What drives guys to wanting many chainsaws ?

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I don't feel bad at all now about the measly 7 I own....6 being runners.

 

[stihl saws]

It's not that you "want" so many saws, it's that you "need" them. Five might not start, five could get pinched, five could be dull, or you could be testing different oils with each saw. Anyone should understand.

 

[fearofpavement]

I have a spreadsheet I keep on saws that I buy and sell. I keep track of the saw brand and model, price paid, cost of parts, and if I sell it, the price sold for. And I even have a line for profit/loss. So on my spreadsheet I currently show 56 saws. Some of these will probably never become runners, I have a group of old Homelites that aren't inventoried, and I really don't know how many running saws I have but probably a dozen to fifteen or so at any one time. Well, maybe a few more than that... I have been thinning out a bit in the last year or so and will continue to do so. I don't do that much tree work anymore and do less cutting in general than in the past.

 

[Philbert]

Send me a 70cc saw. I could use a 70cc saw, and want to help you out . . . .

Philbert

 

[Lee H]

I guess the question is, How many is to many, For me there is no limit.
As i'm into the vintage muscles saws and have most of what i want i now
find myself buying saws i turned away years ago including two man saws
and odd very unusual and not so common models. With north of 500 saws
now in the collection i'm still looking for specific saws. But like i tell my
girl friend and kids, It's better than blowing my money in a bar room.

 

[Two Trax]

Why do I have so many chainsaws?

Simple, because I cannot afford that many wives and/or girlfrineds.....

 

[CR888]

I like the 'golf club' analogy by Philbert. One does need saws in different displacements, pole saws etc. But that would limit you to maybe five or so saws so why do some of us have so many more? Its not 'need' when you pass the 5 number.....its about 'wants' & the need to fulfill those wants. Let's face it saws are fun, loud, dangerous, pretty & powerfull & highly useful. Vintage ones even more so, they are fairly cheap, can keep your house warm there are near all positives when it comes to chainsaws as a hobby compared to other things that compare. The internet has also kinda supercharged ones capacity to be a player in the game. Not many motorised sports can one have their toy posted to them in a small postage box. Its all to darn good.

 

[dall]

i have about 40 and over half are runners the others i havent had time or desire to do yet but i have 4 or 5 i wont sell but the rest i would but then again i dont advertise lol

 

[P.M.P.]

I got lucky my first pro saw was a 346 my numbers are lower than others because of it.It leaves you wanting less.

 

[jake wells]

I got the answer for you Brian .... Cause they are much cheaper than cars!!!! I'm on Mustang # 10, and I used to have 3 at a time (2 68 GTs, and a 70 Boss) all fastbacks w/4 speeds.

But the chainsaws don't need insurance, registration, annual inspections, or much garage space, they are perfect!

Now, the other reason for many ... Well, we need different sizes for different things, and then a backup, and then a backup for the backup, and .....

OK - IT IS A DAMN ADDICTION - IT IS CAD - END OF STORY!!!!

YEAH but the saws leak oil like a chevy.

 

[idiotwithasaw]

You mean a Detroit

 

[jake wells]

You mean a Detroit

both.

 

[Philbert]

Most of my 'extra' saws are 'opportunity saws' - garage sales, etc., for parts, projects, etc.; 'can't pass it up at that price' saws; keeping them out of the scrap pile saws; 'maybe someone on one of the forums might want it' saws; a few 'gifted to me' saws; etc. . . . . If a new saw costs, say $500, and you can pick one up, and get it working for substantially less, it's hard to pass it up, even if you don't need it. Might need it someday as a back up. Might be able to flip it and put it toward a saw I really want. Some might just be fun to take apart (or cut in half!). Can always get rid of them later, but they probably won't be there if I pass them up . . .

Now chains! Chains take up even less room than saws!

Philbert

 

[Lee H]

You mean a Detroit

Or a Harley!!!!!!!!

 

[rocketnorton]

I got lucky my first pro saw was a 346 my numbers are lower than others because of it.It leaves you wanting less.

first pro was 288, prolly my fav. had 2. one now, all new inside. 038s, close 2nd, been 2 o those here, too. never had a mag.

Or a Harley!!!!!!!!

ahem... perdy oil tight since iron jugs disappeared. only took em 80 years.... hi, lee.

 

[Al Smith]

first pro was 288, prolly my fav. had 2. one now, all new inside. 038s, close 2nd, been 2 o those here, too. never had a mag.



ahem... perdy oil tight since iron jugs disappeared. only took em 80 years.... hi, lee.

I'm not certain if the cast iron engines disappearing or the use of Loctite 5900 in place of gaskets made the oil leaks go away .Not just on Harleys, just about everything .

 

[Duce]

I heat 100% with wood so I tell people what I have in saws is a drop in the bucket compared to how much you have in heating bills.

+1

 

[VinceGU05]

i went out cutting for the day some time ago.. never had to stop that day to fill fuel or bar oil



but when asked about them i ask why collect stamps?

 

[jake wells]

chainsaws are certainly a whole lot cheaper make noise and easier to find otherwise i would collect classic road tractors.
like this 1959 KW 921

 

[MustangMike]

Beautiful rig!