MalleeFarmer wrote:Something else to consider is a tungsten chain mine is I think 2 years old and still cuts like new no sharpening yet.
bigfellascott wrote:Yeah some of it was indeed average, the 084 sounds the go mate, might be a tad big for the stuff I get to play with these days I hate cutting in that dirty s**t, bloody stuffs ya edge in no time but if that's all I can find well then that will have to do, so long as I can keep warm I'm happy. I did have some nice red box to burn but most of that's gone now.
WayneO wrote:I have to admit to never, ever having used a chainsaw in my life. Looking at some of these posts I am not to sure I ever want to either.
on_one_wheel wrote:Agreed on the Husqvarna saws, they are the most reliable saws I have ever owned and they always start easily, the stihl stuff has gone cheep and nasty and are pricks to start and never stay in tune.
If you want to go cheep n nasty, go propper cheep. I bought a arborist saw just like the one in the link below, its great for camping because its very compact and actually runs quite well.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 31&alt=web
bigfellascott wrote:Ah that makes more sense now, more than likely the issue I would say.
Lorgar wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Ah that makes more sense now, more than likely the issue I would say.
So, seems like it was me not giving the new saw enough credit.
Put it to use on the weekend, skipped the choke on all restarts after the initial one and she fired up each time no problem.
Bourt wrote:WayneO wrote:I have to admit to never, ever having used a chainsaw in my life. Looking at some of these posts I am not to sure I ever want to either.
Depends on the saw and the job mate.
Saws with a lot of ponies are not for the ones to start with, a kick back can really send the saw flying and if you're not handling the saw in a way to manage it or aren't prepared, look out.
The kind of saws for home / recreational stuff with smaller motors can 'kick', but I'd describe it more as a sharp push than a hard kick back. A lot easier to arrest and steer the saw as it comes, usually not more than half a foot compared to a powerful saw which will throw your arms up in the arm for you.
Can be used very safely
Seek proper instruction, but easy rules of thumb to follow which put safety first are:
1) Get a saw with a brake (probably can't get them without one these days anyway?)
2) When using the saw lock your front arm straight and pivot with the rear arm so if you get a high kick the brake will hit your firm arm and activate it. (Bent, relaxed front arm means less likely to hit the brake)
3) Only cut logs thinner than the bar is long so you never have to use the top corner of the chain. (Google 'chainsaw kick back zone for this)'.
Can all be done safely with a little care
darwindingo wrote:Don't let risk put you off using a Chainsaw, Appropriate Training and a Healthy Respect for the "tool" in question have significant impact regarding potential risk.
darwindingo wrote:There are other additional protective measures one can take advantage of, such as chaps for example designed to clog the saw chain and help keep the level of injury in check.
agentzero wrote:darwindingo wrote:There are other additional protective measures one can take advantage of, such as chaps for example designed to clog the saw chain and help keep the level of injury in check.
The chainsaw chaps are actually pretty amazing IMO.
The first time I saw them and didn't understand what they actually did I was like WTF? Pants? That isn't going to stop anything!
Releb wrote:That would sure as hell get your attention
Oldbloke wrote:Bow saw, doesn't need fuel.
Got sick of unreliable chain saws years ago. Just means a smaller fire.
darwindingo wrote:Nice one Bigfella.. The 394's are a very tough saw, used one with (from memory) a 38 inch bar on it few years back, only had about an inch hanging out the other side of the log's... They are nice ballsy saws mate..
How much $ she cost ya ?
Jeff
darwindingo wrote:Don't like my chances but I'll give ya $801 for her ?
Anyone that requires 48 inches is doing some serious a$$ cutting...