what chainsaw to buy?
Hello, I'm trying to decide between the following used chainsaws. Hoping for advice and input to help me decide. I am new to chainsaws. We just moved and now have 50 acres of swampy forest that is...
View ArticleHusqvarna Sharpener - I'm sold
I recently tried out this sharpener and am very pleased with the results. Some Swedish guys were talking about it on Youtube and it looked good so I thought that I would give it a try. Well, I used it...
View ArticleWhat chainsaws are you running?
Thinking about upgrading at some point, what have you had good luck with? Thanks
View ArticleStihl 560C-EM Chisel Blade options
Hey All, Posted this in the mowing section but no one answered. I have a 560C-em I picked up and have been using the Stihl Chisel blade. Been happy with it but am interested in some ceramic options so...
View ArticleElectric Hand Pruners - expensive, but worth every dime !!
Last autumn I bought some Zenport electric hand pruners for occasional fruit tree work. But it started with a mega wisteria arbor around a house that took days and days. My dominant or right hand feels...
View ArticleHelp.....
I need to get this to ground level. What is the best tool for the job? View attachment 379139
View ArticleHurricane Preparation
I want to be 100 % prepared to take on all the felled trees if another hurricane hits, especially small and medium ones, since I'm a rookie to tree care. Any suggestions for a chainsaw and accessories...
View ArticlePrice for stihl pp800 plus saw
Frustrating not able to get prices without calling dealer. https://www.stihlusa.com/products/pole-pruners/professional-pole-pruners/pp800/ plus saw View attachment 386156 Seen one post of $134 for the...
View ArticleBare root tree source?
Just wondering where you guys get your bare root trees? The wife and I are going to give each other an expansion on our orchard for Christmas this year. We're looking for something reasonably...
View ArticleChipper suggestions
I’m looking for a small chipper/shredder to help minimize haul off from big cleanup jobs. It would need to be able to take 3”-4” material at the biggest. I’ve watched videos and searched and they all...
View ArticleECHO ppt-260 vs ppt-265 Pole Saw differences??
Looks like the ECHO PPt-265 has replaced the 260. It appears they changed the pole lengths and maybe the pull starter. I also note the price may be cheaper for the 265 which makes me think they have...
View ArticleWhat pole saw to buy
Hey everyone, looking to purchase a pole saw for my 5 acre hobby farm. My father and grandpa each have a farm as well with no pole saw. Echo ppt 2620 is 550 and the stihl 131 Is 650. Is one a better...
View ArticleThoughts on chainsaw brands
Currently have a Stihl MS 271 farm boss saw. Works fine, but I think I want to retire it or keep it as a spare. I’m wondering what people’s thoughts are on other brand saws? Particularly in the...
View ArticleStihl easy2start on a older saw
Has anyone ever tried putting a Stihl easy2start recoil on a normal Stihl saw? I assume it wouldn't work, but thought I'd ask here. My grandpa has several saws from his tree service days but lacks the...
View Articlemanual pole saw
i am intrested in getting me a manual pole saw was looking at the jameson solid core fiberglass poles i have a stihl ht 101 i uses a manual pole saw sometimes beacause of longer reach i have one now...
View ArticleFirewood processor? NJ PA DE MD
Does anyone in the New Jersey/ Delaware valley area process firewood for clients? Do you travel? Or maybe point me in a direction towards a rental local to me.. I’ve searched before, and I found (1) to...
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Picked up a new chainsaw for light duty jobs
I get tired of dragging a big saw around to hack up a branch or small tree so I picked up one of these.... (On top of the push mower for size comparison) Echo 2511t 14in bar 5lbs. I'll be putting it...
View ArticleChipping brush for mulch beds vs burning it.
I live on acreage and seem to be constantly burning brush. I also buy roughly 6 yards of mulch every year for the beds. It dawned on me that a wood chipper might kill two birds with one stone. Anyone...
View ArticleMs170
Had it for around 5 years I guess. Very light use. Maintaining rent houses cutting out saplings. Small jobs for clients. Biggest tree I've dropped with it was probably 6 or 8 inches. I'm hard core as...
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