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Chain Saw Recommendations
Hello All,
I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan |
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I've used the same 18" Shindaiwa chainsaw for more than 15 years now and it
runs just great. I'd buy another if I ever needed one. -- "A. Pismo Clam" wrote in message ... Hello All, I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan |
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MacCullough is out of business. But there are many for sale.
A. Pismo Clam wrote: Hello All, I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan |
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A. Pismo Clam wrote:
Hello All, I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan Stihl. You can't go wrong. -- Art |
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"Art" wrote in message ... A. Pismo Clam wrote: Hello All, I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan Stihl. You can't go wrong. -- Art Stihls really whine. If you go with them you had better wear ear protection. The cheap McCollughs aren't nearly as loud. |
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"A. Pismo Clam" wrote in message
... Hello All, I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan I have been using my little Stihl 14 incher (it has '18' in the model name...) for many years not without a problem. I cut through some big stuff with it too, coming in from both sides. Just have a few blade chains so that you have a couple sharp with the others are out getting sharpened (unless you sharpen yourself, which will save some bucks). Tomes |
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JB wrote:
I've used the same 18" Shindaiwa chainsaw for more than 15 years now and it runs just great. I'd buy another if I ever needed one. the Shindaiwa is a fine product. |
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What's good to sharpen a chain?
I have had the best results with just a round file. Tomes wrote: "A. Pismo Clam" wrote in message ... Hello All, I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan I have been using my little Stihl 14 incher (it has '18' in the model name...) for many years not without a problem. I cut through some big stuff with it too, coming in from both sides. Just have a few blade chains so that you have a couple sharp with the others are out getting sharpened (unless you sharpen yourself, which will save some bucks). Tomes |
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"ecarecar" wrote in message
et... Tomes wrote: "A. Pismo Clam" wrote in message ... Hello All, I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan I have been using my little Stihl 14 incher (it has '18' in the model name...) for many years not without a problem. I cut through some big stuff with it too, coming in from both sides. Just have a few blade chains so that you have a couple sharp with the others are out getting sharpened (unless you sharpen yourself, which will save some bucks). Tomes What's good to sharpen a chain? I have had the best results with just a round file. They make a kit for this, although I have not had one. Maybe that could be a Christmas present idea... The thing is that you want to get a few dimensions right, not just move the arc back. I take mine in at $6 each. Anyone wish to comment on self sharpening? Do you use a kit, is it easy, how is it done? Tomes |
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I have had good luck with Echo. There is some nice ones on eBay now.
Also I have had a sharpening service for over 30 yrs. It is OK to sharpen with a round file 2 or 3 times then take it in and get the angles right and the drags taken down to proper setting. The chain can't cut if the teeth can't get to the wood. A sharp chain makes the saw and the operator last longer. I also heat with wood and do my own cutting. From Mel & Donnie in Bluebird Valley http://community.webtv.net/MelKelly/TheKids |
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"Tomes" wrote in message ink.net... "ecarecar" wrote in message et... Tomes wrote: "A. Pismo Clam" wrote in message ... Hello All, I've got about 100 dead avocado trees that are eyesores. I'm looking for a 14" or 16" chain saw that can help me prune back the limbs. If anyone can recommend the saw that they currently use or have used, I would be most grateful for the help! Alan I have been using my little Stihl 14 incher (it has '18' in the model name...) for many years not without a problem. I cut through some big stuff with it too, coming in from both sides. Just have a few blade chains so that you have a couple sharp with the others are out getting sharpened (unless you sharpen yourself, which will save some bucks). Tomes What's good to sharpen a chain? I have had the best results with just a round file. They make a kit for this, although I have not had one. Maybe that could be a Christmas present idea... The thing is that you want to get a few dimensions right, not just move the arc back. I take mine in at $6 each. Anyone wish to comment on self sharpening? Do you use a kit, is it easy, how is it done? Tomes Evry one I know that uses a chain saw sharpens it themselves. The owners manual should give instructions, or search the internet. |
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Tomes wrote:
They make a kit for this, although I have not had one. Maybe that could be a Christmas present idea... The thing is that you want to get a few dimensions right, not just move the arc back. I take mine in at $6 each. Anyone wish to comment on self sharpening? Do you use a kit, is it easy, how is it done? Tomes Sharpening with a round file is fine. You don't need a kit. Some tips - push back on the file not down, use the right size round file (most homeowner saws 18" and smaller will use a 5/32", most pro saws will use 7/32"), keep several chains and try to keep them all sharpened, keep it sharp, don't wait for it to get dull, At the point that a chain won't cut anymore it usually needs to be sent to a shop where it they will use a chain grinder, and the absolute most important tip is to NEVER let the chain hit the dirt while cutting. -- Art |
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Art wrote:
Tomes wrote: They make a kit for this, although I have not had one. Maybe that could be a Christmas present idea... The thing is that you want to get a few dimensions right, not just move the arc back. I take mine in at $6 each. Anyone wish to comment on self sharpening? Do you use a kit, is it easy, how is it done? Tomes Sharpening with a round file is fine. You don't need a kit. Some tips - push back on the file not down, use the right size round file (most homeowner saws 18" and smaller will use a 5/32", most pro saws will use 7/32"), keep several chains and try to keep them all sharpened, keep it sharp, don't wait for it to get dull, At the point that a chain won't cut anymore it usually needs to be sent to a shop where it they will use a chain grinder, and the absolute most important tip is to NEVER let the chain hit the dirt while cutting. and of course I left out the obvious which is to follow the existing chain angles as closely as possible. -- Art |
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Art wrote:
Art wrote: Tomes wrote: They make a kit for this, although I have not had one. Maybe that could be a Christmas present idea... The thing is that you want to get a few dimensions right, not just move the arc back. I take mine in at $6 each. Anyone wish to comment on self sharpening? Do you use a kit, is it easy, how is it done? Tomes Sharpening with a round file is fine. You don't need a kit. Some tips - push back on the file not down, use the right size round file (most homeowner saws 18" and smaller will use a 5/32", most pro saws will use 7/32"), keep several chains and try to keep them all sharpened, keep it sharp, don't wait for it to get dull, At the point that a chain won't cut anymore it usually needs to be sent to a shop where it they will use a chain grinder, and the absolute most important tip is to NEVER let the chain hit the dirt while cutting. and of course I left out the obvious which is to follow the existing chain angles as closely as possible. -- Art I was glad to see you follow-up with that last addition of critical information. http://www.oregonchain.com/tech/manual_maint.htm http://www.oregonchain.com/tech/ms_manual/ms_02.pdf http://www.oregonchain.com/tech/ms_manual/ms_04.pdf yep, it's a whole lot more than most would ever want to know. oregon chains are ok and oregon has the technology correct on these web pages. for the best possible chain the word is STIHL! |
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