Xtreme's new trail accessory

[X-Treme]

I just picked up this 'barely used' STIHL 026 Chain Saw + Carrying/Storage Case on Craigslist. Seeing as how practically every trail had a downed tree across it I thought I'd make my life easier with this rather than using a hand saw.

[Miner]

Welcome to the Chainsaw Club!

Nice saw, I miss the Stihl saws we have at home. From limbing and cutting down trees to cutting through concert and asphalt the Stihl saws are awesome (note the concrete/asphalt saw is a different design).

Make sure you pickup and use the proper PPE!

[thegoodstink]

At the very least buy the cheapest pair of chainsaw pants you can. Most TSC stores have a 50 dollar pair.

Oh, and nice saw!!

[Miner]

Make sure you pickup and use the proper PPE!

And I am not a good role model for PPE. Safety glasses, hearing protection, long pants and steel toes are a bare minimum.

[thegoodstink]

That smiley is wicked cool!!!

[Snafu]

PPE? Talk about change in the times. I spent a summer doing nothing but running a chain saw cutting up logs for firewood. No safety pants, helmet, goggles, gloves, etc. Only a pair of work boots At least I still have my 9 fingers and 6 toes

[Miner]

That smiley is wicked cool!!!

I don't make things like that...I scour other Nissan forums and borrow things like that.

[Miner]

Found another one

[BUMBLB]

Nice saw G...does it come any BIGGER!!

[X-Treme]

And I am not a good role model for PPE. Safety glasses, hearing protection, long pants and steel toes are a bare minimum.

Hmmm!, Let's see.



Well 2 out of 4 ain't bad!

[Miner]

Hey, I was wearing ear plugs and rX glasses. 3.5 out of 4.

[Miner]

Nice saw G...does it come any BIGGER!!

Oh yeah

[rhombus]

Nice saw. I have a Husky 353.


Not the biggest saw but that is a good thing when you are working in the bush for 3 hours with it.

This is a topic that I know a fare amount with being up at Basecamp and doing lots of research on it (great site http://www.arboristsite.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

I have been working with it ALOT in the bush to clear our trails and downed/danger trees etc.

Please make sure that you pickup some safety gear. When things go bad with a saw they happy really fast and the results are less than friendly. Kickback from the saw is violent to say the least and will come a shock even if you are ready for it.

Also keep your chain SHARP. A dull chain is more dangerous and can also burn out your engine.

When I'm in the trails I have chainsaw pants that have bunch of layers of fiberglass sewn into the front to catch in the saw should it make contact, chainsaw gloves (fiberglass on the tops) and a helmet with cage and ear protection. I normally also wear a lone sleeve shirt.

Did not notice till now that I have my SOXC on for this pic:


I know that I see like a nanny about this stuff but like all things it is not till it happens that it is a real.

[xrover]

Jeesh Jaimie, I thought you were just a river rat. But a bush master as well.
Have you had your X in low4 lately?

[rhombus]

Have you had your X in low4 lately?

Well yes but I was pulling a trailer of wood at the time.

Trails:
Here is the stuff that I have been dealing with clearing. Takes a lot of time to get thru but I love the work.

[thegoodstink]

Nice saw G...does it come any BIGGER!!

Oh yeah

My saw is bigger than your saw!!!

[Spider 007]

It doesn't get any bigger than this:
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[northern feller]

Sorry ladies, this here be the man thread.
I own 3 saws. Am I really supposed to take pictures of all of them? lol
I've have the following:

Echo CS-440 @ 45 cc with a 16" low pro bar (but came with 18")
Husqvarna e-series 142 @ 40 cc with a 16" low pro mini bar and,
Stihl 270 @ 45 cc with a 16" bar.

[X-Treme]

Well, if we're gonna pull out the specs then,

DISPLACEMENT: 48.7 cc (2.97 cu. in.)
ENGINE POWER: 3.5 bhp (2.6 kW) with electronic magneto ignition
WEIGHT (powerhead only): 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs.)
BAR: 45 cm (18") STIHL ROLLOMATIC reduced kickback with sprocket nose
CHAIN: 8.25 mm (0.325") STIHL low kickback Rapid-Micro 2

[Miner]

It doesn't get any bigger than this:
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One of the little toys we sell and service...



...there is always something bigger

Sorry man, really like you new saw!