Got Chainsaw?

[4WDarren]

Until this past fall, I never used to carry one along when going camping, wheeling, etc. We had planned a few multiple day camping trips, so we decided to finally get one.(until then, just packed the ax and saw).

Man, what a difference having one makes! Since getting it, I have not left home without it...even if it's just going wheeling for the day. Has already paid for itself multiple times...makes getting firewood so much easier, and has helped get us through some wheeling trips that would have ended up much shorter, due to fallen trees/debris across the trail.

All we have is one of those retro-colored Poulan saws from Crappy Tire. It's no Husqvarna or Stihl, but I'm no lumberjack either, and hey, it's better than having nothing!


Anyway, if you do a lot of camping or long distance trips, I highly recommend investing in one!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/integra_pilot/ResizeofPB120099.jpg

[Tmax]

yes they are a must and pretty much adicting.:laugh

[CamM]

Once you have one, you can find all kinds of stuff that needs cut up.

[79Scout]

Don't buy a Husqvarna, they're not like they used to be.

I work at a husky warranty depot, I'm defnately not impressed with their quality.

Shawn

[Tmax]

Don't buy a Husqvarna, they're not like they used to be.

I work at a husky warranty depot, I'm defnately not impressed with their quality.

Shawn

could you give a bit more detail

i'm in the market for a 372xp. should i get a stihl ms 460 instead?

:beer_cheers:

[Bronco Boy]

My buddy has his with him most of the time. They are a must for Spring, Fall and Winter wheeling.

[jeeponrock]

could you give a bit more detail

i'm in the market for a 372xp. should i get a stihl ms 460 instead?

:beer_cheers:

Yes. The stihl rocks :cool:

[stihl036]

.......... but I'm no lumberjack either, and hey, it's better than having nothing!.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/integra_pilot/ResizeofPB120099.jpg

I hate to be a stick in the mud but you really should get some protective gear. Face shield, bucking pants, etc. I personally never use one unless I have gear on (hardhat with shield/ear protection, long shirt, leather glove, bucking pants/boots, etc)

See here for a picture of what can happen to your face if the saw kicks back.....WARNING VERY GRAPHIC! DO NOT VIEW IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE SOME FACIAL GORE.

I didn't post the picture on purpose, some people with kids etc may not like it.
Don't click on the link unless you want to see a chain saw injury to the face.

http://www.osh.govt.nz/news/press/2006/chainsaw-kickback.jpg

The kid is lucky he still has his eye.


Here is some old and less graphic info. Count on at least 100 stitches if you get cut.:read

http://www.elvex.com/_derived/facts08.htm_txt_Injuryman2.gif


Again, sorry to be a dick but your picture (or anyone not using the right PPE) makes my skin crawl.:whiteflag:

WW

[msquared]

Again, sorry to be a dick but your picture (or anyone not using the right PPE) makes my skin crawl.:whiteflag:

WW

This is good info, I was hoping someone would post up about it. Too bad it doubles or more the cost of a cheap saw, not many people have this stuff. Some friends of mine carry saws, I think I might contribute by acquiring and carrying the boring stuff.

[gavman]

I hate to be a stick in the mud but you really should get some protective gear. Face shield, bucking pants, etc. I personally never use one unless I have gear on (hardhat with shield/ear protection, long shirt, leather glove, bucking pants/boots, etc)

See here for a picture of what can happen to your face if the saw kicks back.....WARNING VERY GRAPHIC! DO NOT VIEW IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE SOME FACIAL GORE.

I didn't post the picture on purpose, some people with kids etc may not like it.
Don't click on the link unless you want to see a chain saw injury to the face.

http://www.osh.govt.nz/news/press/2006/chainsaw-kickback.jpg

The kid is lucky he still has his eye.


Here is some old and less graphic info. Count on at least 100 stitches if you get cut.:read

http://www.elvex.com/_derived/facts08.htm_txt_Injuryman2.gif


Again, sorry to be a dick but your picture (or anyone not using the right PPE) makes my skin crawl.:whiteflag:

WW
I don't have a problem with you showing a pic like that, a harsh reminder for all that use saws and other power tools for that matter.

