MicroMara Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 24 minutes ago, grasshopper said: Hi all Good to see a post from you @MicroMara THANX 24 minutes ago, grasshopper said: I hate working on chainsaws. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 getting back to basics Made bread today. Came out good, again. Guess I've got a handle on bread by hand. Next challenge is tortillas. Many years ago, a friend's grandmother was gonna teach me to make them... I was too young and stupid to take her up on it. the new appliances It was tough finding ones w/o computers. We didn't want anything too sophisticated. The stove does have a digital clock/timer and a start button that you need to push to operate the oven/broiler and the timer.... and a stop/cancel button. Not sure if I like that... I need to use it more before I decide. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Welcome back George! Sounds like you survived that whirlwind tour again. @grasshopperNo phone service wouldn't bother me. Low tech is the way to go on just about everything IF you can find what your looking for. These places today are taking everyone another place even though they don't want to go there. Chainsaws? The kid next door is an electrical engineer so everything he buys is electric. He was out trimming bushes then blowing the yard w/battery operated tools. I did see Stihl had an electric model out. Just crazy to even think about using an electric chainsaw. George would prolly approve since Stihl is a German company. It's all I run and no problemo's so far. There is the tried and true ax yanno. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave1291 said: electric chainsaw we got a couple corded models with the contents of this house. I don't think they are as safe as gas. No clutch on the ones we have... no chain brake... they coast down when you let go of the trigger... and they are much heavier than a comparable gas model I don't mind not having phone... but... I when needed to call 911 about the fire and I had to find/use the wife's cell phone. I do not miss the solicitors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Mornin' I was just thinking... ... since I got these LaScalas 1 neighbor passed 2 moved We now have a 5 acre buffer LOL what's the company slogan? Pissing off the neighbors since... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 13 hours ago, Dave1291 said: George would prolly approve since Stihl is a German company. It's all I run and no problemo's so far. I've had a Stihl for quite a number of years... and I need to get it serviced. I have a good friend who works on all manner of tools, but I just haven't dug it out of where it's stored. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 35 minutes ago, grasshopper said: what's the company slogan? Pissing off the neighbors since... you cant piss off the neighbors with Lascala's unless you own 2 pairs , I tried , but Cornwalls no problem . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Marvel said: I've had a Stihl for quite a number of years. my gas saw is a little Stihl. I've had it for a few years.....20+.. It's a great little machine. I abuse the hell out of it. Oak and mesquite are firewood. there's a shop in Tucson that I like/trust. I just don't go to Tucson unless I absolutely have to. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 20 hours ago, Dave1291 said: George would prolly approve since Stihl is a German company. Stihl is a German industrial company operating in more than 160 countries with headquarters in Waiblingen-Neustadt near Stuttgart. The family-owned company develops, manufactures and sells engine-powered equipment for forestry, gardening, landscaping and construction 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Picked up a nice lil 24" minty Stihl Chainsaw from a woman having a garage sale. $50 I asked what was wrong with it and she said her husband couldn't start it. She said he wasn't home but I could stop back tomorrow and talk to him about it. I paid her and ran! Change the plug and yank it! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I think we broke the telephone system... err... the tech's supervisor did. They say we won't have service until the 26th. He fixed it good. The service center says there is an area wide outage now.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Dave1291 said: Picked up a nice lil 24" minty Stihl Chainsaw from a woman having a garage sale. $50 I asked what was wrong with it and she said her husband couldn't start it. She said he wasn't home but I could stop back tomorrow and talk to him about it. I paid her and ran! Change the plug and yank it! I see a lot of people keep trying to start it with the choke fully on and they just keep flooding it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Made some Veal Bolognese for dinner. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, Invidiosulus said: I see a lot of people keep trying to start it with the choke fully on and they just keep flooding it. there is some technique in starting a 2 stroke. Full choke until it pops. Set it to half choke... a pull or two, it should start. I think your dinner was better than mine. I did a quick. Sauteed peppers and carrots with shrimp over rice. Wife conceded that pasta would have been better. She generally prefers rice. .....plus the rice was already cooked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 All my Stihl gear works just peachy. About 2 pulls and it runs. That works for me. Crashed about 3 last nite, peeked at the clock about 430 then rolled out at 1. 1230 now so here I go again. Heading to the crib shortly cause this is nuts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 hours ago, grasshopper said: I think we broke the telephone system... err... the tech's supervisor did. They say we won't have service until the 26th. He fixed it good. The service center says there is an area wide outage now.... Welcome to the Third World 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I cut the brush I need to cut with battery powered reciprocating saw. Sometimes wish I had me a small chainsaw, just don't want to F with the 2 cycle stuff. I get'er done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 25 minutes ago, Dave1291 said: All my Stihl gear works just peachy. About 2 pulls and it runs. That works for me. Crashed about 3 last nite, peeked at the clock about 430 then rolled out at 1. 1230 now so here I go again. Heading to the crib shortly cause this is nuts! whatsamatta with you? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 18 minutes ago, babadono said: I get'er done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, babadono said: whatsamatta with you? I have zero clue. lol Maybe I should do something constructive during the day??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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