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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Interceptor398 on August 19, 2020, 08:59:49 PM
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Been pretty quiet on the sled sites I visit. It is summer so that fits, but I have been very busy! Between work and cutting enough wood for the winter and the garden there has been very little time to play with sled stuff. Been too hot to cut wood but I think that is changing as I type this. I run old McCulloch chainsaws for the most part, I do have a few other saws but mostly old and yellow. The price these old saw are selling for makes me wonder if I should turn them into shelf queens??? Anyone else out there heat with wood??
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Heat my shop with wood. For years I couldn't get the temp in there to raise more that about 10 degrees even after the stove was producing good heat. Then I realized I had a huge heat sink in there. A large, wide 22 foot aluminum boat that weighs over a ton. Took it out and now shop is comfortable.
I can't cut wood anymore but still enjoy working on smaller projects. Having knee replacement, spine surgery and dealing with cancer this fall. Hope I can get back to doing something with sleds. My son is showing an interest in them and says he wants to restore a 550. Hope so. Would really like to pass on this addictive hobby.
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Sounds like a bumpy road with some hope. I wonder how many more years I will be able to do the firewood pile, it's kind of like a second job. That second job was starting to make me grumpy until I had to buy some firewood last winter. Oh my, that was not fun so now I am trying to approach it as not a race but just time in the woods and some exercise to boot. I don't miss many meals so the exercise is a good thing. Where I cut most of my wood we have a bald eagle nest that in the spring I need to keep an eye on. After 7 years now they seem to not care too much that I am there if I give them my "it's just me whistle". There are also some cows that always need to come see what I am cutting that might be tasty. I have named them all, but that should be for another time.
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Growing up on the farm, it is not uncommon for me to fabricate a little and tell people that i was 18 before i knew my name wasn't "Get Wood" or "Get Hay" or something similar the referred to my frequent chores. So when my wife and I built our first house I conveniently cut the fireplace and wood stove off of the plans. Although I will admit that there are few feelings in this world better than backing up to a warm wood stove after spending a day in the cold.
This year I have been doing quite a bit of flying. I started last fall with some helicopter lessons, but this year I got my FAA UAS certificate and have, as often as I can, been flying the company drones taking photos and video of our project sites. And occasionally photographing the corn out back of the house. I am looking forward to shooting the sleds this winter with the drone.
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We made the choice to burn wood about 7 years ago when were were charged nearly $4.00 a gallon for LP. So far the highest I have been off the ground has been in a look out tower. I have a friend ( Homer ) who flies an ultra light and sometimes flies over. That I find interesting.
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I did a lot of flying in the service. Much was riding along as a look out but there were times I was at the controls. Best time of my life. Fixed wing is great for take-off and cruising but on approach for landing the runway looks like a postage stamp in size and you must set down and stop by the other end. Always worked out.
Never got civilian license so Have resorted to flying drone. Not the same as being up there but still rewarding.
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Went to 2 birthdays Saturday. One was a 90 year old and the other 86. I hope I am doing as well as them if I get that old!.
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Spending as much time as I can working on my wood pile. Had a large oak that busted about 10 feet up and the trunk was still attached. I have been giving my 64 IH 1600 Loadstar all wheel drive enough TLC to leave the yard and pull the trunk off the stump. Got it hooked up and put the old truck in low range and just kind of drove away with it. I got this truck a couple years ago to pull my bulldozer but still need a trailer to do that. Still a few things to do but almost ready to put insurance on it and head out.
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While I cannot claim that the season is officially underway, this weekend we had a good hard frost and also took the 90 Jag AFS and the 78 Intruder up to the Camp in the mountains. On the return trip we brought back the 80 Everest 500 for some serious engine work.
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I started collecting my Interceptor suspension parts for the repairs to 398. All of last weekend was spent fixing and painting my in laws garage. They are in their upper 80's and that kind of thing is hard for them. Sunday I took care of the widow maker that went down in a storm a couple years ago. It was part of the big tree behind me. Too wet to bur this year but still good to have it laying on the ground cut up.
