Beginners safety rules because they don't know corporate safety rules to cover their asses and make money and veterans safety rules Trimmed and felled trees for 15 years ran my own business on the side for 10 and heated with wood for 25 years and still do wore chaps only at the main job even when I was climbing had one cut to my chaps ever and that was my third week at the company rookie mistake didn't hit the brake glasses boots and long pants everything else is personal preference my only suggestion is a good helmet when felling outside of that know your surroundings don't try to be a showboat "act professional " when you think your a master go back to the basics because you are never a master you become complacent
@@silentknight9509 yes very true. i'm always aware of my leg position, body, and where that chain is. always. i'm even more careful most of the time because i'm alone when cutting. it's always good to stay humble and think about the what ifs. returning, at least mentally to safe handling each and every time you run a saw will keep you aware. thanks!
Hey Girlll. Your forearms tell me you know what you're doing. No offense to safety ppl, concern is a good thing and fundamentally we're in agreement. I do think one of the safest things to do, is practice engaging the brake with a new saw and get the feeling of its kickback purposefully.Especially if you file your rakers hard! Haha.
@@therealgirlinthewoods " i'm always aware of my leg position, body, and where that chain is. always" but maybe except 6:16. If the chain were to break, your leg is toast, or should I say shredded meat. I'm starting to think you're running on borrowed time.....Not trying to be mean though!
This woman is a firewood cutting machine! There was a couple years that I was deathly ill when we lived in Delta junction Alaska, that Brooke cut the years firewood by herself..Great vid hun.
@@mrparlanejxtra He has no problems works just fine if he can get it started, like my dad he will get it started but sheesh everything could have been cut up by the time they get it started lol hidden. I dont know how his saw runs. They have a back up they need one for all that wood.
Got to love any Woman that says, " Momma needs a new saw !" Ur one awesome lady. Ur husband is a lucky man. Keep up the good work & thanks for sharing.
I live in northern michigan in a "heritage vintage rustic nostalgic beloved cabin"... I cannot wait to get my hands on this chainsaw. We have an electric and my life is the cord and the coiling (omg you might know). I'm a woman, not afraid, ready for the tool I need. Thanks for visualizing my dream saw for hub to get a grip!! I have my grandfather's tools, but sharpening with the correct ones seems very precise and important. Any instructions would be great- especially from you... Thank you for being a light in my life and encouraging me to keep being grateful for for my family land.
Glad to read comments from a capable woman. Speaking as a long time woodsman and arborist, I wish to direct you to your chain saw manual. For most saws it talks about everything you need -- Starting, safe use, sharpening, oil etc. Please look into the booklet that came with your saw. It is there to help. Blessings, Michsel
I'm with Wes. Many chainsaw operators wear hearing aides after years of cutting. I like to wear ear plugs. Find a plug that is nice and soft. Learn to install properly. Wear them when cutting. You will get a custom to wearing them and look for them before starting your saw. Automatic. When you get old like me you will have a full range of hearing to enjoy the sounds of the woods when you are old and just kicking back in the woods. Lots of time you will hear things before seeing. Nice little saw and play safe.
sure miss the fun of cutting and splitting wood after my injury, but i sure enjoyed it. i had a husky for my chainsaw, and i loved it. sold it all when i moved back into town :( but when friends cut up their trees i am there to watch and if i feel good i might help them out for a short while till the ole body tells me to stop. thanks for sharing and giving this beat up ole man some happy memories.
My dad taught me how to use a chainsaw when I was about 10 years old and we had a cabin in Maine. I used it when we would come down the driveway and discover a tree across the road. Seeing these videos bring back great memories. I still hike every chance I get... nothing as good for the soul as being out in the woods.
Good choice on the MS 250 Brooke. For that amount of work the 171 would have been a bit light. My family has been a Stihl dealer for over 40 years. I do the repairs. My number one tip is to use ethanol free fuel if you can find it. It will save you money in the long run on repairs. I enjoy watching you channel and Dave's. Be safe! Ken
Thanks much, I think that's what the guy at the dealership told me too. And i felt the 171 was too light. Haven't regretted it since. Used to have a 021 and loved that saw. (i think that's what is was- very comparable to the 250.)
