How fast is the chain moving when a saw is idling? earlier, John Sherrer, wrote: > > >Some tips I have are: >1. Keep your blade sharp, since a dull blade may kick back. > >2.I have found that if I lock my right elbow, which holds the handle of the >chain saw, a kick back will not come near me, but will tend to go up. > >3. Keep any helpers or other on lookers at least 10 feet away from you. You >do not want them to get into your way. > >4. Drag your feet to keep from tripping with your saw idling or turned off. > >5. Do not be in a hurry. Think out every little task before you start to >cut, and look for possibilities where something can go wrong and you getting >hurt, take corrective action and continue. > >Many people use chain saws every day and do not get hurt. > >John ><http://WhiteCane.org>http://WhiteCane.org >http://BlindWoodWorker.com ><http://HolyTeaClub.comcom>http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane ><http://anellos.ws>http://anellos.ws > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Scott Howell" <<mailto:s.howell%40verizon.net>s.how...@verizon.net> >To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 7:38 PM >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw > > > You know all this talk of chainsaws makes me wonder what is the best way > > to use one. I realize what makes them dangerous is the fact there is this > > chain that is buzzing along at a pretty good clip and something could > > cause it to snap at you. The problem is the bite is quite bad from what I > > hear. I imagine using the tip of the bar to cut is not a good idea as the > > saw could flip up or down and take off your nose or leg. grin However, > > being serious, I assume to prevent as many potential kickback situations, > > it is best to place the saw so whatever your cutting is as close to the > > motor as possible. Would that be correct and are there other tips? Is it > > best to cut so the saw is turned on its side instead of standing vertical? > > Maybe I should state it in this way. SHould the chain run always be held > > perpendicular to the work? > > I tried a chainsaw once, but for a very short time since there was a > > problem with it and I could not resolve the problem. I just took it back > > and used the handy handsaw. Well I have a tree that will require more than > > a handsaw. grin > > > > On Apr 6, 2010, at 6:57 PM, John Sherrer wrote: > > > >> I have an Echo 650, a two cyclinder model that does not vibrate. You can > >> use it all day without your hands numbing out on you. It is two big for > >> your job unless you have future use. > >> If you are close enough to power, an electric would be ideal. If this is > >> your only job, or chanin saw use will be rare, buy a cheap one. If you > >> want a good one, the Shindowa worm gear electric is good. > >> > >> If you live close to North Carolina, I would want to take the wood off > >> your hands. > >> > >> By the way, I have not had the guts to use my Echo in several years. But > >> if I had a good enough reason, I would use it. > >> > >> John > >> <http://WhiteCane.org>http://WhiteCane.org > >> http://BlindWoodWorker.com > >> <http://HolyTeaClub.comcom>http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane > >> <http://anellos.ws>http://anellos.ws > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: RJ > >> To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > >> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 9:15 PM > >> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw > >> > >> If you don't want to use a chain saw, a bucksaw or cross saw does the job > >> nicely with a little elbow grease. A electric chain saw would work well, > >> if close to a outlet. A small gas chain saw of 12 inches is easy to > >> handle. > >> RJ > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: Scott Berry > >> To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > >> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 13:05 > >> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw > >> > >> Hello there, > >> > >> I have some trees which are approximately 12 to 14 feet and 3 inches in > >> diameter. These are wild plumb trees. 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