I run a 30 year old McCullulf (sp?) It weighs a ton, but I find the
weight helps stabilize the saw. (Note, I'm strong as a ox and almost as
smart, so swinging it all day is not a problem, but would be for some
people. It does protect me from neighbors "borrowing" it!) 8>)
One trick I learned, get a chain saw, then buy the bar and chain for it
one size SMALLER than it's rated. The bigger motor on a smaller bar will
allow you much better cutting. Also, learn to sharpen the blades. It's
not hard. Sharpen them each time you use the saw and at every gas fill
up. For the minute or two it takes to do this, it will save many more in
cutting.
Also, I don't know if you know this (it seems many people don't) do NOT
ever let a blade touch the dirt. I've seen people trying to cut roots out
and the blades dull almost instantly from the dirt.
I did buy a hard hat, face shield, ear muff combo from harbor freight a
while ago and it makes chain sawing much more comfortable. (and it did
save me from a falling branch once also.)
Inch
http://megageek.com
"Did you exchange, a walk-on part in the war,
for a lead role in a cage?" R Waters.
"Kai M. Radicke" <kradicke@wishboneclassics.com>
Sent by: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
03/22/2005 14:56
Please respond to "Kai M. Radicke"
To: "shop-talk" <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
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Subject: Chain Saw Recommendations
Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent chain saw that is
capable
of downing a good sized tree?
The tree is in my front yard, overhanging the driveway. I had a look at
it
today and quite a few of the larger upper branches are split and rotting,
not to mention that the roots of this tree are destroying my driveway. I
rather like the tree, but it has to come down simply because I would
rather
remove it myself than have mother nature decide that it should fall right
on
one of my cars this summer.
Most of the tree limbs, excluding the main trunk, are 8-10 inches in
diameter. Can I get through this project with a 16" or 18" gas chain saw,
or is something bigger called for? I figure I can always make two or more
cuts to get through the trunk.
Any particular brands to go with or stay away from? It just has to get me
through this tree and it probably will see only limited use then for the
upcoming years. In the past I have managed to trim my tree with a
reciprocating saw, so I really have no need for a chain saw other than
this
particular instance.
Thanks All!
Kai
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Kai M. Radicke
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