@@therealgirlinthewoods Yes, the 021 would be one size under the 250. The 021 became the MS 210 and then the MS 211. The 250 is being replaced by the MS 251, but I like the 250 better, especially from a mechanic's viewpoint. Enjoy!
Local airports are a good place to buy high quality petro. As the skys are not regulated nor or of road applications. My airport carries 112 octane leaded fuel. Ethanol free. For basically the same price. Be sure your container is osha approved. I like using 55 gallon STAINLESS steel drums with caps and a cap wrench.
I got my first one, a battery operated chainsaw by DeWalt. Its been great for me to learn how to use! I love seeing you work with your new one, thanks again for always sharing such good information , I learn so much!!!! 👍😀❤️
Nice! Yeah, really love that brand. We've always had Stihl's but have owned other chainsaws too- and I just prefer them over all the others! Cheers Lilly!
I now kind of understand why my friend was so happy about his new chainsaw...... Hmmmm..... Maybe I should of been more excited for him...lol h loves his chainsaws and loved cutting firewood! He sales it so he's ALWAYS busy with firewood! Lol! You are awesome Brooke! Cheers!
After putting up with a hard to start Husqvarna 550xp for a few years I bought a Stihl MS 311. LOVE IT! Limbing with it was wearing my arms out so I also bought a Stihl MS 201 TC-M. I am a firewood making machine now.
Loved your video! I used to be able to do that when I was young. Growing up on a farm and being the only girl and the youngest, I learned everything from the kitchen to the garden, to the barn, and everything in between. Miss being able to do those things now, but love watching you do it! :)
I'm gonna say something here about chaps and safety etc......Brooke and i have been married 20 years. Thats 20 years of firewood cutting ...as all the places we lived, we burned wood. I grew up with my dad. He burned wood all the years of my childhood. His Dad, ( my grandpa) burned wood since the invention of the chainsaw, and probably before that , as he was born in 1923. A LOT of the wood I've cut in my life not to mention our first log cabin we built 17 years ago, was cut with old school saws. Saws with no brake. Saw with thumb oilers. Saws with the rakers filed way down. ....... I understand that safety is popular these days. Everyone wears a yellow vest, to ride a bike. To take a walk. People wear safety glasses to stain trim. Steel toed boots to stock shelves at a grocery store. TVs in the freekin' dash of your car so you can see whats behind you when you back up. Just because something makes you safer doesn't mean you have to have it. If every one wore a life jacket swimming, then there would never be another swimmer lost to drowning. If everyone wore a bullet proof vest everywhere they went think of the shooting deaths that could be prevented. Sometimes its NOT "all about safety". Sometimes you just need to cut some darn wood.
Bushradical 13:00 yep, yawn, that a boy Dave, keep that cart from tipping over. If you sat on it (while Brooke worked) there would be even less of chance of it flipping over, think safety😆
Rick Green in that clip he had just finished splitting our last load and I was coming to pick it up. That man works as hard as any. Poor choice of a clip for me to insert that shows him standing still for a moment, I guess. Amazing you assume he's not working here.
Girl in the Woods Oh I know he works hard, the contrast of you busting your butt and Dave relaxing was too much to pass up, all in fun, give him a hug if I offended him.
I have the little 16" MS170 is a awesome saw. The thin bar and chain it came with worked great with its low kick back but needs to be sharpened often. I recently switched to a 050. Chain with a 18" bar. I replaced the 6T sprocket with a 7T sprocket and new needle bearing. Now it runs like your 250 ❤
Perfect choice of saw and model. The Stihl MS 250 is an excellent all around chainsaw for a variety of tasks, from felling to limbing to bucking. At 14,000 RPM, this little dude rocks. This is one of my favorite Stihl models. When I trained for disaster relief, we were taught to engage the chain brake if we were gonna take more than a couple of steps, in case we were to trip and fall on the saw. I've got into the habit of doing this and now it's just second nature.