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Spending as much time as I can working on my wood pile. Had a large oak that busted about 10 feet up and the trunk was still attached. I have been giving my 64 IH 1600 Loadstar all wheel drive enough TLC to leave the yard and pull the trunk off the stump. Got it hooked up and put the old truck in low range and just kind of drove away with it. I got this truck a couple years ago to pull my bulldozer but still need a trailer to do that. Still a few things to do but almost ready to put insurance on it and head out.
Looks like an impressive truck.
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So we went to Brainerd swapmeet & grass drags last Saturday Small turn out on the race track but got to see a Kawasaki Invader kick butt on the others in a mod class, that sled was pretty to see. We walked around for a couple hours looking around for parts but didn’t see anything for Kawasaki or much of OMC parts. Then we went to the museum where my electric snowmobile is at along with my grandfathers stuff is at had a great time with the owner a young age of 87 we had a great time he showed us a lot of things with buildings that they brought there along with all the memorabilia it was so cool to see he invited us in for snacks & a root beer & talked more the girlfriend asked him where is a good place to eat in these parts he told us about a mile east of here called the Green Lantern so we set our goodbyes and ventured off to the Green lantern that was one of the finest bar/restaurants that we’ve been too. If any of you guys get a chance in the near future you should check out Paul Bunyan land and this old farm it will take you down memory lane if you like history
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I spent opening weekend of the Wi deer season opener with my bother. We did get a couple deer but on Tuesday he calls and said he had Covid. My positive test came back Saturday and the wife will get tested soon. Covid so far has not stopped me but is has really slowed me down. I went out to the woods Thursday to bring the wood splitter home. I did a bit of hunting before I left for home and jump a couple bedded does and they were just a bit faster than I was this time, must be Covid??
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I spent opening weekend of the Wi deer season opener with my bother. We did get a couple deer but on Tuesday he calls and said he had Covid. My positive test came back Saturday and the wife will get tested soon. Covid so far has not stopped me but is has really slowed me down. I went out to the woods Thursday to bring the wood splitter home. I did a bit of hunting before I left for home and jump a couple bedded does and they were just a bit faster than I was this time, must be Covid??
Be careful and get better.
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Thanks!! This has been interesting to say the least. After I get the call from the bro I find out his wife went to visit their son while we we were out in the woods chassin critters. His son has now had it. Wendy was really glad to see I made it home OK so now she has it and I took her to the clinic today for her test. Her driving would not have been a good idea so I drove her in. So far nothing life threatening here but it has not been fun. I am done with quarantine Friday, but I can go back out to the woods and see if those does are on high alert still. Maybe get some firewood at the same time.
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Interceptor.....Good luck and well wishes with the Covid.
Myself and my wife both had it and both got cleared to return to work the week of thanksgiving. She believes she picked it up at Costco there was a big recorded outbreak at the store day before she went ( first time in there in 6 months ) go figure.. fortunately for us it wasn’t too bad , we were really down and out for 4 days otherwise just a little tired and weak. The worst for me was loss of smell. The wife lost smell and taste for about a week lol. Otherwise it was comparable to having a strong flu.
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Very similar here.
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As of Dec 1st I'm officially retired! :)
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As of Dec 1st I'm officially retired! :)
Congratulations!!!!! Old fart!
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Interceptor.....Good luck and well wishes with the Covid.
Myself and my wife both had it and both got cleared to return to work the week of thanksgiving. She believes she picked it up at Costco there was a big recorded outbreak at the store day before she went ( first time in there in 6 months ) go figure.. fortunately for us it wasn’t too bad , we were really down and out for 4 days otherwise just a little tired and weak. The worst for me was loss of smell. The wife lost smell and taste for about a week lol. Otherwise it was comparable to having a strong flu.
How long did it take for your taste and smell to come back?
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My son and daughter-in-law both had it. It was over a month until their taste/smell came back 100%.
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As of Dec 1st I'm officially retired! :)
Congratulations!!!!! Old fart!
I guess I should add this-----I just signed up for Medicare.
