WIN A BAILEY'S CHAINSAW! (WINNER ANNOUNCED!)

[Roxie]

That's right, we're having a drawing for a Bailey's Chainsaw and here is all you have to do to get your name in the hat:

Get a block of wood that measures 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 square and 1 inch thick.
Put your Forestry Forum user name on the block (write, paint, burn, engrave).
Mail the block to:

The Forestry Forum
3210 Bischoff
Harrison, MI   48625

You'll want to get your block of wood to Jeff no later than September 5th, in order to be included in the drawing.  If you have not sent in your block, now is the time, and I hope to see all our chainsaw guys in the drawing!

Congratulations to:
thecfarm
Your name was picked at random from all of the entries for the chainsaw donated by Bailey's.  A big thanks to Bailey's for donating the saw for the pigroast drawing, and another big thanks to Carol Wade for winning it the first time at the pigroast and donating it back for this second contest. 

[Jeff]

Thanks Roxie!

Here is the saw that we are drawing for.

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=EF+152+18&catID=

It was the door prize at the 2011 Pigroast, but the lady that won it, really had no use for it so has donated it back to give everyone on the forum a chance to win it.

Efco Model 152 Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Chain

[Buck]

 :D    Jeff you might get those blocks now!   :D

[WDH]

Can I send in another block ?    :D :D

[Jeff]

All previous block contributors that are still active on the Forestry Forum will be in the drawing along with any new ones that we receive.

[SwampDonkey]

Can I send in another block ?    :D :D

I offered him a brand new Efco 152 last year.  :


Dandy saw to. ;D

[Norm]

I hear these run best with a 15% ethanol blend.  ;D

[isawlogs]

I hear these run best with a 15% ethanol blend.  ;D

Norm, I think one would really needs to use Amsoil when using that gas. Some even use this oil at a 100/1 mix and have good results , I figure with the 15% plus 1% oil y'all should be good to go. :P   ;D

[mad murdock]

That's right, we're having a drawing for a Bailey's Chainsaw and here is all you have to do to get your name in the hat:

Get a block of wood that measures 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 square and 1 inch thick.

Do I need to get a micrometer out to hold those dimensions exactly? ???  I will have to get a piece of 4/4 block cut up and in the post to you ASAP! 8) 8)

Thanks for doing this!  The Forestyr Forum is AWESOME!

[Jeff]

 A good quality tape measure is sufficient.  :D ;)

[beenthere]

If it doesn't fit, then Jeff has a couple choices. Da firepit or trim it with his new chainsaw.  ;D ;D

Easy to get 5 3/4 dimension to within a 1/32. If'n it needed to be 5.750000000 then mine wouldn't have fit. But I think that was about 5 years ago so it may have either shrunk a bit or swelled up a bit since then.  : :

[Bro. Noble]

I jumped in at the beginning and sent one that's not exact or uniform and sure isn't fancy.  Jeff accepted it anyway.  It's the thought that counts although I sure appreciate and enjoy the craftmanship shown in some of the blocks and I'm sure Jeff does too.  I wish I'd used a woodburner instead of a ballpoint to identify mine :D :D

[Warbird]

Pretty cool idea, guys.  And this is why this place rocks.

[Jeff]

For those that didn't see it, this is how this contest came about.
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,52353.0.html

[shelbycharger400]

an odd one... what do you need a compression release on a 3.4 hp saw?  

[Jeff]

If you have ever had shoulder surgeries, if you have ever been old, if you have ever been or planing to be female or any number of reasons.

[shelbycharger400]

o..ok... marketing reasons. that brings up a good reason i didnt think of,  not that long ago, my mother usto cut firewood, and part of a tree service years ago, said she couldnt get her 16 in pouland saw running, she didnt have enough strength to pull the cord fast enough, I said, if you cant start it, maybe you shouldnt be trying to use it.  (I think and she said too, from doin the front steps at the log house about 3 years ago, 3 in thick pine, all 12 to 14 in wide steps, the sides are around 14 to 16 in wide, and railing is 3 by 6, might have been too much.) She went and bought an electric chain saw, lol, i told her their was one in the shed, then she said..well i have 2 now..lol

  Looks like i might have to push myself to getting my mill done to make a block
i could use another pruner saw/ light to medium log saw.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Jeff, with all these blocks of wood....are you going in the firewood business?

[Cut4fun]

an odd one... what do you need a compression release on a 3.4 hp saw?  

My 026 pro has one and they sure didnt need them.

Some people getting up in age or problems with hands or shoulders probably  like the less effort starting with a de-comp.

[Jeff]

Jeff, with all these blocks of wood....are you going in the firewood business?

"All these blocks" is kinda funny if you know the history of this project...