One of the greatest safety tips i can give and related to pretty much all power tools is to HOLD it like you are in competition with it and it is trying to hurt you. Not a death grip but a grip that respects the power of the tool. Concentrate on what you are doing too.
I have been running chain-saws since i was a teenager and thankfully have not had any issues with cuts although last year i was cutting a fallen tree WAY up harrison west using the headlights of my truck when my buddy who was loading the truck came up behind me and i didn't see him.So i finished a cut and turned around with the saw and hit him square in the center of the chest quite hard:eek: :eek: :eek: .
Now the saw was in good condition and although idling the chain was not spinning.
I gave him huge grief about the dangers of coming up on someone like that.
Two hours from the nearest help too

[Tmax]

my buddy who was loading the truck came up behind me and i didn't see him.So i finished a cut and turned around with the saw and hit him square in the center of the chest quite hard:eek: :eek: :eek: .
Now the saw was in good condition and although idling the chain was not spinning.
I gave him huge grief about the dangers of coming up on someone like that.
Two hours from the nearest help too


although you feel responsible for oporating the saw, its your friends responsiblilty to watch for someone with a saw. there is only so much one person can do at once. watch for others or watch what youre doing.

:beer_cheers:

[lornix]

I carry a saw in my Jeep always when wheeling or even just tooling around the FSR. Whether it's bucking up some dead-fall for fire wood or clearing the trail, there is always a use for it. Basic safety gear for wheeling as far as that goes.

Another important thing to consider when using a saw is to have a clear avenue of escape - especially if you are falling a tree or cutting a hangar that is under stress. You would be surprised how fast and how far a tree or log can move when you suddenly release the tension by cutting through it. I don't need to tell you the outcome of being smacked by a 60 foot long, 2 foot thick stick. You aint winning!

A little pre-planning will make using your saw a bunch safer.

Also if you are new to using a chain saw, do a little research and find out the best ways to make basic cuts in a variety of situations. Again pre-planning can make the difference between an easy job and possibly losing your saw in a tree trunk or worse.

Keep your saw sharp too - it is safer to use when the saw does the work.




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[d0ubledown]

thought about getting one of those poulan saws from CT...and for the amount that i'll be using it, its not worth spending the $$ and getting a husky or stihl. does it come with a hard carrying case as well?

definitely going to get one the next time theyre on sale. can never have too much firewood @ camp.

[Wes Rempel]

This is good info, I was hoping someone would post up about it. Too bad it doubles or more the cost of a cheap saw, not many people have this stuff.

No different than owning a winch.

[gavman]

thought about getting one of those poulan saws from CT...and for the amount that i'll be using it, its not worth spending the $$ and getting a husky or stihl. does it come with a hard carrying case as well?

definitely going to get one the next time theyre on sale. can never have too much firewood @ camp.

keep an eye on Craigslist Sonny, seen a few good deals there when i was looking

[jeeper]

Its one of those pieces of equipment that every truck should be packin !

They can save your bacon one day !

[westcoaster]

Well since we're talking about saw safety. You can thank all those dollars you contribute off your paycheque for these publications....

Hmmmm..... money well spent on this one....
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/chainsaw_safety.pdf


(maybe we need a winching section for this one....)
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/splicing.pdf



Read this.... seriously, if your using a saw in the bush there is plenty of useful info in this manual....

http://courses.forestry.ubc.ca/bendickson/FOPRLibrary/Library/Safe%20Work/WCB%20fallers_buckers.pdf

[4WDarren]

I hate to be a stick in the mud but you really should get some protective gear. Face shield, bucking pants, etc. I personally never use one unless I have gear on (hardhat with shield/ear protection, long shirt, leather glove, bucking pants/boots, etc)


Point well taken. Definitely a good idea for me to spend the few extra $$ for proper safety gear...esp. since I plan on putting it to use some more this year!