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How long did it take for your taste and smell to come back?
My smell was a week or so the wife’s smell and taste was about 10-12 days....
We’re both fully recovered and been spending my time in garage.. just about got the invader stripped to tunnel and bulkhead only.. planning on keeping bulkhead steel but will fab dash , fuel tank , oil tank, out of aluminum..
once I drop the skid I will focus on my race sled for this season
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We have had our 25 year old water heater decide to start dripping. It is not just a simple job getting the old one out and the new one in. We got a new gas furnace 6 years ago and they taped into the water heater line in a way that I need to unhook both to put the new one in. It kind of created a monster for me to deal with. That spot also has a lot of remodeling supplies that need to be dealt with like old paint. Our trails are closed so I guess cleaning the basement sounds like a whole bunch of fun. :-\ :-\ My wine making operation is also in this space. ;D ;D
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We have had our 25 year old water heater decide to start dripping. It is not just a simple job getting the old one out and the new one in. We got a new gas furnace 6 years ago and they taped into the water heater line in a way that I need to unhook both to put the new one in. It kind of created a monster for me to deal with. That spot also has a lot of remodeling supplies that need to be dealt with like old paint. Our trails are closed so I guess cleaning the basement sounds like a whole bunch of fun. :-\ :-\ My wine making operation is also in this space. ;D ;D
Best of luck. I do not envy your needing to do that project. But it does sound like you have a little control over the situation and it was not a catastrophic emergency.
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Thanks! I hate doing plumbing. >:(
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-9 degrees here, seems like a good time to fire up a sled and play spectator. The space station makes for good entertainment some times. Very cold out but still a perfect night!!
https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/view.cfm?country=United_States®ion=Wisconsin&city=Balsam_Lake#.YB9CI1VKiUl
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-2 for a high today and it takes a few extra chunks of wood to keep things warm. I think my wood pile is enough to finish the season but I might need to get a load or 2 before shutting her down for the season.
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What a difference a few months can make! Garden is in, the yard needs mowing and it's 97 F outside. Oh my!!! I hope we get some cools days, I have a bunch of firewood to cut.
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Jet skis ready for the water
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Looks like fun! ;D
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Very quiet here, just work and avoiding the heat. Interceptor skid is staring at me every time I come out here. With a little luck 398 will go to Braapfest next winter.
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I know what you mean about the stare of a skid. We have an Invader skid that is sitting in the garage. It had some issues this past winter so it came out for repair and a replacement was put in its place. Now that the issues are now straightened out I am trying to decide if it should go back into the original sled or go into the next sled to be built. decisions, decisions, decisions...
Oh, and I also have to get serious about cleaning out the machine shed.
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Cleaning should be considered a 4 letter word. I have been making a little progress but then something more important gets in the way.
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Celebrating a long 4th of July weekend. Making some noise and doing my best rain dance.
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Happy Friday kid!!
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Happy Friday!! Been working on the wood pile but the heat has pushed me inside for my normal day job.
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Impressive wood pile.
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Picture only shows 1/3 of the pile and I'm almost half done with the pile. I seem to use more 2 stroke oil in my saws than in my sleds. I really need to burn more in the sleds!!
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Somebody, somewhere will tell us that breathing 2-stroke exhaust is not healthy. However, to me, any time of year it is an intoxicating aroma.
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Somebody, somewhere will tell us that breathing 2-stroke exhaust is not healthy. However, to me, any time of year it is an intoxicating aroma.
They are right about 2 stroke smoke not being healthy. I do all my 2 stroke smoke outside where the wind can take it away. :D A bit like riding and sled and leaving the smoke behind? My saws are mostly old McCulloch's so it adds a bit of entertainment to the fun.
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Snowmobile rebuilding is stalled while I do a little mower rehab. Deck back from the powder coater today!
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Darn perrty!
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Done! Just in time to be put away for winter!
Now the bench is clear so that I can get back to sled projects.
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Nice work!
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Thank you. It is great when they come together.
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Plowing----LOTs of plowing!