M-tooth
ArboristSite Operative
I have always been a man to do things the hard way, but I have also always been the kind of person that would rather use the right tool for the job, that means the right wrench for the nut as opposed to pliers or adjustable wrenches (including the metric variety), wire cutters/strippers as oppose to a pocket knife. Not to say I have never done things of this nature at 1:30AM 20 miles from a paved road in -5 degree weather (Fahrenheit). My question to all of you is, what has been the most time saving, convenient tool you have ever spent money on when it comes to chainsaws?
I'll kick it off with the Stihl flywheel puller I bought off ebay for something like $25. I once spent a week and a half trying to get the flywheel off an 051AV with nothing more than a can of liquid wrench, a screwdriver and a decent sized hammer (got it off eventually). The first time I used the flywheel puller was on an ms440 this past fall. Had her off in about 30 seconds. Money well spent and aggravation well avoided in my opinion.
I'll kick it off with the Stihl flywheel puller I bought off ebay for something like $25. I once spent a week and a half trying to get the flywheel off an 051AV with nothing more than a can of liquid wrench, a screwdriver and a decent sized hammer (got it off eventually). The first time I used the flywheel puller was on an ms440 this past fall. Had her off in about 30 seconds. Money well spent and aggravation well avoided in my opinion.