That being said, I've seen a lot of people be real idiots with chainsaws over the years......people making crazy overhead cuts, cutting in just shorts and t-shirt, trying to start the saw doing a one-hander, etc.etc...Last year camping down at Hale, we came across this one guy cutting logs that were lying on the gravel/rocks. He just kept cutting thru right into the ground....sparks and rocks flying everywhere! Lo and behold, after they leave the next day, we find a busted chain at the campsite.:soso


thought about getting one of those poulan saws from CT...and for the amount that i'll be using it, its not worth spending the $$ and getting a husky or stihl. does it come with a hard carrying case as well?

definitely going to get one the next time theyre on sale. can never have too much firewood @ camp.

Yeah, it was just under $200, and that included the case and a few extras.




westcoaster- the link to that manual is great!

[Moose good]

I gave him huge grief about the dangers of coming up on someone like that

Sorry, but why would your friend think to come up on you like that ? He likely walked up your escape route for you to not to see him, no? Even if I'm dropping something small, I treat the area like a firing range...I'm the boss - nobody comes or goes without eye contact. Period. Would you cross the street without making eye contact with the approaching driver ?

its your friends responsiblilty to watch for someone with a sawThat's just SO wrong that I must have it out of context or something cause.....damn....if you can't do both then for god's sake put the saw away. Please.



Safety gear: buy it BEFORE buying the saw...pictures are gory and do a good job of inducing the appropriate gravity, but the tree will bite you before the saw does...

[physcofreerider]

The main problem with Husqvarna i've heard from quite a few people is that when you need parts THEY ARE NOT EASY TO FIND!!!:cwm36: . Stihl is your best bet. Thouse Poulan though, they're a lot of saw for what you pay, used the myself. And about the chainsaw cuts, i know about those very well. I was 8 years old with my dad camping, he was building his hunting blind in pemberton and he slipped on some moss and cut his elbow opened, now he was to drive 20km's out of the bush in a 5 speed with his arm hanging out the window the whole way and all through town to that medical centre. It was a pretty deep cut but not very long so i think he only got about 20 stiches.

[canucksafari]

Good thread. I didn't think to look at it until now cause I thought it was going to be a "my brand is better then your brand" thread. I have worked as a faller for a logging road contractor and for a mill bucking logs in the yard. Always had all the gear on when working for them and had quite a few instances when I would have taken off a foot or lost a chunk of leg had it not been for the gear. Also, had another instance when another faller had a tree go back on him and the tip of it nailed me. Got away with just some scratch and bruises on that one. The most dangerous place to fall from is in deep snow. Nothing like watching the butt circle your face while your foot is stuck in some unseen brush underneath. If you have to do this, make sure you clear out all the snow from underneath and clear your escape route. Also, whether your using a chain saw or a Swede saw, make sure you have a collection of wedges so you can direct the path your tree will fall or to open up a log which starts to bind on your saw.

BTW, make sure you have a hand saw with you. Even the best saws will break down when you need them and a hand saw doesn't take up much space.

[Dan]

I just got one for Christmas, and its got anti-kickback technology built into it :)

http://www.modernoutpost.com/gear/photos/su/su_chainsaw_kit.jpg

[shorepig]

I've got a Stihl saw too. It's the cat's ass in saws. I'm a landscaper and use it at least once a week .....for the last year and it has still never let me down. If you do buy a saw, buy an xtra chain, bar oil, and of course, sharpening tools. A hard case is a good idea too, especially if you are going to throw it around when not in use. If you are going to drop big $ on a chainsaw, why not spend another $30 on a good fold up hand saw designed for pruning. this is what I use 75% of the time when out on the trail. Much better for the small stuff and doesn't make a friggin racket!

As far as falling trees goes......don't do it. The only reason you should be cutting up trees while 4xing is if they are ALREADY FALLEN (for firewood) or because they are blocking a trail. Nothing pisses me off more than somebody chopping down a perfectly healthy tree so they can make a fire to cook their hotdogs! Or somebody chopping down a tree because it is in their way...(their truck can't fit down a trail).

