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[mkfarnam]

Y'all have snow up there yet?

[SD4020]

Originally Posted by mkfarnam

Y'all have snow up there yet?

Yes we do. And until yesterday it didn't make me smile. There is something about cutting wood in the snow that I like. It was warm enough that I didn't freeze. I was working in a t shirt. It felt good to be outside and getting something done too.

[cathyhe]

Yes, buy a boot is a good way to keep us warm.

[mkfarnam]

Originally Posted by SD4020

Yes we do. And until yesterday it didn't make me smile.

It was warm enough that I didn't freeze. I was working in a t shirt. It felt good to be outside and getting something done too.

It muffles the sound when the tree's hit the ground.

You said that your a logger? We did logging in NW Michigan back in the 60's.
Now for the last 25 yr's I've made a living as a Small Eng Repair mechanic.
which includes chainsaws.
If logging or cutting wood is your line of business,
what's your( "top of the line"commercial) preference, Stihl, Husquavarna ? (McCullouch and Homlite have long been out of the picture)

[SD4020]

Well I am not really a logger. I am doing some cleanup around the place. I am cleaning out a creek bed and cutting wood for the shop.

I wouldn't mind working in the woods. When I was doing landscape work and now I am using a Husqvarna. I also drool over stihl... A Stihl MS391 or MS362 or Husqvarna 455 Ranch or 359.

My Husky has a 16" bar and I'd like a 20" for more get er done cutting. I took out tree behind my house and I think I might have impressed dear old dad when I notched it had it fall right where I wanted it without hitting the house or doing any other damage.

Being more of the trees are in a creek bottom I fell them and then skid them up out of the draw and cut to lengh and I am bucking the brush to burn later on this winter.

[mkfarnam]

Using a lower grade saw(then what you have) like, say "Poulan" for the work you mentioned, is like using a push mower from WalMart to mow a 5 acre field.

Removing trees, is considered "logging".

I wouldn't exactly call what your doing, the personal work of a homeowner or home use.
So what your doing would be considered semi-commercial.
You also seem to know the difference between high quality and low quality saws and you seem to know how to use one, unlike most that only use a chainsaw 1-2 times a year. (no offense to anyone) that's just the way it is.

Husky is right behind Stihl when it comes to high quality and best reliable (commercial use) chainsaws.

You'll find that, compared to a 16" bar, a 20" or 23" is much more comfortible because the strain in your arms from holding the 16" out to cut and trying to keep it balanced is all gone. The longer bars do the work for you.
You can replace that 16" bar with a 20".
Most shops that repair saws or sell parts will a have a 20" bar and chain package.
Note: parts suppliers will usually charge more. A good repair shop will usually sell you the bar and chain and install it for you at no extra charge.


BTW, Are "anti-kickback" saw chains required in SD? It varies from state to state.

[SD4020]

I would to keep the 16" saw for the small stuff and light work. I am thinking I'll make the investment after the 1st of the year. If I get with it I can have the creek cleaned up within the week. Then I'll move over to another area. I was looking for winter project.

[airboat5]

Originally Posted by airboat5

Ive been working on how to keep my feet warm in the winter up here and its cost me a few bucks learning how.The answer was my new white snow boots. thank god I worked this out.

I got whites snow pacs not white boots.

[ElkHunter]

I'm not smiling but I figure all of you could point and giggle. On Tuesday I slipped on ice and broke my leg. Kneecap and femur. I slipped right at the base of my iron steps into the cabin and my knee hit right on the edge of the step.

[SD4020]

OUCH! That kinda messes up the winter. Hope you heal quickly.