Backhoes and chainsaws

[Tinkerer]

I usually put a pile of dirt next to hole where the tree is going lay. When it goes over the stump will rise up out of the hole. Then I can put dirt under the root ball before I cut it off the trunk.

 

[aighead]

@Coytee I spent a couple years of my childhood in Hamilton as well! We lived right on Main Street, a couple blocks northwest of the river and downtown.

 

[Dirttracker18]

For those looking for a way to transport their saw, check out the ATV chainsaw mounts. This would function great or build one to match. I like the clamp version myself but to each his own. Something like that could be mounted on the exterior of the cab and be safe there.

 

[edgephoto]

I like the chainsaw mount idea. I have 15 acres of heavily wooded land. I need to clear a spot for a house, shop building and driveway. I like the chainsaw mount idea. I could weld one to the fender. Thanks for the idea.

 

[skyking1]

I make a plywood box that fits it tight, with plywood around the bar. That way you just drop it in and go, like a rifle scabbard.

 

[Kenelz]

If its close to a house, I like to get a chain as high as possible to control, cut the wedge, pull on it, then make the back cut. Attaching the chain this way is probably not OSHA approved..

 

[Kenelz]

Then call a neighbor to come and get the bigger sections

 

[SlatcoAu]

Just be careful when you are pushing over trees and the stumps come out. I ran over the side of a stump and it stood up about 12 ft of leftover tree and smashed out my side window.

 

[NH575E]

I got a new chainsaw. It's kinda heavy and loud but man does it CUT!

 

[Swetz]

I got a new chainsaw. It's kinda heavy and loud but man does it CUT!

I got a herna just thinking about it!!...LOL

 

[edgephoto]

I got a new chainsaw. It's kinda heavy and loud but man does it CUT!
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That must be for limbing a tree.

My saw has the proper number of cylinders.......

 

[ianjoub]

I got a new chainsaw. It's kinda heavy and loud but man does it CUT!
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maybe that hardley motor will leak oil on the chain where it needs to be instead of on the exhaust pipe or ground!

 

[stinky64]

NH that saw would be even more impressive if it was a panhead edgephoto I don't see a turbo on your saw, that's all that's missing...obviously both of you kids went to the Tim Taylor school of saw repair oh oh oh....

 

[aighead]

Not quite like the 2 above but I'm always amazed at when I see the death trap saws on what I assume were the '60s and 70's. I'm not huge into being a safety nazi and all that but those things looks scary just sitting there.

 

[Swetz]

My father grew up on a farm in Texas. For extra money they would harvest the pines on the property. To do this they used a chainsaw with a bow instead of a bar...Fast forward to when I was young, my dad purchased the old saw from his parents, and my brother and I were the new operators, as we used wood to heat the house. This was the heaviest saw I have ever seen as it was all aluminum. But, put the teardrop against the wood and raise the handle, and she would EAT...Eat like no other saw I have used. I don't know what ever happened that that old saw.

This these pics are from the internet, but this is the saw for sure

 

[skyking1]

I stihl have a pair of Stihls from before brakes in my shed. We got them new in 1980. It is odd because we had a Mac 55 in 1975 that had a brake on it.

 

[colson04]

I have a homelite 410 with no brake, and same vintage homelite 540 with a brake (late 80's saws).

@Swetz that thar be a 'bow saw'. There was a great write up some time ago on arboristsite about bow saws. They were designed as a pinchless chainsaw, ideal for cutting pulpwood.

 

[Swetz]

Did someone say Tractors & Chainsaws!
Here is some XXX rated equipment porn

 

[skyking1]

That tractor is tough it's a weight lifter!

 

[JL Sargent]

That tractor is tough it's a weight lifter!

Not only that, but if you're mowing and feel the urge for a workout, get after it off the front of the tractor.