[physcofreerider]

Well, they aren't very smart then because a live tree will not burn very well. A fallen tree if its lying on the ground will be rotting so thats not very good either. So why not cut down a dead tree thats standing :cwm30:

[80gmc]

The main problem with Husqvarna i've heard from quite a few people is that when you need parts THEY ARE NOT EASY TO FIND!!!:cwm36: . Stihl is your best bet. Thouse Poulan though, they're a lot of saw for what you pay, used the myself. And about the chainsaw cuts, i know about those very well. I was 8 years old with my dad camping, he was building his hunting blind in pemberton and he slipped on some moss and cut his elbow opened, now he was to drive 20km's out of the bush in a 5 speed with his arm hanging out the window the whole way and all through town to that medical centre. It was a pretty deep cut but not very long so i think he only got about 20 stiches.

Whatever, most chainsaw dealers in the province deal Husky and Stihl. I have owned both kinds and ran them for 20 years. Now I have a Husky 394 and 395, a Jonsered 2171 and a Stihl 200T. I have used more saws at work than I can remember, the pro model Stihl and Husky saws are all good. I fall and climb, usually around powerlines. I have been cut before, it ain't pretty, to say the least.
Thanks to others for making valuable information available here, using a chainsaw is not like using other power tools, and falling trees ain't like building a set of stairs. Your first mistake could be your last, lots to know, be safe.

[PoliticalPuppet]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v654/Dremon/Picture036.jpg
Here's what getting relaxed/complacent around power tools/machinery can get you, this took maybe .5 seconds of my life to do, and it got me some neat pics, constant pain, 11 ops, 4.5yrs off work/life, lost my house, almost my marriage, ect. ect...spare yourselves the hassle.

Doing anything with gas driven/power tools of any sort without the most basic of safety equipments is just plain foolish, there's just no reason not to use safety gear in this day and age.
:badidea:

1) Gloves (prevent slipping) :shakehead:
2) Eye-wear (prevents blinding) :cwm30:

That's all you really need, and maybe some good boots.
Its minor **** dicing a tree that's across a trail, its not like hes a working jack going hard 40+hrs a week, in rough country.

That said,
I think you at least should have the eyes covered with proper protection.
I know there like 8+ bucks or more per pair now (total ripoff) but still its a priority, if you need some gimme a pm, Ill shoot you a pair or two.

3) Pawn shops sell older chainsaws, and you can get one cheap...since someone suggested buying tools there, Ive been going every week...lots of great deals.
4) Nothing, is built like it used to be...get used to it. :cwm14:

If you cant be good, be careful.
Puppet.

[lornix]

Holy crap dude!! That's a pretty good motivator! Damn.

[RoadKill]

i run a shop that sell's stihl and husky,in reply to which is better the 460 or the 372xp.....it's personal preference,they both tac out the same,husky has steel spring mounts,stihl is rubber not much difference in performance

as for buying a poulan.......DON"T,i junk 3 a week,you can get a husky 137 w/case for 299.90....worth the peice of mind(and it won't vibrate the teeth outta ur skull)

[Steeliestalker]

local KMS Tools (abby) has Husqvarna 16" chainsaws on sale for 250 bucks. i concur that saftey gear (face shield, hearing protection, gloves) is a must. seen some nasty pictures, and have no intention of repeating them on myself.

[drschols]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v654/Dremon/Picture036.jpg
Here's what getting relaxed/complacent around power tools/machinery can get you, this took maybe .5 seconds of my life to do, and it got me some neat pics, constant pain, 11 ops, 4.5yrs off work/life, lost my house, almost my marriage, ect. ect...spare yourselves the hassle.

Doing anything with gas driven/power tools of any sort without the most basic of safety equipments is just plain foolish, there's just no reason not to use safety gear in this day and age.
:badidea:

1) Gloves (prevent slipping) :shakehead:
2) Eye-wear (prevents blinding) :cwm30:

That's all you really need, and maybe some good boots.
Its minor **** dicing a tree that's across a trail, its not like hes a working jack going hard 40+hrs a week, in rough country.

That said,
I think you at least should have the eyes covered with proper protection.
I know there like 8+ bucks or more per pair now (total ripoff) but still its a priority, if you need some gimme a pm, Ill shoot you a pair or two.

