Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-06-02 Thread G Mann
I think the word you are looking for is Respect.. it then ca-notes neither fear nor servitude and can be applied in many ways.. ie.. I really respect the kind of manly days work you can do slaughtering trees with a good running chain saw.. well.. something like that.. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-06-02 Thread Max
Yep, lack of fear, that's his problem! Glad he survived. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Max wrote: Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear is a pretty strong word, let's say I avoid chainsaws.

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Max wrote: Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear is a pretty strong word, let's say I avoid chainsaws. http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/193408.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-21 Thread Jim Cathey
So, does the weapons stuff make up for weaknesses with chainsaws, or am I 2/3 of a man according to Mike's scale? ;) Yep! Sorry, but them's the facts... Slightly more seriously, guns are too much fun, and it's pretty hard to hurt yourself with one unless you're quite the idiot. You get

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-21 Thread G Mann
I think the basic rule is, it's only manly if you liv to tell about it later. That then translates into breeding rights with the select females of the tribe. Just how that translates into modern civilization is full of grey areas, since females no longer need the tribe or strong males for

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Dieselhead
Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear is a pretty strong word, let's say I avoid chainsaws. On the weapons side, I'm darn good with both rifle and pistol (Expert qualification medals on my dress uniform) AND I REALLY like to shoot Ma Duce (fifty caliber) and the

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Craig
On Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:20 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear is a pretty strong word, let's say I avoid chainsaws. On the weapons side, I'm darn good with both rifle and pistol (Expert qualification medals on

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread WILTON
I'm tempted to WEIGH in, but I'm just gonna stand aside and watch/listen. :) Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw On Mon, 20 May 2013 07

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Craig
On Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:55 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I'm tempted to WEIGH in, but I'm just gonna stand aside and watch/listen. :) Wilton No doubt about your position either, Wilton. All those hours flying around in the aluminum overcast do count for something. In addition, you

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Michael Canfield
Agreed. There are many substitutes for chainsaws Mike On May 20, 2013 1:57 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:20 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear is a pretty strong word,

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Wilton had some multi-megaton weapons, but he never got to fire them (thanks be to g-d), so I am not sure how he would stand WRT direct experience with operating chainsaws and other dangerous things. --R On 5/20/13 2:29 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:55 -0400 WILTON

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Craig
On Mon, 20 May 2013 15:21:01 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Wilton had some multi-megaton weapons, but he never got to fire them (thanks be to g-d), so I am not sure how he would stand WRT direct experience with operating chainsaws and other dangerous things.

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread John Reames
I bet he can show us how to clear away the daisies ;) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 20, 2013, at 15:21, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Wilton had some multi-megaton weapons, but he never got to fire them (thanks

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread WILTON
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw I bet he can show us how to clear away the daisies ;) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 20, 2013, at 15:21, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Craig
On Mon, 20 May 2013 17:43:19 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: OK, if I must (looking down, while lightly scratching sand with toe): 'on alert every third week with multi-mega-ton nukes for nearly 13 years ready to launch at a moment's notice and strike targets in Soviet Union; several

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Dieselhead
On Mon, 20 May 2013 17:43:19 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: OK, if I must (looking down, while lightly scratching sand with toe): 'on alert every third week with multi-mega-ton nukes for nearly 13 years ready to launch at a moment's notice and strike targets in Soviet Union; several

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-19 Thread Dieselhead
Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our rights. Weak men throw them away. I am thankful for strong men who have given us our freedoms. I am tired of weak men whining about what is not given for free. Mike Who is glad to

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-19 Thread Max
Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear is a pretty strong word, let's say I avoid chainsaws. On the weapons side, I'm darn good with both rifle and pistol (Expert qualification medals on my dress uniform) AND I REALLY like to shoot Ma Duce (fifty caliber) and the

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Michael Canfield
Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our rights. Weak men throw them away. I am thankful for strong men who have given us our freedoms. I am tired of weak men whining about what is not given for free. Mike Who is glad to have

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread dseretakis
Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 10:20 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Rich Thomas
There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R On 5/18/13 11:37 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Gerry Archer
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My other buddy, a flaming liberal anti-gun biochemist professor, drives a C230. He regularly gets schooled on guns, and he does not use a chainsaw. I think there might be a correlation there. - Guns,

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? You'd want a Rescue Saw with a carbide toothed chain. http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/rescue-saws/ It's got the full wrap handlebar of a west coast logger's saw with a

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. Yeah, a Concrete Saw would do it too, just not as fast as a Rescue Saw. The Stihl concrete saws, AKA cut off machines, also

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread dseretakis
Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Max
Rich? Less than serious? Never! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 13:40:33 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Rich? Less than serious? Never! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM,

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Rich Thomas
You haven't seen those things? Guys on the pipe-laying crews use them, they have diamond blades for concrete, all kinds of cutting implements driven off a chainsaw motor/chassis/whatever it is. The metal ones make some serious sparks, very cool stuff. --R On 5/18/13 1:27 PM,

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns

2013-05-18 Thread Rich Thomas
I went to the range shooting with some buddies and my daughter, I found it very relaxing and it did not make me aggressive or horny or anything other than relaxed. My buddies say it is very relaxing for them too, stop by the range at the end of the day and run through a box or two. Then they

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I went to the range shooting with some buddies and my daughter, I found it very relaxing and it did not make me aggressive or horny or anything other than relaxed. My buddies say it is very relaxing for them too, stop by the range at the end of the day and run through a box

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns

2013-05-18 Thread G Mann
H... shooting targets gives you a testosterone rush? If that was the case, viagra sales would be down for the over 50 group and ammo sales would be up? I don't think so... however, from personal experience, I used to hunt wild boar with spear. If you truly want a testosterone rush.. give

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Brian Toscano
Stihl makes a 460 Rescue with a diamond tipped chain designed for cutting anything diamonds will.. you know for the fire departments, etc. On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: You haven't seen those things? Guys on the pipe-laying crews

[MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-17 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
Folks i fail to see how all this pro and anti gun discussion has ANYTHING to do with chainsaws (or mercedes cars) maybe we could lighten up and talk about our cars occasionally i have carried a chainsaw in my 300td and this afternoon i was fighting a problem of no power to the

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-17 Thread Rich Thomas
My buddy who is a 2nd Amendment lawyer (very successful) has a 79 450SL and an 03 S430, and used a chainsaw when hurricane Ike hit Houston a few years ago. He provides me with the devastating pro-gun arguments I use to demolish the anti-gun crowd. My other buddy, a flaming liberal anti-gun

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-17 Thread Rick Knoble
On May 17, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My other buddy, a flaming liberal anti-gun biochemist professor, drives a C230. He regularly gets schooled on guns, and he does not use a chainsaw. I think there might be a correlation there. Since you