Wrap handle or not ?

[RandyMac]

It was NOS, I broke it in cutting Spruce.

 

[madhatte]

buh buh buh buh

NOS?

Lucky dog.

 

[adkranger]

Full wraps have their place in felling ops, regardless of the coast. Versatility is nice. Have a 038M II & Husky 2100 with wraps, mostly used in the woods. If I need to flush a stump have plenty of flat sided saws for that.

One of these days I'd like to set up a small limbing saw with a wrap, in the 50-60 cc range. I've messed with a lot of blow down and storm damage, think it would be slick for that kind of work. Thinking a 026/260, 346 or maybe one of my 028s, if there is such a beast for one of these.........:chainsawguy:

 

[Cedarkerf]

Wrap handle in use. Making an under cut back cut was made at boot level. Hard to see thru the chips but runnin the saw left handed as there was a large rock on the far side not leaving a good place to stand to make the cut. Right hand is holding the corner of a 3/4 wrap stihl 066 tree was around 30" plus.

 

[8fingershomeowner]

To me the wrap handle makes it easier to cut with the top of the bar while holding saw upside down. That is needed from time to time depending on situation. I know don't cut with top of the bar... But we all do it from time to time.

 

[timsmcm]

0.7 pounds aren't much. But it is still 0.7 pounds, especially if not needed. Now days I feel old & weak at times, I fill up the gas & oil both only about 1/3 way to save some weight, and I also don't mind the frequent refilling because it gives me more breaks as well.

I feel the same. Every opportunity to get a brake I am gonna take it. I worked for the man for many years. Now that I am working for the man (me) I am treating myself like a real boss should.