Cheap Chainsaw

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Originally Posted by 953

What have I started here.......................:o:D
Oh well , now its time 4 a few home truths;)(not trying 2 be condecending)
The small GMC saw is like the other saw in the photo, a 1 handed saw:o.
Yes thats right, nobody will (OFFICIALLY) tell u that but, thats why its designed with the handle mounted over the top of the motor. There is no other advantage 2 this design with the only exception being its slightly more compact size. The same saw with the handle mounted behind the motor would be far more comfortable & safe 2 use as a 2 handed saw.
These saws r frequently used by Arborists 4 there light weight & ergonomics.
They r extremely light & designed 2 be drop started. Have u ever seen an arborist up top of a tree put his foot through the handle & try 2 start a saw? Ihope not:o. If u r experienced & hold the saw correctly, there should be no issues with small/medium saws. Dont know about an 066 Matt, u cowboy u:p.
Most accidents with chainsaws relate 2 inexperience ,over confidence & fatigue.PPE I think is the way 2 go 4 if u r using a saw 4 a period of time.
Have been guilty & probably still will be in the future of not putting on all the clobber 2 clear a tree fallen across a track, or cut up some firewood.
Chaps r cumbersome, gloves r 2 keep your hands warm, helmets r 4 climber or fallers or drivers?:D,but Ido like some earmuffs if using the saw 4 more than a few cuts.
Now Damo, I do think ur a little hung up on this fiscal issue, so if ur looking 4 a nice little saw, perhaps a GMC, Ive got 1 ,4 sale only $1200, that should make it nice & safe:p.
Cheers Dean.

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You would have to be joking Dean, your an accident waiting to happen and seems you work for yourself........all you will do is lose in the case of an accident.

Oh well, it's your loss.

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Originally Posted by rovercare

You haven;t watched any tree doctors work have you:p

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Yeah actually I have watched plenty and thats how the guys for 2 very busy and very big melbourne based companies do it as 1 small specialised one, by the book.

Im sure there are some cowboys out there but we dont have them work at our course.

I have seen them sit it on a branch and hold it against his body and start it before which looked ok to me but I wouldnt be up there in the first place.

There is normally a clip or a hole for one on the back handle or the back of most saws for a rope to be tied to for this reason.

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Originally Posted by mcrover

I have seen them sit it on a branch and hold it against his body and start it before which looked ok to me but I wouldnt be up there in the first place.

There is normally a clip or a hole for one on the back handle or the back of most saws for a rope to be tied to for this reason.

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So you say they drop them down on a rope, now they sit them on a branch, looks ok to you but its still incorrect, by the book

Mcrover, click this

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/768914-post100.html

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Mcrover, click this

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/768914-post100.html

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You had too many of them red cans Matt......

WHO CARES...


Im not buying one, I said I might buy one for the bar and chain and then said no I wont.....It is called a joke, you know the thing you go haha and not take personal.

Is it that you have to feel like your doing the right thing or is it that you want every body else not to care if they do something that could cut their limbs off because thats what you do?

Either way, your still going to be a cowboy and not give a crap and those who dont like hurting them selves will wear appropriate PPE and use the thing how it is designed.

As far as starting it in a tree goes, If I could post vids I would take one as they will be in on Monday or Tuesday hopefully if its not to windy so I will try to get some pics anyway if he doesnt mind.

There is no way to make a drop start safe for many reasons but you all know that just some chose to ignor it.

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Originally Posted by mcrover

You had too many of them red cans Matt......

WHO CARES...

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I do, you said they're unsafe

Then said that they're not unsafe

Now the easier solution is to say who cares or its a joke?

Bizarre:confused:




Not drinking actually, for a change;)

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Originally Posted by mcrover

As far as starting it in a tree goes, If I could post vids I would take one as they will be in on Monday or Tuesday hopefully if its not to windy so I will try to get some pics anyway if he doesnt mind.

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Yep sure, just like the timing belt pics you were going to take:eek:

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Yep sure, just like the timing belt pics you were going to take:eek:

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Yeah ok, I will say right now, I wont bother posting any pics because I dont care how you start your damn saw.....

The timing belt is done, I didnt take pics due to my phone going flat and I didnt have my camera in the car.

But I dont see why you need to see pics, it's my car, i'll do work on my car when I want to, but I assure you, it is done, I did it my self, it cost me a lot more than I expected due to having to get a whole timing cover but I have already posted that.

Why should it bother you Matt, Ive just stated as have others what is safe and why I dont like that specific saw and I dont see you going out to buy one anytime soon as the 066 might get upset having a much superior and cuter saw in the shed.....:p

funny thing is the blokes here in Singapore use a pole saw with the handle cut down to about 30cm's long and saw single handed using that... very small stihl saws, 12 inch bar, 25? cc motors.... 60 kilo indian blokes running em without any safety gear except the bucket chained onto the Hiab truck crane they are hanging from!!