History of Bow Saws

Modifiedmark · Aug 10, 2013

I think I need to add this saw to the thread.

A Poulan Super 72 will pull a bow with authority....

igpoe · Aug 10, 2013

Modifiedmark said:
I think I need to add this saw to the thread.

A Poulan Super 72 will pull a bow with authority....

Killer saw Mark................video?
Igpoe :cheers:

Modifiedmark · Aug 10, 2013

Got one at that. :laugh:

Here is the first run on it, still a bit rich and working a piece of wood a bit too big for the bow.

There is a better video of it in the Ohio GTG thread if you can look it up.

While were at it, here is a video of the direct drive 71-A working a bow.

Philbert · Aug 10, 2013

OK, this will expose how little I know about Bow Saws: can they be used (effectively) for falling?

Philbert

Guido Salvage · Aug 10, 2013

Philbert said:
OK, this will expose how little I know about Bow Saws: can they be used (effectively) for falling?

Philbert

No... (at least not in my hands). You do not cut with the bottom of the bow, rather with the front. The "foot" is used as a guide against the log to prevent kickback.

Steven in VA · Aug 12, 2013

just my personal experience

Philbert said:
OK, this will expose how little I know about Bow Saws: can they be used (effectively) for falling?

I've used a bow on a Homelite saw, then a Stihl 036, then an MS460 as my primary saw for decades. I heat with wood, and used to sell firewood before gas logs became so popular, and do tree removal (only part-time, by referral.) There are at least a hundred former trees that think a bow works just fine for felling. The only limitation is tree diameter; above maybe 20", maybe 24", it's easier with a straight blade.

I also find a bow easier to use cutting brush and small stuff when clearing an area around a tree before felling it.

I normally don't cut green trees for firewood, unless someone wants them removed.

Philbert · Aug 12, 2013

Thanks guys.

Welcome to A.S. Steven!

Philbert

Steven in VA · Aug 13, 2013

Welcome to A.S. Steven!

Philbert

Thanks very much. I was actually just noodling around to see if I could find a bow for my Stihl MS660, and bumped into this site. It's very interesting and seems very collegial.

Is it legal to ask here if there's anyone who might have a bow made for a Stihl to sell me? If not, might anyone be able to put me in touch with someone who could sell me one?

Thanks,
Steven

Mr. Bow Saw · Aug 13, 2013

Steven in VA said:
Welcome to A.S. Steven!

Philbert

Thanks very much. I was actually just noodling around to see if I could find a bow for my Stihl MS660, and bumped into this site. It's very interesting and seems very collegial.

Is it legal to ask here if there's anyone who might have a bow made for a Stihl to sell me? If not, might anyone be able to put me in touch with someone who could sell me one?

Thanks,
Steven

You could try this place. Chain Bar Repairing: Products & Services

Or check here, There are no Stihl bars right now but they do come up for sale here.

chainsaw bow | eBay

Mr. Bow Saw · Aug 13, 2013

ozflea · Aug 13, 2013

Geez thats a pretty big nose ring Cliff ...............

Guido Salvage · Aug 14, 2013

Steven in VA said:
Welcome to A.S. Steven!

Philbert

Thanks very much. I was actually just noodling around to see if I could find a bow for my Stihl MS660, and bumped into this site. It's very interesting and seems very collegial.

Is it legal to ask here if there's anyone who might have a bow made for a Stihl to sell me? If not, might anyone be able to put me in touch with someone who could sell me one?

Thanks,
Steven

Don't know where you are in VA, but there has been one advertised before in Farmville before on CL. I think I may have one for one of my 056's.

Steven in VA · Aug 14, 2013

thanks!

You could try this place: Chain Bar Repairing: Products & Services

Or check here: There are no Stihl bars right now but they do come up for sale here.

Appreciate the suggestions. Have checked eBay occasionally, just missed one last week. Darn.
I wrote to the chain bar repairing place. They look like a good company. Thanks a lot for the recommendation.