*Coming up on having had this saw for a year....am a casual user and bought it to cut up sections for bowl blanks. Easy to start, **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend even after storage for a couple of months. Simple chain tension adjustment. Just cut up some 20" Osage Orange, including ripping bolts in half (at an angle). Like butter!*

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Great saw comparison. Thank you. Just a random comment on the Stihl. I just purchased the MSA 161T and have found the three button system my only complaint about the saw. Simple solution: Use a Dremel tool to grind down the guarded area around the side button an 1/8 inch or so. Then you can grab the saw with both hands ( left or right ) and use it comfortably. Random tip for any MSA owners. Thanks for the review.

@arboristBlairGlenn

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I still use my Husky daily with very few problems. Dropped it once and cracked an expensive battery. My fault.

I'm converting all my yard tools to 60v Greenworks. Couldn't be happier with them! I don't smell like exhaust and need to keep three gas mixtures around. Over time maintenance should be much lower. The trimmer has more torque than my gas model so I can run larger lines that last longer. Once I clear the rest of my pines, I'll probably sell my Husky and get a 60v Greenworks chainsaw for light use. I'll kind of miss the sound of the Husky though! I love starting it up.

Great video gentlemen they both look very capable for the smaller stuff looks perfect for palms.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, a quiet saw without fumes is so much nicer.

Great content. I'm looking to buy my first top handle saw for climbing and I'm torn between the 201T (or an old 200T) and the T540. Thanks for all you do Blair!

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Ashton Phelps they don’t make the 200 anymore or I would buy that one

@jarodshaw748

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats a old 2 double 0.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Jarod Shaw best top handle gas climbing saw I have ever owned. Still have two that run

That was a good review. Thanks for taking the time. I'm still on for to purchase the Sthil as I have other Sthil products that use the same batteries. Great - thanks.

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

Kalen likes his Stihl

Me again. The one thing with as you mentioned with the bar oil, when you run out of petrol, you always check and top up the oil and do any checks. Something to be mindful of.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Trooperandcooper Ale good point. Might be a good idea to keep a small refill of bar oil handy.

@trooperandcooperale3057

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn Just not in a Coke bottle.

@EricJemAndes

4 жыл бұрын

I constantly forget to check my bar oil in my Husky 536lixp...

Great review on them both! Waiting for the t540i husqvarna to be released in the US.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Cory Chase me too

Is there an option for a smaller batteries for each? If you had batteries half the size then you could do morning, switch batteries at lunch, and then finish your day carrying a smaller load.

Years ago I was inside Costco and saw a rake that I used, and I saw someone pick one up and I said, "that's a good quality rake, it lasts me for at least 6 months". They immediately put it back and walked away. Stupid me. I was using mine every day. The same rake used by a homeowner would last several years. I should have been more clear about how I used mine. Oh well.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Rakes, good topic

Husky has a new one, will be here August I believe. I pre ordered already. The videos are amazing, can’t wait. Stihl just reminds me of a kids toy, plastic dawgs still? That BLI300 is better on the rear handle version, nicer with a BLI200. They also came out with a BLI200x, same storage, yet even lighter.

I have the same problem with the chain tensioner on the husky

Your 💯 about the chain tensioning on the cover being less solid. That’s my biggest problem with the echo 2511t. Chain always needs adjustment. Thanks

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Corey Gibbons never used an echo electric. Good?

@Stickmantree

4 жыл бұрын

arboristBlairGlenn ohh sorry it’s not electric it’s the very small top handle echo just released. Just has the same chain tension mech mounted to the cover. instead of the body like all my other stihl saws

@whiskeytangofoxtrot9403

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn the echo 2500t electric is highly recommended by a few brave souls. It has the on/off switch and the same style 2 buttons like husqvarna. It has a patented tool clip that can be removed from a tool carabiner with one hand. You have a big enough following Echo will probably send you one to review. Here is a good review on the dcs2500t kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKyT0qOScqm2grA.html

That stil one is the one i told you about a year ago. I got to use it for an hour and a half trimming lower branches on pine trees so we could use the area for a carpark. The shop that learnt it to us said they sell them to a lot of builders that use for doing wooden retaining walls and wooden decks where there is limited room for a battery circular saw. They liked the narrow blade because it leaves the cut face on the timber smoother than the wider chain.

