Posted by Tim B from MA on December 30, 2008 at 08:45:04 from (64.206.83.25):
In Reply to: Re: chainsaw hire posted by Traditional Farmer on December 30, 2008 at 03:55:59:
Farmer, I'm not sure I agree with your 3 saw theory. I cut and sold fire wood in my college years, and burn 3-plus cords a year now. I have easily cut over 500 cords - most of which I felled myself.
I found that my Husqvarna 266 (66 cc) with a 20-inch bar is the perfect compromise between power (weight) and "reach".
Dropping down to an 18-inch bar, much less a 16-inch bar means alot more kneeling to get at the logs on the ground, cutting limbs flush at the log, low branches, and reaching to get to istance branches. Longer bars are like having longer arms.
At least two extra sharp chains to start a day cutting is essential though, and at least one spare saw in case the primary get bound into the tree.
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