Bill G said: A 260/261 with a 20 inch bar will cut the vast majority of trees most folks cut. I rarely use anything above 24 inch. Too many times folks try to replace poor technique by using a larger saw or longer bar. All they are doing is wasting money and masking using their noggin.ArboristSite Guru. Joined Mar 13, 2014 Messages 645 Reaction score 850 Location Sumner, Iowa. ... Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,167 Reaction score 11,962 Location Ohio. Apr 13, 2016 #20 Those platinum bars looks like the ones Carlton used to relabel made in Germany.Michigan. Aug 4, 2008. #2. These saws were big, heavy, torquey beasts. Displacement is 111cc, 7.0 H.P. max @7,000rpm. Max engine speed is 10,000rpm. Dry weight w/ a 53cm bar and chain is 11.7 kg. (about 26lbs.) Almost all parts interchange with the 076, and other than a smaller displacement (smaller bore cylinder) they interchange with the 051 ...Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 27, 2004 Messages 2,064 Reaction score 258 Location ... Joined Feb 14, 2005 Messages 184 Reaction score 21 Location Aliquippa, PA. Oct 9, 2007 #3 Chainsaw Kickback Massacre Knew two people that got their chainsaw stuck in their throat because of kickback. One is dead, the other is maimed for …Chainsaw . Oregon chain confusion: LPX vs LGX. Thread starter GrantC; Start date Apr 28, 2009; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Nov 16, 2008 Messages 1,681 Reaction score 408 Location The Deep ...Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jun 4, 2008 Messages 5,533 Reaction score 938 Location Nations Capital....seriously. Nov 17, 2010 #67 ... Happiness is a new, well-chosen, quality chain saw. and the rapidity with which it can effortlessly reduce a pile of logs to sticks. In a half hour I did what it would have taken 2 hours and 3 tanks with the ...Top Three Arborist Chainsaws. 1. TIMBERPRO 26cc 10-Inch Top Handle Arborist Chainsaw - Best Budget Pick. If you're going for topping and trimming, then the TIMBERPRO 26cc Top Handle Arborist Chainsaw one of the best picks. Beginners or tree surgeons who want to use a chainsaw for landscaping and maintenance can look into TIMBERPRO.ArboristSite.com Sponsor. Joined Nov 26, 2007 Messages 16,162 Reaction score 7,166 ... Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,324Chainsaw Enthusiast AS Supporting Member. Joined Nov 25, 2006 Messages 19,689 Reaction score 37,668 Location Minnesota. Aug 9, 2021 #4 Not just your bar and chain. Also your oil pump. ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Jul 19, 2019 Messages 4,228 Reaction score 8,465 LocationChainsaw Jim CJ Saws, LLC. Joined Jun 5, 2014 Messages 2,915 Reaction score 3,684 Location Springfield Oregon. Oct 24, 2018 #2 ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Sep 11, 2012 Messages 1,361 Reaction score 1,228 Location Germany. Oct 25, 2018 #18What do you think about this Sent from my iPone using TapatalkAddicted to ArboristSite. For what it's worth, standard 3/8 is listed as .375 pitch.The 3/8 LP is listed as .365 pitch,some 1/100th of an inch difference there.Who knows how significant this is, on a worn 3/8 LP sprocket probably OK to try standard 3/ 8.That saw was last produced around 2008 and represents the last actual pro model saw that Poulan ever produced. It is 54cc and far superior to anything else built in that class such as MS290 and 455 Rancher. It has split cases, adjustable oiler, and very solid construction. Do a muffler mod and that is all it needs to be a really good firewood saw.ArboristSite Lurker. Trying to replace the chain on a Stihl 011AV that my Brother bought used - replacement chain is a Oregon S55 AdvanceCut. Am using the Stihl 011 owners manual PDF for guidance but the chain appears to be too short to fit on over the bar tip when engaged with the drive sprocket.Chainsaw . Echo CS355T first thoughts/review. Thread starter Dave P 71801; Start date May 14, 2017; Help Support Arborist Forum: ... ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Dec 4, 2015 Messages 14 Reaction score 4 Location Claremore,ok. May 16, 2017 #14 My mod . Attachments. IMG_0461.JPG. 1.3 MB · Views: 82 Reply.Most of my cutting is limbing - flopping over skinny trees that are under 5" diameter, and breaking them into pieces that can be dragged and stacked. For that work, 238se, 242xp, 346xp/xpg, and, when the mood strikes, one of those Shinny 360/377 hybrids, are the preferred tools, all with 13" .325" setups. I have other saws, notably 020AVP and ...3,908. Reaction score. 