Too bad about the deal. If you’re nervous about the 261 why not a 362? 60 cc saw that balances well between power and weight. Unless you are regularly cutting 30” stuff it will be lots.
Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
- Thread starter mainewoods
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
bear1998
ArboristSite Operative
What for creepy crawley is that??I haven't scrounged now for nearly three months. Been in withdrawal. I've gone past the shakes, I'm not sure what happens next. Had a dream about scrounging last night, accidentally woke Cowgirl up when I poked her in the back. Anyway. Heading down to Melbourne tomorrow, going to take a load of candlebark wood down to my brother then we're going to the footy. Should be 80,000 people there, a good crowd.
It was a great day today. Little bit of snoe on the mountain.
View attachment 657099
I've been saving these two rows up for my brother for more than a year. Candlebark heartwood is great to burn, similar density to oak and virtually no ash. The sapwood....well, that's where the ash is. So the branch material with the sapwood goes to my brother since he can't tell the difference anyway. Don't nobody tell him.
View attachment 657100
Since we're now into winter, there aren't too many creepy crawlies about. Apart from this one. I took a pic since I know @CaseyForrest likes the wildlife.
View attachment 657101
I knocked as much of the bark off it as would easily come off and chucked that in the firepit. Ended up with this 1/3 cord for the 4 hour drive down tomorrow.
View attachment 657102
Looks like a Huntsman spider.
Broke out the 42cc craftsman for these limbs. I’m always amazed at how this cheap little saw with Stihl picco chain does. 
I even used it to cut up this log about 20 seconds a cut using the oneonethousand-twoonethousand method 
Then out came the 460 and was disappointed in short order because I was out of wood to cut. @LondonNeil I was wrong, you need one of these. Everyone needs one of these! It pulls the 20” bar with authority
James Miller
Addicted to ArboristSite
So somebody put the 7910 chain in the dirt today and didn't feel like fixing it on the spot. So the 590 got the nod.
Iv got 4 more big rounds to cut off tomorrow. First I'm gona clean up the chain on the 7910.
Looks like Hickory. Could be Black Locust or Honey Locust, if the branches are thorny.
Locust or hickory, both money makers. You guys rock.Thanks!!!!!!
Last week teaching then schools out till Labor Day. I can get things cranked up with firewood then!
Last week teaching then schools out till Labor Day. I can get things cranked up with firewood then!
James Miller
Addicted to ArboristSite
Not a bad way to spend my first break 
. Guess I'll touch up the 490 at lunch.
\
can't quite tell from the pic Ryan. i know it's NOT spruce.
did you put your name on it yet?
\
can't quite tell from the pic Ryan. i know it's NOT spruce.
I'll swing by this weekend and see what the property owner says....
woodchip rookie
Addicted to ArboristSite
Had my gf drop off her tired 435 for me to touch up. I dont think she has had that saw apart or sharpened since the last time I did it 2yrs ago
And surprise surprise.....the alternitive they offer me is not the same price. If I'd wanted to pay £830 for a 461 I would have ordered it (great saw....just too much money)
I've told them I'll wait for the makita and to keep me informed of the restock date should it change.
If it changes once then I'll take that as 'the offer never existed' and I'll leave them appropriate feedback everywhere i can.
back to 391 vs 550xp i think. hmm
I've told them I'll wait for the makita and to keep me informed of the restock date should it change.
If it changes once then I'll take that as 'the offer never existed' and I'll leave them appropriate feedback everywhere i can.
back to 391 vs 550xp i think. hmm
James Miller
Addicted to ArboristSite
I'm guessing the Echos aren't dirt cheap there like they are here. A 590 would do everything you want a bigger saw for. Of the 2 you listed the 550 would probably retire your 180 and become a 1 saw plan. It would be my choice.
actually...if i wanted a 461 I'd go to my local dealer 4 miles away and pay £793 with 20" bar.
I'm feeling deflated.
I'm feeling deflated.
I'd thought that. ebay the 180, get half my money back on that....but.but...it is my first saw
woodchip rookie
Addicted to ArboristSite
I have a 445 and a 550xp and there isnt much difference. I run 16" bars on both. 325 full chisel. The 445 holds its own against the 550xp and is alot cheaper. If you arent trying to impress anybody and thats the size saw you are looking for dont overlook a 445 or non-pro grade 50cc Husky.
panolo
Seldom right...Always opinionated!
I love my 445 with the 16". It cuts and doesn't quit. I use it more than any other saw.
was just looking t the 555. £495 with 18".
I'll give world of power aa while to see if they come up trumps with dollmakita. looking at the reviews on trustpilot they do fairly well 82%, but the occasional 1 star review for selling something they haven't got in stock....ah.
I'll give world of power aa while to see if they come up trumps with dollmakita. looking at the reviews on trustpilot they do fairly well 82%, but the occasional 1 star review for selling something they haven't got in stock....ah.
Well, there are all of us sitting up in the peanut gallery waiting to cast judgement.
Neil, get a pro saw. If you buy a farm boss or a rancher you'll spend most of your time wishing you had forked out for something better. As long as you don't need to sell your first born child. I certainly agree with @JustJeff that a 460 will smash anything you put in front of it. It might be more than you need but there is a very good reason I didn't use the 310 for seven years after I bought the 460. I wouldn't buy a 391.
Similar threads
Want to Sell
4 free saws