Blair, never saw a boom like that mounted on a pickup. How safe and what height and angle extension can you go with outriggers? Also, is that custom?

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Gee Kay it was built by a company called Hydro Grupert. Third truck this has been in. Bought it new in 97. Fits into tight places.

I have a cute little Makita XCU06. It has a little rubber tab below the drive sprocket, like your Husky. What's the purpose of that?

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

not seen the Makita

@tawanga

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn OK, what does it do on the Husky?

Thank you for the side-by-side Stihl Husqvarna comparison been looking at both still hard to make up my mind.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Dana Hasson I prefer the Husky

@danahasson2892

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn thanks for the input.

When i was in college studying forestry, an instructor showed a video on how a chain blade cuts using a stroblight to give a slow motion effect. it showed how the chain and teeth start undulating or changing there axis to one another as they cut. I did an online search for the video with no results. anyone know of this?

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

I want to see it as well

@RWBHere

3 жыл бұрын

You can begin to see it in the second half of this video, but ignore the awful music: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yp2m3KqForapecY.html

Have you checked sawzalls? They can be bad on the wrist depending on the model, but no oil and disinfection is as easy as changing the blade. For palm fronds they are really nice.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

no

Husqvarna and Stihl are both great quality saws. My preference is Husqvarna but Echo makes a great saw too, very underrated I'd like to see an Echo Top Handle Battery Powered saw thrown in there if they make one!

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Sullivan I have not seen the Echo yet

Nice video. I know your not big on the gadgetry of the new era, but I do believe these saws have their place. Im glad u did this video because this is relevant. So... if u had to choose 1 which one would it be?

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Husky for the lack of side button.

I really like the Husqvarna. I've owned EGO saws going on 4 years. I have the 16", and now the 18" Both are very capable. I'm cutting cords of very seasoned Pacific Madrone with both sizes. However, the 18" outshines the 16" by far. 11,000 RPM, steel dogs, no tool chain tensioning, and LED lights for night work.

@kdegraa

3 жыл бұрын

I’m happy with my Ego chainsaw. If it dies I’ll buy the larger one. I went with Ego because of their battery redemption deal. The deal made it much cheaper to buy into their tool range.

@littlejackalo5326

2 жыл бұрын

@@kdegraa that stinks it's only for Oz and NZ.

I think that a little tighter chain is better than too lose. Too loose chain will not stop imminently, and in that few extra seconds You can injure Yourself, yes, it's small change but it could happen.

I’d actually love to hear your thought on rakes.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

jtr109 good subject!

@archenema6792

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn Or a short subject. That plastic rake will be more efficient short term, but won't survive any abuse, especially not a post-thatching hard rake. :)

@gschgvt2956

4 жыл бұрын

You need a Groundskeeper 2 in that mix as well. I use one of those and one of the plain plastic tined rakes.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

ArchEnema 67 the plastic rakes are so cheap they are disposable. I’m not saying we don’t use steel most of the time.

4 жыл бұрын

One word: Fiskars. :)

Haven't used the Stihl myself, have use the Husky. The battery life is incredible on the chainsaw and the hedgetrimmer and weed trimmer. When it's time to use the blower you can watch the green lights disappear, okay you are using it on for the length of a driveway whatever but there no resistant of any outside force like a branch or hedge or think grass. But the battery life gets sucked away in no time. You could try the waist battery pack, that would lighten the chainsaw etc. but not sure how the balance would then be or maneuverability with a long battery cable reaching to your back getting in the way. Also your loose chain on the Husky after a day and half seems fair, unless it has loosened off again after tightening through the day.

@sirvozelo1

2 жыл бұрын

I have the sthil 220 with best battery and maximum 30 minutes. Is a pain if you're to go into the woods you need a backpack full of batteries

What brand man lift is that u got on your truck?

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

Hydro Grupert. Owned this since new in 1997.

@terryboomershine6812

2 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn but what brand is the lift that's mounted on the truck?

@terryboomershine6812

2 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn cool thanks looks handy..

@terryboomershine6812

2 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn thanks for the comparison by the way ,I will be ordering the husky package shortly..

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

@@terryboomershine6812 going on three years and I’m happy with it. Trim saw only.

