I took the Athletic Director, Basketball coach, Golf coach, Football coach, and staff members to Tulsa to play golf on Tuesday. Since it wasn't during the football season I was able to get this.

During the season, it's strictly business. No exceptions.