Hello, new member looking for some chainsaw advice please.

[Rich2484]

Hello just looked in on your other thread. Welcome.

 

The ms261 would suffice for most of what's there in the picture.

 

I've just completed my cs30 and 31 and its a definite must. There was so much I learnt about felling, cutting and more importantly safety of the saw and use.

 

The maintenance was a bit of a bore for me as I fix them but is till learnt a few things.

 

The felling part that is the cs31 I learnt a LOT about using the saw and getting a tree down on t he ground, but I learnt about if a tree gets hung up and the best practice to get it on the ground in the safest way. For if it was done wrong you could really hurt yourself.

 

The ms261 or the ms260 is perfect for doing the 30 and 31 course. Most places have saws and ppe you could use anyway but it's always nice to use your own as you learn maintance and get used to using you own saw well.

 

Good luck with the move and enjoy your new place.

[Jamespepperpot]

I'd push the boat out after you've done your CS30/31 and get a MS361/2 with an 18" bar. Ringing up wood with a 261 gets slow very quickly..

[Gus McWilliam]

Id also suggest wedges, a felling bar and a good sledgehammer.

[Rich2484]

Id also suggest wedges, a felling bar and a good sledgehammer.

 

Or splitting maul. One tool two jobs

[Gus McWilliam]

Or splitting maul. One tool two jobs

 

Too true!

[Stubby]

This could start another Husqvarna -v - Stihl thingy . Lets not do that . Its such a yawn .

[lakeyboy]

This could start another Husqvarna -v - Stihl thingy . Lets not do that . Its such a yawn .

 

seems it's already begun

[mr_magicfingers]

Thanks to everyone for the various replies. Lots to think about and continue researching.

 

PPE. Yes, absolutely, full set will be bought before any chainsaw is started up. Found Chainsaws and chainsaw accessories, specialising in Husqvarna chainsaws - Chainsaw Specialists online today and noted that they do kits with all the required ppe, I'm sure most other places do too. Boots (not sure between regular steelies or husky type wellies yet), trousers or chaps (need to research that too) and helmet/mask/eardefender thing plus gloves.

 

I'll research the various mentioned saws. I'm also thinking about a small alaskan type mill to mill the various trees, hence looking at the larger of the mentioned saws. If that's reasonable I could mill everything myself rather than hiring in someone with a woodmizer or similar, though I'm sure it would take a lot longer with a chainsaw mill. Something else to ponder.

 

Looks like the two courses mentioned 30/31 should set me up with the basics of knowledge to proceed with caution, I've also had a couple of offers of knowledgable people to come and help fell the trees when the time comes, so I'll have the chance to work with supervision which makes me happier too.

 

I'm sure there'll be plenty more questions I'll post around the site here, I'm on a pretty steep learning curve so far

 

Cheers.

[mr_magicfingers]

Or splitting maul. One tool two jobs

 

Yep, already on the list of things to buy. Waiting to see what the previous owner is going to leave/sell, already agreed to buy his old massey 135 tractor, ride on mower and some other things. No mention of a chainsaw yet but that's to be checked out. He's moving to a house without a woodburner so might have more things he'll let got at a reasonable price as they're already here.

[carlos]

i would go on the nptc course before you get somone in to fell the stand of trees as its a good course and you can learn a lot and may even feel confidant to have a go at the felling yourself thus saving a bit of money(ie paying for your course and ppe etc)

as for saws just check out some of the old threads plenty of advice there.

enjoy sounds like a nice project.

carl