Loving it. It's just in the right time... I'm in search for a new electric one (if I can span the order at two pieces - for me and the boss) echo launch right now in Feb'20 an electric one..... So much info to compare... How much " weight to hours ratio" ... I love 2.3 kg but they smell!

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

I bought the Husky with the larger (300) battery. It lasts for a long time. so far, very happy with it.

Nice review! Since I own a lot of Milwaukee battery powered tools, I was curious about Milwaukee's battery powered chainsaw. I read a lot of user reviews. In a word, theirs sucks. Even new, the chain comes off the bar, the tensioner quickly loosens, sometimes breaks and needs a tool to adjust, it sprays excessive oil and also leaks, leaving a mess.

@littlejackalo5326

2 жыл бұрын

All of the 18V powered saws suck. Husqvarna, Stihl, or Ego. Ego 56V batteries are monsters. They have a remote belt mounted battery for the top handle saw too.

@gregparrott

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlejackalo5326 Watch this excellent video by 'Project Farm' , comparing electric chainsaws: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4t4w7awddrOhM4.html

For me ,it's the husky because I don't like that side button.Otherwise they are both good saws from what you demonstrated.

iron bark" love em mugga mugga" called here from native tribe, dam good fire wood an everything else, when in flower awesome. cheers

@arboristBlairGlenn

3 жыл бұрын

Mugga Mugga?

I have the husky, lad I work with has the stihl. Husky battery falls out atleast a couple times a week climbing many hours a day. This is beyond frustrating, mine has been back in the shop twice, currently still there after stopping working all together. They dont seem to like the rain either. He had a few minor problems with the stihl, but overall it seems to be a better saw. I'd go for the echo or the new 540i now, not the older husky.

@arboristBlairGlenn

3 жыл бұрын

Never had a battery come loose. Yours must have a defect. Friend also has the same Husky, no issues. Should never run anything electric in the rain.

Hi Guys ! It looks like we are going battery power with other landscaping tools like hedge trimmers and strimmers !

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

I think that is going to be the future

Very nice 👍👍 but you forgot the economy mode all the video

@arboristBlairGlenn

Жыл бұрын

I never use it. The power lasts and lasts. Why use it? To cut slower? I have never understood the value

Too many interlocks on the stihl. I want to be the one to decide if I can reach one handed to trim off a limb. I don't want some safety Nancy in dusseldorf telling me how to work. Husky wins this comparison.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

hosocat 1 understand and agree

@littlejackalo5326

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I wouldn't buy it.

@robinverbridge4900

Жыл бұрын

@@littlejackalo5326 Stihl's strong skill is advertising!

You might want to try the Oregon Cordless CS300, with self-sharpening chain. It's excellent!

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

compostjohn never liked the self sharpening chain set up. Seems odd to sharpen in reverse

@compostjohn

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn Maybe I'm just lazy and like to get a squeaky-sharp chain in 5 seconds!

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

compostjohn if it is so good, why doesn’t everyone use them?

@compostjohn

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn I don't know. Could be that they're more expensive, and don't last as long, maybe. I like it anyway, nice and quiet for guerilla wooding. I use normal chain electric saws as well.

fascinating tools, tho strictly for limbing, no fumes/imagine not yanking a cord by the end of the day, the physical energy saved! safer in tight quarters, on and on. my only concern, I want an extremely fast saw for precision/directional cuts, Blair, do they have enough speed? LOL, were both old school, how would have these changed our careers, hey? just a great vid, once again! ty

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Michigan Mister so far, for a trim saw, I’m sold!

No carby yer got a 220 stihl great for just nippin stuff fast. Iron bark buetiful. Flowers i think amazin tree. Thanx

I have a Makita top handle with a 12 inch bar. Use two 18 volt batteries. Yea I know baby saw BUT I am supposed to be retired. When new tested it by dropping and bucking 14 inch sugar (hard) maple to firewood. Batteries last until the last four cuts, several cuts full bar plus so I was running it hard.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

J Morrow I used my Husky today on a removal. Made a few hundred cuts up to 8”

I like my echo dcs2500t. Very well thought out. When my cs2511t’s make too much noise- This saw fills the bill. $499.00 retail

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

Not tried Echo. My local saw shop discontinued the Husky and went all Stihl for electric saws.

