When I was clearing fallen trees after hurricane Hugo, a copperhead had climbed
up on one of the big logs.
Being scared of snakes, I didn't want him running off and showing up later.
My son had told me where he was and I held the saw near him. When I revved up
the engine, and the chain started flying around the bar, he struck at the
chain. The last mistake he'd ever make, as it were.
----- Original Message -----
From: John Sherrer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
A friend of mine cut a tree and found a copper head in the hollow. He new
that the tree was hollow, but he was not aware of the free gift. He trew the
body of the chain saw on the snake and then got his shot gun.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Franklin
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
The most interesting experience that I have had with a chain saw so far was
when I cut through a wasp nest in the middle of a log that I was cutting up for
fire wood. Needless to say I dropped the saw and didn't even stop to turn it
off before I departed the area with about a hundred pist off bees in hot
persute.
Paul Franklin
----- Original Message -----
From: John Sherrer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
The only time I got hurt with the chain saw is tripping of a log that I had
cut. I kept the saw away from me wwhen I fell.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jim King
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 1:12 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
The chain should not be moving when the engine is idling. Do not try to
touch the bar or chain when the saw is at idle. There is much more to learn
than just how to operate the saw. I did plenty of logging in my college
days. The first thing to remember is not to be afraid of the saw. You need
to respect it but don't be afraid of it. More injuries and property damage
are caused by falling trees, limbs parts of logs etc that have just been cut
than from the saw itself.
Jim King
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of john schwery
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 10:28 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
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
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>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Scott Howell" <<mailto:s.howell%40verizon.net>s.how...@verizon.net
<mailto:s.howell%40verizon.net> >
>To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.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
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> >> <http://anellos.ws>http://anellos.ws
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: RJ
> >> To:
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.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:
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> >> 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. What type and make of chain saw
do
> >> you recommend.
> >>
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