1,521. Location. australia. Jan 27, 2012. #2. how could you not be happy with this. there are others that have modified it and so on but all in all i think most are happy with it. so far i think the chain stays sharp a little longer because it sharpens without leaveing any burs.Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 27, 2004 Messages 2,064 Reaction score 258 Location ... Joined Feb 14, 2005 Messages 184 Reaction score 21 Location Aliquippa, PA. Oct 9, 2007 #3 Chainsaw Kickback Massacre Knew two people that got their chainsaw stuck in their throat because of kickback. One is dead, the other is maimed for life. Get some ...512. Location. Fairfax Virginia. Oct 5, 2023. #1. I currently run 50:1 and see a lot of different stuff about 40:1 or 32:1 and a lot of different brands of oil. I run a lot of 2-stroke equipment including, blowers, brush cutters, trimmers, chainsaws, etc. on stihl oil. I have seen a lot of stuff about AMSOIL and have thought of switching to it ...May 11, 2007. #1. On the photo pages I posted a few pictures of a 75' Ash that I had cut down last year with a little Echo chainsaw. This saw was new when I first used it on this tree and in my humble opinion the Echo was worth it's weight in gold. Some specs of interest. The model # is CS-440 it has a 45 cc motor and an 18" bar.Reaction score. 4,091. Location. East Lansing, MI. Sep 5, 2006. #3. If you decide to sell it, let me know what you' re looking to get for it. It would look great on the shelf next to my current Ford chainsaw, assuming the price is right. The blue saw on the top shelf: Chain locks up, smoke from clutch, chain and bar suddenly super-tight. Pilgrim1. Sunday at 2:59 PM. 2. Replies. 33. The Husqvarna T435 is the best arborist chainsaw, a powerful and reliable tool that is perfect for tree surgeons and professionals. This top-handled chainsaw is designed to tackle tree pruning in all locations including parks, vineyards, orchards, and residential properties.johnhensley said: I was planning to pick up a new T540XP Mark iii to go along with my 550XP. But after searching on the forum most of the threads were related to issues with the previous variants. This will not be a commercially used saw, if purchased. Would just be used around the house to help us clear and trim trees on a small 3 acre property.Chainsaw . Just bought a new husqvarna 565 ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Mar 6, 2008 Messages 2,062 Reaction score 1,238 Location ...Chainsaw . Narrow Kerf Bar and Chain Question. Thread starter Relichuntr; Start date Apr 6, 2007; Help Support Arborist Forum: ... ArboristSite.com Sponsor. Joined Dec 19, 2006 Messages 174 Reaction score 47 Location N California. Apr 9, 2007 #12 Here is the deal with narrow kerf .325 pitch chain. Both WoodsmanPRO 20NK and Oregon/Husky 95VP ...MIX OIL SPECIFICATION: Homelite chain saw mix oil. CHAIN PITCH: 3/8 in. CHAIN TYPE: Oregon 72. BAR MOUNT PATTERN: 14 link. SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 16 in. (40 cm) LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 24 in. (61 cm) COLOUR SCHEME: Homelite Red enamel. PAINT CODES: ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:512. Location. Fairfax Virginia. Oct 5, 2023. #1. I currently run 50:1 and see a lot of different stuff about 40:1 or 32:1 and a lot of different brands of oil. I run a lot of 2-stroke equipment including, blowers, brush cutters, trimmers, chainsaws, etc. on stihl oil. I have seen a lot of stuff about AMSOIL and have thought of switching to it ...Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 27, 2012 Messages 2,174 Reaction score 955 Location NC. Dec 27, 2014 #8 ... Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,342 Reaction score 12,269 Location Ohio. Dec 27, 2014 #12 3450 TA 54cc only seen 1 and seen one parted out. Heard of another and thats it.Last month, I hosted a cordless chainsaw Head-2-Head where we evaluated a total of twelve battery powered cordless chainsaws. We recently posted an in depth article on our website as well as YoutTube video. Check out the links below to see our test. Website Article. YouTube Video.If your really interested in just the 311 or the 391 and can afford either one get the 391. They are basicly the exact same saws with the 391 having more power. The power is why it cost more, other than they are the same. Power wise the 391 is nipping right the the heals of the 362.20,563. Location. Dike, Iowa. Oct 9, 2010. #6. I have the 1-40/50/60 Work Shop Manuals (60270) in electronic format. Together with the 200/300/400/640 supplemental it make a pretty good basis for the older 80 and 87cc McCulloch saws. If anyone needs a copy lf 60270 just let me know.This is for stickies that are in the chainsaw forum. Once you PURCHASE a sticky with your credits a moderator will move it from Chainsaw to here. Threads. 