Interesting but I don't think you'd go wrong with either saw. They both get the job done. Good balance might be preferable to a lot of users.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

nemo227 pros and cons to each saw. I don’t like that side button on the Stihl

@nemo227

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn I won't disagree. The "feel" and comfort and convenience is important for a tool you might use all day. My string bass feels right for me while others have felt too heavy, too short, etc.

I am just a homeowner and I have a few dewalt electric tools with a number of dewalt batteries, so I may go with a dewalt electric chainsaw.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence lawrence I’m happy with all my DeWalt battery tools. Not seen the chainsaw yet.

I have a Kobalt 80 volt saw, it does the job well.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

I need to look at that saw as well

Husqvarna sounds better but Stihl MSA 161 sounds a heck of a lot better than the predecessor the 160. Also what kind of lift do you have in the back of that pickup truck? I have had the 161 now for about four months and I love it.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Nee Kniggit an old Hydro Grupert, no longer being built. Bought it new in 97. Third truck it has been on.

Just a note Blair, when I've run my Husky 536lixp in light rain, or really humid days, the battery doesn't always make good contact with the saw. Leaving it non-functional. Also, I found that storing my charger in a locked, metal job box in the winter, created moister inside the charger case, and it wouldn't charge my batteries. One last small detail, here in Western Colorado, many of the homes that I work at are pre 1960's. With that in mind, a lot of them have locust, ash, cottonwood, or elm trees with branches 4"+ that need trimmed. The saw handles the size well, but most of these homes have no outside electrical outlets, and it can be a challenge to charge the batteries throughout the work day. So, I have to use a truck mounted inverter, or a small generator. Just a few key points I've been evaluation over the last 8 months, or so, of use I've experienced with my Battery saws... Hope that helps!

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Eric McGrew thank you. A big part of this channel is building a community of like minded people (like yourself), who contribute this kind of valuable, and useful information. Thank you for your feedback!

@EricJemAndes

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn I'm glad I could be helpful. Thanks for all of your videos. If you get the chance, I'd like to know how you deal with oaks and maples suffering from Iron Chlorosis.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Eric McGrew need to test for the problem before you even say “might be”.so many people jump to a conclusion too quickly. Often times, there are numerous problems that all need addressing.

@EricJemAndes

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn 👍🏻

@littlejackalo5326

2 жыл бұрын

That doesn't sound like a problem with the charger. It got moisture inside it, and like any other electronic, it didn't like that.

What are the serviceable parts on these units? The longevity of a unit is all based on servicable parts. Also is anyone stripping these units and looking at these parts? I bet Sthil has a better motor... I guess both are brushless but what about the build quality (motors/PCBs etc). One things for sure, we want to encourage these guys to stick with the removable/replaceable batteries in the future! The moment they have integral batteries, it's a servicing nightmare :0)

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Brown great question Peter. As I see it, other than the bar and chain and sprocket, not a lot. Time will tell how long they live.

I am a huskvarna fun this time I buy a sthil 161t and I love it

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

Like them both but most of my gas saws are Stihl. (I have dead saw collection for parts)

@sirvozelo1

Жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn 2 weeks ago I buy the stihl MSA 300, this one have nothing to do with 220C, much powerful, the downside is that even if you use the AP500 battery running in full power mode it not last long.

think there good n gettin better, cheers

@arboristBlairGlenn

3 жыл бұрын

Not for all tree jobs but for a pruning saw, I like mine.

I don't have an electric saw but I do love my echo 2511t. Those stihl saws have sharp bends in the oil line and it will have trouble oiling

The husky is a far superior saw. Husky put a lot of thought into that saw. The two rings at the back make it easier to hang off your saddle. I'll fill my husky with oil twice per battery(the big one) it does prefer lighter oil so I end up using veg oil. I carry two batteries on my truck and rarely need a third. The batteries will get filled with schmoo so you have to blow them out periodically. I've found they don't like being in bucket scabbards. It puts too much undue pressure on the battery latch and breaks them eventually. I also feel the battery weight on the back causes the bar to bend in a scabbard. I still have a 200t in the truck but it's been so long since I've used it the fuel might be bad lol.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Good info. We do a lot of big removals as well so I won't be giving up the gas saws. The two lanard holds, one is a break away?

