The "Not So Pro" discussion thread...of course Pros are welcome!

[roberte]

Cant wait to get back in the woods.. I can only play Mr. Fixit for so long before I have to cut something.

Ok cat, back to cutting.
What is your go to saw during the day.

 

[treeslayer2003]

I might make a stubby driver. Do you carry an axe as well? Seems like I'm usually working from one knee (anybody, anybody?), then have to stand up to swing the 3.5 axe, miss the wedge 50% of the time anyway. Prolly pound the wedge pretty good with the stub without having to stand up. I'm too lazy to chop myself out of a bind with the axe anyway, that's what i've got the spare bar for.

no I don't carry an ax, but useually not far from the truck. that's why I cut the handle down, I never miss with the shorter handle. personal preference I guess. use a wedge even if ya don't think ya need it, ya get pinched less. just stick it in and watch it as ya cut. if it tightens up ya can tap it in.
do not cut through the hinge when using a wedge till your sure the tree is going the right way!

 

[bustedup]

I might make a stubby driver. Do you carry an axe as well? Seems like I'm usually working from one knee (anybody, anybody?), then have to stand up to swing the 3.5 axe, miss the wedge 50% of the time anyway. Prolly pound the wedge pretty good with the stub without having to stand up. I'm too lazy to chop myself out of a bind with the axe anyway, that's what i've got the spare bar for.

LOL Doc.......first why ya wanna carry a stubby and an axe??? ........juss carry one but 4.5-5lbs (mine on a straight shaft) ........second either your getting carried away trying to wallop the wedge to hard or ya needing glasses ......ya do realize if ya swing and miss or partially clip the wedge you could make it pop out......not good news if it a back leaner bro .......if ya getting ya saw bound up try starting a wedge a bit sooner .......like as soon as there room lol

 

[roberte]

I might make a stubby driver. Do you carry an axe as well? Seems like I'm usually working from one knee (anybody, anybody?), then have to stand up to swing the 3.5 axe, miss the wedge 50% of the time anyway. Prolly pound the wedge pretty good with the stub without having to stand up. I'm too lazy to chop myself out of a bind with the axe anyway, that's what i've got the spare bar for.

I cut standing and bent over, I cut on a knee as last resort type of thing. Not high stumping either.
If your standing and it goes bad you can run, if it goes and your on your knees...

 

[jrcat]

Ok cat, back to cutting.
What is your go to saw during the day.

Right now my 372 is out for the count so its the trusty back up/landing saw.. the 365

wew, that's a lot of work tho. yea, i'm gonna find out. mills shut down a week the following Monday so I gonna push some loads if it works.

Yes it is.. lots of torching..

 

[bustedup]

I cut standing and bent over, I cut on a knee as last resort type of thing. Not high stumping either.
If your standing and it goes bad you can run, if it goes and your on your knees...

ya got that right bro lol ...........I've cut on my knees but never feel comfortable as lif it goes tits up takes longer to run

 

[treeslayer2003]

yes, the strait handle is much better imo. I squat while cutting so I can cut low and still boogy if I got to.

 

[jrcat]

What... no one wants to give me crap about using a 365 ? lol

 

[roberte]

Right now my 372 is out for the count so its the trusty back up/landing saw.. the 365

Yes it is.. lots of torching..

372 from what hear is a good setup, as we know I've never run a husky.
I like the 440, but I will gas up the 660 too, run two tanks, break time, etc.

 

[treeslayer2003]

hey busted and Robert, I cut a Humboldt today the way ya guys said. it did work better, much more accurate. thank ya guys. longer bar would be better tho.

 

[bustedup]

Jr I know I bang on to ya bout a full skip lol however ya could try reamming esp when ya bucking that should help clear chips so ya won't bog down

 

[jrcat]

ya got that right bro lol ...........I've cut on my knees but never feel comfortable as lif it goes tits up takes longer to run

I'll cut on my knees if I have too.. but maybe Im just suicidal or its the lack of self preservation .. either way I really dont give a chizz

 

[roberte]

What... no one wants to give me crap about using a 365 ? lol

I'm pacing myself...

 

[jrcat]

Jr I know I bang on to ya bout a full skip lol however ya could try reamming esp when ya bucking that should help clear chips so ya won't bog down

I have to say that the 365 does not run much diff than a 372. Mine seems to run like a sob. I like it. Last time I ran the 372 I just about wanted to give it a flying lesson....into oncoming traffic.....

 

[treeslayer2003]

What... no one wants to give me crap about using a 365 ? lol

cat, the best faller I ever saw in person used a 901 homelite with a 20" bar. saw is no substitute for skill.

 

[jrcat]

I'm pacing myself...

Out with it already....lol.. I can take it just the same as I dish it out lol..

 

[treeslayer2003]

I have to say that the 365 does not run much diff than a 372. Mine seems to run like a sob. I like it. Last time I ran the 372 I just about wanted to give it a flying lesson....into oncoming traffic.....

I really think it needs a fuel line man.

 

[bustedup]

hey busted and Robert, I cut a Humboldt today the way ya guys said. it did work better, much more accurate. thank ya guys. longer bar would be better tho.

Hey TS...... really all ya need to remember is that your corners are lined up when ya facing and the cut level.....ie no high side/low side (yes there is a use for that to but lets not go there it'll start a fight lol) and ya half ways there.



Jr the 365 juss a detuned 372 basically........as well as ya carb bro check the fuel line ......fuel filter.....and check the jug and piston not scored

 

[jrcat]

I really think it needs a fuel line man.

I can fix diesels... I can weld.. I can operate just about anything with an engine.. but when it comes to gas engines... I think I would rather get kicked in the bits by mule... I get frustrated fast.

 

[roberte]

hey busted and Robert, I cut a Humboldt today the way ya guys said. it did work better, much more accurate. thank ya guys. longer bar would be better tho.

Cutting a humbolt should as smooth as , well u get the idea.
What size bar do you want to run.