38. Messages. 316.8K. Nik's Poulan Thread. 22 minutes ago. RedneckChainsawRepair.Circular saws teeth are loaded compressive like scrapers, thick, and backed up behind by the steel blade. chainsaw chain teeth are tensile, sliceing & being pulled into the wood & away from the streangth of the rest to the assembly. I know in rocks the tensile is normally less than 10% of compressive strength.ShoerFast said: Just $0.02 cents worth, as it's a good question, I really am guessing. It seems that you can make a lot of noodles ripping, before you need to sharpen compared to chips cross-cutting. If I had to say, I bet a plain round-filed chisel chain will make more pounds of noodles then it would pounds of chips.Canfield, Oh. Jan 9, 2011. #1. Here is some Echo history that i have dates and papers of. My dad was a dealer from 1970 to 1984. Kyoritsu Noki Company Limited Echo's 1963-1971. Kyoritsu CS-80 1963 First Echo model. Kyoritsu CS-60 1965 Second Echo model. Kyoritsu CS-100 1965.Jul 6, 2022 · General conversations between those who work in the chainsaw related industry. Arborist business topics? Tree work technique topics? Forestry management …Amateur Chainsaw Fixer and Wood Scrounger AS Supporting Member. Joined Oct 5, 2020 Messages 1,040 Reaction score 3,442 Location Yorkshire, England. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined May 12, 2010 Messages 441 Reaction score 1,002 Location NB Canada. Sep 18, 2021 #10 John cutter top handle has been flawless. Probably 20 tanks through it.The 088 and the 084 are the same sized motors but there are considerable differences inside. the 088 develops more power than the 084 does when they do stock. the factory changed a number of the things we were doing on our woods modifications, all for the better. they changed the combustion chamber volume from 13.5 cc to 11.5 cc. they lowered ...Dec 29, 2011. #20. Forester sells several rim/drum systems with 7-pin lo-pro rims with small spline. Mis-matching 3/8 and 3/8 lo-pro will result in excessive wear in sprockets, drive links, and nose sprockets since size and shape of chassis and drive links is different, even if the pitch is the same. Ordered list.Eugene, OR. Dec 27, 2019. #19. Just reviving an old thread with my experience. I have an older red choke lever 026 that needed a new fuel line. I didn't have a 1121 358 7705 on hand and using the S shaped 1121 358 7700 I had would have required drilling out the tank hole. The I found that the 1119 358 7701 fit the small hole tank and …The old McCullough PM-6A weighed in around 7 lb, dont know the displacement. A current Redline saw is around 1.5 cubes, and gutless at 1.1 hp, weighs 6.4 lb, likely the lightest ever.ArboristSite Operative. I’m using 20” .404 semi chisel Archer chain for personal firewood use and it holds up well. It seems to stretch a very small amount at first but I only tighten the chain once from new then it seems to be all good. Very good for cross cutting firewood at a very reasonable price [emoji1303]S.W Montana. Sep 21, 2021. #10. sean donato said: My neighbor just traded in his 601 echo for a 562xp. There is no comparison imo. The 601 was a good and reliable saw, he used it for many years, but not nearly as much power as a 562xp. 562xp is a great saw, I have/had both the CS620p and the 562xp and just sold the 562xp to my neighbor to keep ...To identify the model number on a Stihl chainsaw, locate the nine-digit serial number that is stamped into the motor housing or crankcase, and then reference the owner’s manual or ...Apr 9, 2004 · Just a saw that works when needed with enough power is. A few saws from Husqvarna fit that scenario, 460 Rancher, 555, 565 are the ones that come to mind. Priced lower than the "XP" variants but have the same hard parts like cases cranks and cylinders, these saw were built to work and last. Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Aug 12, 2006 Messages 4,279 Reaction score 2,471 Location USA. Dec 12, 2020 #10 ... Have two Echo saws: a little limbing saw, and a power pruner ( i.e. a chainsaw on a pole ). Both are great. Haven't had the power pruner long, but that little Echo limbing saw is just about as low maintenance ( except for plugs ...Location. IRELAND. Aug 29, 2011. #1. NMURPH was kind enough to send me his photos of various chainsaw weights he has done. I thought it would be a nice public service to post them here. Make sure to give nmurph some rep! Feel free to add any ones you also personally have. All weights are dry and cleaned POWER HEAD ONLY - no oil, fuel, or B&C's.The Husqvarna T435 is the best arborist chainsaw, a powerful and reliable tool that is perfect for tree surgeons and professionals. This top-handled chainsaw is designed to tackle tree pruning in all locations including parks, vineyards, orchards, and residential properties.The 088 and the 084 are the same sized motors but there are considerable differences inside. the 088 develops more power than the 084 does when they do stock. the factory changed a number of the things we were doing on our woods modifications, all for the better. they changed the combustion chamber volume from 13.5 cc to 11.5 cc. they lowered ...If you have trees on your property that you don’t want anymore or old limbs and branches that litter your land, you don’t have to call a tree service and pay lots of money for some...Feb 17, 2023 · Firewood, Heating and Wood Burning Equipment. Discuss all your firewood needs here. Equipment and home heating, firewood business questions and techniques. Chainsaw . best BAR-n-CHAIN oil. Thread starter 333.okh; Start date May 7, 2013; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Nov 1, 2011 Messages 121 Reaction score 23 Location Bemidji, MN. May 7, 2013 #20Chainsaw Enthusiast. AS Supporting Member. - Proper sized hex and Torx drivers, sockets, screw drivers. - Compression tester. - Pressure / vacuum tester. - Tachometer. - Piston stop strategy (stop, spoon, rope, impact wrench, etc.). - Clutch removal sockets to fit the saws you are going to work on.Arborist 101. Post thread. This Forum is for individuals new to the business and seeking help learning the basics. Ask the pro's here.Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Dec 27, 2008 Messages 1,484 Reaction score 1,151 Location Indiana. Today at 1:17 PM #4 Welcome to the board. Plenty to learn here. ... Rexo KS Chainsaw from France. Bigsaw_George; Thursday at 2:46 PM; Chainsaw; Replies 0 Views 111. Thursday at 2:46 PM. Bigsaw_George. B. New from Italy (Rome ...Nov 6, 2016. #1. After listening to all the good and bad reviews on these saws, like others on this forum I decided to buy one just to satisfy my curiosity. Don't need another 50cc saw, but it's cheap entertainment. The one I settled on is a 52cc saw badged as a SWISS KRAFT INTERNATIONAL.model 5200. It's part of a general Chinese series …ArboristSite Member. Joined Mar 25, 2008 Messages 67 Reaction score 12 Location North Carolina. Apr 4, 2008 #3 In a 2 srtoke motor your in coming air/fuel mix pushes out the exhaust from the combustion chamber and you always loose some air/fuel mix out the exhaust. A stratified charge engine allows a charge of air into the combustion area in ...Stay away from Ebay though--prices are generally just too high. Depending on what you're looking to spend you might want to see if you can land a husky 350 refurb from a dealer. So "best" 50cc saws (used): 346xp NE, MS 260, Dolmar 5100, Dolmar 510. followed by a lot of other decent saws...ms 270, ms 280, husky 350, jonsy 2150.The 2 in 1 should drop the depth gauges at the same time, but it is not a progressive filing tool. The cutter height is lowered by filing it, and the angle of drop from the cutter to the depth gauge will get less and less. Easily remedied by filing the depth gauges with a flat file, but don't drop them too much.That saw was last produced around 2008 and represents the last actual pro model saw that Poulan ever produced. It is 54cc and far superior to anything else built in that class such as MS290 and 455 Rancher. It has split cases, adjustable oiler, and very solid construction. Do a muffler mod and that is all it needs to be a really good firewood saw.Millwood, WA. Nov 20, 2010. #14. as of the 2010 stihl catalog the ms441 weight is 14.6 lbs same as the ms460, the ms441 c-q weight is 14.8 which is the weight of the extra chain brake. I have a ms441 and a 066 and the 441 is quicker on the throddle and is as fast as the 066 through wood 20" and smaller as i can tell.A sharp chain is the most critical part of the saw. You can: 1) learn to sharpen your self (lots of different ways); 2) pay someone to sharpen your chains; or 3) replace them when dull. I believe that on this site, the order above would reflect the preference of most members. Some will go as far as custom modifying their