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,18953.0.html

[clww]

The "new" MS361 I bought has a compression release on it, too, although I haven't used it. I like those on my 084 and 090, though. It DOES help my right shoulder, too! ;)

[shelbycharger400]

ive used an older 084, with no release.. 10hp+...  it takes it tol on u, yes...i can see a release on that one.

on the blocks...  i think i might to a hand hewn one with my new toy , an antique single edge hatchet

[petefrom bearswamp]

I have had both bad shoulders (rotator cuff and am old )
A compression release on any saw is just right for me.
Jeff does exotic wood give you a better chance?
Pete

[Jeff]

nope.

[DR Buck]

All previous block contributors that are still active on the Forestry Forum will be in the drawing along with any new ones that we receive.

        Hey      I'm still active and you have my block already.  ;D

[Dan_Shade]

it's the wrong color, Dave  :-)

[DR Buck]

it's the wrong color, Dave  :-)

I have a can of Orange Krylon.  :D :D :D

[Jeff]

Dan Shade stole your block this past pigroast making you ineligible.

[isawlogs]

Great, now ya did it, we will have those three letter entities envestagaten this mess  :-\   

[Dan_Shade]

I needed a coaster.

unfortunately, it got all busted up when I tried to get the letters off while running it through a jointer.

[WDH]

I told you not to run that quartersawn white oak thru the jointer  ;D.

[Roxie]

Just a reminder that your wood blocks have to be sent this week to make it in time for the drawing! 

Become a part of Forestry Forum history by having your wood block be a part of Jeff's ceiling project! 

[Weekend_Sawyer]

Wooo Hoo! I was entered a couple of years ago!  8)

[Jeff]

I've got a few more entries the last few days. One came today in kit form...

Shaky wood didn't survive in one piece. I've glued the pieces back together though.

[Raider Bill]

in the mail today! 8)

[Jeff]

Here is a couple photos of the "Kit" block. :D

[WDH]

The post office could tear up an anvil  :D.

[Mooseherder]

Blame it on Irene. :D

[beenthere]

Good job figuring out how to put it together.  ;)

[thecfarm]

Some assembly required.  :D

[isawlogs]

If any trouble during assembly, call Patty 

[Raider Bill]

What no tung oil? :D :D

[Weekend_Sawyer]

Looks like an electric bar clamp? or mabe it has a pressure sensor?   ;D

[Jeff]

Last day before we pick a winner. I know there is no mail, but we can't draw until after midnight tonight as there is still the far off obscure chance someone could drive in the driveway at the house in Harrison, or here in De Tour Village and hand us a block. 

Just to let you all know, we STILL did not get enough to fill the ceiling area.

[Roxie]

How many more do we need? 

[Weekend_Sawyer]

How do you pick a winner?
Dake a dart, close your eyes, throw it up (the dart that is) and hope it sticks and not in your head?

Inquiring minds would like to know.

Jon

[Jeff]

We have a Winner!

Jon, This is how we did it. we wrote out a list of all of the block contributors, then Tammy typed up the list and sent it to me up here at the cabin. I took the list and created a text file, one name per line.  I then used the script found here
http://textmechanic.com/Random-Line-Picker.html where I was able to upload the list to get it into the script.  I then used the shuffle button ten times to shuffle the names in the list. At that point I clicked the pick button to randomly pick a winner from the list of names.    Seems like I am forgetting something. :-\

[SwampDonkey]

Must be the cold, froze up. :D

[Weekend_Sawyer]

Ah, yea, you might have forgotten one small detail  :

[Jeff]

Oh Yea!  I remember now!   I then recorded the name so I could announce it here.

[Weekend_Sawyer]

 

[Jeff]

Okay, now I remember what I needed to do after that beating about the head. ;D

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Congratulations to:
thecfarm
Your name was picked at random from all of the entries for the chainsaw donated by Bailey's.  A big thanks to Bailey's for donating the saw for the pigroast drawing, and another big thanks to Carol Wade for winning it the first time at the pigroast and donating it back for this second contest. 

[Shotgun]

Congrats to 'thecfarm' !!  May you use it in good health.

Good job, Jeff (and Tammy), and thanks for all the drama.

Norm

[Sprucegum]

 smiley_clapping   smiley_clapping   smiley_clapping

Good Game ! !

[SwampDonkey]

Congrats to thecfarm, it's a dandy little saw. ;)  8)

[Raider Bill]

It also got some of us off our 'my' lazy butts and send in a block. :D

[Roxie]

Congratulations Cfarm!!   8)

[Magicman]

Congratulations thecfarm for winning and thanks to Bailey's and Carol Wade for their generosity.   

[Weekend_Sawyer]

Congrats TheCfarm, we had to beat the answer out of him!!!

[thecfarm]

I don't believe it.   8) What a birthday present. I hollered to the wife that I won a chainsaw and she told me that I was lying to her. I had to show her this post so she believed me.
I am so exicited I forgot to thank you Jeff and Carol Wade too. I will put it to good use.I Know,I know,I will have to take pictures too.

