Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big?

Streyken · 12th November 2007, 05:11 PM

I have a ms660 with a 36? bar, that I now use on a regular basis as my primary bucking saw. I used to use a 266 or 272, but when I thrashed the chains I was forced to use the 660. Because I could get by, and I?m lazy, I stayed with the larger saw for a few months. Well, I finally put new chains on all my saws, but I still find myself only using my ms260 with 18? bar for climbing, then switching right to the 660. The 266 just doesn?t cut it anymore, now that I?m used to bucking with the larger saw. I?ve been asked, by more than a few people, why I use such a large saw, even on 20-30 inch stuff ? because it?s fast. I like not having to walk around the tree, and the extra power is a treat. This isn?t macho he-man crap; those that know the way I block, know I don?t pickup and put down the saw with every cut, so weight isn?t that big a deal.

What do you like blocking with and why?

Eric Frei · 12th November 2007, 05:16 PM

44, 46 and 66 occasionally.

66 is heavy but manage-able unlike say the 88's.

I dunno about a 36" bar on it though, most the wood around here is hard too so I like it for power.

Trouble is it drinks like a fish!

Streyken · 12th November 2007, 05:25 PM

You're right, they are a thirsty saw. LOL, I almost bought the 880 the other day, just because it looked so nice on the shelf. Picked it up and wow, I think it had a 40" bar! That would have been too big.

Eric Frei · 12th November 2007, 05:30 PM

So when you are blocking down (with 66) how many tanks of juice you need for those 200' poles?

Streyken · 12th November 2007, 05:34 PM

Depends on taper and diameter. I try to get as far as I can with the 260. Once the wood is over 18" I switch. The most I've used was four tanks with the 660, two will usually do it.

newguy18 · 13th November 2007, 11:58 AM

I do all my climbing with a 51.I also do my bucking with it because it is the biggest saw i have.

shaggs · 13th November 2007, 07:50 PM

044 with 25" bar is a good combo for weight and power for me. Only go to the 066 if I have to.
The 36"bar in the tree does look the part though!!!!!

TrevMcRev · 13th November 2007, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggs

044 with 25" bar is a good combo for weight and power for me. Only go to the 066 if I have to.
!!!!!

Same as above

sawn crazy · 12th January 2009, 02:41 PM

modded 029 super 20'" bar is my main bucking saw if its over 20" I use my 480 husky with 25" bar

rbtree · 12th January 2009, 03:36 PM

streyken, get a 372 while you still can, have it fully woods ported and don't look back.......if done by a good builder, and there's one on Vanc Is I could prolly hook you up with, it will outcut a bone stock 660 by a good bit (not a muffler modded one)

RC1 · 12th January 2009, 10:37 PM

I only have 3 saws so when it gets too much for the 200T its straight to the 390-30in. Beyond that the 3120. But its really more about technique than anything else i.e. Ive seen guys almost slamming a big saw into a spar just to get a kerf started, such is their struggle to align it otherwise....crazy!

Forward to 7.12 on this vid and you'll see the 3120-42inBar lining up a cut with both ease and accuracy:

YouTube - Beech tree - Crane removal

Drouin Tree Service · 12th January 2009, 10:40 PM

RC1 IMHO you should have a 20" in there...Just MO

RC1 · 12th January 2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_lopa

RC1 IMHO you should have a 20" in there...Just MO

Yeah, I do need something about that size, just haven't gotten round to it yet

Drouin Tree Service · 12th January 2009, 10:47 PM

365 is better than a 361 nearly same-same

rbtree · 13th January 2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC1

Yeah, I do need something about that size, just haven't gotten round to it yet

Move out west, and I'll fix ya up......

A ported 346NE could pull a 24" bar with relative ease......

Better is a 357, ported,, of course.

JohN Dee · 13th January 2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbtree

streyken, get a 372 while you still can, have it fully woods ported and don't look back.......if done by a good builder, and there's one on Vanc Is I could prolly hook you up with, it will outcut a bone stock 660 by a good bit (not a muffler modded one)

I'd like to mention that we have a Muffler Modification sponsor up top: Wojo. Why spend time time making phone calls when an email, post or pm takes no time at all.

P.S 365 is a great saw, just to add my two cents.

rbtree · 13th January 2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

I'd like to mention that we have a Muffler Modification sponsor up top: Wojo. Why spend time time making phone calls when an email, post or pm takes no time at all.

P.S 365 is a great saw, just to add my two cents.

He puts holes in mufflers, anyone can do that (though not as pretty), I'm talking full mods.

12th November 2007, 05:11 PM	#1
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? I have a ms660 with a 36? bar, that I now use on a regular basis as my primary bucking saw. I used to use a 266 or 272, but when I thrashed the chains I was forced to use the 660. Because I could get by, and I?m lazy, I stayed with the larger saw for a few months. Well, I finally put new chains on all my saws, but I still find myself only using my ms260 with 18? bar for climbing, then switching right to the 660. The 266 just doesn?t cut it anymore, now that I?m used to bucking with the larger saw. I?ve been asked, by more than a few people, why I use such a large saw, even on 20-30 inch stuff ? because it?s fast. I like not having to walk around the tree, and the extra power is a treat. This isn?t macho he-man crap; those that know the way I block, know I don?t pickup and put down the saw with every cut, so weight isn?t that big a deal. What do you like blocking with and why? __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

12th November 2007, 05:16 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? 44, 46 and 66 occasionally. 66 is heavy but manage-able unlike say the 88's. I dunno about a 36" bar on it though, most the wood around here is hard too so I like it for power. Trouble is it drinks like a fish! __________________ 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

12th November 2007, 05:25 PM	#3
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? You're right, they are a thirsty saw. LOL, I almost bought the 880 the other day, just because it looked so nice on the shelf. Picked it up and wow, I think it had a 40" bar! That would have been too big. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

12th November 2007, 05:30 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? So when you are blocking down (with 66) how many tanks of juice you need for those 200' poles? __________________ 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

12th November 2007, 05:34 PM	#5
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? Depends on taper and diameter. I try to get as far as I can with the 260. Once the wood is over 18" I switch. The most I've used was four tanks with the 660, two will usually do it. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

13th November 2007, 11:58 AM	#6
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? I do all my climbing with a 51.I also do my bucking with it because it is the biggest saw i have. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

13th November 2007, 07:50 PM	#7
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? 044 with 25" bar is a good combo for weight and power for me. Only go to the 066 if I have to. The 36"bar in the tree does look the part though!!!!!

12th January 2009, 02:41 PM	#9
sawn crazy I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: montana Posts: 4	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? modded 029 super 20'" bar is my main bucking saw if its over 20" I use my 480 husky with 25" bar

12th January 2009, 03:36 PM	#10
rbtree Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. US of Eh Posts: 403	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? streyken, get a 372 while you still can, have it fully woods ported and don't look back.......if done by a good builder, and there's one on Vanc Is I could prolly hook you up with, it will outcut a bone stock 660 by a good bit (not a muffler modded one)

12th January 2009, 10:40 PM	#12
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? RC1 IMHO you should have a 20" in there...Just MO __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

12th January 2009, 10:47 PM	#14
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big? 365 is better than a 361 nearly same-same __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

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