You buy him a POS saw and let him learn how to maintain it and run it the hard way as I am sure we all have. I would say a newer Homelite or a Wildthing should fit the bill.I've never owned anything other than a Stihl and consider myself a die hard Stihl guy, As silly as I know that sounds to all of you. LOL
I got to cut some wood yesterday and let my 310 have some fun. My oldest son (he's 14) took some real interest, he said "dad your 025 is going to be my saw some day". That got me thinking, What would be a good starter saw for him?
He's tall but really slim, he's a sports nut and athletic. I gotta take minute to brag a little, He shoots 85 % from the free throw line! Ok, I'm done... :hmm3grin2orange:
Anyway, I'm thinking of getting him a saw and chaps. Any comments or suggestions?
Thanks, Chris
Can find a quality used saw for near same money.a Wild Thing, naturally. Kids like the fancy colors.
So he has to wait all winter, then spend the next summer mowing to get a powersaw?
Sounds like a good way to turn him off to the whole idea.
Your in vehicle & gun territory with that plan..
Yes or a covenant is made whereby he redeems cost of saw, possibly by use of it. Lead from the front. Young people learn from example. Character, work ethic should be there much earlier than 14 yr. Unfortunately, too many are raised by TV these days.I say no chainsaw until he get a job and buys his own. He will respect a lot more if he paid for it.
Yes, even the experienced let guard down when tiredness sets in.Kwdog75, My nephew is 16 and he has almost all the responsibilities at my sisters when is comes to firewood. Well splitting, stacking, and burning. When he helps me and my father cut the wood up he runs my 026, he handles it well and it doesn't over power him too much. My father stresses SAFTEY first with NO exceptions. As long as your son understands what could go wrong and how to avoid them you two will do alright. My nephew is 6'1'' and only 140lbs, a tall bean pole. He handles it pretty good, just keep an eye for when he starts getting fatigued, they will never tell you when they there tired. My nephew pushes hard to try to prove to us he can hang and that is when Im the most scared he'll hurt himself. Well Im starting to ramble, good luck and be safe. Matt
I think you underestimate a 14 year old boys tolerance for discomfort. He will be happy to be using a man's tool and he will take some pride in the fact that in the process of doing work, some discomfort is to be expected. That is part of what makes it a "honest days work".
There is no amount of vibration and noise that would have caused me to not like chainsaws when I was 14. Just show him how to use it and not kill himself and he will be very happy. Even with the crappiest saw on the planet.....still better than no saw....
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