Favorite saws.

arbdog · 17th January 2008, 12:03 AM

Well stihl dont sell them as super long reach hedge cutters but the heads bolt/unbolt the same way and the shafts the same and it works fine! And i wasnt argueing i was just giving my veiw Treevet.

treevet · 17th January 2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arbdog

Well stihl dont sell them as super long reach hedge cutters but the heads bolt/unbolt the same way and the shafts the same and it works fine! And i wasnt argueing i was just giving my veiw Treevet.

I m with you arbdog, I m going to try it sometime

OsAGe85 · 10th February 2008, 02:38 PM

has anyone ran the new Jonsered/husky arborist saws? I know they are pretty much the same company. (i think) but I'm a hardcore Jonsered fan. The quality and dependability is amazing. Ive ran my Jons. pro35 into the dirt after my dad and it only waists bar oil after about 8 years.

OsAGe85 · 10th February 2008, 03:01 PM

I got this dealer that I go to real close to home that sells Jonsereds and Dolmars. The mechanics say that they are both good saws but Jonsered is a little better. (looks way better, not that it matters) But I've never seen one up until now and, forsure have no idea how they run. Any opinions out there?

Killa Ferret · 1st March 2008, 09:35 AM

Hi all, im new to the site, anyway the saw i use most of the time is a stihl ms260 and if god needed a chainsaw he'd use one of them, its a good all rounder but my fav saw atm is the ms200, unlike the ms200t you can use this on the ground, it's just so light and easy to use when theres those fiddly bits to cut, say when a branch wont go through the chipper etc, we used to have a carving bar on it, but it soon become warped, possibly because of the design, it was possibly because of the heating up and cooling down etc.

Ferret

Ekka · 1st March 2008, 02:49 PM

Apparently in UK you're not allowed to use a top handled saw on the ground ... so I've been told.

I love the 200T, I run a Stihl 14" light weight bar. Well balanced.

My ms250 has crapped itself,. that was my ground saw for bits and pieces now I use a 440 instead. Dont think I'll replace that 250 though ... just jump from a 200 to 440

arbdog · 1st March 2008, 02:58 PM

That is true and a hefty fine if caught by the hse.

Killa Ferret · 3rd March 2008, 12:50 PM

Thats true but theres so many pikeys, maybe i should say non professional people lol going around carrying out tree work and they get away with it, i see it all the time, where ever you look theres a transit van with a tree hanging out the back of it. Anyway back on topic, we needed the 880 today, that took some starting, when you pull it over not realising the decompresor button is out, basically breaks your wrist lol anyway the job got done.

Ferret

windthrown · 3rd March 2008, 03:59 PM

Who enforces all these laws in the UK? No knives, no guns, no TH saws on the ground... I mean, we do stuff with those tools here day in and day out. Sawing the TH on the ground, using knives of all sizes, and sporting guns for protection and hunting.

We have cougars here. Live big kitty cats with big calws and teeth. We also have bears, but I have not seen a bear around here in over a year. Had a woman poach a deer here last year that I busted. She an old beater SKS. POS. Blew the doe's head clean off with 5 rounds. State police were disgusted. Poaching on our private property after sundown, and blew the thing's head clean off. She lost her rifle, knives, and the deer, and paid a fat fine.

TreeDimensional · 3rd March 2008, 04:22 PM

Windthrown, I was wondering the same thing about the enforcement. I have a friend who went it a government job. He was a transport compliance officer, anyone who has driven a transport truck knows what I am talking about.

He stops by one day for coffee, and we start discussing what his day-to-day routine was. He pretty much covered west central Saskatchewan by himself. I was surprised, as we all knew that they have hundreds of employees. He explained that the bureaucracy was like an inverted Christmas tree. ! guy working the job and the rest allocating responsibility. OH&S (OSHA US) are like minded. Policy pushers with poor results.

