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HungLikeJesus · 06-10-2007, 08:42 AM

TM - regarding chainsaws, how often do you have to sharpen them? I bought one several years ago and I think I probably need to sharpen it, but this is my first chainsaw experience. I've cut down, and cut up, about 8 or 10 Ponderosa Pines, each about 40 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches in diameter.

TheMercenary · 06-10-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HLJ

TM - regarding chainsaws, how often do you have to sharpen them? I bought one several years ago and I think I probably need to sharpen it, but this is my first chainsaw experience. I've cut down, and cut up, about 8 or 10 Ponderosa Pines, each about 40 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches in diameter.

I use to sharpen it a few times a year, but I find that running the sharpening tool over it a few times before or after every use has helped a lot. The other thing I have found is that I am more apt to just buy a new saw blade a few times a year, they are about $25 or $35. I can never quite get it as sharpe as when they are new. Not like a knife that is easily sharpened.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-10-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HLJ

TM - regarding chainsaws, how often do you have to sharpen them? I bought one several years ago and I think I probably need to sharpen it, but this is my first chainsaw experience. I've cut down, and cut up, about 8 or 10 Ponderosa Pines, each about 40 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches in diameter.

When you're throwing sawdust instead of shavings, the chain is dull.

busterb · 06-10-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nappyboy2003

Just look online for consumer reports b4 u ever buy anything because you can find all the info u need about repairs and ect online.

Right, if you just happened to be a subscriber.

Cloud · 06-10-2007, 12:39 PM

I, too, swear by CR. I would never buy anything major, like a car, without checking them out first. And I do subscribe to the magazine, although you can buy it in stores.

they have an online subscription, too, which I'm considering. Only thing is, they automatically re-subscribe you annually using your credit card number, and I don't like that idea.

CR had a small reputation-bobble last year regarding car seats (right when I was looking to buy one), but otherwise they are pretty reliable.

busterb · 06-10-2007, 12:47 PM

I bought a Husky, no I can't spell it. About ten years ago. I think about $350. I only use it for fire wood. I've spent about $45 bucks on it. Because I left gas over the winter.
Sharpening a chainsaw. I've bought every gadget know to man, and still can't get it right. I try to keep it out of dirt and hit it a lick with a file. Then buy a new chain. Once I went about 20 miles away to cut fire wood and the damn chain came apart. So trip back to town to have fixed. Now I keep a spare chain in tool box.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-10-2007, 01:55 PM

Husquavarna?

jinx · 06-10-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

certain items are worth it to spend the extra money...
shoes

Oh, I completely agree. And wallets/purses. I have Coach bags that are 10+ years old that still look brand new.

lumberjim · 06-10-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I can really taste the difference in things like sandwich meat, cereal... oh, and toilet paper!

that's kind of nasty.

Perry Winkle · 06-10-2007, 06:54 PM

Adventures.

Money can accomplish almost anything. Whenever I'm off to do something that might leave me up shit creek I make sure I have plenty of money to buy a paddle.

lizzymahoney · 06-10-2007, 07:23 PM

Some, but not all, of my spices and condiments are more expensive. Think paprika is just boring red stuff to decorate diner baked potatoes? Try some Hungarian paprika, hot or sweet.

Since spices go stale so quickly, I don't mind paying more for an ounce of something rather than the more economical two ounce store brand.

Every time I find an even better balsamic vinegar, it's more expensive than the last one. Same with mustards, although I appreciate more variety there.

I'll make my own spice blends as I need them, or just a couple of months supply at a time. Depends on what it is.

busterb · 06-10-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Husquavarna?

Yep. Thanks. It's not an every day word for rednecks.

Cloud · 06-10-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

Oh, I completely agree. And wallets/purses. I have Coach bags that are 10+ years old that still look brand new.

Heh. Don't agree about purses. I just can't fathom spending all that money on a purse. I'm much more interested in the configuration (has to have outside pockets, etc.); and I don't WANT my purse to be around 10 years. I get sick of them. I just use mine until I get sick of it or it falls apart, then get a new, cheap again, purse.

Flint · 06-10-2007, 08:38 PM

I came to rely on Milwaukee tools when I was working in the construction field; most notably the Sawzall and the Hole-Hawg.

busterb · 06-10-2007, 09:14 PM

I have a few Milwaukee tools. A port-a- band saw, couple of drills and I drink old Milwaukee light, ice cold

06-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#16
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	TM - regarding chainsaws, how often do you have to sharpen them? I bought one several years ago and I think I probably need to sharpen it, but this is my first chainsaw experience. I've cut down, and cut up, about 8 or 10 Ponderosa Pines, each about 40 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches in diameter. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

06-10-2007, 12:39 PM	#20
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I, too, swear by CR. I would never buy anything major, like a car, without checking them out first. And I do subscribe to the magazine, although you can buy it in stores. they have an online subscription, too, which I'm considering. Only thing is, they automatically re-subscribe you annually using your credit card number, and I don't like that idea. CR had a small reputation-bobble last year regarding car seats (right when I was looking to buy one), but otherwise they are pretty reliable. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-10-2007, 12:47 PM	#21
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I bought a Husky, no I can't spell it. About ten years ago. I think about $350. I only use it for fire wood. I've spent about $45 bucks on it. Because I left gas over the winter. Sharpening a chainsaw. I've bought every gadget know to man, and still can't get it right. I try to keep it out of dirt and hit it a lick with a file. Then buy a new chain. Once I went about 20 miles away to cut fire wood and the damn chain came apart. So trip back to town to have fixed. Now I keep a spare chain in tool box. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

06-10-2007, 01:55 PM	#22
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Husquavarna? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-10-2007, 08:38 PM	#29
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I came to rely on Milwaukee tools when I was working in the construction field; most notably the Sawzall and the Hole-Hawg. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

06-10-2007, 06:54 PM	#25
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	Adventures. Money can accomplish almost anything. Whenever I'm off to do something that might leave me up shit creek I make sure I have plenty of money to buy a paddle.

06-10-2007, 07:23 PM	#26
lizzymahoney Major Inhabitant Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 124	Some, but not all, of my spices and condiments are more expensive. Think paprika is just boring red stuff to decorate diner baked potatoes? Try some Hungarian paprika, hot or sweet. Since spices go stale so quickly, I don't mind paying more for an ounce of something rather than the more economical two ounce store brand. Every time I find an even better balsamic vinegar, it's more expensive than the last one. Same with mustards, although I appreciate more variety there. I'll make my own spice blends as I need them, or just a couple of months supply at a time. Depends on what it is.

06-10-2007, 09:14 PM	#30
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I have a few Milwaukee tools. A port-a- band saw, couple of drills and I drink old Milwaukee light, ice cold __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

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