3) Pawn shops sell older chainsaws, and you can get one cheap...since someone suggested buying tools there, Ive been going every week...lots of great deals.
4) Nothing, is built like it used to be...get used to it. :cwm14:

If you cant be good, be careful.
Puppet.

I would hope most people on here would have the common sense to wear chaps,helmet with shield etc. Even if youre just cutting lower down falling a tree without much risk of kick back into youre face...the wedge youre pounding in to save the day can fly out so fast you don't even see it. The mesh shield has saved me many times from flying wedges,,easier to push the mesh back out and continue on than lose an eye.

As far as husky, what's the deal? I have 6 of them in my shop some are made in sweden and seems to be my newer ones are made in brazil? Only trouble I seem to have with the new ones is the sh*tty recoil.

[Dan]

thats a pretty good stitch job they did on that hand, was it a clean slice? There doesn't apear to be any flesh missing

[jeepsteve]

what do you guys think of the stihl ms 170.

what other small chainsaws do you recommend.....

[lornix]

what do you guys think of the stihl ms 170.

what other small chainsaws do you recommend.....

I have not used a Stihl in years, but formerly I was not overly impressed compared to the Huskys we used to run (I worked for GVRD as a sawyer years back).

That being said, my current saw is a light duty Craftsman from Sears. I bought it 2 years ago for around $200.00 and it has performed excellently. It always starts on the first or second pull, runs great and cuts well when the chain is sharp. My only beef is that it is a 16" saw and is a little small on occasion.

I use it often and always have it with me when I leave the pavement. No regrets with this saw at all. I would not consider it for daily use as a professional tool, but for an occasional light, easy to store saw it's great.

Just my .02

.

[PoliticalPuppet]

thats a pretty good stitch job they did on that hand, was it a clean slice? There doesn't apear to be any flesh missing

Actually no, I crushed well, powdered 2 fingers (pointer & ring) and had to have them rebuilt, hand went thru a small bending type wheel at a steel mill.

So has there been a conclusion to whats the best chainsaw? Id not pack one (CJ-5) anyways to trail hop...I do carry 2 wood saws, mostly I use an extra large/deep rip wood saw, I can go thru a log as round as a keg in 2min tops, but the idea of wedges is interesting, I'm gonna look into some, I have dealt with binding at times even tho my saw cuts a wide groove.

:beer_cheers:
Puppet.

[westcoaster]

I have falling wedges....

They are the thing to have next to your saw file. I have jacked trees over that were mildly leaning the wrong direction from where I wanted them to fall.

If you look at the bucking and falling manual it will give you pointers on cutting your under cut and back cuts on heavy leaners to send them in directions other than the way their leaning. It's nice to eye up where you want the tree to go and have it land exactly where you planned.

[Cratcher]

Chainsaws. . . .

If you want the lower end saws that still work well....get a Johnsored (sp)


I have a husky 45ep and I keep it sharp . . . I will only use Husky or Stihl, whats the point in buying a ****ty saw for 200 when you could spend double and keep it your whole life?

[SecretAgentMan]

If anyone is interested I have an old Pioneer 1200A Chainsaw for sale. This isnt a cheap Plastic chainsaw, this was back when they made them to last...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pantharen/Mazda/Chainsaw/Pioneer1200a.jpg

[westcoaster]

If anyone is interested I have an old Pioneer 1200A Chainsaw for sale. This isnt a cheap Plastic chainsaw, this was back when they made them to last...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pantharen/Mazda/Chainsaw/Pioneer1200a.jpg

I have that same chainsaw but with a John deere label on it and painted john deere green. I think it is actually a remington saw (remington made them under several names)

If I recall it's oil/fuel is 16:1 all metal, manual oiler....

When mine was running it was an ok saw, quite loud though. no real muffler to speak of....

[SecretAgentMan]

I have that same chainsaw but with a John deere label on it and painted john deere green. I think it is actually a remington saw (remington made them under several names)

If I recall it's oil/fuel is 16:1 all metal, manual oiler....

When mine was running it was an ok saw, quite loud though. no real muffler to speak of....

I thought Pioneer was the base, and gave the body out to Remington & other companies to put their name on... Pioneer is an old company.. Anyways this has been a great saw for me... Yeah they're a bit loud, but I dont find it much louder than my Dad's Poulan.