chains.Hi. I need a chainsaw to cut firewood, but I don't want to buy a piece of junk. I've done some research, but I think it's time to talk to the experts. I went to my local shop today (Stihl and Husky dealer), and they have a couple 028 Woodbosses for $225 each. One has a 16" bar, the other has an 18" bar, and apparently they're both about 15 ...Husky 550XP is a good saw but Husqvarna is having issues with supplying parts. Echo makes a good saw as well, believe the 4910 is still available but that saw really needs muffler work to realize it’s full potential. The echos are hard to beat for the price. Not the fastest but dead reliable and easy starting.Location. Asheville, NC. Oct 2, 2012. #2. A thick plate of steel a quarter inch or so will work. With holes drilled out for the crank and bar studs. On mine I have a slot cut in the steel that will fit just about every saw ever made. Now all you need is a two jaw puller. The point of the puller goes on the crank with the jaws pulling your steel.Help Support ArboristSite: Chainsaw Stickies. All chainsaw stickies are here. Do NOT start threads here. ... Visualization of a Fired Two-Stroke Chain Saw Engine Running at 8000rpm by Dynamic Neutron Radiography. mikeboyer; Nov 3, 2021; Replies 1 Views 174. Nov 4, 2021. Hobby435ii. H. P. Granberg File-N-Joint, Revisited.Mar 12, 2009. #6. With the cylinder off, I put the plug back in, turned the cylinder upside down and balanced it on a screwdriver handle. Then I sprayed inside the cylinder with carb cleaner until the cleaner reached the ports. I let that sit overnight and then wiped it out with a rag the next day.Generally laminated bars are cheaper than solid bars. Laminated bars are multiple (3) plys of metal that are brought together. The inner ply is smaller and so the rails are created. Solid bars are a solid chunk of metal and the rails are ground out. Stihl bars are good bars.Reaction score. 2,752. Location. In the Timber. Aug 19, 2015. #10. If you are going with a one saw plan and getting into 24" wood, the 362 is the obvious choice. 50cc saws are nice, but only if you have a 70cc+ saw to handle the bigger stuff. A 60cc saw is a good one saw plan for most users, a 50cc is not.A reliable source informed me Klotz Original Techniplate is the oil used in 50 fuel, or whatever they're calling theses days. I ran R50 for two years without any real issues, it's great stuff. Right now I'm trying out K2 and so far so good. K2 and R50 are both full Ester syn oils. 927 is a castor syn blend, similar to Klotz Super Techniplate.Speed and bling not the focus. Just a saw that works when needed with enough power is. A few saws from Husqvarna fit that scenario, 460 Rancher, 555, 565 are the ones that come to mind. Priced lower than the "XP" variants but have the same hard parts like cases cranks and cylinders, these saw were built to work and last.It's about $9.00 / gal. It works great in moderate temps. If it gets below about 30F , cut it with a little 20w hyd oil to keep it flowing well. IMHO, there is no need to spend the big bucks on STIHL winter grade bar / chain oil or equiv.Save Edge - partially made in USA. Oregon- Double Cut Made in Switzerland by Vallorbe. remove more material than competitive brands. The Woodland Pro- "Double Cut" brand is made in Switzerland by Vallorbe. ( sold at Northern Tool also) Pferd- Standard aggressive cut round file. Pferd- Smooth cut round file ( more strokes but sharper edge )Based on some older posts (2003) another difference between the 365 and the 365 Special is the carburetor. Supposedly the 365 had a Zamas carb while the 365 Special a Walbro. There are several IPLs for the Spesial on Huskys website. Only one of them (from 2002) says Walbro, the others Zama. M.The nearly identical 62 came out in 1968 and the slightly refined 621 in 1970. The design was well ahead of its time, and production lasted until at least 1982, when it was replaced by the 630, I think. Power rating was 3.6hp/2.65kW at 7700rpm, but it "seems" to have more, the way it cuts.Chainsaw spike. Thread starter chase; Start date Nov 22, 2010; chase. Nov 22, 2010. C. chase ArboristSite Operative. Joined Aug 24, 2007 Messages 155 Location Ohio. