One Handed Chainsawing

Ekka · 28th June 2007, 01:32 AM

I one hand my 250 no sweat.

treestyle · 28th June 2007, 03:11 AM

i try to use 2 hands, but honestly in some situations the old one hander comes out. I tell me groundcrew to "look over there" then bang i smash a one handie out.

I would perfer to use 2 hands at all times, but is it always realistic to do so? in the interest of effeciency one handing is unfortuneatly needed.

if i've got a decent chunk of wood over something valuable i don't always trust my snap cuts......maybe i just need more practice.

thanks

Ekka · 28th June 2007, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by treestyle

if i've got a decent chunk of wood over something valuable i don't always trust my snap cuts......maybe i just need more practice.

thanks

LOL, or you get over cautious and need to be a damned gorilla to snap the bugger, what about when you are overlapping them cuts and the piece starts to wobble.

treestyle · 28th June 2007, 03:23 AM

exactly.

Bermy · 28th June 2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

You can't one hand a 141?

Never seen a 141, I could one hand my 021 at a pinch, but so far I seem to be able to do my work with both hands on my saws. The 020t has been used one handed on occasion.
But why am I defending my apparent inability to one hand? I'll continue to do what works and is safe!

TreeCo · 28th June 2007, 04:19 AM

My 200T us the only saw I one hand.

Sean Freeman · 28th June 2007, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

LOL, or you get over cautious and need to be a damned gorilla to snap the bugger, what about when you are overlapping them cuts and the piece starts to wobble.

Oh boy the number of times I've made myself look stupid doing exactly that.

newguy18 · 28th June 2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bermy

Never seen a 141, I could one hand my 021 at a pinch, but so far I seem to be able to do my work with both hands on my saws. The 020t has been used one handed on occasion.
But why am I defending my apparent inability to one hand? I'll continue to do what works and is safe!

ITS A HUSQVARNA 141.

Bermy · 29th June 2007, 05:21 AM

Now, now there is no need to SHOUT!
I am perfectly aware a 141 is manufactured by Husqvarna, just that in our mid atlantic speck of land there is not a great range of huskys here, most saws are Stihls.
Take a deep breath newguy, one day you will have cut many more trees and then you can start posturing properly.

newguy18 · 29th June 2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bermy

Now, now there is no need to SHOUT!
I am perfectly aware a 141 is manufactured by Husqvarna, just that in our mid atlantic speck of land there is not a great range of huskys here, most saws are Stihls.
Take a deep breath newguy, one day you will have cut many more trees and then you can start posturing properly.

Sorry i forgot the caps.I have to one hand it as my other saw is a 51.I am buying a 3120 and a 338 this year.It is a bugger to one hand that 51,it was even harder to one hand my s10.Just so we are clear i wasn't hollering at you.

Bermy · 29th June 2007, 02:32 PM

Peace and love - all is forgiven :-)

Ekka · 29th June 2007, 02:50 PM

Tough crowd these tree cutters.

newguy18 · 11th July 2007, 08:12 PM

wait until I get my 3120xp.I got to one hand that at least once.lol.

Ekka · 12th July 2007, 01:51 AM

I just happened to be using Young Bull's 120 today.

Frig that is a heavy saw!

I still did the East Coast drop start though, no worries.

newguy18 · 12th July 2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

I just happened to be using Young Bull's 120 today.

Frig that is a heavy saw!

I still did the East Coast drop start though, no worries.

The east coast drop start works like a charm.I drop started a stihl s 10 in a tree once then one handed it through a 12 inch diameter limb.That saw had a 24 inch bar and weighed a little better than 20 pounds.

Ekka · 12th July 2007, 10:49 PM

Young Bull was one handing the 200T today, got bitten!

Yep, crossing arms over ... his left over the saw toward the right of his body holding the limb above the chain.

Cut the small limb then went to pull it to his left hand side and ran his hand along the decelerating chain on the top of the bar.

Looks like I gotta get the famous whistle out for Young Bull.

Couple of nasty nicks but he soldiered on like true Young Bull, we did a detol wash and I told his dad.

28th June 2007, 01:32 AM	#51 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	I one hand my 250 no sweat. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th June 2007, 03:11 AM	#52 (permalink)
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	1 and 2 i try to use 2 hands, but honestly in some situations the old one hander comes out. I tell me groundcrew to "look over there" then bang i smash a one handie out. I would perfer to use 2 hands at all times, but is it always realistic to do so? in the interest of effeciency one handing is unfortuneatly needed. if i've got a decent chunk of wood over something valuable i don't always trust my snap cuts......maybe i just need more practice. thanks

29th June 2007, 05:21 AM	#59 (permalink)
Bermy Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 67	Now, now there is no need to SHOUT! I am perfectly aware a 141 is manufactured by Husqvarna, just that in our mid atlantic speck of land there is not a great range of huskys here, most saws are Stihls. Take a deep breath newguy, one day you will have cut many more trees and then you can start posturing properly. __________________ Keep smiling, people will wonder what you are up to! (especially if you're gunning a chainsaw!)

29th June 2007, 02:32 PM	#61 (permalink)
Bermy Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 67	Peace and love - all is forgiven :-) __________________ Keep smiling, people will wonder what you are up to! (especially if you're gunning a chainsaw!)

29th June 2007, 02:50 PM	#62 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Tough crowd these tree cutters. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th June 2007, 03:23 AM	#54 (permalink)
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	exactly.

28th June 2007, 04:19 AM	#56 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 262	My 200T us the only saw I one hand.

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12th July 2007, 01:51 AM	#64 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	I just happened to be using Young Bull's 120 today. Frig that is a heavy saw! I still did the East Coast drop start though, no worries. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

12th July 2007, 10:49 PM	#66 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Young Bull was one handing the 200T today, got bitten! Yep, crossing arms over ... his left over the saw toward the right of his body holding the limb above the chain. Cut the small limb then went to pull it to his left hand side and ran his hand along the decelerating chain on the top of the bar. Looks like I gotta get the famous whistle out for Young Bull. Couple of nasty nicks but he soldiered on like true Young Bull, we did a detol wash and I told his dad. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

13th July 2007, 06:27 PM	#67 (permalink)
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