[drschols]

Chainsaws. . . .

If you want the lower end saws that still work well....get a Johnsored (sp)


I have a husky 45ep and I keep it sharp . . . I will only use Husky or Stihl, whats the point in buying a ****ty saw for 200 when you could spend double and keep it your whole life?

I was told at the saw shop that the huskys and jonsereds were the same saws just different plastic and levers?

[Cratcher]

I was told at the saw shop that the huskys and jonsereds were the same saws just different plastic and levers?

Well that maybe so, a husky is plastic (unfortunatly) Ive used both building log homes and they are reliable. . . I have a husky, and it's going to last me my life for the amount of use it gets. . .

If i wanted a heavy duty saw again I would get a stihl....it's probably personal preference, but i love them...

[Cratcher]

oh yeah,

keep them saws damn sharp...they are safer that way, wear those gog's and make sure you have an escape or a flight path if your falling big tree's.

if you can for the rec saw users. . . get yourself a double raker chain. . . it prevents alot of kickback when your bucking.....chaps are a good idea, they saved my leg once and will again. . .

cheers and happy cutting.

[whitetrashxj]

Don't buy a Husqvarna, they're not like they used to be.

I work at a husky warranty depot, I'm defnately not impressed with their quality.

Shawn

really? all i have ever owned is huskys, i currently own 6 of them, use them for work and camping/bonfires/work, and they dont die, i love em,

[lornix]

Chainsaws. . . .

whats the point in buying a ****ty saw for 200 when you could spend double and keep it your whole life?

Ha ha ha, I just saw (pun) your response. I agree with you, however, in defense of my ****ty 200 dollar saw, it works great, is easy to start, and when you are delegating money between Jeep parts and bush toys, somethings gotta give.

So I guess in answer to the question, the point is that you get what you can and then make the most of it. It has never failed me once and I have made hundreds of cuts with it.

I originally bought it because the house next door was torn down and they had an old cherry tree in the back yard that the developer said was going to be dropped and disposed of. I asked him if I could do it and keep the wood. I actually took 2 trees out of that lot and a few more dead ones from the bush behind my house. I am still burning the wood 2 years later from that weekend's worth of cutting.

Since then it has cleared trails, cut untold dead fall for campfires, cut fence posts, cut up the old fence, cut up the old back patio at the house, helped cut the wood for the new patio, built mountain bike trails, and logged serious trail time in the back of my Jeep without so much as a burp.

This year it gets a new chain and 18" bar. I am sure part of the success is that I am an experienced sawyer, but honestly, it is one of the best $200 I have spent in the last couple of years. I have no doubt that I will get at least 5 more out of it before the engine starts to crap out.

Maybe by then I can afford a better saw :laugh:laugh

[Iron Glove]

I use a Stihl for fire wood cutting, etc. at the cabin. Works well, does everything I need it to do. Big reason for going with Stihl is there is a local dealer 25 km away so if any problems or parts, its easy.
The Stihl replaces my Canadian Tire $179.00 special McCullough. Lasted me 7 years of abuse, now the son has it. He used it for maintenence work at a local Resort and figures its been a damn good buy for the price. Replaced the bar and chain, keep it sharp and it runs forever. Even spent some time in the local RCMP evidence locker as it was alleged it was stolen in Sudbury - funny but I remeber buying it at the CT on Kingsway. :laugh It'll be in the back of the Sammi when we go off roading.
Son uses Huskies at work now, he works for a firm that does tree clearing, etc. The firm only uses Huskies due to proven reliability.

[Cratcher]

my old man has used a small $150-200 Craftsman for years, in fact he still uses the thing and it works fine, he's got it for framing and cutting beams, however...that thing is used a once and a while and doesn't get heavy abuse. buuuut. . . I think if your using your saw for precise cutting and giving it hell...i would stick to a husky or a stihl. . . for the average saw in the garage or in the back of the truck...just about any will do.

Im partial to hskys and stls because I used to build log homes and they make a difference, they feel great in your hands and have the power you want...

