ciscoguy01 said:
I wish I could make a living cutting wood dude. Unfortunately I don't really have the means in this area and there are very few that do and can do it. I'm with you guy. Were I making my living with a saw, I'd definitely use them for all they were worth while I had them and then be done with it. Since I'm poor and just need them to make a little extra money and heat the ole' house, I just try to baby all of them and pick up a deal when I get the chance.
I hear ya - many folks in your area don't have the means. The Pac. NW is an awesome place to live and work. The logging industry is night and day on each side as well. Diff. methods mostly.
Though you may like it, don't quit your day job - its a tough row to hoe. Don't get me wrong though - I don't ride my equipment hard and put it away wet.
I baby my stuff as well. Saws are just a part of the tools I need. In my shop alone I have over $3500 in chain grinding equip. tons of bars, by chain by the 100' roll, mix by the pale, bar oil by the 55 gallon drum, wedges, tape fillers, tapes, tips, gloves...etc, by the box.
Though I sell many of my saws I could probably build four or five with all the parts I have.
Not boasting - just giving a little detail.
Take Care - Tree Sling'r.