I got it.Believe he was poking a joke and you missed it
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I got it.Believe he was poking a joke and you missed it
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I heard ya.I was by no means saying don't wear chaps or safety equipment. I always do. I was just poking fun at the pants. As you can tell by my saws, I'm not about the latest and greatest, just dependable and functional.
I'll mostly be clearing small areas in an oak/history forest, likely not cutting much bigger than 12" diameter. I've been using an old Craftsman that does the job, but I've been toying with the idea of upgrading.
When I was doing clean up in Florida after hurricane Michael, Samaritan's Purse gave us the big pro Stihl Farm and Ranch to use. Those suckers were sweet, and gave us virtually no problems either of the two weeks I was there... and I had that thing humming hours on end. They do wear you out, though.I'll mostly be clearing small areas in an oak/history forest, likely not cutting much bigger than 12" diameter. I've been using an old Craftsman that does the job, but I've been toying with the idea of upgrading.
What is geysering? I never heard that term.
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This was exactly my thought. I used to run a blue Maxx I picked up from fb marketplace for peanuts. Suited my needs perfectly as I don't need to run it much and just have to fell and delimb occasionally. Not going to let a stihl or husky rot in a corner for that. I recently sold the Maxx and picked up a greenworks 60v cordless for the reasons stated above AND because it's so much quieter. Has more than enough power for my needs, I can drop several 12" trees with it and still have juice for cutting lanes.What are you looking to cut? Your intended use makes a big difference in the answer
We run a variety of Stihls at work and they are certainly reliable, top quality machines. We use them on prescribed fires, every-day felling, bucking and limbing. They sometimes sit for weeks and are usually good to go when fired up as long as you don't leave gas in them. They're also easy to pull apart and maintain as necessary. I own an old (early 80s) Stihl that I keep in the shop.
But honestly, the one I take in my kayak to clear log jams and strainers, put in the truck to clean up stand locations, take on most jobs around the house is this Dewalt 40v.
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"Fires" up every time at the pull of a trigger. With a sharp blade it'll cut anything a similar sized gas saw will, just may need an extra battery here and there. I think in 10-15 years these will be the norm for most saw work, except for a few big specialty saws needed for giant trees.
I prefer my granberg Alaskan mill ... and all my toes...
Chain saw safety. Took pictures 20 years ago of these guys cutting wood for a house we were building in a jungle in Indonesia. They were using a 90 cc stilhl chainsaws with 4 foot bars. They cut planks free hand in bare feet in 90 degree heat and high humidity. They had backs like iron and stood about 5 foot 6 inches tall
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Looks about like me in the summer
Chain saw safety. Took pictures 20 years ago of these guys cutting wood for a house we were building in a jungle in Indonesia. They were using a 90 cc stilhl chainsaws with 4 foot bars. They cut planks free hand in bare feet in 90 degree heat and high humidity. They had backs like iron and stood about 5 foot 6 inches tall
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Cutting fence boards were ya? I expect flip-flops from you at least.Looks about like me in the summer
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I was thinkin more along shirtless and dark with the saw My feet are to sissy to go barefoot. My line of work dont really allow that either.Cutting fence boards were ya? I expect flip-flops from you at least.
I thought we were all about safety....crocs are optional saddle attire but 100% required for spring summer outside chores. Flip-flops...w t fCutting fence boards were ya? I expect flip-flops from you at least.
These are awesome! I have one for my .325 pitch 251 and one for my 3/8" pitch chain(s) which I run on both the 362 and the big Homelite. I highly, highly recommend them especially when you're bucking up dirty skidded logs as that junk dulls a chain quick. Pop a bigger flat bottom round over, pound in a little vise and secure your bar in the vise and you'll be cutting nice loops quickly. I was very skeptical about these at first but trust me, they are a great addition to your sharpening kit.
I love this chain sharpener
The best way to daily sharpen a chain
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These are awesome! I have one for my .325 pitch 251 and one for my 3/8" pitch chain(s) which I run on both the 362 and the big Homelite. I highly, highly recommend them especially when you're bucking up dirty skidded logs as that junk dulls a chain quick. Pop a bigger flat bottom round over, pound in a little vise and secure your bar in the vise and you'll be cutting nice loops quickly. I was very skeptical about these at first but trust me, they are a great addition to your sharpening kit.