First time using a Husky

[agg221]

When Dad retired, he asked his colleagues for a chainsaw as a retirement present, and they bought him a Husqvarna 136. He died shortly afterwards, and since he hadn't got round to buying any PPE by the time he got ill, all the saw had done was run through a single 3" log just to check it ran and it has spent the last seven years in Mum's garage gathering dust.

 

I have only ever had Stihl saws - nothing against other makes but the first saw I bought was for milling and the side-mounted chain tensioner made it easier to fit to the Alaskan. Since then I've just stuck with them for convenience.

 

Anyway, when I was down there this weekend I thought I'd get out Dad's saw and give it a try.

 

Firstly it was nice just to be using Dad's saw - I think he would have liked to see it being put to good use at last. Secondly, I was seriously impressed. It's only 36cc but I reckon it would give my 026 a run for its money. I was cutting up apple logs, up to about 10" diameter and it flew through them, no struggling or bogging down.

 

I reckon it might be a good bet for a lot of people looking for a home use firewood saw.

 

Anyway, I don't think it will be sitting idle for the next seven years.

 

Alec

[geoff]

Nice post Alec,thats a saw to enjoy using.

[Stereo]

I still have my 136. It was my first saw and provided me with at least 10 years worth of logs for the fire. It's a bit knacked now but I'm thinking of getting it sorted out. I'm amazed how stiff the kick bar is compared to my new Husky but it still cuts well. I think I will get it done up for sentimental reasons.

 

If I were you I would keep your Dad's saw and make good use of it. It may be a 'garden saw' but it'll do some serious work and go through bigger stuff than it should. A good solid model in the Husky history I think.

[agg221]

Oh yes, it will be kept, and used, but not abused.

 

Alec

[pleasant]

I still have my 136. It was my first saw and provided me with at least 10 years worth of logs for the fire. It's a bit knacked now but I'm thinking of getting it sorted out. I'm amazed how stiff the kick bar is compared to my new Husky but it still cuts well. I think I will get it done up for sentimental reasons.

 

If I were you I would keep your Dad's saw and make good use of it. It may be a 'garden saw' but it'll do some serious work and go through bigger stuff than it should. A good solid model in the Husky history I think.

 

Yup- if you consider Husky history to be a generic facory in the USA- where the 136/141 saws were made.

[Stereo]

Still a well put together little saw wherever it came from.

[Treewolf]

First saw I bought was also a Husky 136, and (15 or so years later) I still have it and still use it regularly. It is clearly aimed at the non-pro user and is built to a price, but it has been (and still is) a very good saw. It has also done some surprisingly big jobs over the years.

 

Treat it with respect and it will not let you down.

[NFG]

Nice post,

 

Im sure your father would be pleased that his saw is now being used & well cared for.

 

I have a small collection of my grand fathers & fathers tools - using them always brings back fond memories.

[Arran Turner]

Nice post to read , hang onto it forever. The first saw I bought was a husky 357 and i doubt ill ever sell it.