Geeky chainsaw ponder...

[morten]

My intention was never to patronise...

 

No problem, at all.

It's good to hear about real peoples real experiences!

[C.J]

My understanding is that if the stihl bar number starts with 3005 it is equivalent to oregon A074 and fits the smaller saws upto 230 and 250.

If the stihl bar number starts with 3003 it is equivalent to Oregon D025 and will fit saws 240 and 260 to 660.

 

What bars were your instructors using - stihl , oregon or something else ?

[Dean Lofthouse]

I love my little MS171 for snedding for the chipper, uses hardly any juice

[Xerxses]

My understanding is that if the stihl bar number starts with 3005 it is equivalent to oregon A074 and fits the smaller saws upto 230 and 250.

If the stihl bar number starts with 3003 it is equivalent to Oregon D025 and will fit saws 240 and 260 to 660.

 

What bars were your instructors using - stihl , oregon or something else ?

 

Stihl 3636 if I remember correctly as for your other bar info...I haven't the faintest!

[morten]

I love my little MS171 for snedding for the chipper, uses hardly any juice

 

+1

 

I have been considering bying a MS171/181 or MS200 (rear handle version) for snedding. Light weight, small, and not thirsty.

 

But I already carry too many saws around with me, so I ought to resist the temptation...

... I really ought to resist.

... But on the other hand....

[C.J]

3636 is the stihl part number for PMC3 chain:thumbup1:

[Xerxses]

 

I am a little surprised, though, that a CS31-equivalent (small trees up to 38 cm diameter) would suggest using 18" bars. At least in UK and Denmark, the limit is 15". But that is another story.

 

As far as I'm aware the techniques are the important thing, not sure about the exact measurement of the trees for the unit. Don't think it's focused on diameter. Next unit is advanced felling...stormfelled trees, leaning include felling aids and multiple hangups.

[Dean Lofthouse]

+1

 

I have been considering bying a MS171/181 or MS200 (rear handle version) for snedding.

 

I have the MS200, the only problem is when you are working with other tree surgeons, they are always "borrowing" it and you never get a look in, which in itself says something about the saw

[Xerxses]

3636 is the stihl part number for PMC3 chain:thumbup1:

 

Rollomatic E

[gensetsteve]

I bought a very clean 039 for £150 which came with a 18 or 20" bar and .0325 chain. Not really noticed an improvement in power but needs sharpening more and bar sometimes clogs with chip and jams. Thinking of putting 3/8 back on but using it for cross cutting cord in theory I should be throwing less wood into chip pile with the narrower bar.