Brooke. I just purchased the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener. It is amazing and super fast. I have never been able to master sharpening the chain in the 30 + yrs of sawing. But....I now can cut the straightest slabs ever. It is so much fun harvesting crafts after the woodpile is complete. Nice saw. Thanks for the video. Also, Don't forget ear protection.
261 pro is the best bang for your buck. I've been running my 261 for several years now doing 10 plus cords of oak and ash, even ran it on my Alaskan mill.
Love it! One of the best summers I ever had was helping a friend make 7 cords of firewood wood with a Stihl and a log splitter. I miss doing work that actually produced something tangible.
Good choice, Brooke. I just found your channel and that of Bushradical. Both are great. I have had a MS250 for over 17 years. It is rock solid dependable. I have cut cord after cord of firewood with it and trees that are probably too big for it, but it never fails.
Stihl ms250 , 45cc power head.. 18" stock bar .. That was my choice for 10 pounds of power head.. Great model for most needs I have.. My next saw is 65cc and has a 13 pound power head for larger trees.. When I bought my ms 250 I had them switch out the chain for full skip chisel chain.. Night and day on cutting speed.. You did well ..good filming
I went through several of the cheaper chainsaws and spent more time trying to get them started in tuned and keeping them running than I did being able to cut anything. I finally bought a Sthil MS270. It’s not their professional line but I’ve had it for several years and I replaced a spark plug and worn a couple chains out but it starts easy it just keeps going I can turn it off and it starts easy when it’s hot and it’s incredibly dependable and easy compared to every sought I’ve ever had. It cost three times as much but after just a couple of months I knew it was worth every penny.
Hi, Brooke. You two should be well-rested after sawing logs like that. It's a lot of work to be sure, but rewarding and - dare I say it - fun. Stay safe out there.
I have now watched this video five times, and you look more excited with your new chainsaw on every view! You are like a child on Christmas morning, who just cannot contain their delight. Talking of which, a new set of quality drill bits, new chainsaw chain and saw oil would likely make you really happy and woop with excitement on Christmas morning far more than perfume and ear rings. You are such an incredible real woman.
you should do a video on all of your chainsaws. and just a tip when sharpening. I have found it much easyer and that I get better more even results when sharpening standing behind the motor and pulling back on the file rather than pushing. check out Bukin Bill Ray Smith. he has some good sharpening videos
Loved the video but I highly recommend chaps and ear protection to your list of safety requirements! I am a woman that works with a 1000 mile trial across the state of NC. I was a sawyer for 6 yrs and we were/are required to take a training and safety course every two years (S212). I loved chainsaw work but when I retired I found myself not having enough time for it. Go figure! Brooke you and your husband...please stay safe out there! I don’t envy you guys with all that work.😜
Nice. I've been thinking about adding to the tool assortment a 250 or 211. You can tell you are remote and where honest people live, all the dealers by me have their saws under lock and key.
Great choice! I recently purchased a 261c for harvesting my fire wood here in Scotland, I'm using it with a carbide tip chain to cut dirty driftwood, awesome 👍
i don’t know why but i love to be the “chucker “ when wood is being cut. i enjoy keeping up with who’s cutting and get it stacked as quickly as i can. 😊
That saw is looking great, but the way you started it worried me because you can cut yourself so easily by starting it that way. All manufacturers recommend sitting the saw on the ground and starting it that way, and as an alternative placing the saw between your thigh and starting it. I love that you are using it to get the work done where most women would not touch a saw, mower, or tractor in this part of thee country. They would either get their husband to do it or hire someone to do it for them. You all have plenty of wood there to get you through many months of Winter. I live in Arkansas and remember the days when we had to cut up firewood with an ax, and bucksaw, and split the wood with the maul, ax, and steel wedges.
