Everyday day man's tree work and cutting thread

[Normzilla]

Wowza, that's a big tree.

I agree

 

[Normzilla]

We got it down to about 30ft and then it got laid down, no choice, didn't have the room to flop it.

We do many like that it seems, just the last 30 or 40 feet

 

[Normzilla]

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Cut hickory and maple for my brother todayView attachment 344050
A friend gave me this amazon china
peavy
Worked ok just very soft wood
Probably won't last
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I like these L wrenches for my full wraps
They don't stab you when you slip them in you pocket.

Where do u get a l wrench? Never saw one

 

[davidwyby]

I need one of those wrenches! I mean two cuz I’ll lose one…

 

[Normzilla]

I need one of those wrenches! I mean two cuz I’ll lose one…

Me too!

 

[Czed]

Where do u get a l wrench? Never saw one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203805928773?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&var=504248911387
The one for Stihl bar nut sized would suck carrying around.

 

[Normzilla]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203805928773?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&var=504248911387
The one for Stihl bar nut sized would suck carrying around.

Nice thank u

 

[Czed]

I usually just take one saw cutting
But I picked up one of these 74.00 china saws a few months ago
It's worked great for limbs.
I left it at my brother's he ran a couple gallons through it on all the tops we cut
He ordered one.

 

[Czed]

Chuck the original owner of father and son team, saw shop. Cloverdale saw and mower. My exclusive shop. Told me once if I remember, that the 266 was one of the best saws ever built, but I'm pretty sure he added, that they produced and sold so many models, that Husqvarna wore out their castings. I think he said they came to a point make new castings or make another size and or model. The 266 is a great old model. And even good today Imo

I started cutting with them back in the mid 80s and they cut far above thier
Weight class compared to the competition back then
That's why I like running them so much.
Honestly back then if porting was a thing I wouldn't have run 181/281/288s as much.
They are relics now and oem parts are drying up and most complain about the rubber antivibe
I'm immune all my nerves endings are dead I guess I run them all day no issues.
one guy hit himself in the mouth with my ported 266
No decomp like his Stihl has he pulled it fast and it came at him fast
He thought it was locked up.
Honestly I'm the only one that can start that saw in winter I leave it in a heated room or it'll break another recoil spool
Broke 2 so far
Anyone would be better suited to buy newer available saws
But I have a lifetime supply of them so I stay with them.

 

[Normzilla]

I started cutting with them back in the mid 80s and they cut far above thier
Weight class compared to the competition back then
That's why I like running them so much.
Honestly back then if porting was a thing I wouldn't have run 181/281/288s as much.
They are relics now and oem parts are drying up and most complain about the rubber antivibe
I'm immune all my nerves endings are dead I guess I run them all day no issues.
one guy hit himself in the mouth with my ported 266
No decomp like his Stihl has he pulled it fast and it came at him fast
He thought it was locked up.
Honestly I'm the only one that can start that saw in winter I leave it in a heated room or it'll break another recoil spool
Broke 2 so far
Anyone would be better suited to buy newer available saws
But I have a lifetime supply of them so I stay with them.

Good info, and agreement. Got my first 266 used in 1999. Loved it

 

[Normzilla]

Didn't cut any, fantasized about it though

 

[Normzilla]

Hazard tree down, I have been wanting to drop. Was up there with my crew last week. Above the coast. Sonoma county. Dead fir, and all the limbs were going to shower

 

[Normzilla]

Was there ever a pivotal moment, in tree work, cutting, general or timber falling for any of you? I know there was moments for me.

 

[Woodslasher]

Was there ever a pivotal moment, in tree work, cutting, general or timber falling for any of you? I know there was moments for me.

Watching my dad who isn't a pro faller, just a heavy equipment operator who occasionally needs to fall trees, cut a pine so it started falling, twisted 90 degrees, and jumped a few feet off the stump so it wouldn't hit a fence. At that moment I realized I may be able to dump trees all day long and wedge them over in different directions, but knowing how to get the trees to do what you want is a whole 'nother art.

The second time was watching an arborist tie off a few trees to pull them out of another tree's path, and then use a rope and a gator to pull the one tree over. As simple as that was it made me realize that there's more to dropping trees than just saws and wedges. I'd spent years reading and learning about climbers and all that, but watching the care he used when he was just falling an intact tree in a straight line down a clear path really drove home the difference between me falling a tree and a pro removing a tree.

