scott44
5 year old buck +
If he was a little closer this would be a great idea, I think shipping would make it not so good of a deal.
All Things Habitat - Lets talk.....
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
New chainsaw help
- Thread starter scott44
- Start date
OkieKubota
5 year old buck +
Stihl MS 170 right around $180 bucks and perfect for hinging... mine has a 16" bar...
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
My Echo cs-352 is around 8.6lbs and will likely out cut that husky. :) They've come up in price lately, but I got mine for about $240 out the door back in 2011.
If you're after balls, get into a 90cc. It'll put a smile on your face.
browndog
5 year old buck +
This^^ I hired a tree trimmer to take down two trees in my yard last year, they were a little too close to the house and power line for me to mess with....I've always wanted to get a "bucket saw" like Jordan has, so I'm watching this tree trimmer last spring while he is going to town on these trees. I then notice he is using a Stihl MS192(the kind of saw I want to get) for 95% of his cutting and I will say this, I was very impressed with that little saw.
Last edited:
I have a tree business and run a Stihl 192 all the time. Jordan- you should get it tuned- I think they sell them so that Joe Homeowner won't cut his own head off with it while one-handing it. And, the chain must be SHARP. If you want a top-handle with some balls, spend double (at least) and get a 201c.
Scott, if I were you I would go with a 170 or 180 with a 14" bar. A lot of guys try to run more chain than the saw should, and are disappointed when the saw won't spin it like they want.
Scott, if I were you I would go with a 170 or 180 with a 14" bar. A lot of guys try to run more chain than the saw should, and are disappointed when the saw won't spin it like they want.
OkieKubota
5 year old buck +
Good choice!
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
I bought it because it had the most power of anything that was under 10# with bar and chain and full of fluids. About a year later I did some muffler work on it and removed the carb limiters and properly tuned it. She's a little banshee now. It won't pull like a 60cc in big trees, but anything under 8" it cuts just as fast with 50% less weight to handle.
tooln
5 year old buck +
Do you have a set of chaps? Kind of a pain to wear and get use to wearing but one trip to the ER & you wish you had them on.
Don't be this guy.
Last edited:
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
I just had mine upfitted with a better belt. No more saggy chaps for me. :) Made a big difference in comfort too.
Jordan Selsor
5 year old buck +
Tks Jeff. I will look into it..
I used a commercial grade echo top handle saw once. Can't remember which model but that thing ran like a stiped ass ape! Seems like it cut better than my stihl..
Jordan Selsor
5 year old buck +
I got bit by a chainsaw on the thigh when I was in my late teens. Cool scar is the only the good about that! I still don't wear chaps. Can't stand them
Jordan Selsor
5 year old buck +
Does that one have the easy start?
chummer
5 year old buck +
That is the same one I bought, I also added chaps and a helmet. You guys are wearing off on me, I have never wore chaps or a helmet before. Before many of your posts over the last three years I didn't even know chaps existed for running a chainsaw. I don't cut anything too big and have never had a close call but I figured being proactive will save me when the first close call happens.
Let me know how you like it it, I probably won't be able to use mine for at least a month:(
OkieKubota
5 year old buck +
Yes it does. pull trigger to wide open and set choke full on and the trigger stays in place. 2 cranks it tries to start, move to half choke and 1 pull starts it and then disengage the choke and hit the wood...
scott44
5 year old buck +
Not yet, that's next check. Like Chummer above I have never had all the safety equipment until now. Thanks Tooln
tooln
5 year old buck +
No problem, I don't want to see anyone get hurt.
ELH
A good 3 year old buck
A good alternative to chaps is "safety pants." For about the same price ($70.00) you can get the pants. They are easy to put on, resist snow and water, don't snag, ride up or get caught on limbs as easily as chaps and still provide protection. They can get a little warm once temps get above freezing, but a good alternative if you don't like chaps.
And PLEASE.....wear a safety helmet. A 2" diameter limb no more than a foot long falling from 40' can put a man to his knees leaving a hell of a bump on his head. Don't ask me how I know.........:(
And PLEASE.....wear a safety helmet. A 2" diameter limb no more than a foot long falling from 40' can put a man to his knees leaving a hell of a bump on his head. Don't ask me how I know.........:(
wiscwhip
5 year old buck +
Are those are the ones for old folks that can't hold it anymore?;)
Just kidding, seriously guys, this chainsaw stuff can go south in a blink of an eye. Having pretty much grown up living in the woods, I have ran chainsaws since I was 13. I've never wore chaps over the years that I ran a saw on dad's place whether cutting for habitat or firewood(and we burned a lot when I was a kid), but we usually cut in the winter time after the deer season and I always had on 3 or 4 layers including a heavy set of Carhartts(not that they will stop a saw by any stretch). I did have a close call when a saw kicked back and caught the bill of my baseball cap, ripping it from my head. Immediate lesson learned that day. Put down the saw and drove straight to the hardware store in town and bought a helmet with a face shield. Wore that religiously from that point on.
