[AT] FW: Slightly Off Topic
Dennis Johnson
moscowengnr at outlook.com
Tue Jul 19 06:18:33 PDT 2016
I have got a small electric chainsaw. This is my second one. I really like it.
To me the cord hassle is much better than all of the rope pulls to try and start small engines with the new "gas".
I am even considering getting an electric mower for the small lot at the house for the same reasons.
Dennis
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> On Jul 19, 2016, at 7:28 AM, John Hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Charile, I've ran an electric polesaw a LOT with no problems, I think it
> is a Remington. Load your generator up, make a portable ground and away
> you go. I've cut through oak limbs 8" in dia.
>
> I believe what you are referring to though is the string trimmers that
> you can put pole saw, edgers and tillers on? I can't tell you much about
> the quality, but unless it is made by Echo, Stihl or Husquavarna, I'd
> leave it in the store. Most of those power heads are under $200, and
> that won't buy any sort of quality. Dad and I basically swore off
> working on the cheap trimmers as they are not built to last and are
> practically impossible to make run correct. We rebuilt a carb on one,
> ordered a new carb, and finally put rings in a el-cheapo a few years
> back before we could ever get it to run consistent and satisfactory.
> I've got a family members cheap troybilt in the shop now. its maybe 2
> years old. I've clened the carb, put on a new carb, and am now leaning
> toward bad crank seals. Seals are not available--I do want to hook up
> vacuum to see if that is what it is, but haven't had time. The plan is
> to junk it, yu can buy it new for $170. Also, the modular style
> equipment doesn't have near the extension the electric and dedicated gas
> models do.
>
> Personally I'd get an electric or dedicated gas unit (may can find one
> on Craigslist). Be sure you wear a face shield, in my opinion safety
> glasses aren't enough. Be careful of big limbs, they can do strange
> things--I got hit pretty hard one day on the shoulder.
>
> John Hall
>
>> On 7/19/2016 7:21 AM, charlie hill wrote:
>> Does anyone have experience with pole saws or pole pruners?
>> I mean the ones with a chainsaw end that are powered by a
>> power unit that will also power string trimmers, etc.?
>> I need one to clear some stuff around my house and farm but
>> have no experience with them and don’t want to buy some sort of
>> toy that breaks before I get started. At the same time I don't want
>> to pay any more for it than necessary.
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Cecil Bearden
>> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 8:39 AM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: Re: [AT] FW: Slightly Off Topic
>>
>> I have a Stihl Arborist saw the link is here:
>> http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/in-tree-saws/ms150tce/
>> It is lightweight, and I have a 16in bar for cutting out trees in the
>> fence rows. Since I have back problems and now balance problems, it
>> allows me to hold the saw and hold on to the fence while cutting. The
>> top handle makes this saw extremely easy to work with. I also have a
>> Red Max saw built the same way. It is another great dependable brand.
>> Echo also makes a good lightweight saw. At 5lbs, I would think these
>> would fit the bill for a lightweight saw. I wold have to agree about
>> tripping on the cord. With a dropped foot, that is a problem...
>>
>> Cecil in OKla
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 7/17/2016 11:24 PM, Dean VP wrote:
>>> Out here in tree country I have come to the conclusion that there is only
>>> one brand of chain saw that I can trust. And that brand is Stihl. In this
>>> application I would recommend paying a bit more to get something that will
>>> do the job abd last. I'm still using a Stihl Chainsaw I purchased in 1976.
>>> It used to be used a bunch but I had everything mostly under control
>>> except
>>> this year some disease has hit several trees. That sucker fired up again
>>> and went to work. I'd hate to count the number of chains and bars I have
>>> worn out. Stihl is what the local professionals use and there are one
>>> heck
>>> of a lot of tree cutting done in this area. Logging is a huge income
>>> producer here. Even the local John Deere dealers sell Stihl Chain saws .
>>> This is one area I don't recommend buying cheap.
>>>
>>> Dean VP
>>> Snohomish, WA 98290
>>>
>>> It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Dave
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 8:43 PM
>>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [AT] FW: Slightly Off Topic
>>>
>>> I bought this one about 2 years ago, and have been very pleased with it.
