Tree falling help

[Project man]

Hello, I'm on 6+ acres of property and @ 4 acres are steep hill side terrain. I would like to remove some large trees to open up a view to the lake below us and then when I feel proficient enough, remove trees that will someday fall on to our utility line serving our home. Currently I have a Husky 450 rancher saw which works well except the chains need constant sharpening. I was wondering if anyone has replaced the standard bar on the saw and substituted a longer one for easier bucking and extended chain life? I'm new to this kind of logging and appreciate any advice and recommendations.... SH

 

[Mad Professor]

WElcome to AS

What B/C does your saw have?

Dulling chains quick usually means cutting dirty wood or letting the bar tip hit the ground.

 

[lone wolf]

Hello, I'm on 6+ acres of property and @ 4 acres are steep hill side terrain. I would like to remove some large trees to open up a view to the lake below us and then when I feel proficient enough, remove trees that will someday fall on to our utility line serving our home. Currently I have a Husky 450 rancher saw which works well except the chains need constant sharpening. I was wondering if anyone has replaced the standard bar on the saw and substituted a longer one for easier bucking and extended chain life? I'm new to this kind of logging and appreciate any advice and recommendations.... SH

Longer won't increase the life, and longer takes more time to sharpen.