How do we not have a chainsaw photo thread?

[chrisj]

That the 620sx? What's it like? Been wondering as haven't really heard anything since its release

 

No sorry it's the CS 550. I'm really liking it so far though.

[wyk]

Almost forgot to drop these in here:

 

Mastermind ported Stihl 044, PNW set up w/ HO oiler, HO clutch cover, and wrap handle.

 

 

[Ukulian]

I've just ploughed through all 26 pages with less than half a dozen Echo's pictured, so here's my small attempt at redressing the balance

[wyk]

[Eddy_t]

Why's the preference for that type wrap in the states wyk? Yet the Canadians have the full wrap?

[wyk]

Why's the preference for that type wrap in the states wyk? Yet the Canadians have the full wrap?

 

While that particular wrap is a "USA" wrap, it is based off of the Stihl 3/4 wraps. Another company actually makes full wraps. Lemme see if I can find a pic...

 

Please hold...

 

 

I forget the name of the company that makes those, though.

 

If you look behind the beech, past the round I cut off so we could shut the gate, you'll see I cut about 6" of a buttress off. That was solely so I could fit the wrap while putting the face into the tree with the dogs into the wood. So, it can be a bit of a pain at times. But the majority of the time falling, it allows you to use both sides of the tree more easily. And I also feel it allows you to make your cuts more straight on the off side as well since you can easily hold the saw in front of you.

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MS880

Latest edition , will gather my flock up this week and take a family mug shot of saws .

 

Ste

[shavey]

A later 116 SI

[Stubby]

While that particular wrap is a "USA" wrap, it is based off of the Stihl 3/4 wraps. Another company actually makes full wraps. Lemme see if I can find a pic...

 

Please hold...

 

 

I forget the name of the company that makes those, though.

 

If you look behind the beech, past the round I cut off so we could shut the gate, you'll see I cut about 6" of a buttress off. That was solely so I could fit the wrap while putting the face into the tree with the dogs into the wood. So, it can be a bit of a pain at times. But the majority of the time falling, it allows you to use both sides of the tree more easily. And I also feel it allows you to make your cuts more straight on the off side as well since you can easily hold the saw in front of you.

 

I have a full wrap like that on my 395 and whats left of that yellow label says " PRO SAFETY HANDLE " if that helps .

[Spruce Pirate]

Almost forgot to drop these in here:

 

Mastermind ported Stihl 044, PNW set up w/ HO oiler, HO clutch cover, and wrap handle.

 

I know (or I think I know ) that PNW stands for Pacific North West, but what does HO stand for?

 

 

If you look behind the beech, past the round I cut off so we could shut the gate, you'll see I cut about 6" of a buttress off. That was solely so I could fit the wrap while putting the face into the tree with the dogs into the wood. So, it can be a bit of a pain at times. But the majority of the time falling, it allows you to use both sides of the tree more easily. And I also feel it allows you to make your cuts more straight on the off side as well since you can easily hold the saw in front of you.

 

I have a full wrap like that on my 395 and whats left of that yellow label says " PRO SAFETY HANDLE " if that helps .

 

Do you do much of the way of processing with these saws or just use them purely for felling? I could see a 3/4 wrap handle coming in very handy when felling, but then, I normally want to turn the saw to doing a bit of processing too - although not too much with the likes of a 395. Just wondering what the trade off is like?