@arboristtycurrie1380

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn i believe both are break away. One is a metal ring and swivels. That's what I clip my lanyard to. The other is nylon and stays put. It makes it super easy to stick on your caritool or hook (carabiner with the gate removed lol).

If I were to buy a new climbing saw today, and I owned only one, it would be that Husky. The third button on the Stihl is a big NO. I've owned a few Echo climbing saws and LOVED my 020T but I'm a big believer in these electric saws.

@miles11we

4 жыл бұрын

On quite a few tools with safety buttons, I drilled a hole through the case and the button in the pushed position. So I could keep a little pin in there for easier usage. The great thing is being able to pull it out if there is a chance someone who doesn know about it will use it. Also did this to lock out my miter saw and other tools when I was worried about unsupervised inexperienced people, but with actual locks.

@need100k

4 жыл бұрын

@@miles11we - I would never allow a non-professional to use a top handled chain saw under any circumstances. In fact, I never loaned any of my chainsaws to anyone. I was the only person to operate them.

@miles11we

4 жыл бұрын

@@need100k I'm more referring to my experience in cabinet shops where generally everyone can safely operate most tools but you still want to both supervise and control the usage depending on the person.

I had the stihl for a 2 week demo it should be in your Arsenal

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Kalen has it for his personal saw so I will use it too.

@graysquirreltreeservice7299

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn its cool saw no speed demon ,but u also not getting lung cancer from 2 stroke fumes😁

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Gray squirrel tree service after 47 years running gas saws, my future might not be so bright.

@graysquirreltreeservice7299

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn I hope not, u great guy I have tried to hold my breath ,and play the wind right for 20 yrs but u know as well as I do it's not possible 😁fume suckin is inevitable

get those amazon affiliate links my man, a couple extra sheckles from whenever you look at diff products couldn't hurt.

@miles11we

4 жыл бұрын

(I need a new indoor chainsaw anyways)

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe but so far, I don't advertise or make anything from my efforts with this channel.

Great video man, if you have the stihl batteries now I highly recommend the pole saw, it's so lite and exceeded my expectations.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Does Husky make one?

@PoplarMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn yes I believe they do but my experience is with the stihl one, cant remember the model off the top of my head but it's the newest one. You may have to see wich one is lighter and what the differences are. The stihl is very good and light.

I have tried both and got on a lot better with the husky

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

James Evans I think my Husky is a bit better.

I traded in my almost brand new Stihl MS251 gas saw for electric. Quieter, lighter, cleaner and easier to use for limbing,, trimming and pruning.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Farmer Bob used my 201 Stihl gas saw today, all day, it is much faster on removals.

@farmerbob4554

4 жыл бұрын

arboristBlairGlenn Good choice Blair. Electric is OK to a point.

Best rakes? Only made by Fiskars!

I have 3 gaz powered chainsaws this year I buy to batery powered sthil 220 and sthil 161t at beginning fell kind werad and I was forced to buy 3 sets of batteries, however not take long before I completely abandon the gaz powerd ones.

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

Electric is great unless it’s a removal

You think the Stihl has a tight chain because it has very aggressive electronic braking.

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

Is that a question?

Makita the rear handle saw is the best one of all the manufacturers AND comes with 4 batteries! Why don't you guys get a Makita top handle and let us know how it measures up?

@arboristBlairGlenn

Жыл бұрын

I’m happy with one electric saw for now

The rake review had way less content than the really good chainsaw review. :)

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

That was just a tease for the idea of a rake review

@josephkrug8579

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn Yeah I figured that, attempt at humor, fail I guess. :) Luckily the chainsaw review did not fail. That was cool. :)

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Krug I do believe a video on different types of takes as well as HOW TO USE a rake could be valuable. Something as simple as good raking skills is often done poorly.

@josephkrug8579

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn Yep, that would be good

Stihl 202T? Methinks you made that one up unless you have a crystal ball.

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

I must have misspoke, sorry

@Gideon_Judges6

2 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn no worries. I meant that light heartedly. Thanks for the video. Cheers!

Metal wire spring tine rake all day over those broad plastic ones. UV light seems to make the plastic brittle after a season.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Hedge hog the metal takes last but don’t clean up the seed pods or olives or liquidambar balls anywhere near as good as a big wide plastic rake. We use them both for the type of work we do. Now, who makes the best metal rake?

@hedgehog3900

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn Ahh,i forget the differences in trees we work on and around.

