TrailBuilder
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I need some suggestions on saws.
I need a light-weight compact saw. I'm going to use it to build freeride mountain bike trails. There is a massive amount of woodwork required. I'm going to build large wood structures with rough-hewn dead-fall. I'm going to use it for tons of ripping, full-bar cuts, fine-cutting/fitting, and felling. I need it to be very durable and easy to handle. I'm going to have to carry it several miles into the woods on nasty terrain on my back while riding a bike 5-6 times a week. Like I said it will be used for ripping hundreds of planks by without a mill. I'd like to be able to get away with a 16" bar and something under about 50-55cc. The lighter and more compact the better though. I want it to be low maintenance. Fuel economy is important too as I also have to carry the gas on my back. So am I asking for the impossible?
I also need suggestions on very durable chains. I don't mind doing my own custom grinds so that doesn't matter but I would prefer a nice variety of grinds so I don't have to do that much to get them right.
I need a light-weight compact saw. I'm going to use it to build freeride mountain bike trails. There is a massive amount of woodwork required. I'm going to build large wood structures with rough-hewn dead-fall. I'm going to use it for tons of ripping, full-bar cuts, fine-cutting/fitting, and felling. I need it to be very durable and easy to handle. I'm going to have to carry it several miles into the woods on nasty terrain on my back while riding a bike 5-6 times a week. Like I said it will be used for ripping hundreds of planks by without a mill. I'd like to be able to get away with a 16" bar and something under about 50-55cc. The lighter and more compact the better though. I want it to be low maintenance. Fuel economy is important too as I also have to carry the gas on my back. So am I asking for the impossible?
I also need suggestions on very durable chains. I don't mind doing my own custom grinds so that doesn't matter but I would prefer a nice variety of grinds so I don't have to do that much to get them right.
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