Did something dumb today.

TimW · March 23, 2024, 12:39:25 PM

I've heard of chicken lips and yellow belly, but not Yellowlips.

PoginyHill · March 23, 2024, 01:05:59 PM

This is about a month back. Cutting a hard maple, I overcut one side of the hinge and it pinched my saw. Had to get out of the way, so the saw fell, the tree fell on top of the saw and caused the damage shown. Was able to do some bodywork on the saw cowling and all seems good. Glad I got out of the way as the tree landed right where I was. This was (and still is) a new MS 462-CM. Got lucky on that one!

RetiredTech · March 23, 2024, 08:09:39 PM

@PoginyHill That's a tough one. Hate to see your saw like that.

Day before yesterday was my turn. I was cutting down some dead pines. I usually work alone so just to be safe I took my tractor and opened the grapple above my head and parked the tractor right up next to the tree. My thinking was maybe it would deflect any falling branches before they got to me. It was pretty windy that day and I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not. But I made my cut and started walking away when I saw the tree moving. I turned around just in time to see the but end of the log bounce into the air and land dead center of the tractor hood. It would have caused extensive damage if not for the bumper which stopped it. I felt about 2 inches tall. To add insult to injury the tree wasn't any good anyway.

doc henderson · March 23, 2024, 08:59:24 PM

well, you got the new all worn off and do not have to worry about any little scratches. I mean sorry!

fluidpowerpro · March 23, 2024, 09:12:30 PM

That'l buff right out.

Southside · March 23, 2024, 10:22:01 PM

What is that packed around the spark plug on the saw?

oldgraysawyer · March 25, 2024, 04:23:42 PM

Well, I was feeling better today, and since the weather is rain for tomorrow. I decided to work on my 90 year old mothers driveway instead of my Mikron 350 Pro. We had a small flood last week and it washed out her 5' culvert. I started and within 2 minutes I fell in the creek. Got up and figured I go put dry clothes on and said to myself "I just started so maybe I should hold off on that for a bit".....

and in less than 2 more minutes.........

.......I fell in again.

So, technically I did something pretty smart today. I guess perception is the key to success.

doc henderson · March 25, 2024, 05:21:59 PM

It's a balance!

rusticretreater · March 25, 2024, 05:29:08 PM

Quote from: doc henderson on March 25, 2024, 05:21:59 PMIt's a balance!

Or a lack thereof.

thecfarm · March 25, 2024, 06:26:58 PM

I could use some balance lessons at work. Fell on some ice first thing this morning. Then the last part too. The second one was the worse. Hit my head.

There was a guy I work with, and he saw it all. Asked if I was ok and I said, I have no idea. Both falls was reported. Just laying low tonight. I hope I wake up in the morning.

doc henderson · March 25, 2024, 07:17:00 PM

If you get confused, slurred speech, or the worst headache of your life, go to the hospital.

thecfarm · March 25, 2024, 07:21:04 PM

Hey Doc, is your name Brenda?

SawyerTed · March 25, 2024, 07:23:36 PM

Weren't you told to leave Brenda alone?

doc henderson · March 25, 2024, 07:29:17 PM

well, I didn't tell you to go just cause you fell!!!

I am more worried about the concrete floor that your head might have damaged.

Be careful out there!

thecfarm · March 25, 2024, 08:16:53 PM

Brenda has been known to tell me to leave her alone.

I am trying to be careful.
I may not survive the rest of ~~winter~~ spring.

Southside · March 25, 2024, 11:22:37 PM

You fell on your ice?

doc henderson · March 25, 2024, 11:25:23 PM

He said with a southern accent!! like the second part of glass!

oldgraysawyer · March 26, 2024, 11:02:11 AM

You know I was thinking it may have had something to do with the green slime on the creek bed and rocks but now that you bring it up it's most likely a balance issue. Especially since "I fell on my ice"

twice!

As for today all I'm gonna say is ...

I thought it was a fart

SawyerTed · March 26, 2024, 11:40:21 AM

Southside, southern accent? Ppfffttt! Doubtful, very doubtful.

He's still a good guy!

ladylake · March 26, 2024, 03:12:36 PM

Quote from: firefighter ontheside on February 26, 2019, 10:48:19 PMI made a cut and then went to raise the head so I could return it for the next cut. Apparently I lowered the saw on accident instead of raised. When I pulled the saw, the back of the blade hit the log and the blade came off the wheels. At first I thought the blade broke, then I realized what had actually happened. The blade appeared undamaged, but I was leery about putting it back on. I figure at the least, some teeth got damaged. Who's done this?

How many times. Steve

PoginyHill · March 27, 2024, 07:11:07 AM

Quote from: Southside on March 23, 2024, 10:22:01 PMWhat is that packed around the spark plug on the saw?

Good question! I can't recall from the picture what it might be. I'm away right now. I'll need to take a look at other pictures I took and the saw itself when I'm back at the house. It does look odd now that you've pointed it out.

SawyerTed · March 27, 2024, 08:55:49 AM

Is that the machined recess for the plug? Shining aluminum?

PoginyHill · March 27, 2024, 10:03:55 AM

Wish I knew. I feel rather stupid not knowing - I'm guessing there is a simple explanation. Just can't access it now.

PoginyHill · March 27, 2024, 07:51:41 PM

@SawyerTed was right. It is just the machined surface around where the plug goes in. The top is a bit discolored due to heat and sawdust. This angle shows it better.

Then that is covered by a plastic piece that separates the cooling fins from the intake.