Dead ash. Harder than granite. I should end up with a cord of maple, one of ash, and one of red oak. Be some good fires this fall!
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I'm thinking about using the 3 week school shut down as a way to get firewood stacked. My son is already crusty I won't let him go hang out with a group of kids having a party tonight. Looks like I need to find activities to keep him busy every time he complains.
twireman
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Dads has a 20 with 3/8 chain. It runs it but doesn’t enjoy it in hardwoods. If I were you I would return it and get another 18”. I heated my house for 6 years with a 18” bar. My father in law 30 years with an 029/18”. I loathe changing bars too lol.
Wouldn't hesitate for a min to run a 20" bar setup if needed to clear the diameter.
I bought another 18" chain. I'll probably buy a 20" bar one of these days, so I'll keep the other.
Spent some time with these 2 splitting some ash. It's firepit ready!
Spent some time with these 2 splitting some ash. It's firepit ready!
Hellz ya! Love the pop of Ash when dry and split.
Shit I wish I read about ur choice....I have a 391 it's been an ass kicker for years now...I'm sure the 311 is the same..
Looking at a Stijl too replace my husqavarna that gave it up last week. Gotta decide on which one I wanna get. My body says get a lighter one with a 16” bar.... My mind says go with the bigger and a 18” bat 
I love my MS290 Farmboss. Gone through 2 20” bars and one sprocket and a shit ton of bar oil but she’s still rockin after 16 years of solid use.
When u go to the dealer try handling the saw without a bar on it which I believe Stihl dealers do (idk the one I go to doesn't have bars on their heads) there isn't no much weight different when bumping up cc sizes U could bump up cc and outfit whatever smaller bar the saw can handle. I bought a cheapo husky with a Christmas gift from rural king a little 40cc saw with a 16in bar it's nearly the same weight as the smallest cc saw they sell. Having a bit more power and less chain is always better than to much chain for a saw to pull.Looking at a Stijl too replace my husqavarna that gave it up last week. Gotta decide on which one I wanna get. My body says get a lighter one with a 16” bar.... My mind says go with the bigger and a 18” bat
ODNR have as much or more in it than a new one. If you can find someone too actually rebuild it. It was a good saw, but I believe it’s time too move along.
my 290 is 19 years old and still rockin' probably the best general purpose saw out there. I've cut some big, hard stuff with it. it's the only chainsaw I've ever owned. never given me any trouble. Imma fire that bitch up next week if I'm not painting something. I'm thinking seriously about a smaller saw for the lighter work. this ones getting a little heavy for trimming limbs and cutting small stuff.
No worries. I've put about 6 tanks thru the new 311, it just flat out rips. Also enjoying that extra 2" over the 18" bar I have always had. Might have to apply that to other areas of my life
