Chainsaw speak.

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 03:49 PM

What do you guys run down under?

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 03:52 PM

Alright Ekka now your talking!!

newguy18 · 21st November 2007, 03:54 PM

I know Ekka is pretty much stihl loyal although in one of his vids he had an orange echo.

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 04:01 PM

Tell me what saws you guys climb with and some of your ground saws.

Eric Frei · 21st November 2007, 04:02 PM

LOL

Like had to happen eventually and it's not good business to send members elsewhere.

There's Chainsaw Collectors.se :: Index which has a lot of historic saws and some good guys and help there.

And there's AS where that area is about 50% of the boards activity ... but you do get a bit sick of, "should I buy a Poulan or Craftsman? Does a 0.058" bar fit a 0.063" chain?

However, there's also a bunch or normal people who use saws daily and talk about it. That's probably me except I talk about it very little.

But I'm still having trouble with that bloody HT75 Pole Pruner. It's better but it aint perfect. The chain seems to have it's own brain, from tight to hanging out 1/2", bought a new bar, new drive sprocket etc .... all is good, everything is running true.

I then filed the aluminium faces flat and that helped but it's still a little odd how the chain can vary so much all in one tank of juice.

I climb with a 200T 14" lightweight bar, cheap groundsaw is ms250, palm saw is ms440 (preferable over 441), wood saws ms460 and ms660

Steve Tipton · 21st November 2007, 04:02 PM

Mainly Stihl here, but have a couple of Huskis, 268, 2101, 3120.
Probably my all time favorite was 2100, long dead now, may he rest in peace.

The first 335's turned me off Husky for a while.

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 04:08 PM

Yes I am a member of as and frequent the chainsaw collector.This site is cool as well I can check on that pole pruner tommorrow at work seems to me we covered a problem similiar to that.Running 61pmn chain I presume and have matching sprockets would be the first thing I checked.

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintrex

Mainly Stihl here, but have a couple of Huskis, 268, 2101, 3120.
Probably my all time favorite was 2100, long dead now, may he rest in peace.

The first 335's turned me off Husky for a while.

3120 eh? must cut some big wood!

Eric Frei · 21st November 2007, 04:12 PM

I run the same bar as the 200T but 12", same chain, is 3/8 picco I think not that skinny 3/8 micro they run on there originally (also they run it on the 191T). Sprocket is still 3/8 pitch but chain a bit wider however my mates saw does the same and he's got original micro chain still on it.

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I run the same bar as the 200T but 12", same chain, is 3/8 picco I think not that skinny 3/8 micro they run on there originally (also they run it on the 191T). Sprocket is still 3/8 pitch but chain a bit wider however my mates saw does the same and he's got original micro chain still on it.

Oiler is working?

Steve Tipton · 21st November 2007, 04:23 PM

Yeah, the 3120 comes in handy, also have an 090 stihl. They don't get used every day, but with big timber no saw is too big, especially our hardwoods here. The 3120 comes in handy for ripping the big stuff for the 18" chipper.

Drouin Tree Service · 21st November 2007, 04:26 PM

stihls and huskys here /026046/066 346/365/3120

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintrex

Yeah, the 3120 comes in handy, also have an 090 stihl. They don't get used every day, but with big timber no saw is too big, especially our hardwoods here. The 3120 comes in handy for ripping the big stuff for the 18" chipper.

I can't imagine the types of trees there.Here mostly pines spruce and douglas fir.

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_lopa

stihls and huskys here /026046/066 346/365/3120

Is that the new 346 screamer I have been hearing about?

Drouin Tree Service · 21st November 2007, 04:35 PM

Its 2-3 year old but goes ok

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_lopa

Its 2-3 year old but goes ok

The brand new one is supposed to be something else!

Drouin Tree Service · 21st November 2007, 04:40 PM

Ill have to get one shipped!

I want to get a 372 and run a 20" for a bucket trim saw.

kevlar · 21st November 2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_lopa

Ill have to get one shipped!

I want to get a 372 and run a 20" for a bucket trim saw.

What's wrong with the 046?Your avatar- where is that pic taken it looks beautiful!

Drouin Tree Service · 21st November 2007, 04:48 PM

Thats my house in japan...just kidding!

346 is ok but it just gets done quicker with a bit more grunt.

Eric Frei · 21st November 2007, 05:14 PM

Lopa

He means 046 instead of the 372

Ace Master · 21st November 2007, 10:24 PM

Now saws, we run Huskys, 2x3120(404),4x395,2x385,3x590,2x365,3x570,3x357,1 which is my climber all with 3/8 chain, 2xstihl polesaw,1xecho polesaw ,i think thats it.

kevlar · 22nd November 2007, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Master

Now saws, we run Huskys, 2x3120(404),4x395,2x385,3x590,2x365,3x570,3x357,1 which is my climber all with 3/8 chain, 2xstihl polesaw,1xecho polesaw ,i think thats it.