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 7, 2005 Messages 1,437 Location Sweden. Nov 23, 2010 #13ArboristSite.com Sponsors Forums. Tree Care Forums. Milling & Saw Mills . chainsaw not cutting ... Slow chainsaw milling/ pushing hard. Stonewoodiron; Aug 19, 2021; Milling & Saw Mills; Replies 4 Views 286. Aug 20, 2021. Stonewoodiron. Y. Really bad chatter and CSM won't cut UNLESS I seesaw. yelikd;The 2 in 1 should drop the depth gauges at the same time, but it is not a progressive filing tool. The cutter height is lowered by filing it, and the angle of drop from the cutter to the depth gauge will get less and less. Easily remedied by filing the depth gauges with a flat file, but don't drop them too much.Oregon PowerMatch bars are bars for the masses. Buy from any of the big internet retailers and you get great value, of course this also holds true with Windsor. IMO, the PowerMatch bars offer the best bang for the buck when you compare useful life to initial cost. Oregon Pro Lites are good bars for smaller saws.Husky 550XP is a good saw but Husqvarna is having issues with supplying parts. Echo makes a good saw as well, believe the 4910 is still available but that saw really needs muffler work to realize it’s full potential. The echos are hard to beat for the price. Not the fastest but dead reliable and easy starting.On a separate thread post, upload. link to a manual and the mods will move to the manual forum. Threads. 382. Messages. 2K. Service manual and part list ms261 c m. Today at 1:34 PM. ray benson. 1.Location. S.W. Washington. Oct 6, 2008. #1. Just found an old I-51 Mac on CL and went to look it up on Mike Acres' Chain Saw Collectors Corner. What I saw there was quite sad. He just lost his young grandaughter to a rare form of brain cancer. Being a brand new grandpa myself and knowing the way I feel about her, I can't imagine the unbearable ...Chainsaw Jim CJ Saws, LLC. Joined Jun 5, 2014 Messages 2,915 Reaction score 3,684 Location Springfield Oregon. Oct 24, 2018 #2 ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Sep 11, 2012 Messages 1,361 Reaction score 1,228 Location Germany. Oct 25, 2018 #18Reaction score. 2,212. Location. Mount Vernon, Ohio. Dec 8, 2019. #7. Currently the Echo CS-590 (Timberwolf) is the best all around firewood saw out there for the money. They can be had for around $310-350 buy-it-now on Ebay with free shipping. If you don't mind stepping up a bit the CS-620P or PW is a nice upgrade.Speed and bling not the focus. Just a saw that works when needed with enough power is. A few saws from Husqvarna fit that scenario, 460 Rancher, 555, 565 are the ones that come to mind. Priced lower than the "XP" variants but have the same hard parts like cases cranks and cylinders, these saw were built to work and last.Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jun 8, 2006 Messages 2,867 Reaction score 2,115 Location ID. ... Shindaiwa Model 488 Chain Saw with 18" Double-Guard Sprocket Nose Bar and 33SL chain. I've already read many posts regarding Shindaiwa saws, but everyone's feedback is welcome here! I'm also looking forward to any tips, tricks, hints, or ...Apr 7, 2013. #1. the chain was recently sharpened "professionally". I went out trying to cut some small sweetgums and the thing wouldn't really make any kind of horiz. cut. the chain moved fine but not cutting. i had to really force it through the wood; normally it pulls itself through. when the bar was in vert. position, it cut like a champ.Aug 6, 2023 · General conversations between those who work in the chainsaw related industry. Arborist business topics? Tree work technique topics? Forestry management …2,692. Reaction score. 537. Location. Flagstaff, AZ. Feb 24, 2008. #19. I suppose I'm risking heresy, but I don't think that the 295 is a bad saw. I can't say I've read anything on the "side adjust model, but if you do a search on the site for "295," you'll find that some folks say some fairly positive things about it.Bozeman MT. Sep 28, 2012. #7. If you are cutting 15" trees, you would be well served to move to a larger primary saw. A pro saw would be best, but a homeowner saw from Stihl or Husky in the 50cc range would probably be fine. Then keep the 445 as a backup, and the craftsman as a loner.
Jun 10, 2021. #20. The bow bar was used extensively by the US Forest Service Hotshot fire fighting had crews in the south west in the '80s because it was very effective for cutting scrub, chaparral and other large brush to clear fire line. I have not seen any crews with these bars in a long time, not sure why.. Nude bebe rexha
