Do People think your nuts.

[Cedarkerf]

When I talk about chainsaws with most people they say they are dangerous or to much work to use. When I tell them I got my wife a chainsaw for Christmas they think I am doubly crazy. When they find out her name is Jani May they start hearing banjo's. Is it sane to have this as a hobby. And my wife is an enabler she wants more chainsaws big ones and little ones.

 

[16gauge]

When I talk about chainsaws with most people they say they are dangerous or to much work to use. When I tell them I got my wife a chainsaw for Christmas they think I am doubly crazy. When they find out her name is Jani May they start hearing banjo's. Is it sane to have this as a hobby. And my wife is an enabler she wants more chainsaws big ones and little ones.

I would say you sound like well adjusted adults with common interests. Go forth and prosper!

 

[gatkeper1]

with 68 saws? without a doubt they think I'm crazy.
But when they want to borrow a saw or need one fixed who do they call...the crazy guy. The hardest part is saying no when I feel they are in over their heads when asking to borrow a saw.
Nothing wrong with big ones lil ones and in b'tween ones, gotta keep the family diversified. Plus who has the time to change bars for a job. I have 8" to 32" ready to go.

 

[SmokinDodge]

My good friend thinks I'm insane because I have any chainsaws. He had an accident with a skillsaw some years back and cut a good part of his hand. It all healed and he has full use but is still skiddish. He really hates my 28" bar!

I should point out this is also the guy with the 400 horse motorcycle and consistently runs the quarter mile in 8.5 seconds.

Aint no way I would get on that GD thing!

It's all in reference to your point of veiw.

 

[wdchuck]

It's all in the verbage. If you refer to it as a collection, and you are a collector, then yer dignified and eccentric.

 

[Justsaws]

You could also call it research and then people would respect your scientific affections.

If that fails, tell them that you are assisting in keeping these very destructive tools out of the hands of rambunctious scoundrels.

If that fails, tell them your god told you to collect saws and spread the word. Make sure to open your eyes as wide as possible and wave your hands around. Some people like a double fisted thumbs up every once in a while, makes them feel that you are still somewhat normal.

If that fails, politely remind them that ,as of now, you are still allowed to have as many freak-en saws as you want and your interpretation of that is to have as many as possible.

I usually just smile. Then when they want to talk sports, politics, or religion(for most these play the same role) point out politely all the social and personnel inadequacies involved that it takes to be a typical avid fan. Then it becomes very quiet and we usually talk about the weather, pets, or food.

 

[Diesel JD]

Back in high school before I had a truck, I had to walk to and from the areas in the neighborhood where I was allowed to cut my firewood. One of my neighbor's friends moms saw me walking with the 025, and she got real scared, she was afraid I was a chainsaw murderer or some other kind of psycho.. nope just making a few extra bucks and having a blast doing it

 

[jbone]

People think im crazy b/c I buy lots of stuff I dont need or even really use, I just want it b/c its cool! I love saws but rarely ever use them, I own tools I probably will never use, but I love them!!!!! I dont know what it is. Actually some people dont think im crazy, they think im stupid, but they are the ones who live sad boring lives, with no hobbies or anything to drool over or play with......who is the stupid one?

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Yep, people think I'm crazy, but that's only because I am.

If they give me a hard time, I tell them that if they don't stop, I'm going to take them off my "notify" list. They might not get to know when I'm coming in to work to clean house. There was one guy about 8 years ago that would pat me down everyday. He made out like he was joking around, but was really half serious. That was right after my divorce....

Ian

 

[habanero]

I cut wood more or less for fun (I do heat with it, but I cut about 3-4 times what I need) and give a lot of it away to friends. Even they think I'm a little stupid, but I figure everybody needs a hobby.

 

[IchWarriorMkII]

Not so much that I have a saw, but that I have two saws, and both are Pro-Grade saws. I did spend a lot of money on the pair, but when it comes to keeping me warm/getting work done I don't like to be in the woods with a piss poor tool trying to just get the truck filled to get home.

I enjoy learning how to run the saw safely and efficiently, I think that kind of throws people off when I just go to cut trees, because I want to get better. The end results however, always quiet people down. Its either firewood for heat, or clearing out trees that have fallen down, or are invasive species.

But I will say the worst look I get is from people who know I just bought a saw, and hear me talking about getting a new one a week later:help:

 

[PES+]

Do People think I'm nuts???

Not after they meet me....then they be KNOWIN' I am.........

 

[troutfisher]

I've got over 20, works saws, carving saws, go-fast saws, antiques, I prefer "collector" but "nuts" is o.k. too.

 

[grandpatractor]

Yup

They all think I am nuts. But wait....................I only have one saw.
Maybe it has nothing to do with saws. :bang:

 

[stihlatit]

When I talk about chainsaws with most people they say they are dangerous or to much work to use. When I tell them I got my wife a chainsaw for Christmas they think I am doubly crazy. When they find out her name is Jani May they start hearing banjo's. Is it sane to have this as a hobby. And my wife is an enabler she wants more chainsaws big ones and little ones.

I love the way your wife thinks..................Mine thinks I'm crazy.....LOL.

And yes the feedback you are getting is normal I get the same.

 

[stihlatit]

with 68 saws? without a doubt they think I'm crazy.
But when they want to borrow a saw or need one fixed who do they call...the crazy guy. The hardest part is saying no when I feel they are in over their heads when asking to borrow a saw.
Nothing wrong with big ones lil ones and in b'tween ones, gotta keep the family diversified. Plus who has the time to change bars for a job. I have 8" to 32" ready to go.

Here is a tip. When they come to borrow a saw from me I hand them the 8 inch electric Remington limb and trim. Then they say what aboutone of those big ones. Answer is show me that you are able to use that one first. They rarely leave with the REmington and never leave with a gas saw. Hope it works for you.

 

[GASoline71]

People don't think I'm nuts per se... But, I get to be a popular fella after wind storms...

Gary

 

[Scooterbum]

It does not matter what people think.........

The "Little Voices" tell me I'm okay.
Shhhhhhhhhh....................Quiet now or they will hear you.

 

[stihlatit]

People don't think I'm nuts per se... But, I get to be a popular fella after wind storms...

Gary

Yeah it is sort of like the feller with the pickup truck on moving day.

 

[bobbyb13]

Yeah, but insane is good, Yes?

My neighbors, all think I'm a little nuts, Starting a small block with the headers open at 9 at night, testing a saw after dark, Loving Remington and Echo saws, which most haven't heard of. When trees are down, they all come up to the nuts house who has the saws, the trailor and the big ol truk. Nuts is good. One thing I found out last year. The BIG sign over my shop bench. DON'T ASK TO USE MY SAWS, MY TRUCK, OR MY EQUIPMENT. I WON'T ASK TO USE YOUR WIFE!