Recent content by Dan23

Nice saw!

The STIHL 028 WB is a great saw... Here are some typical reviews: “Still use my 028 Super, just about every week… And I have 6 other saws.” “One of the best, most durable saws ever made.” “Nice saw but parts are being discontinued.” “My 1989 vintage 028 Super is still going strong.” “Run a...

Sounds like it ended up being quite an expensive saw in the end! I got this running 011 AV from Marketplace for about $50. However, it's not running anymore!

I like checking out the listings on the old saws in the Wayback machine. This is the one for the Husqvarna 350.

Hey team, Do you think battery-powered chainsaws are safer than gas chainsaws? In this article on electric chainsaws, they say "Why go electric? The reasons are simple: they’re safer..." Do you think this is true? I mostly disagree. I think they could even be considered less safe. Because...

Ok, good to know, thanks. It's a lot heavier than pine when both are wet, but dries out to be very light. Splits really nicely as well. Nowhere near as fibrous as other gum I've cut and split. I just found this image online (https://pankhurstsawmilling.co.nz/macrocarpa/) which looks a lot like...

Thanks for letting me know - I've tried it again. Can you view it now?

Hey guys, Any ideas on what this wood is? I'm in the South Island of New Zealand. Was pretty sure it was macrocarpa but my neighbor thinks it might be gum. Has been down for about 5 years. Using my Husqvarna 450 to slice it up!