[BigCoho]

I just bought the 45cc echo with 18" bar from home depot. Sure its plastic but its pretty impressive. Runs like a champ

[obladeeoblada]

http://i32.tinypic.com/2gt6fwn.jpg

the one time i wasnt wearin my chaps, end of the day getting the inlaws firewood, truck is packed with the saws and stuff, theres only 6 moar rounds left to throw in the back

except, the last 3 rounds when i go to pick em up are still attached on the ground side, so roll the log over, f-i-l hands me his saw, he likes to has his chain hang off the bottom of the bar couple inches (theres no reasoning with him), i make the one cut, hobble over to lineup the last cut, and with the saw idling and chain at slow speed either brought my leg up or leaned the saw down, and it was that quick

tie up the leg, drive 30 mins back to the house, switch vehicles and 1hr to WL to get stitched up

the chaps are ALWAYS on now, they were on 99% of the time prior and i considered myself experienced, been getting 15c/yr for 5yrs at that point and pt for cash at loghome place in alberta

stihl 044 ftw....~15yo now still runs perfect, at the time was the most hp/lb on the market and least vibes, least bar oil use, etc...and stihl was waay ahead on the ease of use, didnt need tools to get the air filter, didnt burn yer hand tightening the chain...since husq has applied same to theirs

[Mike_Storey]

I bought a great condition, low hours Husqvarna 480CD (77cc, 4.5 hp) with brand new 26" bar & chain for $275 last year off craigslist...!

It's a commercial duty saw, for the price of those little home-owner Craftsman saws brand new. Spent $65 on a tune-up and getting it all checked out. It's got more than enough power for felling trees blocking the trail, or bucking up firewood, and should easily last another 15 years of moderate use.

[ghaupt]

Yes..but it's no-so good. Anyone have an old Craftsman, 2.3 16", kicking around? I need the casing and guts for the rope pulley thing-a-majig. There are no parts to bought at Ears.


Gary Haupt

[Tmax]

Yes..but it's no-so good. Anyone have an old Craftsman, 2.3 16", kicking around? I need the casing and guts for the rope pulley thing-a-majig. There are no parts to bought at Ears.


Gary Haupt

the craftsman saw is made by pullan and its actually a great saw. you can get parts at any chainsaw store. i have one from 14 years ago and it still runs great. i just cant be seen with a poolan any more. :laugh

[ghaupt]

Poulan? okay...tomorrow I'll be on to that. Thanks..and it was Sears, not Ears.


Gary Haupt

[ghaupt]

TMAX..thanks for the idea...called and the parts that I need are no longer to be had. Called a couple on-line parts places too and most don't even show the parts number in their catelogue. (SP?)

I think i am hooped.


Gary Haupt

[Tmax]

TMAX..thanks for the idea...called and the parts that I need are no longer to be had. Called a couple on-line parts places too and most don't even show the parts number in their catelogue. (SP?)

I think i am hooped.


Gary Haupt


you have to talk to a good chainsaw shop. saws have not changed in the last 20 years by much. i reccomend arrow equipment in north vancouver. they have been around for ever and might even have what you need in stock.

i belive i do have the exact saw. it was my first chainsaw and like i said it still kicks ass. i did break the chain brake on it so if you decided on getting rid of yours. i might be interested in it for parts or maybe you want to buy mine instead. :laugh

[ghaupt]

Living in Terrace, I somehow just don't see myself getting into Arrow anytime soon! I've been having an E dialogue with an E Bay repair joint so maybe there's hope. I'm also bidding on a Craftsman on E Bay. Sooner or later, something will happen.

If I end up with another, I'll sell you this one for a liquor store gift card....say...25?


Gary Haupt

[Tmax]

lol ok.

[ghaupt]

TMax..appears I have bought a saw off E Bay...18" Craftsman, $70.00. If you want this 16" that I have, give me an address. I'll put in on the Greyhound to you.


Gary Haupt

[brian468]

I dont carry a chainsaw anymore on my excursions just an axe, its a much more useful tool and takes up less space.


thats not to say I dont own many saws and cut wood all the time with them.