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'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.

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"A. Pismo Clam" wrote in message
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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

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.

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

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.

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Art

"Art" wrote in message
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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

Stihls really whine. If you go with them you had better wear ear
protection. The cheap McCollughs aren't nearly as loud.

"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.

Tomes wrote:

"A. Pismo Clam" wrote in message
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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

"ecarecar" wrote in message
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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

"Tomes" wrote in message
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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

Evry one I know that uses a chain saw sharpens it themselves. The owners
manual should give instructions, or search the internet.

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.

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Art

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.

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Art

Some good pointers..

Stihl's website has everything you need to cut wood..

Read the PDF's..

I have 2 stihl's a MS250C and KM110R.. Never had any problem..

I use the yellow "ripper" chain.. High kickback but will cut wood
like not other..

Must wear hearing protection!!! I use my shooting muffs work great!!

buy the FaceMask/Muffs combo.. Worth their wieght.. if you dont' trust
me then ask the guy who got a 1/2" chip in the cheek!!!

I use a round file for the chain.. Stihl chains has a "laser mark"
that shows you the angle to file.. File parallel to the mark.

I could not tell you how valuable a good chain saw is...

I have
MS250C 18" Bar
2 - Yellow Chains
File Kit
1 - Stock green chain..

I have not used the green chain since i bought the saw..

I have sharpened the chain after everytime I use and rotate chains for
wear..

Stihl has the "recommended" wear cycles.. IT'S WORTH IT!!

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.


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