[Mooseherder]

Congratulations thecfarm!
What great Birthday present.
Happy Birthday. 8)

[thecfarm]

I got home from a full shopping day with my wife,it was her birthday Monday,mine was on Sunday.Told her we would go out on Tuesday due to maybe some things would be closed. Started out at 8am and got home at 7pm.What a long day,but not once did I say,are you almost done. Nor did I complain or acted like I wanted to go home. It was her day to shop and me to suffer through it. But when I got on the FF it was all worth it. I saw the flying pig and clicked onto it and got a PM from Jeff with a link in it. Wondered what that was all about. Clicked onto the link and that brought me to the contest post. Took a second for it all to sink into to my head. Guess I can't say I never win anything anymore. Sure will come in handy to have a second saw now.

[nas]

congrats thecfarm 8)  I'm so disappointed it wasn't me >:(  Ah well, maybe next time :-\

Nick

[WDH]

Way to go, thecfarm, you lucky devil  ;D.

[thecfarm]

Found 2 dealers less than 30 miles from me and 3 more at about 40 miles.  ;D  I have the manual and the parts break down all bookmarked. Way past my bed time. I won't be able to sleep now.  :D

[Holmes]

Found 2 dealers less than 30 miles from me and 3 more at about 40 miles.  ;D  I have the manual and the parts break down all bookmarked. Way past my bed time. I won't be able to sleep now.  :D

If you have a snack of warm grits it will help you sleep.  ;D ;D Congratulations on winning the saw.  Holmes

[shelbycharger400]

congrats. thec farm

prob for the best i didnt win it...  it would upset the wife if i got ANOTHER toy..lol

[thecfarm]

I suppose the same mix I use for my 372,a little less than 4½ gallons of gas to a 5 gallon oil mix will be OK for this nice saw I won.  ;D Should have a gloating smiley on here.

[OneWithWood]

 smiley_clapping smiley_blue_bounce smiley_bouncing_pinky smiley_hollywood_cool smiley_hollywood_cool smiley_hollywood_cool

[Warbird]

Congrats, thecfarm!  I'm sure you'll put it to good use. 

[clww]

Good job, cfarm!!!!
I seem to remember that Jeff also got a new saw when he hit the Big 5-0, too!

[Jeff]

Yes I did, and it and I are becoming very good friends. 

[thecfarm]

I hope to become very good friends with my new saw too.

[Norm]

Well nothing like being late to the party...congratulations Ray!

[sandhills]

Don't worry Norm, I just found this out too, I could blame it on the computer but.....it's just me.  Congratulations the cfarm! and happy belated birthday!

[shelbycharger400]

I seen menards carry the efco saw now.   i was lookin at it online eyeballin a 80cc... and wife looked at me ...  :-\
I think i need another saw..after a gig fell in my lap this afternoon.halvin a  2 ft dia boxelder and the guy comes up to me and talkin..anyway.  free wood to go cut...a block from home.. 8in to 3ft+ diameter trees, all oak, elm, maple. and he said take what you want..leave the brush lay.  even said...you hunt deer...come hunt deer this fall.  I have met more neighbors , at the compost site...  .  i have so much firewood, and 3 to 4 ft logs. ....lol, but no time to get the mill done.

[thecfarm]

The saw should be here today,IF the tracking is correct.

[isawlogs]

Hey Ray,...
Have they told you yet that it is not really a saw , but a look a like made of grits you are getting  ;) :D :D :D

[WDH]

Yes, you are supposed to keep the box and throw out the grits  :D.

[thecfarm]

No saw yet,or should I say, no look alike.  ;D   Maybe today.

[thecfarm]

I got the box of grits today.   :D   Looks like it will cut wood just fine. Just about to take some pictures. I put gas and oil to it and it started up just fine. Gotta go play now. Thanks again Jeff and Tammy.
And a big thank you goes out to Carol and Joe Wade too.

[SwampDonkey]

I find that it's a nice little saw. 

[thecfarm]

Here I am,all smiles. I have my FF hat on too.  ;D





This will come in handy for a limbing saw. I used it for a few hours total yesterday.Still have a some limbs down for Irene to pick up. A light saw to carry around,saves on my shoulder. I like the adjustment for the bar,it's on the side. Choke and off and on are handy. Can get at the air cleaner quick and easy. It arrived just in time. My 372 Husky had to go to the saw doctor.Needs some small stuff fixed on it,2 missing bolts,terminal on the heated handles, and the clip for the sprocket fell off or broke off. I will keep one of those clips on hand now. never had that happen before. I was only without a saw for about 3 hours.  ;D  I'm very happy to add this saw to The C Farm.

[Norm]

Nice saw!

[Roxie]

Thanks for the picture and happy sawing!  8)

[isawlogs]

Fits you like a glove  Nice to have a small saw around, a carry with me on the bike an 025 its lite and not hard to start, chains for it are cheap too.  ;D

[WDH]

You are looking a little thin in that picture.  We may have to send you up some grits to fatten you up a little for the when the glaciers settle in on you in a couple of months  ;D.

(I am still jealous about the saw!)