Chainsaw . Stihl 038 Service Manual. Thread starter zef_66; Start date Jul 22, 2014; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Jul 1, 2018 Messages 459 Reaction score 663 Location Australia. Apr 13, 2023 #13 028 & 038 ...I'm not exactly sure, but if our chainsaw bars and chains are regular then harvesters would need something more industrial, able to stand up to all the abuse, and wear and tare, that heads not being pampered compared to our chainsaws. Theyre cutting through those trees in a second, Also the powerhead behind them is just a tad on the powerful side.A reliable source informed me Klotz Original Techniplate is the oil used in 50 fuel, or whatever they're calling theses days. I ran R50 for two years without any real issues, it's great stuff. Right now I'm trying out K2 and so far so good. K2 and R50 are both full Ester syn oils. 927 is a castor syn blend, similar to Klotz Super Techniplate.The Husqvarna T435 is the best arborist chainsaw, a powerful and reliable tool that is perfect for tree surgeons and professionals.. This top-handled chainsaw is designed to tackle tree pruning in all locations including parks, vineyards, orchards, and residential properties.. With its well-balanced and ultra-light body, the T435 is easy to operate, making it the perfect choice for those who ...Reaction score. 4,091. Location. East Lansing, MI. Sep 5, 2006. #3. If you decide to sell it, let me know what you' re looking to get for it. It would look great on the shelf next to my current Ford chainsaw, assuming the price is right. The blue saw on the top shelf:Homeowner Helper Forum. Post thread. Homeowners, this is your chance to ask the pros advice and questions. PLEASE DON'T email arboristsite questions. We only answer questions on the bulletin board. You must join (free) to post.4. Location. Wisconsin. Feb 9, 2006. #3. skwerl said: I have 2 loops of RSC and have used it side by side with Oregon and Stihl RS. The RSC is smoother and it appears to be ever so slightly faster. The RS is discontinued in 3/8" but the RSC (C is for Comfort) is an improvement in performance.Jan 14, 2013. #7. 2188. Good thinking on displacement & bar lengths! I have done a considerable amount of milling with a Jonsereds920 using a 34in bar. You will definitely need all of the power that 87.9cc can give you. the 920 also wore a 24in bar for felling & most bucking. The balance was ideal with the 24in.4,919. Location. Maryland. Mar 14, 2017. #2. It is worth whatever someone will pay for it. I have seen them sell from $150- $450. In the same conditions. Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk.Put a cup of dry laundry soap in a sock, with zip tie. Pack this with saw. It will absorb any stray vapors. Put saw power head inside 3 or more plastic bags. Thick ones. Pack it well. Put a tag on the saw, "drained, purged, and preped for shipping" with a signature, "saw tech".2,429. Reaction score. 271. Location. brockville ontario canada. Apr 27, 2013. #4. the gray cs520's were made up until around 06, maybe 2007. but things may be slightly different in canada. very good saw. strong, light and well balanced. good antivibe. muffler mod a must. this is a friends cs520. made in 2006.BLACKROCK LIFEPATH® DYNAMIC 2035 FUND INVESTOR A SHARES- Performance charts including intraday, historical charts and prices and keydata. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksWhen it comes to purchasing a chainsaw, Stihl is a brand that stands out for its quality and durability. However, the price tag on these powerful tools can sometimes be overwhelmin...Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Dec 27, 2008 Messages 1,472 Reaction score 1,130 Location Indiana. ... Oh yes, and there are plenty of them out there Kind of like chainsaw operators . Reply. Reactions: fields_mj. RedneckChainsawRepair Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined …Georgia, USA. Apr 21, 2007. #1. I bought a non-limiting coil for my 2004 372XP from a boned 371XP on ebay for $25 + $5 shipping after determining my local dealer didn't have any to sell. I've only done a muffler mod on my saw, but I don't like the limiting function. It makes adjustments really tricky, and I like to tune by sound and verify by tach.17,808. Reaction score. 12,975. Location. Western upper peninsula. Jun 7, 2011. #17. wear and tear is the best method. a littler pine sap will not affect the performance of the saw. cant believe some people are so up tight they have to get sap off a chain saw. must be a home owner thing.512. Location. Fairfax Virginia. Oct 5, 2023. #1. I currently run 50:1 and see a lot of different stuff about 40:1 or 32:1 and a lot of different brands of oil. I run a lot of 2-stroke equipment including, blowers, brush cutters, trimmers, chainsaws, etc. on stihl oil. I have seen a lot of stuff about AMSOIL and have thought of switching to it ....