Trail cutting chainsaw

[AT sawyer]

Trail saw

I've been using a Stihl 021 to clear blowdowns on the Appalachinan Trail for the last 15 years. Almost never a problem with it's size, but I always carry an extra bar and chain for the eventual bind. Trail clearing requires lots of limbing and holding the saw up off the log. Fatigue will set in much faster if you're doing this job with a big saw. Fatigue=injury as you start to shortcut safety when you can no longer hold that big saw comfortably.

If I get a report of a big BD, I'll bring the 362.

 

[oakfall]

Thanks to all for the help and ideas.

I found that a family member has an old 026. It's 30yrs old I bet and my chain saw guy said the gas tank is gone and a few other things. He said you can't get parts for it anymore but I thought you guys might be able to point me towards a source. It seems like a good size for my needs.

Thanks again for all the help

 

[QwikDraw]

346XP.

I use it while mowing ROW for swampy or steep areas, sometimes hike with it for a mile or two. Light and good power for it's size.

 

[farmboy53]

357xp

i have several hundered hours on my Husky 357Xp and it is a power hourse for its size. i am 160 lbs and it works for me clearing pasture cedar, hedge and brush all day long with plenty of power but manageable weight. i did have to replace the carb with a zuma

 

[dancan]

Thanks to all for the help and ideas.

I found that a family member has an old 026. It's 30yrs old I bet and my chain saw guy said the gas tank is gone and a few other things. He said you can't get parts for it anymore but I thought you guys might be able to point me towards a source. It seems like a good size for my needs.

Thanks again for all the help

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[oakfall]

Thanks Dan

 

[MtnHermit]

I've been using a Stihl 021 to clear blowdowns on the Appalachinan Trail for the last 15 years. Almost never a problem with it's size, but I always carry an extra bar and chain for the eventual bind. Trail clearing requires lots of limbing and holding the saw up off the log. Fatigue will set in much faster if you're doing this job with a big saw. Fatigue=injury as you start to shortcut safety when you can no longer hold that big saw comfortably.

I was wondering what you used for trail work. I got a Husky 435 for all the reasons you mention. If I can sort out the tuning at my typical cutting altitude (10-12,000 feet) then I'll be gold. It has enough bar and motor for 24" Dia blow downs, just takes a little longer.

My latest blow down at 11,800 feet:

I cheated, the 435 rode up in the Jeep. :msp_ohmy:

You should do a thread of some of your Appalachian Trail work, I've never seen the AT. Have you done overnighters with the Stihl 021? If so, how did you manage the tent and sleeping bag?

 

[flushcut]

Good to know!

 

[AT sawyer]

My trail club has overseer shelters and other buildings we can use in Shenandoah where I volunteer, but most trips are day trips. I mostly use my chainsaw for storm damage cleanup -- hurricanes and ice storms. This may sound like blasphemy on AS, but I clear most of my AT blowdowns with a crosscut saw or an axe.

I like that old-timey sound of a sharp crosscut saw going through a blowdown. My link to the past.

 

[ShaneLogs]

My trail cutter for small stuff , no bending down .

Those darn flippy caps! Overall a good saw though! Highly recommend it! I love my FS170!