Wow that's quite the line up mostly big wood I think from that list!!

Urban Treecare NZ · 22nd November 2007, 10:03 AM

just starting up but run 2x 020, 036, shindawa 490, echo tophandle, stihl polesaw, 088 for big stuff, would like a 361 and a 066 tho :P

kevlar · 22nd November 2007, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treekiwi

just starting up but run 2x 020, 036, shindawa 490, echo tophandle, stihl polesaw, 088 for big stuff, would like a 361 and a 066 tho :P

Mostly residential or everything?

newguy18 · 23rd November 2007, 01:24 AM

my uncle had an ht 75 polesaw and it had the same problems with the chain.It was brand new when I used it but i personally don't like polesaws I'd rather climb and make the cut that way i'm sure its a proper cut.Just my 2 cents.

mdvaden · 23rd November 2007, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I know Ekka is pretty much stihl loyal although in one of his vids he had an orange echo.

I switched to Stihl once, then had a premature breakdown with, where the handle cracked apart for no reason - no impact, no temperature extremes, etc..

As for Husky, I've had a premature breakdown with one too.
Both breakages were within one week to one month.

Right now I have 3 small / medium saws: An Echo, a Stihl and a Husky. All have a few years left in them.

After we get back to Portland, I would like to get a Husqvarna 3120 XP with a 24" to 32" bar, merely for cutting up fallen trees when I subcontract with another arborist who climbs.

Basically, the saw will just be a huge butterknife.

Heavier to lift, but more weight on each down-cut.

newguy18 · 23rd November 2007, 08:00 AM

shoot me an email I know where to find one with a 36" bar for 1200.
goateater64@hotmail.com

shaggs · 23rd November 2007, 10:07 AM

I'm bit of a stihl man myself. 019's, 020's, 036's, 361's, 044's, 066's.
Hate to admit I once bought a 039....absolute crap.
HT75 Pole saw. I think everyone has had problem with the cahins on these. Seems like the oil pumps like to go. At $95AUD not a cheap remedy. Add to this the chain has a mind of its own!!!

Eric Frei · 23rd November 2007, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggs

Add to this the chain has a mind of its own!!!

My mate bought a new one, it does the same!

Also, for cleaning out the oil thingo every now and then I run fuel through it, have bar an chain off and make sure it's clean through and pumping. Sometimes the little gauze filter thing gets blocked a bit, right PITA to get too. But that doesn't stop the chain being crazy.

Drouin Tree Service · 23rd November 2007, 01:44 PM

One thing to remember with ht75s is the drive links clear just enough to keep the oil hole clear once there worn just a bit they dont

21st November 2007, 03:49 PM	#1
kevlar Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 47	Chainsaw speak. What do you guys run down under? __________________ Got Wood!! olympyk 264 deluxe,999.jonsered 66e.huskvarna 394. stihl 026pro,036pro,038 mag,045,046,460,056mag,066,075.homelite super xl and xl12. pioneer 600a,maculloch d36and pro mac1000.whew! What out for the boy he's crazy!!

21st November 2007, 03:52 PM	#2
kevlar Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 47	Chainsaw speak. Alright Ekka now your talking!! __________________ Got Wood!! olympyk 264 deluxe,999.jonsered 66e.huskvarna 394. stihl 026pro,036pro,038 mag,045,046,460,056mag,066,075.homelite super xl and xl12. pioneer 600a,maculloch d36and pro mac1000.whew! What out for the boy he's crazy!!

21st November 2007, 03:54 PM	#3
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Welcome ..... I know Ekka is pretty much stihl loyal although in one of his vids he had an orange echo. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

21st November 2007, 04:01 PM	#4
kevlar Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 47	Re: Chainsaw speak. Tell me what saws you guys climb with and some of your ground saws. __________________ Got Wood!! olympyk 264 deluxe,999.jonsered 66e.huskvarna 394. stihl 026pro,036pro,038 mag,045,046,460,056mag,066,075.homelite super xl and xl12. pioneer 600a,maculloch d36and pro mac1000.whew! What out for the boy he's crazy!!

