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What Chainsaw do you run?

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by AgMechTacoma, Feb 4, 2014.

  1. Mar 18, 2023 at 3:06 PM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    This was a sketchy one! Tried pulling it over with the truck at first but it wouldn’t go. Cut a little notch and plunge cut it.

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    Sketchy. Nice job.
     
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    No holding wood. That’s one that I would push over with the excavator. Lol
     
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    I agree that is sketchy, but if you are forcing the tree over with ropes and pulleys you can leave a lot of “holding wood” ie not putting your back cut in as far and let the ropes pull the tree over.
     
  5. Mar 18, 2023 at 5:56 PM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Yep, I need one of those! I had a tree right behind me that I was going to hide behind if everything went south.
     
  6. Mar 18, 2023 at 5:58 PM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    I definitely cut out more holding wood than I wanted to but the tree fell perfectly. Luck or skill no one will ever know :rofl:
     
  7. Mar 18, 2023 at 6:25 PM
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    I have a Bobcat E32 R series. It's the best purchase that I ever made in my entire life.

    We have a 25 acre horse ranch, and that thing is invaluable. I also cut about 25 face cord of firewood every year, and boy is that thing handy for that.
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2023 at 6:33 PM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    I have been looking for a used skid steer but everything in the $20k range with tracks is a piece of junk. Between tree work, leveling the property and making a mini dirtbike track it makes sense buying one vs renting.
     
  9. Mar 18, 2023 at 6:38 PM
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    Definitely buy. They hold their value really well. It's an assett.

    A couple years ago you could get something used for about $20k, and it would be decent, not anymore. Fortunately I got my mini ex right before COVID turned the world upside down..
     
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    Fired up to say the least to help slay this monster. Neighborhood concern. I was there to help facilitate with the loco arborist Santiago when they struck a deal. He said he can’t utilize a bucket or crane. To get it, it puts it out of Paul’s reach. And he’s a SUPER COOL HOMBRE going through some rough times. He deserves a pay it forward moment. Although, I want Santiago safely down and as quickly as possible. So I’m going to let him use my modified saws—390FP/3120FP.

    Yup, that means he has to put down his Stihl :p

    Installing the wrap around on the 390 which will loop a 36” roll on a Tsumura bar.

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    Spring wood is starting to come in

    661R w/ 25"
     
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    Ya got a speck of dirt on that Bad Ass saw, man:bowdown:

    Never ran a two piece head

    All my experience is with woods ported saws, Hooskies, Stihl & Jreds
     
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    I try and keep my saws clean. Maintenance will keep a saw going.

    If you’d like, I can teach a class here on how to! They allow for custom compression and port numbers. It’s hard to keep all that balanced when using the stock chamber. But it’s certainly doable.

    Where’s Waldo!?!

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    No issues. knock on wood.
     
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    What is this cleaning and maintenance you speak of? My refurbished husky 435 is still going strong after cutting down 50+ trees. I abuse that saw and it just keeps going! :rofl:
     
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    Assume saw, work bought 3 after Hurricane Fiona, they sure do like their fuel!
     
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    That 435 speaks volumes. That’s a homeowner saw. Good luck.
     
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    That's Ok. I keep all my saws in good shape as well

    Woods porting is for production cutting & tree services as well as hobbyists such as myself

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    This 390 had the squish reduced, high output coil, ports cleaned but not significantly opened. I used it to help my arborist friend with his tree service.

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    Now this 026 had a full woods port
     
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    Pro saws ALL DAY LONG. Nice saws. 390’s can pull 36” bars with full comp and still come under weight compared to many that are slightly bigger in cc’s as you know.

    Shoot, I wouldn’t maintain a 435 either…OH!

    EDIT: If you want, I’ll send you the finger ported 390 to work with. Shipping on me. Ponder it some before you answer!!!!
     
  20. Mar 29, 2023 at 8:53 PM
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