So now that my Stihl MS170 starts...

[Full Chisel]

Throw that toy in the trash and get yourself a real saw.

 

[Full Chisel]

On second thought...nevermind.

 

[.404]

Just posted my first full tree felling

Classic. Hey you jumped right in.

1. READ the manual.
2. GET a helmet and WEAR it.

 

[BlueLude2001]

Video is good. Just need more power. Heard it bogging. Good technique and all, looks like you've actually handled a chainsaw before. Go get ya a 661 chainsaw. Buzz right thru the trees. Make sure you get the RS chain too.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

..brush ape..that dude is funny , i cant believe you guys are taking him serious

 

[singletrack100]

Here's the deal! You buy the cheapest, smallest saw Stihl makes, with the idea of cutting your 30+" trees. You say your dealer tried to "scam" you into buying a "bulky" $500 saw, and when you refuse, he seems "sarcastic" in his well wishing? You think there might be a reason for that?

So, when the dealer was trying to "scam" you with one of those "bulky" saws (and $500 doesn't even touch a NEW Stihl pro grade falling saw), did you ever ask, or even wonder, what or why those "bulky" saws exist?

So then you google around for starting help due to flooding and end up here, admittedly new to sawing. Sound about right so far?

With the appropriate powerhead AND appropiate skill level, your idea of 16" bar getting 30+" tree is okay. YOU LACK BOTH! You do NOT need a bigger saw!!! No, that won't help you because you don't know how to use it or what you're doing.

There is a reason those bulky saws come in engine sizes ranging from 50+, 60+, 70+, 90+ and 100+ cc ranges! You have a 33cc, tiny cutter tooth, flimsy bar branch and tiny tree cutting saw. There is a reason why, in my line of fire work, beginning sawers are limited to 12" trees and a LOT of ground work and bucking before being able to even think of intermediate level of falling (up to 24" generally, with NO defects or complexity). There are reasons for all of this.

And being new to saws and inexperienced is okay and nothing to be ashamed of because every member here was there in their beginning at one time or another. What is NOT okay is not recognizing your limitations OR your equipment's limitations.

That's all I got to say about that.

Duane

 

[MyStihlWontStart]

Video is good. Just need more power. Heard it bogging. Good technique and all, looks like you've actually handled a chainsaw before. Go get ya a 661 chainsaw. Buzz right thru the trees. Make sure you get the RS chain too.

RS chain?

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

 

[KenJax Tree]

RS chain?

RS=Real Sloooooow

 

[BlueLude2001]

Youre a terrible brush ape. I'm a newb to the forum and even I know what's up. Get outta here. No one would cut a tree down like that.

 

[MyStihlWontStart]

On second thought...nevermind.

Never mind? Why?

 

[singletrack100]

+1^^^^^

 

[MyStihlWontStart]

Face CUT

 

[MyStihlWontStart]

 

[MyStihlWontStart]

So I posted my face cut. I wanted it to go another direction but there was another tree in the way. Look. See the other tree blocking my way?

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

I liked your rendition of charlie daniels ..got any new rap songs ?

 

[.404]

Which way was the rope pulling on it StihlWontStart? If your face cut was toward the boat, that's where it might go.

OK now I see the rope. That might have saved you a denied insurance claim. lol Again, get out in the open. Read your manual. There is tree cutting information basics in there. You need to know about stance and body position and kickback before you even try again one more time.

 

[MyStihlWontStart]

Which way was the rope pulling on it StihlWontStart? If your face cut was toward the boat, that's where it might go.

Rope was pulling where bow was facing - away from boat. Face cut toward boat because other trees in the way. Look at those other trees butted against my tree. No way to do face away from house/boat.

 

[KenJax Tree]

I liked your rendition of charlie daniels ..got any new rap songs ?

The Devil went down to Brush Ape’s. He was lookin' for some logs to peel.

His saw in a bind since he was way behind, he was hopin’ to get a Stihl.

When he came across this young man sawin' on an Oak tree then by Scott,

The Devil jumped upon a hickory stump and said, "Boy, let me tell you what."


"I guess you didn't know it, but I'm a wood cutter, too.

And if you'd care to take a dare I'll make a bet with you.

Now you cut a pretty mean cookie boy, but give the Devil his due.

I'll bet a Husky of gold against your skoal 'cause I got me an Autotune."


The boy said, "My name's Brush Ape, and it might be a sin,

But I'll take your bet; and you're gonna regret Stihl’s the best there's ever been."


Brush Ape, fire your Magnum up and pull your trigger hard.

'Cause Hell's broke loose in North KY and the Devil peels the bark.

And if you win you get this ported Husky made of gold,

But if you lose the devil gets your skoal.


The Devil filed up his chain and he set his rakers low

And fire flew from his bar tip as the chips began to flow.

When he dogged his saw into that log it made an evil hiss.

As he bucked Oak tree like one two three and his Husky never missed.


When the Devil finished, Brush Ape said, "Well, you're pretty good ol' son,

But sit down on my tailgate there let me show you how Stihls run."


Fire up the Magnum. Run, Stihl, run!

Devil's got a Husqvarna, son;

Oak tree, hedge tree, hickory.

Brush Ape done bucked up all three.


The Devil bowed his head because he knew that he'd been beat.

And he laid that Husqvarna on the ground at Brush Ape’s feet.

Brush Ape said, "take your saw back boy I knew you couldn’t win.

Your Husky cuts like a seven year itch----Stihl’s the best that's ever been."

And he played:


Fire up the Magnum. Run, Stihl, run!

Devil's got a Husqvarna, son;

Oak tree, hedge tree, hickory.

Brush Ape done bucked up all three.

 

[MyStihlWontStart]

Here's the deal! You buy the cheapest, smallest saw Stihl makes, with the idea of cutting your 30+" trees. You say your dealer tried to "scam" you into buying a "bulky" $500 saw, and when you refuse, he seems "sarcastic" in his well wishing? You think there might be a reason for that?

So, when the dealer was trying to "scam" you with one of those "bulky" saws (and $500 doesn't even touch a NEW Stihl pro grade falling saw), did you ever ask, or even wonder, what or why those "bulky" saws exist?

So then you google around for starting help due to flooding and end up here, admittedly new to sawing. Sound about right so far?

With the appropriate powerhead AND appropiate skill level, your idea of 16" bar getting 30+" tree is okay. YOU LACK BOTH! You do NOT need a bigger saw!!! No, that won't help you because you don't know how to use it or what you're doing.

There is a reason those bulky saws come in engine sizes ranging from 50+, 60+, 70+, 90+ and 100+ cc ranges! You have a 33cc, tiny cutter tooth, flimsy bar branch and tiny tree cutting saw. There is a reason why, in my line of fire work, beginning sawers are limited to 12" trees and a LOT of ground work and bucking before being able to even think of intermediate level of falling (up to 24" generally, with NO defects or complexity). There are reasons for all of this.

And being new to saws and inexperienced is okay and nothing to be ashamed of because every member here was there in their beginning at one time or another. What is NOT okay is not recognizing your limitations OR your equipment's limitations.

That's all I got to say about that.

Duane

Yes, I admit, I didn't understand tree work at first. I didn't realize that until now. It sounds like bar length x2 doesn't equal tree cutting width. I got it now