resotek
ArboristSite Member
Morning all... I've been reading this forum for quite some time, but have never really posted. I want to thank everyone here for educating me on all things chainsaw related. I sure have learned a lot from this fine forum!
I came here with a lowly Husqvarna 141LE wimp saw. I have since acquired a MS 250, 260 Pro, and 361. I probably never would have even looked at a STIHL chainsaw, but you all convinced me to give them a try. I'm hooked for life! Thanks a lot guys!
Moving on... I have a 30" white oak down in my back yard that's been sitting for a few months. These logs are really big for my neck of the woods. I tried and failed to budge them with my 36" cant hook. This whole project was very intimidating because I've never cut anything near this large.
Knowing what was at hand, I went out and bought what I thought was the right saw for the job. I wanted a saw that was powerful enough for this job, but small enough to be useful after the fact. I ended up getting a new MS 361 with a 20" bar.
It was cold outside yesterday morning and the right time to take on the beast. The saw fired right up and I went to work. I wanted to take it easy at first so I could get a feel for the saw. That proved to be a good move because I had a couple of low speed "grabs" that taught me a lot. After about two cuts everything started to feel really good and the pace picked up quite a bit. What a fun saw to operate!
The first start was routine. All subsequent starts were one pull. The AV system is smooth as silk. The power output was awesome and she didn't stall the first time. How could anyone not like this saw? I LOVE IT!
I have attached a couple of "glam shots" of my new toy after our first fun morning together. Thanks again folks!
-Mel
I came here with a lowly Husqvarna 141LE wimp saw. I have since acquired a MS 250, 260 Pro, and 361. I probably never would have even looked at a STIHL chainsaw, but you all convinced me to give them a try. I'm hooked for life! Thanks a lot guys!
Moving on... I have a 30" white oak down in my back yard that's been sitting for a few months. These logs are really big for my neck of the woods. I tried and failed to budge them with my 36" cant hook. This whole project was very intimidating because I've never cut anything near this large.
Knowing what was at hand, I went out and bought what I thought was the right saw for the job. I wanted a saw that was powerful enough for this job, but small enough to be useful after the fact. I ended up getting a new MS 361 with a 20" bar.
It was cold outside yesterday morning and the right time to take on the beast. The saw fired right up and I went to work. I wanted to take it easy at first so I could get a feel for the saw. That proved to be a good move because I had a couple of low speed "grabs" that taught me a lot. After about two cuts everything started to feel really good and the pace picked up quite a bit. What a fun saw to operate!
The first start was routine. All subsequent starts were one pull. The AV system is smooth as silk. The power output was awesome and she didn't stall the first time. How could anyone not like this saw? I LOVE IT!
I have attached a couple of "glam shots" of my new toy after our first fun morning together. Thanks again folks!
-Mel
thanks for the pics.
