R. Rich Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I need to buy a chainsaw so that I can cut some thick branches on my tree and to also cut up the branches that I already cut down w/ the blade on my tree pruner (man, that blade took an a** whoopin'!). Last time we had to use a chainsaw, my wife just borrowed her father's saw. I want to buy my own, so what should I look for? I don't want to get more than I need. Like I said, I only need it for cutting the bigger branches off my tree and stuff like that. I don't need some big industrial strength saw that cuts through houses or anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 baste each time you turn, and steam in the flavor with a sealable container Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I need to buy a chainsaw so that I can cut some thick branches on my tree and to also cut up the branches that I already cut down w/ the blade on my tree pruner (man, that blade took an a** whoopin'!). Last time we had to use a chainsaw, my wife just borrowed her father's saw. I want to buy my own, so what should I look for? I don't want to get more than I need. Like I said, I only need it for cutting the bigger branches off my tree and stuff like that. I don't need some big industrial strength saw that cuts through houses or anything like that. 359419[/snapback] Do you have squirrels that frolic in those trees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick in RaChaCha Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I need to buy a chainsaw so that I can cut some thick branches on my tree and to also cut up the branches that I already cut down w/ the blade on my tree pruner (man, that blade took an a** whoopin'!). Last time we had to use a chainsaw, my wife just borrowed her father's saw. I want to buy my own, so what should I look for? I don't want to get more than I need. Like I said, I only need it for cutting the bigger branches off my tree and stuff like that. I don't need some big industrial strength saw that cuts through houses or anything like that. 359419[/snapback] My advice is buy it chase pitkin. If anything ever goes wrong with a power tool... they will replace it!... P.S. buy a nice cherry red one! The chicks love cherry red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I need to buy a chainsaw so that I can cut some thick branches on my tree and to also cut up the branches that I already cut down w/ the blade on my tree pruner (man, that blade took an a** whoopin'!). Last time we had to use a chainsaw, my wife just borrowed her father's saw. I want to buy my own, so what should I look for? I don't want to get more than I need. Like I said, I only need it for cutting the bigger branches off my tree and stuff like that. I don't need some big industrial strength saw that cuts through houses or anything like that. 359419[/snapback] Borrow the neighbors, that what I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Chase Pitkin? I thought they were long gone, at least from Buffalo. Try Home Depot or Sears. Especially Sears can have some sales. Go with gas, and at least an 18". Sometimes there are Sears closeouts really cheap on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 go to home depot and buy a small one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Borrow the neighbors, that what I do 359439[/snapback] Or borrow this guy's...............ZZZZZZ!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 My advice is buy it chase pitkin. If anything ever goes wrong with a power tool... they will replace it!... 359431[/snapback] They have changed their policy. They will now attempt to repair it, which means you will be without your tool for a month. I had a cordless drill which I bought at CP, and ran into that little problem. I'm not happy with CP right now - seemed like a bait and switch deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I bought a Sears craftsman 18" saw for under $200. Works great. It paid for itself when I wanted to remove a few trees and didn't have to hire someone to do it. I need to buy a chainsaw so that I can cut some thick branches on my tree and to also cut up the branches that I already cut down w/ the blade on my tree pruner (man, that blade took an a** whoopin'!). Last time we had to use a chainsaw, my wife just borrowed her father's saw. I want to buy my own, so what should I look for? I don't want to get more than I need. Like I said, I only need it for cutting the bigger branches off my tree and stuff like that. I don't need some big industrial strength saw that cuts through houses or anything like that. 359419[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 My advice when buying tools like this.....dont go cheap... I usually just go to Sears....they have a great return policy and they sell quality stuff My brother in law once took a bunch of wrenches he bought from a friggen garage sale for basically nothing....then took them to sears and got brand new replacements..... I always thought he was a cheap SOB....but that is pretty darn cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 you could get one of those girlie electric chainsaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 you could get one of those girlie electric chainsaws. 359459[/snapback] Or just borrow yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I don't need some big industrial strength saw that cuts through houses or anything like that. 359419[/snapback] sure ya do...if something is worth doing, its worth doing right...and plus ya never know when that big of a chainsaw will come in handy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Go with gas, and at least an 18". I agree with going with a gas model because I can't picture one of those little electric things doing much more than trimming the hedge. But if you're not going to be doing anything more than some limbing you can get by with a 16" bar. It'll be a little lighter and easier to handle if you're reaching from a ladder or cutting above your shoulders for any significant time. And you'll still be able to do just about anything you could do with an 18" or 20" bar. A couple weeks ago I dropped a 45' pine by myself and cut it all up with nothing more than a little 16" saw and a few beverages. So going with a slightly shorter bar you'll get the advantage of having a lighter tool that's easier to throw around, save a little bit of money and still be able to use it for bigger jobs if you need to. Have fun mac Cya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Every winter I trim the trees on my property near the main house (40 trees in all). I go to Home Depot and rent the chainsaw for $50/day. If you are only using a chainsaw one day a year, why buy one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Or just borrow yours. 359466[/snapback] bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I agree with going with a gas model because I can't picture one of those little electric things doing much more than trimming the hedge.But if you're not going to be doing anything more than some limbing you can get by with a 16" bar. It'll be a little lighter and easier to handle if you're reaching from a ladder or cutting above your shoulders for any significant time. And you'll still be able to do just about anything you could do with an 18" or 20" bar. A couple weeks ago I dropped a 45' pine by myself and cut it all up with nothing more than a little 16" saw and a few beverages. So going with a slightly shorter bar you'll get the advantage of having a lighter tool that's easier to throw around, save a little bit of money and still be able to use it for bigger jobs if you need to. Have fun mac Cya 359472[/snapback] The best known folk hero of the Wilds of Pennsylvania is the giant lumberjack, Simon. A product of rugged humor, wit and spontaneous exaggeration, his 'legend' was created in the bunkhouses of ordinary logging camps, by ordinary working men, while they gathered around the glowing woodstoves on cold winter evenings. It was from there that stories about Simon spread throughout the pine shanties of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The lumberjacks heard and then retold the fables, often weaving in local or personal embellishments as they passed the tales on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 The best known folk hero of the Wilds of Pennsylvania is the giant lumberjack, Simon. A product of rugged humor, wit and spontaneous exaggeration, his 'legend' was created in the bunkhouses of ordinary logging camps, by ordinary working men, while they gathered around the glowing woodstoves on cold winter evenings. It was from there that stories about Simon spread throughout the pine shanties of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The lumberjacks heard and then retold the fables, often weaving in local or personal embellishments as they passed the tales on. 359492[/snapback] You need to stay away from the Pfizer horse medicines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 The best known folk hero of the Wilds of Pennsylvania is the giant lumberjack, Simon. A product of rugged humor, wit and spontaneous exaggeration, his 'legend' was created in the bunkhouses of ordinary logging camps, by ordinary working men, while they gathered around the glowing woodstoves on cold winter evenings. It was from there that stories about Simon spread throughout the pine shanties of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The lumberjacks heard and then retold the fables, often weaving in local or personal embellishments as they passed the tales on. 359492[/snapback] Oh, he's a lumberjack and he's OK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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