I had to pick up a couple things there last time I was up there visiting brothers in the Fairbanks Charter. Riding form So Cal to Fairbanks was a awesome ride. Long and cold at times but I would do it again for sure.
my dad chopped his eye with a running chainsaw, didnt lose the eye but came very close, mangled his eye area though. I went to the ER after cutting a tree without glasses on, and something flew out and hit my eye, maybe wood, maybe metal from the bar. The doctor said it was the worst cut on the lense of an eye he had ever seen. Didnt hurt at first, but after i got back home from the hospital, i was on the floor in pain, and so i took one of the pain pills he gave me. Must have been good stuff because the pain was gone in about 15 minutes.
yes it is dumb, or careless, but thats how i grew up, thats the kind of people i grew up around, danger danger everywhere. No one looked out for me and it took some years to learn to look out for myself @@1EVILZ06
I always work hard in my yard and I no how you really like your new chainsaw ☺ good tools is a must to get the job done and I no that smile is real peace and joy ☺
I may have commented on this vid sometime in the past but I want to comment again..........I too have a Stihl 250 and I love it. It is a great saw for firewood cutters and lot clearing. But one thing I wish Stihl wood have done when they made that saw is put a darn compression release on it. That lil sucker has a lot of compression..........which does translates into good power to weight ratio. It has good snoot to it, no doubt about it.
I have used only Stihl chainsaws, very reliable tools- same with Stihl brush cutters. Most reliable so far had been the old FS-450, the new ones seems to be more finicky. My job is related with forestry.
Jen and I big fans of your channel...we took a deeper dive into the past and we were so thrilled and surprised to see our good friend Brian Lee sell you the chainsaw! 🙂
I had several jobs while in High School, I worked at a small grocery store stocking shelves, sacking groceries and helping customers out, and sweeping and mopping every night. I also helped a friends father who was a tree surgeon. I mainly dragged brush, limbs etc and stacked them as neatly as I could by the curb. Once at a Christian camp he instructed me to climb this old oak he was trimming. He directed me to limb that was hard to reach, I didn't have a harness. I then pulled the chainsaw up with a light weight rope I had attached to me and trim the limb as he instructed. Getting down was harrier than getting up but thank God I made it. Holding a chainsaw and putting it to work has a special sensation. 1969 doesn't seem that long ago, until I count the years. Back home we'd just call you a country girl.
'Been using a chain saw for over fifty years, and I never fire up a saw without a helmet with face shield and ear protection, ... AND chaps. Chaps are a whole lot cheaper than a trip to the ER.
Stihl is a great saw. 👍🏻 LOVE the new Husky pro-model battery saws! They are shockingly powerful! My arborist husband has a couple dozen old Polans and his big saws are Sthil gas. He now uses the battery powered Husky’s as his regular climbing saw. He says they’re as powerful as any gas saw. The expense may prohibitive unless you’re using it to make a living. Knowing how to use a chain saw is a top gear skill in my book!💪🏻
You wrote that you do not wear ear protection. I'm 70 years old and both my ears have been ringing big time for at least 10 years now. Worked in a noisy environment and lots of chainsaw use without always using ear protection. I'm going to leave you with a valuable piece of advice, put on some ear protection BEFORE it's too late. Take it from me, 10 years of ringing in the ears could drive you crazy. TKS......
No joke. If you've repaired and used small engine equipment without ear protection, you will have tinnitus. Also, did you see she stacked the firewood directly against the house? That will promote rot.
Ed, I worked at Ford Motor Co. for 30 years with ear muffs everyday. Always wore them when mowing, chainsawing or shooting. I'm 72 and my ears ring. It comes with ageing. Take Amantadine anti-viral med and you will have tinnitus for life. It is a known side effect.
I loved you on Alone! You were a rock star getting everything ready for Dave. My 6 yr old son obsessed with chainsaws, randomly found this video. I said omg Bryson that is Brooke from mommys show Alone lol! Def will subscribe now that I know of you on here! Sending Dave great vibes too. You guys are beautiful together.
