[rick-in-seattle]

Years ago, I worked in a saw shop; we sold chainsaws, axes, and other items for lumbermen.

One day this gentleman came into the store asking for a saw that will cut five cords of wood per day. I introduced him to the MS650 Stihl Magnum with a 5.6 cubic inch, 7 hp engine and a 25 inch bar. I told him it should cut ten cords a day like it was nothing.

The next day the same gentleman walks into the store carrying the Stihl I sold him.
He was a little upset; he said; “I didn’t even finish a half-a-cord, and I worked my tail off.�

I figured the blade was dull and quickly replaced it for him; I guaranteed him it would easily cut five cords a day.

Next day he came back looking pretty hot and tired; he said; “I worked hard at it since daybreak and all I could get was half a cord�

I couldn’t believe it, so I took the saw out back to our tryout log.
I gave the rope a yank and the engine roared to life as I cut through the log like butter.
All the while the gentleman was covering his ears and yelling “What’s that noise? What’s that noise?�

[AlArchie]

Hehehe, good one, Rick! I've got about a dozen other "loggers' tales", but most can't be told in mixed compamy, or on public forums.

Al

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I know that guy! LOL

[squbrigg]

AHHHHH.....you had a "Newfie" customer!!! Did he have a pilot with him? They usually work in pairs ya know.......one cuts it, the other piles-it!

Bob

[wade clark]

The "cut it" guy, the "pile it" guy? Rick and Bob, you're the "cut up" guy and the "pile it" guy! A good team! good ones, Guys!
Wade

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Yeh, and wheres the thread about it "getting deeper"? Its getting pretty "deep" in here ha ha

[wade clark]

It's a trio! Hi_Ho is the "shovel it" guy! I spoke too soon!
Wade

[whitecree]

Groaner!

[JIM QUILICI]

rick,
did you ever find out what was wrong with the saw?

Just old Jim

[Mryooper]

lol good one!