Ryan313
ArboristSite Lurker
Hey Everybody, my name is Ryan, I just joined the site; it looks like a well rounded place with a lot of intelligent people. I wanted to introduce myself and show you guys my saws before I got posting to much.
I have 5 saws, two are the junk Craftsman saws, one is a Homelite, and the other two are Stihls. I am only going to post about the Stihls, they are the only ones I use and are the only ones I have pictures of.
First up is the Stihl 029 Super with 20" bar. I bought it this winter from a guy I worked with in tree service some. It had a 16" bar at the time with a brand new chain, and a fresh carb cleaning. I ended up giving him $200 for it, then buying the bigger bar. It runs great, cuts great, and starts with 3 or 4 pulls. I use this saw for felling and bucking.
Next is the Stihl 011AV. I traded a guy a non-running Allis Chalmers Professional 75 for it. The guy told me this one did not run, but I figured I could get more out of it if I could not get it running. Besides, this one fits my needs, the AC did not. I adjusted the carb and now it starts first pull every time! Two weeks ago I took down 8 trees for my neighbor and while limbing with the 029 I hit myself in the left knee with the saw, if I did not have my chaps on I would have needed a couple stitches for sure! I thought about it and I realized that with a smaller, lighter, and easier to maneuver saw I would have not hit my leg. So, that is why I wanted a smaller saw.
I have 5 saws, two are the junk Craftsman saws, one is a Homelite, and the other two are Stihls. I am only going to post about the Stihls, they are the only ones I use and are the only ones I have pictures of.
First up is the Stihl 029 Super with 20" bar. I bought it this winter from a guy I worked with in tree service some. It had a 16" bar at the time with a brand new chain, and a fresh carb cleaning. I ended up giving him $200 for it, then buying the bigger bar. It runs great, cuts great, and starts with 3 or 4 pulls. I use this saw for felling and bucking.
Next is the Stihl 011AV. I traded a guy a non-running Allis Chalmers Professional 75 for it. The guy told me this one did not run, but I figured I could get more out of it if I could not get it running. Besides, this one fits my needs, the AC did not. I adjusted the carb and now it starts first pull every time! Two weeks ago I took down 8 trees for my neighbor and while limbing with the 029 I hit myself in the left knee with the saw, if I did not have my chaps on I would have needed a couple stitches for sure! I thought about it and I realized that with a smaller, lighter, and easier to maneuver saw I would have not hit my leg. So, that is why I wanted a smaller saw.
