Saw Selection

[superfire]

for selection of a saw things to think about

Your abilty to Maintain said saw
Parts available loccaly when things go wrong
Type Of Use: Pro Hardwood, Pro Softwood, Milling. Firewood, Special Use Saw and or Fire Line Duty or Yard Pruning
Also another thing that can and will greatly influence you saw purchase is what is your physical ability to run saw for the job you are doing:greenchainsaw:
opcorn: :chainsawguy:

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Where'd you get the 3/4 wrap for a 260?

 

[wood rat]

Power and weight are always a trade off. More power more weight.

Like I would not use a BB gun to hunt elephants , nor would I use a 458 Winchester to hunt deer.

In the average guys hands for average use the 60 CC range is a great saw with excellent power to weight aspects. If you need more then you have to contend with the weight hassle that goes with it.

All I can say is I cut wood all year long for days on end as it is the only heat source I have in my cabin, and I have never regretted having the 60-65 cc range saws nor have they ever left me wanting for more power. In fact I have traded off saws that were bigger as all they did was wear me down in the woods , make me tired faster and in the woods tired means mistakes and mistakes can kill you when cutting wood.

JMO.

 

[oldsaw]

Yes, I would like a larger selection of saws, thank you. Getting rid of two, and getting one...hmmm, I guess I get to look for two more to make it "even"...right? Isn't that "chainsaw math?"

Mark

 

[oldsaw]

Power and weight are always a trade off. More power more weight.

Like I would not use a BB gun to hunt elephants , nor would I use a 458 Winchester to hunt deer.

In the average guys hands for average use the 60 CC range is a great saw with excellent power to weight aspects. If you need more then you have to contend with the weight hassle that goes with it.

All I can say is I cut wood all year long for days on end as it is the only heat source I have in my cabin, and I have never regretted having the 60-65 cc range saws nor have they ever left me wanting for more power. In fact I have traded off saws that were bigger as all they did was wear me down in the woods , make me tired faster and in the woods tired means mistakes and mistakes can kill you when cutting wood.

JMO.

So, using a 30-06 to hunt gophers at 150-200 yards was overkill? Dang, I just thought it was fun. Next thing you'll tell me not to make a 17-18" bar for the 3120. What a wet blanket...I often want my 066 to have more power, and even the 3120 when milling.

You need higher expectations, man. And I need to start looking for a modern 50cc saw, but not until fall. I fully understand the weight thing. Bad back and shoulder.

Mark

 

[wood rat]

So, using a 30-06 to hunt gophers at 150-200 yards was overkill?

If you're going to eat them --yes

Don't act stupid.

 

[superfire]

Where'd you get the 3/4 wrap for a 260?

got it on ebay from a ebay dealer. the 3/4 fits 066 or 660 stihl of course. the guy i got it from goes buy dozerdude1.the only isssue with the 3/4 wrap is i have to add one more hole in the bottom of the handle for the bottom screw to fit properly. the 260 pro with 3/4 wrap and a 20' bar and full skip chain is a great limbin saw and or weed tree saw:biggrinbounce2:

 

[Fuzly]

So, using a 30-06 to hunt gophers at 150-200 yards was overkill? Dang, I just thought it was fun. Next thing you'll tell me not to make a 17-18" bar for the 3120. What a wet blanket...I often want my 066 to have more power, and even the 3120 when milling.

You need higher expectations, man. And I need to start looking for a modern 50cc saw, but not until fall. I fully understand the weight thing. Bad back and shoulder.

Mark

+1
30-06 for gophers = fun and better shot come deer season
powerful saw with short bar = fun and screaming chain speed

 

[oldsaw]

If you're going to eat them --yes

Don't act stupid.

Don't eat gophers. Eating gophers is something most people would consider a bit, well, stupid....

Mark

 

[oldsaw]

+1
30-06 for gophers = fun and better shot come deer season
powerful saw with short bar = fun and screaming chain speed

Ahhh, very wise answers, Grasshopper. I would give you some rep, but I have overextended myself today. You have a very high level of "get-it"edness.

Mark

 

[Fuzly]

Ahhh, very wise answers, Grasshopper...

Aw, I'm blushin'.

Brings back some fond memories, the guy who taught me my job almost ten years ago used to call me grasshopper. Lot of classic stories. Ever hear the one about the young bull and the old bull?:censored:

 

[harry44]

i agree that a saw too powerful for the job will be too heavy and give you sore arms more quickly

whatever became of homelite saws, 30 years ago here in australia they were very popular with professional timbergetters and had a good name generally.

 

[Mad Professor]

If you're going to eat them --yes

Don't act stupid.

Do you eat the head too?

 

[Mad Professor]

Don't eat gophers. Eating gophers is something most people would consider a bit, well, stupid....

Mark

Hey, us New Englanders used think it was stupid to eat lobsters too, used em for fertilizer.:jawdrop:

Woodchucks ain't all too bad eating, the rendered fat makes a great dressing to waterproof your boots (as good as deer tallow) or for patch lube for the ML rifle!

 

[Bowtie]

If you're going to eat them --yes

Don't act stupid.

SAVE THE NECK FOR ME, CLARK!....(National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, Randy Quaid)

 

[wood rat]