mooseman
ArboristSite Member
Sometimes when my Stihl is cutting bigger wood, and the chain is perfectly sharp, I think I can catch bits of "Ride of the Valkyries". If the engine was silent, Would I hear it louder, or not at all?
I would love quiet saws, there are only 3 main things I dont like about saws
1) They are noisey
2) They are always wondering what I taste like
3) They are a little to addictive
Yes I would love to run saws without the engine noise. I would even pay extra to have less noise. For me noise is not part of what I enjoy.
There would still be lots of cutting sounds from the chain and severing and removal of fibers that I would enjoy much more. More real feedback on the real task at hand.
I realize I am in a tiny minority, though. And don't get me wrong, I do love power!
What if your chainsaw was completely noiseless. Would you like to run it?
no. Let me clarify that..........hell no. As long as it goes fast, makes a lot of noise, I like it.
+1 ! The most important reason for me not to do any modding to a saw.
Strong noises are working on a person's system and do wear you out. I like wearing hearing protection now when using a saw for a longer time. Think of a wife that doesn't make any noise... priceless...
On the other hand, a nice idling big size two stroke engine is music to my ears, especially after you restored an old saw and brought it back to life...:greenchainsaw:
I always wear hearing protecting when sawing. I've seen too many older folks who are stone deaf because they didn't value their hearing. However, I steel like the vibration from the noise that you can feel with your whole body, not just ears.
I'm more leery of dogs that don't bark and don't wag their tales than I am ones that bark their arses off. Still waters run deep.Quote:
Originally Posted by spacemule View Post
What if your chainsaw was completely noiseless. Would you like to run it?
yeah right
just imagine a pitbull standing in front of you barking without sound... Would that also be the same??
NOT.
I'm more leery of dogs that don't bark and don't wag their tales than I am ones that bark their arses off. Still waters run deep.
Yes I would love to run saws without the engine noise. I would even pay extra to have less noise. For me noise is not part of what I enjoy.
There would still be lots of cutting sounds from the chain and severing and removal of fibers that I would enjoy much more. More real feedback on the real task at hand.
I realize I am in a tiny minority, though. And don't get me wrong, I do love power!
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