I guess society has elected them, the monster has matured, and more law abiding people will suffer, because we bend some rules. The criminals know how to USE the system.

bigshea13 · 3rd March 2008, 05:35 PM

my grandfather always told me,...it takes an outlaw to catch an outlaw

jeff 13 · 19th March 2008, 02:56 PM

Stihl 042 With 28 Inch Bar::

ScottWojo · 19th March 2008, 06:18 PM

I have an 066 that is modified. Also, have an MS460 with a BB and a Ported and Polished cylinder. Both Favorites, But I still have an Open Mind.

TreeTrim · 21st March 2008, 04:28 AM

What type of modding Scottwojo? Who did the work?

So how does the BB460 compare to the 066 run back to back same wood same bar and chain?

TreeSpecialist · 21st March 2008, 04:58 AM

I've gone back through this thread and haven't seen it and my apologies if it has been posted elsewhere, but check out this YouTube video

YouTube - V8 Chainsaw

ScottWojo · 21st March 2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeTrim

What type of modding Scottwojo? Who did the work?

So how does the BB460 compare to the 066 run back to back same wood same bar and chain?

The Cylinders and pistons were done by Dean at Washington Pro saws. The 066 and the 460 are both Modded So the 066 is still faster than the 460, but way faster than stock saws.

Scott.

TreeTrim · 21st March 2008, 08:34 AM

Do you have any times on stock cuts and then times of the cuts after work done in the same wood and size for a comparison

? What cc does a BB460 come out to be?

V-8 saw racing is old news to most in the chainsaw business.

ScottWojo · 21st March 2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeTrim

Do you have any times on stock cuts and then times of the cuts after work done in the same wood and size for a comparison

? What cc does a BB460 come out to be?
V-8 saw racing is old news to most in the chainsaw business.

Timed cuts? with a stop watch? Not me Jack, thats for my friends over at Racesaws.com. All I know is both saws are notably "way" faster than the stock saws that I have used of the same model. If you have ever ran a saw that has been modified, you really can tell a 30% increase in power.

You don't have a problem with Deans work do you? He is well established in work saws. Although I did the building of the saws, he was the one who did the cylinder work.

Thanks for your interest in my saws.
Scott.

17th January 2008, 12:03 AM	#101 (permalink)
arbdog Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: england Posts: 101	Re: Favorite saws. Well stihl dont sell them as super long reach hedge cutters but the heads bolt/unbolt the same way and the shafts the same and it works fine! And i wasnt argueing i was just giving my veiw Treevet.

10th February 2008, 02:38 PM	#103 (permalink)
OsAGe85 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Littlerock Arkansas US Posts: 66	Re: Favorite saws. has anyone ran the new Jonsered/husky arborist saws? I know they are pretty much the same company. (i think) but I'm a hardcore Jonsered fan. The quality and dependability is amazing. Ive ran my Jons. pro35 into the dirt after my dad and it only waists bar oil after about 8 years. __________________ Gotta love the smell 2 stroke and wood chips. Be smart, be safe.

10th February 2008, 03:01 PM	#104 (permalink)
OsAGe85 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Littlerock Arkansas US Posts: 66	Re: Favorite saws. I got this dealer that I go to real close to home that sells Jonsereds and Dolmars. The mechanics say that they are both good saws but Jonsered is a little better. (looks way better, not that it matters) But I've never seen one up until now and, forsure have no idea how they run. Any opinions out there? __________________ Gotta love the smell 2 stroke and wood chips. Be smart, be safe.

1st March 2008, 09:35 AM	#105 (permalink)
Killa Ferret I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 4	Re: Favorite saws. Hi all, im new to the site, anyway the saw i use most of the time is a stihl ms260 and if god needed a chainsaw he'd use one of them, its a good all rounder but my fav saw atm is the ms200, unlike the ms200t you can use this on the ground, it's just so light and easy to use when theres those fiddly bits to cut, say when a branch wont go through the chipper etc, we used to have a carving bar on it, but it soon become warped, possibly because of the design, it was possibly because of the heating up and cooling down etc. Ferret

1st March 2008, 02:49 PM	#106 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,915	Re: Favorite saws. Apparently in UK you're not allowed to use a top handled saw on the ground ... so I've been told. I love the 200T, I run a Stihl 14" light weight bar. Well balanced. My ms250 has crapped itself,. that was my ground saw for bits and pieces now I use a 440 instead. Dont think I'll replace that 250 though ... just jump from a 200 to 440 __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

1st March 2008, 02:58 PM	#107 (permalink)
arbdog Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: england Posts: 101	Re: Favorite saws. That is true and a hefty fine if caught by the hse.

