NJ B.S. Thread

My first time ever in Pines area, lol. No chainsaw, just an ax.

 

I’ve seen you use a saw on the trail...

 

I bought my 40v Ryobi because it was on clearance for $87 and uses the same batteries as my string trimmer.

Now that I no longer have a topper, I’ll probably just stick to carrying an ax.

It’s perfect for my needs. I only have a few trees on my property. It’s primary use is cutting up big limbs that fall from these few trees.

 

@Wheelspinner used a giant Stihl...



... to cut a jeep out of ice.

 

Yeah, I was eyeing up the ryobi while picking up paint this morning. I think I'm going to go w/ that one.

 

Me too
#stumpy

 

Like I said, I've never needed it in the pines. That could easily be drug out of the way with a strap.

Ha that time I needed it, not the pines though.

Don't get me wrong, a chain saw is a powerful and important tool. But mine comes out for shit like this typically.

 

I love my little chainsaw. Being a 12” bar it takes up no room, and loads easier to use than an axe. Have used it many times for downed trees.

This would’ve taken forever to cut with an axe. Had to make one cut with my chainsaw, a little winch action and we were through.

https://youtu.be/slOxTMaEjGo

 

My cordless tool choices are guided by what I have for batteries. Dewalt.

 

Awesome rigging.

 

You coulda moved it without cutting it..
annnnnd
You need to buy some soft shackles from me

 

we’ll call it medium and he speaks the Troof

 

Between chainsaws and waiters I was overwhelmed with the cool trail gear that day

 

Maybe, but I don’t think nearly as easily. The tree extended a good bit further to the left so it wouldn’t have rolled out of the way as nicely. And yes I definitely need some soft shackles in my life. What’s your going price?

 

I guess a good sharp ax (axe?) is all that's really needed. I have some stuff to cut up at home too and I'm still jacked up from my surgery. For $180 the 40v ryobi seems to make the most sense.

 

If you wanna sell the Ryobi I'll give you back the $87 you paid for it.

 

25% off
https://www.wittmachine.net/?utm_so...il&utm_term=0_1700e363ca-6c428b7387-117199549

 

2 for $50 +shipping
Been field tested many times with much success,
but don’t have a certified rating for them yet.

These are @planters15 freshly tied shackles being sinched before shipping
https://youtu.be/90qrwf8a2yE

 

This is a heck of a deal!

 

There’s manual saw chains as well..
I picked up a pocket saw years ago to deal with larger branches/trees

$26 Pocket Chainsaw For Camping [36" Heavy Duty Tool] -Manual Chain Saw, Survival Wire Saw -Rope Chain Saw For Cutting Tree Limbs -Hiking, Backpacking Gear -By SUMPRI

https://www.amazon.com/SUMPRI-Campi...d+chainsaw&dpPl=1&dpID=51JDzPdfnRL&ref=plSrch

but if your messed up from surgery that’s no better than an ax.

I still don’t feel the “need” for a chainsaw on trail. There’s always more than one option to get through a situation. A chainsaw is just the easy way out, like bringing a microwave camping over a dutch oven.