Sorry for the threadjack, but on the topic of chainsaws, does anyone have a source for oddball sized chains? I have a saw with a .404 pitch .058 gauge chain. I'd like to have a backup chain for it, but haven't had much luck. If nothing else, I've seen a couple longer chains on eBay that I could get shortened, but wanted to reach out here. TIA
Thanks for checking!I'll look once I'm at the shop this am. I may have an old roll of this chain. It's 404 I know....but may be .063.
Thanks for checking!
But at my age, I find that the MS 460 Magnum "beats me up" if I use it for very long, and I have to take more breaks than when using a a smaller saw.
If you're going to do more than just occasional saw work, a small saw is almost a must. As much as the big girls don't like it, most of my time on a saw is with a 170. Even without proper vibration isolation, the weight makes a difference.
The 250-class saws in 16-18" are the most pleasant
I have the 20 inch one.
Cut it with a spotter, take the first aid kit. Spotters give you someone to talk with for the breaks.
Full safety gear and stay hydrated.
Steel toes, chaps face shield, eye and hearing protection. Always think kick back and preventing pinches.
How good old are you at reading a tree?
If you're going to do more than just occasional saw work, a small saw is almost a must. As much as the big girls don't like it, most of my time on a saw is with a 170. Even without proper vibration isolation, the weight makes a difference.
Thanks for all the input. I will have to invest in some chaps. The idea of this thing getting away from me is not a good one.
I found a nice helmet with hearing protection and face protection on Amazon. It will be purchased soon.
I think the idea before with the smaller chainsaws was that if they kicked back, yes, it was dangerous but controllable. With this thing if it truly kicks back it may well be controllable but it will be much, much harder to control. And it may(?) not be controllable.
Still, the idea of having an larger tree trunk to just cut through with ease will be comforting. The power and bar length on this thing will easily save me time and effort for which I am thankful.
Regards,
Doug