3rd March 2008, 12:50 PM	#108 (permalink)
Killa Ferret I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 4	Re: Favorite saws. Thats true but theres so many pikeys, maybe i should say non professional people lol going around carrying out tree work and they get away with it, i see it all the time, where ever you look theres a transit van with a tree hanging out the back of it. Anyway back on topic, we needed the 880 today, that took some starting, when you pull it over not realising the decompresor button is out, basically breaks your wrist lol anyway the job got done. Ferret

3rd March 2008, 03:59 PM	#109 (permalink)
windthrown Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 127	Re: Favorite saws. Who enforces all these laws in the UK? No knives, no guns, no TH saws on the ground... I mean, we do stuff with those tools here day in and day out. Sawing the TH on the ground, using knives of all sizes, and sporting guns for protection and hunting. We have cougars here. Live big kitty cats with big calws and teeth. We also have bears, but I have not seen a bear around here in over a year. Had a woman poach a deer here last year that I busted. She an old beater SKS. POS. Blew the doe's head clean off with 5 rounds. State police were disgusted. Poaching on our private property after sundown, and blew the thing's head clean off. She lost her rifle, knives, and the deer, and paid a fat fine. __________________ So few saws, so many trees... Stihls: 210/250-/025/290/361/FS85 Echo: CS-3000, Olympyk & Mac doorstops

3rd March 2008, 04:22 PM	#110 (permalink)
TreeDimensional Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 381	Re: Favorite saws. Windthrown, I was wondering the same thing about the enforcement. I have a friend who went it a government job. He was a transport compliance officer, anyone who has driven a transport truck knows what I am talking about. He stops by one day for coffee, and we start discussing what his day-to-day routine was. He pretty much covered west central Saskatchewan by himself. I was surprised, as we all knew that they have hundreds of employees. He explained that the bureaucracy was like an inverted Christmas tree. ! guy working the job and the rest allocating responsibility. OH&S (OSHA US) are like minded. Policy pushers with poor results. I guess society has elected them, the monster has matured, and more law abiding people will suffer, because we bend some rules. The criminals know how to USE the system.

3rd March 2008, 05:35 PM	#111 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	Re: Favorite saws. my grandfather always told me,...it takes an outlaw to catch an outlaw

19th March 2008, 02:56 PM	#112 (permalink)
jeff 13 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OHIO Posts: 1	Re: Favorite saws. Stihl 042 With 28 Inch Bar::

19th March 2008, 06:18 PM	#113 (permalink)
ScottWojo Custom Chainsaw Muffler Modifications Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 72	Re: Favorite saws. I have an 066 that is modified. Also, have an MS460 with a BB and a Ported and Polished cylinder. Both Favorites, But I still have an Open Mind. __________________ ScottWojo HP Modified Chainsaw Mufflers\| GB Bar and Chain Distributor.

21st March 2008, 04:28 AM	#114 (permalink)
TreeTrim Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 8	Re: Favorite saws. What type of modding Scottwojo? Who did the work? So how does the BB460 compare to the 066 run back to back same wood same bar and chain?

21st March 2008, 04:58 AM	#115 (permalink)
TreeSpecialist Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 122	Re: Favorite saws. I've gone back through this thread and haven't seen it and my apologies if it has been posted elsewhere, but check out this YouTube video YouTube - V8 Chainsaw

21st March 2008, 08:34 AM	#117 (permalink)
TreeTrim Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 8	Re: Favorite saws. Do you have any times on stock cuts and then times of the cuts after work done in the same wood and size for a comparison ? What cc does a BB460 come out to be? V-8 saw racing is old news to most in the chainsaw business.