logging in the artic circle
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There's trees in the arctic circle?
Some Stihl models also have a cover for the starter cover that reduces cooling air flow...
Never used one, but I've heard good things
Some Stihl models also have a cover for the starter cover that reduces cooling air flow...
Never used one, but I've heard good things
ya plenty of trees up there in Alaska would assume Russia as well
"Why, I'm your hucklberry, right here"
Yeah, no logging in the arctic circle.
He is a long ways from the arctic circle in Anchorage AK. Nevertheless.
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Keep your eye on him..haha.
Which saw activities will make up your job? Then we will go from there.
I used an 088 for cutting ice below the circle, there's not much to know, pull the cord & start cutting, use bio chain oil
true I am based out of Chugiak and don't know of much logging up there but they do trail clearing, campsite maintenance all through out Alaska going to be just north of gates of the artic national park I don't know what I need to worry about saw wise
removing wind fall and leaners clearing tails and cutting rounds to be split for firewood down the road as well as removing branches over the trails the could present a hazzard
alright I was told there are specific saws designed for cold weather because normal ones don't preform as well in the cold
Lots to learn about cutting in the winters.
If your new to it then heated carb (saw) is the way to go. I don't usually use heated handlebars if it's really cold and snow is on the trees as it turns your gloves into ice blocks really fast.
If it's random little bits of cutting and then moving then you will not benefit from the heated handles. Certainly nice if you are blocking though.
There is lots and lots to it.
Especially when the wheather fluctuates.
I run Husqvarna. I know guys that like Stihl but use the Husqvarnas for winter work.
Always carry iso alcohol
for frozen throttle cables I use it down the carb to eat moisture or ice too. Sometimes a little in the fuel.
Try stay away from methylhydrate
It breaks down the oil.
I will add some more stuff in time.
If your new to it then heated carb (saw) is the way to go. I don't usually use heated handlebars if it's really cold and snow is on the trees as it turns your gloves into ice blocks really fast.
If it's random little bits of cutting and then moving then you will not benefit from the heated handles. Certainly nice if you are blocking though.
There is lots and lots to it.
Especially when the wheather fluctuates.
I run Husqvarna. I know guys that like Stihl but use the Husqvarnas for winter work.
Always carry iso alcohol
for frozen throttle cables I use it down the carb to eat moisture or ice too. Sometimes a little in the fuel.
Try stay away from methylhydrate
It breaks down the oil.
I will add some more stuff in time.
Put tinfoil in your boots, it acts as insulation.
under the insole?
Wrap your feet in it. Thick socks necessary of course.
All I can really add is don’t get wet, and the last time I went up there I was on the North Slope where I didn’t see any trees. It’s one of few places I wouldn’t recommend wearing Frank’s boots.
Husqvarna includes those with some models as well. My 543XP came with one.
IIRC, it was the 550XP came with one, and the 372XP may have included one as well. None of them were “G” models either
I don’t Expect to ever need the Recoil Cover Blocks, or Heated Grips
Doug
The Lorax
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Most saws if they don't have heated carbs will have some kind of bypass in the top cover or air filter cover that allows a small bleed of hot air to enter the carb area to prevent icing. Usually its a small plate that is either flipped or a hole knocked out.
Snow covers are usually just for powder snow to stop it being sucked into the cooling slots on the recoil and blocking airflow when you put the saw down.
Snow covers are usually just for powder snow to stop it being sucked into the cooling slots on the recoil and blocking airflow when you put the saw down.
Dont wear woolly gloves, they stay wet once wet.
With stihl you just move a flap in the air cleaner area to take in warm air from around the engine
ChoppyChoppy
Tree Freak
I've not had any trouble with the cold.
The heated handle saws are nice if you plan to do lots of work in the cold, it's tough to run a saw with thick gloves.
The heated handle saws are nice if you plan to do lots of work in the cold, it's tough to run a saw with thick gloves.
