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Barnyard

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I know it's mine and I can paintit any color I want, BUT! Does anyone know what color these were originally? I have Valspar IH red, Fridgedaire white, some type of blue and a yucky yellow, all in rattle cans. Any idea on which way to go? I know it won't be as original as new but as long as the color is there I will be happy for now.
 
I am not certain they were original but i have seen more than one painted blue. You bringing it to georgia this week ?
 
It's a little tricky making an inference from a black and white photo, but I'd guess that this one is red. :D

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Photo courtesy TM Tractor Parts
 
Jim, I'm leaning toward blue. I just spent several hours yesterday and today wire brushing it all down. I just want it to look good for now. Later on I may dip it or have it blasted.

Kodiak had a big oak tree fall and the boys sawed the branches in 6 and 8 foot legths. We plan to try it out next week end on those as soon as the blade guard is fabbed.

Don, that is what I thought they were.
 
Barnyard":2voam6gu said:
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Kodiak had a big oak tree fall and the boys sawed the branches in 6 and 8 foot legths. We plan to try it out next week end on those as soon as the blade guard is fabbed. ...
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Bill,

I'm sure you have this covered, but i thought I would mention it anyway. If at all possible, get the saw sharpened and the teeth set. It will make an unbelievable difference in how it cuts and the power required. As Bigdog is fond of saying, "Paint don't pull." I will add that paint don't cut well either. :) :) Sharpen the sucker.

Bill
 
Hi BarnYard,

I painted mine "Industrial Blue" from ACE Hardware. It is a very good paint and goes on evenly from the large spray cans. By-the-way this paint is extremely close to the Blue paint from Van Syckle.
 
Bill Hudson":2yp3gjzd said:
Bill,

I'm sure you have this covered, but i thought I would mention it anyway. If at all possible, get the saw sharpened and the teeth set. It will make an unbelievable difference in how it cuts and the power required.

Bill
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Thanks Bill, we were gonna sharpen the teeth at Ron's. I'm not sure about setting the teeth before then with the time constraints unless someone down there can do that. I have never used one of these so it is all new to me. I do know to keep all parts of my body away from moving saw parts. :shock: Maybe I will let Corky do this and I will video record it. :D

I would like to get the top coat on tonight so it looks like this thing will be blue at Stonethrow since I have more of that than anything else. Since it will be tanked or blasted later I can always change it then.
 
Russ Leggitt":1bc4x5d4 said:
Hi BarnYard,

I painted mine "Industrial Blue" from ACE Hardware. It is a very good paint and goes on evenly from the large spray cans. By-the-way this paint is extremely close to the Blue paint from Van Syckle.
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Russ, it's great to see you posting again. I hope you and Miss Martha can make it to Georgia this weekend. I don't know how close to industrial blue mine is, but it should get me through the weekend.
 
I agree with you Bill Hudson. I used my brookfield for several hours today and when the blade is good and sharp, it makes quick work out of limbs. It had better be real sharp to go through oak bigger than around 5-6 inches. The only issue I have with the design is their handle. I prefer to stand on the right side and load, push the carraige forwards with my right hand while holding the limb tight against the table, then the cut section falls off the left side. The way they designed it, it's too awkward and too close to the blade standing and operating on the left side. Let me know what you think when you get a few hours on your saw Barnyard, maybe it's just me :D

Rick
 
Can you guys share what you mean by "setting the teeth" in respect to the saw blade??

Thanks!

Mike in La Crosse, WI
 
Mike - all saws need a "set" in order to cut. Take a look at any hand saw or circular saw blade and note that every tooth leans to one side or the other. Every other tooth is set in the same direction and the ones between them are set in the opposite directions. That makes the cut slightly wider than the blade and prevents binding.
 
From wear, use, tension etc.. Mike. The teeth on these are 1/2" long or better and can take a big bite. Any twist, or hard wood can un-set them. We are use to circular saws and generally will just get a new one, rather than sharpen and set the old ones. The teeth on the saws we do use are much shorter, and do not need attention like the older ones.
 
Thanks for the input fellas. The rattle can I used leaked a bit around the spray tip so I have a tint of blue on some of my fingers this morning. I'll leave it to you to figure out what color I went with until I get pix up. :lol:
 
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