Xtreme's new trail accessory
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Xtreme's new trail accessory
I just picked up this 'barely used' STIHL 026 Chain Saw + Carrying/Storage Case on Craigslist. Seeing as how practically every trail had a downed tree across it I thought I'd make my life easier with this rather than using a hand saw.
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Welcome to the Chainsaw Club!
Nice saw, I miss the Stihl saws we have at home. From limbing and cutting down trees to cutting through concert and asphalt the Stihl saws are awesome (note the concrete/asphalt saw is a different design).
Make sure you pickup and use the proper PPE!
Nice saw, I miss the Stihl saws we have at home. From limbing and cutting down trees to cutting through concert and asphalt the Stihl saws are awesome (note the concrete/asphalt saw is a different design).
Make sure you pickup and use the proper PPE!
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
At the very least buy the cheapest pair of chainsaw pants you can. Most TSC stores have a 50 dollar pair.
Oh, and nice saw!!
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
And I am not a good role model for PPE. Safety glasses, hearing protection, long pants and steel toes are a bare minimum.Miner wrote:
Make sure you pickup and use the proper PPE!
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That smiley is wicked cool!!!
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
PPE? Talk about change in the times. I spent a summer doing nothing but running a chain saw cutting up logs for firewood. No safety pants, helmet, goggles, gloves, etc. Only a pair of work boots At least I still have my 9 fingers and 6 toes
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
thegoodstink wrote:That smiley is wicked cool!!!
Miner wrote:
I don't make things like that...I scour other Nissan forums and borrow things like that.
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Found another one
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Hmmm!, Let's see.Miner wrote:And I am not a good role model for PPE. Safety glasses, hearing protection, long pants and steel toes are a bare minimum.
Well 2 out of 4 ain't bad!
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Hey, I was wearing ear plugs and rX glasses. 3.5 out of 4.
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Oh yeahBUMBLB wrote:Nice saw G...does it come any BIGGER!!
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Nice saw. I have a Husky 353.
Not the biggest saw but that is a good thing when you are working in the bush for 3 hours with it.
This is a topic that I know a fare amount with being up at Basecamp and doing lots of research on it (great site http://www.arboristsite.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
I have been working with it ALOT in the bush to clear our trails and downed/danger trees etc.
Please make sure that you pickup some safety gear. When things go bad with a saw they happy really fast and the results are less than friendly. Kickback from the saw is violent to say the least and will come a shock even if you are ready for it.
Also keep your chain SHARP. A dull chain is more dangerous and can also burn out your engine.
When I'm in the trails I have chainsaw pants that have bunch of layers of fiberglass sewn into the front to catch in the saw should it make contact, chainsaw gloves (fiberglass on the tops) and a helmet with cage and ear protection. I normally also wear a lone sleeve shirt.
Did not notice till now that I have my SOXC on for this pic:
I know that I see like a nanny about this stuff but like all things it is not till it happens that it is a real.
Not the biggest saw but that is a good thing when you are working in the bush for 3 hours with it.
This is a topic that I know a fare amount with being up at Basecamp and doing lots of research on it (great site http://www.arboristsite.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
I have been working with it ALOT in the bush to clear our trails and downed/danger trees etc.
Please make sure that you pickup some safety gear. When things go bad with a saw they happy really fast and the results are less than friendly. Kickback from the saw is violent to say the least and will come a shock even if you are ready for it.
Also keep your chain SHARP. A dull chain is more dangerous and can also burn out your engine.
When I'm in the trails I have chainsaw pants that have bunch of layers of fiberglass sewn into the front to catch in the saw should it make contact, chainsaw gloves (fiberglass on the tops) and a helmet with cage and ear protection. I normally also wear a lone sleeve shirt.
Did not notice till now that I have my SOXC on for this pic:
I know that I see like a nanny about this stuff but like all things it is not till it happens that it is a real.
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Jeesh Jaimie, I thought you were just a river rat. But a bush master as well.
Have you had your X in low4 lately?
Have you had your X in low4 lately?
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Well yes but I was pulling a trailer of wood at the time.xrover wrote: Have you had your X in low4 lately?
Trails:
Here is the stuff that I have been dealing with clearing. Takes a lot of time to get thru but I love the work.
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Miner wrote:Oh yeahBUMBLB wrote:Nice saw G...does it come any BIGGER!!
My saw is bigger than your saw!!!
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It doesn't get any bigger than this:
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Sorry ladies, this here be the man thread.
I own 3 saws. Am I really supposed to take pictures of all of them? lol
I've have the following:
Echo CS-440 @ 45 cc with a 16" low pro bar (but came with 18")
Husqvarna e-series 142 @ 40 cc with a 16" low pro mini bar and,
Stihl 270 @ 45 cc with a 16" bar.
I own 3 saws. Am I really supposed to take pictures of all of them? lol
I've have the following:
Echo CS-440 @ 45 cc with a 16" low pro bar (but came with 18")
Husqvarna e-series 142 @ 40 cc with a 16" low pro mini bar and,
Stihl 270 @ 45 cc with a 16" bar.
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Well, if we're gonna pull out the specs then,
DISPLACEMENT: 48.7 cc (2.97 cu. in.)
ENGINE POWER: 3.5 bhp (2.6 kW) with electronic magneto ignition
WEIGHT (powerhead only): 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs.)
BAR: 45 cm (18") STIHL ROLLOMATIC reduced kickback with sprocket nose
CHAIN: 8.25 mm (0.325") STIHL low kickback Rapid-Micro 2
DISPLACEMENT: 48.7 cc (2.97 cu. in.)
ENGINE POWER: 3.5 bhp (2.6 kW) with electronic magneto ignition
WEIGHT (powerhead only): 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs.)
BAR: 45 cm (18") STIHL ROLLOMATIC reduced kickback with sprocket nose
CHAIN: 8.25 mm (0.325") STIHL low kickback Rapid-Micro 2
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Re: Xtreme's new trail accessory
Spider 007 wrote:It doesn't get any bigger than this:
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One of the little toys we sell and service...
...there is always something bigger
Sorry man, really like you new saw!
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