Blocking Saw ? No Such Thing as Too Big?

Streyken · 11th November 2007, 11:11 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?

Ekka · 11th November 2007, 11:16 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 · 11th November 2007, 11:25 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.

Ekka · 11th November 2007, 11:30 PM

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

Streyken · 11th November 2007, 11:34 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 · 12th November 2007, 05:58 PM

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, 01:50 AM

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, 03:30 AM

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

11th November 2007, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	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.

11th November 2007, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,933	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! __________________ 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

11th November 2007, 11:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	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.

11th November 2007, 11:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,933	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? __________________ 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

11th November 2007, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	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.

12th November 2007, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,679	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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

13th November 2007, 01:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	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!!!!!

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