pics of your everyday saws that have become part of you

[Herman the German]

I wanna see the saws from around the world that you fine folks use everyday and have a special place in your heart for.. those special saws that have a story and have been through good and hard times in the forest with you.. thanks.

 

[Tobystihl]

Meet "Fury", my favourite everyday saw!

 

[Herman the German]

Looks like youve got a lot of good use out of it. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[jefflovstrom]

 

[Herman the German]

This is one of my 3... Ms460 I just fixed up. Got half way crushed and was given to me. I used OEM parts except for the starter cover and rear handle. It runs so freakin good. I done my own dual port muffler using the stock muffler. It sounds great isn't too loud and to be honest, with these 2 pipes, the openings aren't that much bigger than the stock outlet was, so no worries of damage if anyone was on the edge of making a decision as to do dual port or not, it really isn't gonna hurt your saw, its great. Waiting now for my full wrap handle to get here. May need a new clutch also I noticed when I was trying it out that it was "slippy" if that can be a word

 

[Herman the German]

Just a little update on the 460. Got the new full wrap in the mail today and slapped it on and the 25" bar. It's cutting well now with no slipping. I took the rum off and cleaned thoroughly and no more slips

 

[AKTrailDog]

Conducting some maint on some of the fleet and reorganizing the saw shop
-Couple 026s for firewood and using a woodmizer to peel logs.
-036 was my everyday felling saw at work and at home in the woods. Typically carried up to 15 miles a day. Also use for firewood at times.
-360 used at times same as above.
-500i is pretty much gonna replace the 36 series saws.
-066 for the hell of it when there is big enough stuff around

 

[Herman the German]

Conducting some maint on some of the fleet and reorganizing the saw shop
-Couple 026s for firewood and using a woodmizer to peel logs.
-036 was my everyday felling saw at work and at home in the woods. Typically carried up to 15 miles a day. Also use for firewood at times.
-360 used at times same as above.
-500i is pretty much gonna replace the 36 series saws.
-066 for the hell of it when there is big enough stuff around

Now that's a nice selection there. Have you been able to get a lot of time behind the ms500i and how do ya like it? And do you see it holding up through the years. I know it's sorta new to the market so that's why I had wondered , it's been out a while on the European market so I guess they'd be able to speak of "hold up"..

 

[AKTrailDog]

Have only had the 500 for about a month. Only a couple tanks thru it so far. Love it, very impressive saw. Sure hope it holds up for what it costs and the technology behind it.

 

[Herman the German]

Have only had the 500 for about a month. Only a couple tanks thru it so far. Love it, very impressive saw. Sure hope it holds up for what it costs and the technology behind it.

Yeah slot of folks at the local dealer say that throttle response is amazing and it cuts ever more amazingly. My brother in law bought 1 for his son for Christmas but he obviously hasn't had it long. I think it cool the fuel injection stuff. (No carb on a chainsaw) who would have dreamed hehehehe

 

[Herman the German]

And wow Sotraildog 15 miles a day. That's quite a hike lugging a sandwich bag let alone a saw. Most folks I know drive to almost the landing then walk as far as down the hill to cut then back up when done. Total walking maybe a mile in a full day I'm guessing

 

[AKTrailDog]

Ha, yeah. It's what I do for work. Chainsaw and associated gear then ~40 lbs in a backpack. Fun times. Can't believe I get paid for what I do and see at times

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

Easy start, runs fairly quiet, reaching, cutting..

 

[KarlD]

Easy start, runs fairly quiet, reaching, cutting..

Most dangerous saw I use...especially when I have treated myself to a new blade

 

[Stihl Pimp]

Here are a couple of 1973 stihl 015 saws that I custom built and used for many years. Recently a guy made me an offer on both saw that I couldn't refuse so I had to let them go. Now I'm building an 015av and have another white 015 top handle saw that I'll be building next. These are nice little saws and rev to 12,500 RPM so they are screamers. I always remove the points ignition and upgrade these saws to the updated kawasaki electronic ignition module which starts faster and is more responsive. I also port the cylinder and muffler, install Caber Italian rings, advance the timing, convert them to 3/8 pitch, I make custom bumper spikes for them, and I install a velocity stack intake and k & n air filter. My neighbor has an ms200t and he swears that the "Lil' Monster" 015 that I built is as if not more powerful than his 200t which is pretty impressive for a 48 year old saw with smaller engine than the 200t.

 

[AKTrailDog]

Nicely done! Awesome looking rebuilds that are extremely functional and efficient!

 

[Herman the German]

Here are a couple of 1973 stihl 015 saws that I custom built and used for many years. Recently a guy made me an offer on both saw that I couldn't refuse so I had to let them go. Now I'm building an 015av and have another white 015 top handle saw that I'll be building next. These are nice little saws and rev to 12,500 RPM so they are screamers. I always remove the points ignition and upgrade these saws to the updated kawasaki electronic ignition module which starts faster and is more responsive. I also port the cylinder and muffler, install Caber Italian rings, advance the timing, convert them to 3/8 pitch, I make custom bumper spikes for them, and I install a velocity stack intake and k & n air filter. My neighbor has an ms200t and he swears that the "Lil' Monster" 015 that I built is as if not more powerful than his 200t which is pretty impressive for a 48 year old saw with smaller engine than the 200t.

That is a fabulous displace of german power and like your bar says "perfected in your garage".. that is incredible dude. Also some pretty cool looking stuff in the background. Is that some kind of speaker set up.

 

[hosocat]

Ha, yeah. It's what I do for work. Chainsaw and associated gear then ~40 lbs in a backpack. Fun times. Can't believe I get paid for what I do and see at times

Wow. What do you do? I might be able to last a few miles on a trail with all that gear, then I'd just say leave me for bear fodder.

 

[AKTrailDog]

Professional trail builder. Build hiking, biking, atv, equestrian trails etc. When I'm not hiking with saws, I'm flying with them into the backcountry for days on end. Haven't found a better job yet!

 

[Herman the German]

That's the post I been waiting on right there. Someone with pure passion for there saws,to bring thier saw to such a level is very impressive. I have fixed up a few McCulloch saws (not to your level) but fixed em up and it's very rewarding. McCulloch pro Mac 700 and a few pm 10-10s and then of course the ms460 in the post above

Professional trail builder. Build hiking, biking, atv, equestrian trails etc. When I'm not hiking with saws, I'm flying with them into the backcountry for days on end. Haven't found a better job yet!

I'd say that no one on earth has a better job from the sound of it. Flying around backcountry with some nice stihl saws.. can't get much better in my opinion