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The Count

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I know that this doesn`t make me an lumber jack but I had a lot of fun; except I lost an ax. oh well, i`ll buy some orange paint.

It was a beautiful ash that my father in law wanted removed. I tried in vain to change his mind....

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note: wife hand.

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and some more cutting; I know, no protection...

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if you look careful you may see the rubber band that holds the switch.

cheers.
 
fearofpavement

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Bet that one made a thud when it hit the ground. That sound is a lot more enjoyable when the tree is heading directly for it's intended fall zone. Yeah we need some additional updates on the fake Stihl saw. I saw one online for the first time earlier this week and was wondering if they were any good. (relative to the price vs performance)
 
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it was 80$, it was new, the on off switch stays on until pulling the gas (therefore I have a rubber band), I have to keep it to a certain rpm (by ear) where it has max power and the break won`t work.

other than that it was really ok, taking abuse until yesterday when oiler failed. it was the end of the day and I didn`t looked into it. maybe just clogged.

when it dies, I`ll go to my dealer and get 33$ discount for a new saw.
LOL

really, don`t buy cheap saws; they cost more in the end.
I bought it as you buy a disposable camera.

it has been fun so far. I think I got my money worth.
 
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no wonder you didnt want to show your face in the photos :biggrinbounce2:

Nice looking drop though. You did really well to cut around your wifes hand without hurting her too. How did she get her hand stuck in a tree in the first place?
 
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no wonder you didnt want to show your face in the photos :biggrinbounce2:

Nice looking drop though. You did really well to cut around your wifes hand without hurting her too. How did she get her hand stuck in a tree in the first place?

she did some magic that went wrong; she got stuck both hands inside the tree. only the second attempt to free her went well. couldn`t post the first attempt though....too messy
 
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Where did you buy the saw from? The websites linked say things like "minimum 50 pcs" and I'm doubting if the saw arrives in 50 pieces... counts.
 
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