21st November 2007, 04:02 PM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Chainsaw speak. LOL Like had to happen eventually and it's not good business to send members elsewhere. There's Chainsaw Collectors.se :: Index which has a lot of historic saws and some good guys and help there. And there's AS where that area is about 50% of the boards activity ... but you do get a bit sick of, "should I buy a Poulan or Craftsman? Does a 0.058" bar fit a 0.063" chain? However, there's also a bunch or normal people who use saws daily and talk about it. That's probably me except I talk about it very little. But I'm still having trouble with that bloody HT75 Pole Pruner. It's better but it aint perfect. The chain seems to have it's own brain, from tight to hanging out 1/2", bought a new bar, new drive sprocket etc .... all is good, everything is running true. I then filed the aluminium faces flat and that helped but it's still a little odd how the chain can vary so much all in one tank of juice. I climb with a 200T 14" lightweight bar, cheap groundsaw is ms250, palm saw is ms440 (preferable over 441), wood saws ms460 and ms660 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st November 2007, 04:02 PM	#6
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: Welcome ..... Mainly Stihl here, but have a couple of Huskis, 268, 2101, 3120. Probably my all time favorite was 2100, long dead now, may he rest in peace. The first 335's turned me off Husky for a while.

21st November 2007, 04:08 PM	#7
kevlar Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 47	Re: Chainsaw speak. Yes I am a member of as and frequent the chainsaw collector.This site is cool as well I can check on that pole pruner tommorrow at work seems to me we covered a problem similiar to that.Running 61pmn chain I presume and have matching sprockets would be the first thing I checked. __________________ Got Wood!! olympyk 264 deluxe,999.jonsered 66e.huskvarna 394. stihl 026pro,036pro,038 mag,045,046,460,056mag,066,075.homelite super xl and xl12. pioneer 600a,maculloch d36and pro mac1000.whew! What out for the boy he's crazy!!

21st November 2007, 04:12 PM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Chainsaw speak. I run the same bar as the 200T but 12", same chain, is 3/8 picco I think not that skinny 3/8 micro they run on there originally (also they run it on the 191T). Sprocket is still 3/8 pitch but chain a bit wider however my mates saw does the same and he's got original micro chain still on it. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st November 2007, 04:23 PM	#11
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: Chainsaw speak. Yeah, the 3120 comes in handy, also have an 090 stihl. They don't get used every day, but with big timber no saw is too big, especially our hardwoods here. The 3120 comes in handy for ripping the big stuff for the 18" chipper.

21st November 2007, 04:26 PM	#12
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: Chainsaw speak. stihls and huskys here /026046/066 346/365/3120 __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

21st November 2007, 04:35 PM	#15
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: Chainsaw speak. Its 2-3 year old but goes ok __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

21st November 2007, 04:40 PM	#17
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: Chainsaw speak. Ill have to get one shipped! I want to get a 372 and run a 20" for a bucket trim saw. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

21st November 2007, 04:48 PM	#19
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: Chainsaw speak. Thats my house in japan...just kidding! 346 is ok but it just gets done quicker with a bit more grunt. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

21st November 2007, 05:14 PM	#20
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Chainsaw speak. Lopa He means 046 instead of the 372 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st November 2007, 10:24 PM	#21
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 385	Re: Chainsaw speak. Now saws, we run Huskys, 2x3120(404),4x395,2x385,3x590,2x365,3x570,3x357,1 which is my climber all with 3/8 chain, 2xstihl polesaw,1xecho polesaw ,i think thats it. __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

22nd November 2007, 10:03 AM	#23
Urban Treecare NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 256	Re: Chainsaw speak. just starting up but run 2x 020, 036, shindawa 490, echo tophandle, stihl polesaw, 088 for big stuff, would like a 361 and a 066 tho :P

23rd November 2007, 01:24 AM	#25
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Chainsaw speak. my uncle had an ht 75 polesaw and it had the same problems with the chain.It was brand new when I used it but i personally don't like polesaws I'd rather climb and make the cut that way i'm sure its a proper cut.Just my 2 cents. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

23rd November 2007, 08:00 AM	#27
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Chainsaw speak. shoot me an email I know where to find one with a 36" bar for 1200. goateater64@hotmail.com __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

23rd November 2007, 10:07 AM	#28
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: Chainsaw speak. I'm bit of a stihl man myself. 019's, 020's, 036's, 361's, 044's, 066's. Hate to admit I once bought a 039....absolute crap. HT75 Pole saw. I think everyone has had problem with the cahins on these. Seems like the oil pumps like to go. At $95AUD not a cheap remedy. Add to this the chain has a mind of its own!!!

23rd November 2007, 01:44 PM	#30
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: Chainsaw speak. One thing to remember with ht75s is the drive links clear just enough to keep the oil hole clear once there worn just a bit they dont __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

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