A different sort of chainsaw

MikeInParadise · Mar 5, 2007

Here is an interesting way to cut down a tree...

http://www.stevenchalmers.com/Gravely/CottonwoodTree/Going1.shtml

I would love to see a video on one of these especially how they make the notch.

Something different anyways!

TooTall999 · Mar 5, 2007

Looks pretty awkward to me...especially the limbing

opcorn:

computeruser · Mar 5, 2007

BEAUTIFUL!

I really do have to get my Graveley rebuilt one of these days...

TooTall999 · Mar 5, 2007

I love the old Gravely's too...but never saw the chainsaw attachment before

A100HVA · Mar 5, 2007

nice!...is it a chain saw or a round saw?

TooTall999 · Mar 5, 2007

Look at the limbing pics...it's a chainsaw

tree_beard · Mar 5, 2007

take a look at the last couple of pictures of the stump, the mans a freaking liability.

though im quite inspired now to tape one of my saws to a wheelbarrow and have a go, no more arm fatigue for me... just look out for my obituary..

turnkey4099 · Mar 5, 2007

MikeInParadise said:
Here is an interesting way to cut down a tree...

http://www.stevenchalmers.com/Gravely/CottonwoodTree/Going1.shtml

I would love to see a video on one of these especially how they make the notch.

Something different anyways!

If the attachment is anything like the old saws, the bar rotates from hoizontal to verticle. Then look at the notch, you can see that it is on a slant that would perfectly match the bar if the unit was tilted up.

Harry K

turnkey4099 · Mar 5, 2007

tree_beard said:
take a look at the last couple of pictures of the stump, the mans a freaking liability.

though im quite inspired now to tape one of my saws to a wheelbarrow and have a go, no more arm fatigue for me... just look out for my obituary..

If you are referring to the angled cuts, it is the nature of the beast. Only way to cut it is to tilt the saw up. Yep, poor practice but then the entire operation was poor practice as far as practical went. My back ached just looking at the pictures of the awkward positions and picturing the slow cutting speed. 1 hour behind that thing would give you more of a workout that a full day with a real saw. Would I use one? You bet I would just for the fun of it.

Harry K

oldsaw · Mar 5, 2007

My 3120 is now looking really light and maneuverable.

So, when you figure your exit line, do you drag the saw with you, or just let it sit? It would work real well on slopes too. What a backsaver though... :dizzy:

...wrestling a monster like that over a "heavy" 40-50cc saw. What, just "toss" it in the back of the truck when you are done?

Sarcasm, it makes the world go 'round.

Mark

BTW, I would have taken that tree out with the 150. Don't even think it was big enough to fire up the Super XL for.

tree_beard · Mar 5, 2007

wasnt just referring to the angles of the cuts, i take real issue with anyone who takes out half of their hinge with a felling cut, no matter what equipment youre using to make the cuts... but maybe thats just me

Dok · Mar 5, 2007

If you could talk the client into paying by the hour instead of by the job...

opcorn:

TooTall999 · Mar 5, 2007

I want to see him get that Gravely up into a tall one and top it off :hmm3grin2orange:

chowdozer · Mar 5, 2007

MikeInParadise said:
Here is an interesting way to cut down a tree...

http://www.stevenchalmers.com/Gravely/CottonwoodTree/Going1.shtml

I would love to see a video on one of these especially how they make the notch.

Something different anyways!

A couple thousand more pounds, a blade and a set of tracks and I think you have an idea there. Oh, wait... nevermind. :cheers:

Tree Farmer · Mar 5, 2007

My Dad cut thousands of Christmas trees with one of those. Except it had a 24" saw blade instead of a bar and chain. We still have it, never used to fell large trees, but you could turn the blade 90 degrees and use it like a buzz saw.

turnkey4099 · Mar 6, 2007

TooTall999 said:
I want to see him get that Gravely up into a tall one and top it off :hmm3grin2orange:

But they had _real_ men back then.

Harry K

mini kahuna · Mar 6, 2007

I believe that attachment was intended for brush cutting,close to the ground,bet it worked great for harvesting Christmas trees.
if someone is determined to attack a small tree I guess more power to them,better read up on the kickback warning,can't imagine getting that old girl pinched,no slip clutch either I'll bet.

mini kahuna · Mar 6, 2007

on a second look at the pictures,that damn thing is a chainsaw!!!!
I remember seeing a circular saw attachment,similar to a brush cutter,that thing really scares me now!

MikeInParadise · Mar 7, 2007

And another one turns up in another thread....
(cue the twilight zone music in attachment here)
http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46403&d=1173279181

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=45282

Cedarkerf · Mar 7, 2007

I could see cutting Christmas trees in bulk bu not for anything over about 10' high. I am sure it gets the attention of the femanized men of America. Wouldn't have to lift 10-15 lb monster with their arms any more. :buttkick:

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