>>> http://www.homedepot.com/p/Greenworks-G-MAX-16-in-40-Volt-DigiPro-Brushless-
>>> Electric-Chainsaw-Battery-and-Charger-Not-Included-GW20322/205336459?cm_mmc=
>>> shopping-_-bingpa-_-28-_-205336459&ci_src=328768002&ci_sku=205336459&gclid=C
>>> PirtJGK_M0CFRIEgQodHoAF4A&gclsrc=ds GreenWorks also makes a more powerful
>>> model
>>> http://www.amleo.com/greenworks-pro-80v-li-ion-cordless-18in-chainsaw-tool-o
>>> nly/p/GCS450/?kc=bgshop16p&mkwid=sjwRuHjb&pcrid={creative} which might be
>>> better suited for some applications.
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>> On Jul 17, 2016, at 10:05 PM, Dick Day wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I used to use gas chain saws but found that I just could not handle
>>>> the weight. I find that the electric saws are much easier to
>>>> handle/safer.
>>>> Many years ago, a list member (cannot remember who) bought my Stilh gas
>>> saw.
>>>> I have been looking at the battery saws. There are quite a few on the
>>>> market now. One day I may change to one.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:23 PM, John Hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I use an electric pole saw and generator to trim around my fields--I
>>>>> always drive in a ground rod. If you aren't having much luck with a
>>>>> ground rod, consider buying a gasoline chainsaw or a battery powered
>>>>> model. Some of the battery powered stuff is getting to be pretty good
>>>>> quality. Regarding a gasoline saw, a cheap major brand would suit
>>>>> your needs.
>>>>>
>>>>> John Hall
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 7/17/2016 8:52 PM, Dick Day wrote:
>>>>>> I forgot to ask the question!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do I need to worry about the lack of a ground?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 7:35 PM, DDSS, Inc. <ddss at telebeep.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tractor related... The JD 60 in the attachments is the first
>>>>>>> tractor I ever restored. It's a 1952. Originally from Baltimore,
>>>>>>> we never had much
>>>>> need
>>>>>>> for a tractor :) When we moved to Nebraska I eventually decided to
>>>>>>> see
>>>>> if
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> could restore one. When I bought this JD in 1996, I had never even
>>>>> changed
>>>>>>> the oil in my car. My wife just knew that we would eventually need
>>>>>>> to
>>>>> hire
>>>>>>> someone to use their payloader to haul the pieces away. It took me
>>>>>>> 36 months and a lot of Coor's Lite to get it done. I ordered the
>>>>>>> owner's manual, service manual and parts manual. I learned to
>>>>>>> weld, do body
>>>>> work,
>>>>>>> use a cutting torch and to paint.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Since that one, I had other people ask me to restore tractors for
>>>>>>> them.
>>>>>>> Not sure how many remember Rodger Welsch from the list, but I did
>>>>>>> an
>>>>> Allis
>>>>>>> Chalmers G and a John Deere B for him.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I've reached a point that I can no longer get up on the 60, so I
>>>>>>> gave
>>>>> it to
>>>>>>> a son In Chicago, I'm hoping he'll be able to pick it up before
>>>>>>> winter
>>>>> sets
>>>>>>> in.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sort of Tractor related... The other attachment shows my 15 year
>>>>>>> old Generac generator that I converted to Propane. As you see,
>>>>>>> it's on a carry-all on the back of my Boomer. We have about 6
>>>>>>> acres in trees and
>>>>> a
>>>>>>> lot of it is Cottonwood. They grow in clusters and during the
>>>>>>> summer,
>>>>> I
>>>>>>> will go in and thin them out. That becomes firewood for the next
>>>>> winter.
>>>>>>> I use an 18" electric chain saw, hence the need for a generator.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Question... where we live is all sand, it's like living at the beach.
>>>>> Even
>>>>>>> in the woods, it's all sand. To get a sufficient ground for the
>>>>> fencer, I
>>>>>>> had to put four 6-foot grounding rods in the ground. I know I'm
>>>>> supposed
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> have some sort of ground when using the generator. The chain saw has
>>> a
>>>>>>> 2-prong plug and has an all plastic housing. The generator does
>>>>>>> not
>>>>> have a
>>>>>>> GFI outlet.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thoughts? Suggestions?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> D. Day
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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