January 12, 201412 yr That was pretty amazing Rich, thanks for sharing, though it's a wonderful thing what he can do with that chainsaw, I'd still take a mill over that method!!!!!! That's too much work!!! Sheez, but it's completely amazing the dimensions he's getting with that machine, what an eye and feel for the machine!!!!! One thing for sure, he can travel light and get into the forests and cut it on the spot, building a home where the trees once where. Fast, and light.
January 13, 201412 yr I loved this. Great lesson in practice makes perfect. I'll stick with a mill though, much less waste. Thanks Rich.
September 8, 20196 yr Ok I could do that on a two foot log, but no way for a 8 footer. And How about that saw, definitely a loggers saw.
September 8, 20196 yr 59 minutes ago, Gerald said: Ok I could do that on a two foot log, but no way for a 8 footer. And How about that saw, definitely a loggers saw. The pins in my wrist are vibrating like a tuning fork watching this guy. No way they take that kind of abuse. Amazing skill this guy has and a heck of a good use of resources available.
September 8, 20196 yr Can't quite tell for sure but that's a 47" bar and chain on either an old Stihl 066 or 088 which depending on which it is would weigh in at between 70-85 lbs. My later model MS880 with the 47" bar chain combo goes 83 lbs. The MS880's like hanging onto an outboard boat motor without a boat attached. It sounds like a dirt bike, and can be heard 1/4 mile away!
September 10, 20196 yr Yep, that is one heavy chain saw. To me, chain saw is pretty wasteful because of the size of the kerf. But, I need to buy these folks some safety toe shoes. Thankfully, I didn't see any toes missing.
September 10, 20196 yr 9 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said: Yep, that is one heavy chain saw. My neighbor that cuts trees done as a side job has a big one he uses for the larger work. He loves to tease me about when am I going to borrow it. Yeah, the pins in my wrist and arm are humming like a bridge in rush hour just thinking about it.
September 10, 20196 yr @Woodbutcherbynight, I'll set the MS880 up with the 59" bar/chain for that small job you've got lined up. That brings it up to 94 lbs.
September 11, 20196 yr 11 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: I'll set the MS880 up with the 59" bar/chain for that small job you've got lined up. I'll bring the beer and the camera so we can savor the moment.
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