I also had one or two moments that taught me that you shouldn't rush falling a tree, you should always have a clear path of escape, and every now and again you need to throw the book out of the window and trust your gut instinct.

 

[Normzilla]

Watching my dad who isn't a pro faller, just a heavy equipment operator who occasionally needs to fall trees, cut a pine so it started falling, twisted 90 degrees, and jumped a few feet off the stump so it wouldn't hit a fence. At that moment I realized I may be able to dump trees all day long and wedge them over in different directions, but knowing how to get the trees to do what you want is a whole 'nother art.

The second time was watching an arborist tie off a few trees to pull them out of another tree's path, and then use a rope and a gator to pull the one tree over. As simple as that was it made me realize that there's more to dropping trees than just saws and wedges. I'd spent years reading and learning about climbers and all that, but watching the care he used when he was just falling an intact tree in a straight line down a clear path really drove home the difference between me falling a tree and a pro removing a tree.

I also had one or two moments that taught me that you shouldn't rush falling a tree, you should always have a clear path of escape, and every now and again you need to throw the book out of the window and trust your gut instinct.

Very good stuff my friend. I like it! Thanks. I agree on all you said too. And yep I've learned don't rush it. We can still move at a certain pace physically, but I've learned to slow my mind a little whole working, it keeps my head on a swivel, collects everything. But gives me lots of reaction time. I also tune out distraction, being on the county ride side, cutting but also clearing emergency trees. There's always spectators. Some good some bad, co workers etc. Lots of the time I have to just tune it out, or it will get somebody killed.

 

[Normzilla]

Went back to my old county. Sonoma county coast, old customer. Needed fire dept fire clearance l, and redwoods lifted above the house. Took out a clump of smaller reds, maybe 60 plus footers. Fun stuff crew operated like a well oiled machine

 

[Woodslasher]

Anyone on here have a 500i and a Husky 390 they can compare? I got to pick up a 585 and a 500i at my local dealer, that 500 felt so light and nimble it's got me thinking about replacing my 390 with a 500i if they're roughly comparable.

 

[Normzilla]

I have both. My 500i is stock. The 390 I have is supposed to have been woods ported. Both have alot of grunt, 390 a hair more maybe, it's not extremely noticeable. The 500i and my ported 572 from stumpshot are my go to saws now. I still have love for the 390. But really the 500i and 572 can do so much in a lighter package. The 500i is probably the best stock saw I've pulled out of the box. I just added west coast spikes and front muffler cover. Big difference. I would say with all the balance and throttle response to the 500i, the wow factor you would be really happy. If you can afford to keep both keep both. I'm mainly a husky guy, and my friends locally Stihl guys and husky guys were surprised I got a 500. But then surprised on my feedback. One said I know your a Husky guy, and for you to say all that about a Stihl, I'm sold and buying a 500i. I still have much love for the 390, still use it. But that 500i if one saw could replace them all, almost could.

 

[Woodslasher]

I have both. My 500i is stock. The 390 I have is supposed to have been woods ported. Both have alot of grunt, 390 a hair more maybe, it's not extremely noticeable. The 500i and my ported 572 from stumpshot are my go to saws now. I still have love for the 390. But really the 500i and 572 can do so much in a lighter package. The 500i is probably the best stock saw I've pulled out of the box. I just added west coast spikes and front muffler cover. Big difference. I would say with all the balance and throttle response to the 500i, the wow factor you would be really happy. If you can afford to keep both keep both. I'm mainly a husky guy, and my friends locally Stihl guys and husky guys were surprised I got a 500. But then surprised on my feedback. One said I know your a Husky guy, and for you to say all that about a Stihl, I'm sold and buying a 500i. I still have much love for the 390, still use it. But that 500i if one saw could replace them all, almost could.

When I compared them the 585 felt like a brick, my 390 feels less? like a brick, and the 500i felt like my 562. If I got a 500i my 390 would definitely be sold, I barely use my 390 but I want a good 'tweener saw to go between my 75cc 372 and my 2100. The 390 works for that role but if I can get the same power in a lighter package I'd definitely try and do that.

 

[davidwyby]

Don’t forget the Dolmar 7900 if you want to spend less than 500i $.