Vintage Chainsaw Collectors Lounge

[95custmz]

I feel dumb asking this but I never seen a bow in action what is it used for?

They are excellent for bucking up a log into sections. Not so much for felling trees.

 

[Beetlejuice]

They are excellent for bucking up a log into sections. Not so much for felling trees.

more to the point, they're a lot of fun

 

[Kensie1988]

I feel dumb asking this but I never seen a bow in action what is it used for?

They are for bucking pulpwood on the ground, their design prevents them from being pinched.

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[rarefish383]

Beat me by 36 min.

They are for bucking pulpwood on the ground, their design prevents them from being pinched.

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[Beetlejuice]

Beat me by 36 min.

Come on Joe..you're starting to sound like my wife.. K

 

[Huskybill]

Thanks guys.

 

[Philbert]

They are excellent for bucking up a log into sections. Not so much for felling trees.

They are for bucking pulpwood on the ground, their design prevents them from being pinched.

I am looking for the 'stop' and 'chain guard' (not sure the correct names) for one, if anyone has them (mounted on an MS 290 just for show).



(these things)


Thanks.

Philbert

 

[s sidewall]

Bucking Dogs ,upper and lower chain guard. Check on eBay for the guards, fellow on there sales them by the foot.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

Haven't seen brush bows in awhile.

Steve

 

[heimannm]

I understand the principle of the bow bar and have used mine a time or two just as a demonstration. They are well suited to bucking small diameter logs laying on the ground and virtually eliminate the problem of getting the bar pinched as the kerf closes behind a cut when the log is supported at the ends.

I don't understand the benefits of the "brush" or "clearing" bow type bars with the greater reach and smaller radius at the end. Can anyone explain the purpose of those type bars? I saw a couple hanging in a shop in Oregon that supposedly fit a Mini Mac saw, the owner of the shop said they came from a Christmas tree farm.

Mark

 

[s sidewall]

I haven't seen much use for one of those small bow either.

Steve

 

[Philbert]

Which one do I have attached to the STIHL above?

Thanks

Philbert

 

[s sidewall]

That's a brush bow. Never figured the purpose of one.

Steve

 

[heimannm]

I would say it is in fact a bow bar since it has the place for the guard and the spike. Brush bows or clearing bows typically do not have any guards or spikes.

Bow bar with guard and spike



Brush or Clearing bow



Mark

 

[46 Poulan]

I really like the bow saws--always looking for 1 more!!!---David

 

[s sidewall]

But, it has mounting holes for dogs, some for guardsm

Steve

 

[heimannm]

Often times the ones sold a brush bars or clearing bars don't have those provisions, just the long, narrow profile.

Mark

 

[s sidewall]

Those seemed to be more dangerous than a bow, kick back wise.

Steve

 

[Philbert]

I looked through some of the other A.S. bow bar threads. Some comments there stated that brush bars were used for limbing, and for clearing smaller diameter trees.

As I get older, the idea of bucking without bending over so much is appealing.

Philbert

 

[Beetlejuice]

I would say it is in fact a bow bar since it has the place for the guard and the spike. Brush bows or clearing bows typically do not have any guards or spikes.

Bow bar with guard and spike

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Brush or Clearing bow

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Mark

Mark. Those look awesome!!!