Listen to Dad!

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Wayne Essar 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Makita!

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Hollis don’t have one to review but I would like to see one

8:40 the reason I will not get one and they seem to be a long way off this issue

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

I guess you don't do fine pruning work? Just removals?

@memyselfandyouz

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn Yes I do both and so does my petrol T525 but anything like in the video I usually just use my Silky

Carving a turkey? It's the sound of someone's dad hedging a bush. How about inventing the doctor Shigo 1000 that cleanly slices evenly back to a branch coller every time. So many trees today have nightmares about getting attacked by Electric chainsaws on a pole. Texas electric chainsaw massacre part 5, coming to a theater near you.

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

CONCERTMANchicago bad tool or inexperienced operator?

@CONCERTMANchicago

4 жыл бұрын

@@arboristBlairGlenn, your statement parallels the chicken-and-egg question. No doubt anyone becomes more efficient with practice. Unfortunately our industry needs to promote dummy proof tools that can benefit everybody from the first time user, to the overworked professional expected to make precision removal cuts from 6 a.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Friday. Similar to multimillion-dollar war jets which are more inherently difficult to control, a benefit to trained individuals who sometimes need to surpass that fine line between control and uncontrol. Compared to hobbyist drones or today's version of the flying wing, which are computer aided allowing weekend novice to become experts. With modernizing tree Care tools, growing numbers of landscapers starting their own tree pruning businesses. And Unlike professionals 30 years ago, these novices have no need for arborist certification. Using electric operated tools cutting man hours substantially, but at the expense of quality. Meaning us roosters & chickens no longer required to produce eggs. And even though experienced professionals can do a way better job than them with these same tools, which also save us time and effort as well. Amateurs have discovered they don't even need to do the job correctly, in fact finding it easier to do it wrong... Regardless if such tools have been engineered to do the job right! Take the chainsaw on a pole or even the weed wacker for that matter. Blunt instruments for piecing out small limbs and whacking blades of grass down to ground level. But the wrong tools for even the best operators, if specifically used for final removal cuts and trimming away grass line surrounding base of trunks. Sure maybe you and I interested in doing a good job. Have the patience to even master such imprecise tools for jobs they weren't even designed for. Such as when I use the shield hood portion to protect from bark damage, when inserted between the trunk and spinning nylon wire. And as pole chainsaw technology has improved bulky clearance between trunk and coller, becoming more similar to quality and Ease of thin manual pole saw. Such advances in technology can also increase potential of already existing problems. For example damage to other parts of tree behind finished cut is even more difficult to prevent when using chainsaw compared to manual blade. My idea temporarily secures a thin rubber mat as a backstop to prevent such unnecessary damage to non-targeted portions of tree. Similarly clamping Jaws added to pole chainsaw unit can act like a miter box. Which can then promote squarest branch removal cut, by securely clamping upon Branch collar evenly on all sides without user input. Even denying improper use when coming in from wrong angle, otherwise resulting in protruding angled stub cut. Or similar to a drill bit sharpener. Rather than making final precision removal cut, by leaving work up to pole chain saw or even traditional equipment for that matter. One can leave poorly angled stub cut remaining. Then just like that cap altar boys use to douse candles resembling shape of a handbell. A mechanical sander housed within such a cap or donut looking tool, can then grind back remaining stub. With tool itself able to determine exactly where Branch collar transitions. Thus in the end, not only making mechanical work easier. Also same time taking opportunity to ease brain energy. Combining to promote better safety as well.

echos 56v unit is the best

@arboristBlairGlenn

Жыл бұрын

Not tried that one yet

its to tight" that small chain better little loose

@arboristBlairGlenn

3 жыл бұрын

Julian Alderson this saw has a poor chain tightener that loosens up in a few minutes of work.

Rather use the Stihl 150, pack on your hip and whip it out like a 6 Shooter, --- "Draw" !...

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

the jackel I’ve used the 150. Still need to gas it up and start it.

I vote for the silky saw

@arboristBlairGlenn

4 жыл бұрын

A true hand tool aficionado, respect!

Yer sold my 161. Dont like it. Husky better.

Neither. Echo FTW

@arboristBlairGlenn

2 жыл бұрын

If I had the Echo to compare, I would have.

Stihl looks cheap