The chainsaw thread...

[XXX-er]

i could imagine peeps wearing the bright orange chaps in many clubs and bars in the bay area, especially with a hardhat in the mix. they don't exactly fit into the leather and feathers scene by me, but that crowd would still probably be into it and would figure that you just didn't have time to change after work; throw-in/borrow a loin cloth and you're good-to-go.

Going for the northern Canada take on "the Village People" the chaps paired with (what else?) a cruiser vest made for a good halloween costume at last years Halloween party and thanx to the ear protection on the helmet in spite of the heavy base ... I could hear the next day

[stfu&gbtw]

I wish you hadn't deleted that thread because I could point to my posts and have a well-deserved "I told you so" moment.

ETA: FWIW, a lot of people on wildfire crews have taken to wearing Makalus.

I think you mean Glaciers. Same boot (or at least it used to be) without the shank.

[Meadow Skipper]

I think you mean Glaciers. Same boot (or at least it used to be) without the shank.

Probably. I've been out of all that for a while now. Heavy La Sportivas anyway.

[Hugh Conway]

i've seen a few local residences that have logged their backyards that were full of 150 year old cedar and pine

so, 2nd+ growth stuff and not old-growth monsters, aka the fucking point before everyone went apeshit?

the video said stihl 088 w/60" canon bar. Whatever that is.

[stfu&gbtw]

Whatever that is.

Ask your mom. She loves the 60" bar.

[Hugh Conway]

Ask your mom. She loves the 60" bar.

exaggerating by a factor of 30 now? Glad you've progressed your sport from 10x.

[stfu&gbtw]

exaggerating by a factor of 30 now? Glad you've progressed your sport from 10x.

Jealousy doesn't become you...

[Lawless]

I believe my old 041 to be nearing a complete rebuild and with me doing it myself, its a risky proposition. I'm now in the market for a newer 70 CC saw. Being a stihl guy, I'm looking at the 044, 440 and newer 441. I've run an 044 before and really liked it. The new husky saws that I've used don't really feel like a chainsaw. Almost too smooth. I like the feel of tearing into wood.
It seems like the 441s are a bit heavier without more power and all the extra emissions stuff make them complicated to work on. Anyone have any opinions on them or of the 044 vs 440? EBay prices are looking like 440 and 044 are equally desirable and 441s maybe a bit less so depending on usage.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Curious why there isn't any Echo love around here? My dad and family were loggers and I grew up around Stihl saws and even earlier Homelite when they still made real saws. I bought an Echo CS 510 about 10 years ago and absolutely love it. It seems every bit as good as a Stihl and much better built than a Husky.

[Shadam]

my quiver ...



gotta have options ...

[LukeS]

forget about the chainsaws... I'm surprised that 3 wheeler hasnt killed you yet.

[camlax]

I believe my old 041 to be nearing a complete rebuild and with me doing it myself, its a risky proposition. I'm now in the market for a newer 70 CC saw. Being a stihl guy, I'm looking at the 044, 440 and newer 441. I've run an 044 before and really liked it. The new husky saws that I've used don't really feel like a chainsaw. Almost too smooth. I like the feel of tearing into wood.
It seems like the 441s are a bit heavier without more power and all the extra emissions stuff make them complicated to work on. Anyone have any opinions on them or of the 044 vs 440? EBay prices are looking like 440 and 044 are equally desirable and 441s maybe a bit less so depending on usage.

440 or 044 for sure.
we picked up a couple of 441s for new fire saws last season. not a fan at all. in mine and many others opinion, the 440 is the best saw stihl has ever made. 044's are amazing tools as well. i will never part with my personal 440
maybe look into 361s and 460s as well

[Shadam]

the 460 magnum in the pic above is sweet !!!

I can run it all day. I think it a good comprimise, not too heavy with good power. some saws at the shop are heavy!

I'm no saw guru, but I bought the sharpener in the pic and I have brought farked chains back to life. seriously, it works a treat!
2 chains couldn't cut a twig, now cut great. sure a pro could do it with a normal file. I'm told it only works on a full house.
for the average punter it will save a lota time money and greif ...

[rather ripped]

What make is the sharpener and where can I get one?

[From_the_NEK]

What make is the sharpener and where can I get one?

Found it...

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/cha...ools/2in1file/

I may need to get one of these.

[Timberridge]

I have grown tired of hand sharpening chains and you will too, even with that tool. I buy three chains for each bar and have my local guy sharpen them for $7/per on his electric and just cycle through them...if you really do a lot of cutting buy your own electric.

[rather ripped]

I hear the electric sharpeners are not that expensive

[Swine]

I hear the electric sharpeners are not that expensive

Harbor freight has them for $30 I think, anyone used theirs? Utter shit or good for what it is if you're not using it all the time?

Sent from a rotary phone.

[stfu&gbtw]

440 or 044 for sure.
we picked up a couple of 441s for new fire saws last season. not a fan at all. in mine and many others opinion, the 440 is the best saw stihl has ever made. 044's are amazing tools as well. i will never part with my personal 440
maybe look into 361s and 460s as well

I have a 460 for my main saw. Cut with a 310 for a long time, but ultimately sold it. Borrowed a friend's 361 for a couple of days - that was a great saw. But I do a fair amount of my cutting at ~11k', in pretty good size lodgepole. 30"+ is not ususual... The 310 couldn't keep up, and when I upgraded, I wanted to make sure I ended up with the right thing. IIRC, the 460 is only a pound heavier than the 310, and something like 40% more powerful.

[Hugh Conway]

oh dear fucking lord.

[Shadam]

I don't doubt the elec sharpener is the shizzle, but when in the bush, either change the chain or sharpen it ...

I like the 460, anything smaller bogs down on big wood ...

but I'd like to try the 660 !!!

my arms say no ...

[Hugh Conway]

they've 12V ones now

[iceman]

oh dear fucking lord.

haha


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[Hugh Conway]

with or at, it's always on.


anyone lumbered on a small scale (firewoods easy).

[iceman]

anyone lumbered on a small scale (firewoods easy).

Guy I know had some cash and an idea of what he wanted to do and started a sawmill and ran it until he was broke.

Nice wood though.