land clearing with husqvarna 365sp & 440xtorq

[logger 12345]

some fast energy drink to give me energy to take on that massive beech.this tree was TOUGH WORK.
worth it though.

you will see the large tree when we get to it here now,this was two weeks ago.

 

[logger 12345]

work continues to limb and cut up that beech....

finally.....

 

[logger 12345]

we had a new friend in to visit us,a wild goat,he wouldn't go away and is still here.....

 

[logger 12345]

 

[logger 12345]

finally cleared the big beech tree,it's so old it's all moss over it.

 

[logger 12345]

and guess who showed up again.......

 

[logger 12345]

some cutting in that beech tree!!

 

[logger 12345]

was aprox 4 large trailer loads in that large beach tree,i'm well happy with that!!



here it is all cut up....fine wood!!

 

[logger 12345]

here is the old farm dwelling house,last lived in 1935,we have this area now cleared around this house.

some amount of wood in that large beech tree.......

 

[logger 12345]

the last load of that large beech tree heading home....

and of course some lovely ASH logs for my own stove.

sorry i don't update much,i don't have as much time for pics,so busy right now.

it is very wet here right now and cold,the air temps have changed a lot in the last 3 weeks.




some very large trees to cut next,will update in due course.



regards
logger:msp_wink:

 

[logger 12345]

just want to finalise for now by saying that this summer in ireland,and now in autum the weather has been disgusting for this work,wet,muddy and clammy.... now it's wetter and cold.....:msp_rolleyes:


a very big problem in ireland too right now is IVY and moss,it's horrible and taking over litterly every tree in the country,i could see a very profitable buisness in removing the stuff from trees in protected envoirnments like parks etc.

 

[rmh3481]

Now your logging! Interesting to see how that tree grew around the foundation of the old home. Be kind to your visitors and thanks for the pics.

 

[NHlocal]

logger 12345,
thanks for the updates. Some great pics there. :msp_thumbup: I like the goat, he's funny! :msp_tongue:

 

[rburg]

How are you liking your 445? Can you tell much difference between it and the 435 that you had? Thanks for the pictures.

 

[PJF1313]

I see that the 365 is still kickin'


How do you like the 445? It's my "better" half new "favorite" saw - atleast she can start it by herself!:msp_smile:

We haven't had a problem since she picked it up at the dealer - light, small (16" bar) easy to start - even cold (primer/ de-comp may help her more than me) and light weight.

I've added an "Alaskan Mill" to my 365 set up. Love making my own cedar or locust panels and posts!! I'm looking for a bigger saw to dedicate to the mill, and use the 365 for felling.

Thanks again for the pics and update !!

 

[logger 12345]

hi all,


thanks for the intrest in the thread,it's one of the reasons why i continue to update here.

the 445 is a great improvment over the 440,basicly i feel the 445 is an upgraded version intended to replace the 440
it has noticable more power,better clutch which now means you can cut the length of the bar 15" without bogging,the 440 done quite a lot of bogging in the larger stuff.
however,the weight is also noticable,i didn't weight the both saws unfortunately but you can feel it is heavier,not much though.

i think it is a little heavier on fuel also,but i like the larger fuel gauge on the 445 as you can see it almost to empty now as opposed to the 440 which would hold a lot of fuel when the side window read empty.


as for the husqvarna 365sp,all i can say about that thing is it's awesome,wouldn't trade it for the world right now,it has never given ANY GRIEF at all!!! cut's through anything in it's way,i cut some red oak last week and it's no problem for it at all the full 24" of the bar.

what was i thinking to want one of those newer saws those 360xp's .......NAHHH..... will be keeping my 365sp,it's a strong good pro chainsaw.




was busy today,weather was horrible,we are VERY busy,luckily we have enough wood to meet demand,the weather is getting cold and i have gotton a flu the last few days,sort of sick right now,but it didn't stop me from working.... :msp_thumbup:

i never get sick (thank god) i got wet the other day and that's why,lucky i gave up smoking 6 years ago,as i say i don't get bad flus now,when i smoked though i did!!!




anyway,will update again soon,some very LARGE trees to cut next week,all ASH & BEECH.


regards
logger

 

[bull2five]

440 or 445

tree cut up,apart from bottom stump part of it.

It looks like in this picture you have the 445 and previous pictures you had the 440. Is it my eyes or did you get another saw?

 

[bull2five]

time to cut this bad boy up!

RESULT:

What size bar are you using on that 365?

 

[bryanr2]

looks like 24"

 

[bull2five]

no-see-ums

bryanr2


intresting post from you,looks like our country side is a lot tamer than yours,we have nothing to worry about only these small flies here they call them (midges) they are tiny maybe only 1mm in diamater but they attack by the millions,they are normally more acustomed to the damp wet evenings,in a normal sunny day you wouldn't have them,they are more than anoying and bite you which in turn makes you very itchy...... only prevention for these suckers is some over the counter cream which you apply (insect reppelant) other than that we don't have anything to worry about at all,apart from watching the ground for rats and vermin.


also cheers NHLOCAL,have a nice weekend all,today is sunday a day to throw the legs up

I'm so far behind on this thread and trying to catch up. Not sure if anyone has mentioned this but I think these midges are similar to no-see-ums.