For longer life on your chain, plz check out "buckin billy rays" channel on filing a chain. His techniques will save you time and your chain will last way longer. He is a man with many years under his belt. After watching his sharpening videos my life was changed forever ! Lol, but for real, best vids on saws and sharpening on TH-cam. Congrats on your new purchase !
@@therealgirlinthewoods He is very entertaing to watch with a great personality. No swearing....just a man with a ton of saw and chain knowledge from many years in the bush. New sub here as well. Looking forward to exploring your channel. Love from Canada 🇨🇦 👍
I was going to say the same! Dont believe that nonsense about shorter cutting teeth causing crooked cuts think of a saw chain as spokes in a wheel.. buckin billy ray is spot on about chain filing some do use gadgets and machines to fix chains but an oregon file guide and a raker depth gauge will do fine helps you keep your angle and depth gauges even..until you get the skill of free hand depth gauge and bar maintenance will extend the life of bar and chain
it's a pleasure to meet you this is my first time on your channel and I just subscribed and ring the bell. I love it when women get out in the woods to do that. I have been in the tree business for 31 years and I like what you have given us. thank you. many blessings to you.
I have had four Stihl chainsaws and loved all of them! But ten years ago I moved to the city and am out of wood, lol! I hope to buy some Alaskan property after the COVID goes away. Keep up the great work and great videos!
Please brooke get a pair of chaps. So you don't lose those pretty leggs.and for god's sake put your hair.back so it dont tr caught in the chain. My friend STUMPY..used to be good with a saw......ya wanna know why they call him stumpy???
I wear ear plugs. Years of building stuff and load rock n' roll have given me some ringing in my left ear....I always try to keep a set of plugs in my pocket.
Thanks, Brooke I really found your video helpful. I just recently started using a chainsaw and was trying to figure out how to get past that kickback you get when the chainsaw first grabs the wood. I think I know now what I was doing wrong. I love all your videos and thank you for all the work you do putting them out. I'm pleased you had fun with your new toy.
I started out using Craftsman (Sears) saws and had nothing but problems, it was constantly in the shop for repair. Then I got a Stihl and it's been working and running like a top for over 35 years. Nice to see you hand sharpen your chain. Hint: Slightly over tighten the chain when sharpening. Don't sharpen so far out the bar because it gets a vibration out there. Stick to filing between the engine and about half-way out the bar. You just have to rotate the chain more often but you get a lot smoother filing without the vibration. Good to see you know about taking a swipe or two off the dog-ear. A lot of people don't know about doing that then can't figure why they're getting dust instead of nice size chips.
I love to use my chain saws I have three 😄 A 18” Pulan and 18” Husqvarna My new one is pretty great too A batter operated 16 “!Lynx it’s great 👍 light weight , pull the trigger you got POWER !!! 😀👏👏👏 Batteries rechargeable it’s awesome 🤳🏻 I live in the bush in Ak Raised in Michigan 🙀😃 I run a Siberian dog sled team 😍❤️🐕
I have been working as a professional hardscape / landscaper for many years and have cut MANY trees.. Working along side arborists and other pros and honestly if you were on our site. I wouldn’t even trust you to fill a saw with gas 1. You need to start the saw on the ground 2. You need proper PPE you NEED chaps, safety glasses, and ear muffs you need a stop your saw when you take breaks from cutting even if it’s just 2 mins. And know your surroundings even if your ground cutting.
I can't WAIT to get my first chainsaw... it's a wee bit overdue! I know a bit of woodworking, mostly handtools and axes, but chainsaws are a whole new world and I'm a bit intimidated. Thanks for the vid, for reminding me to just dive in.
Just have someone show you how to run one safely and watch your every move- watch how you stand, where you put your feet, what will happen when you make the cut, etc. You go it.
When I start my Homelite saw I hold the starter rope handle and drop the saw straight down, using the weight of the saw. It's safer that way and you don't risk getting hurt.
Super choice; and nice splitting. My wife isn't able to do the mighty axe-swing. 3 strokes not more on every tooth. For the chain depth-raker are good and cheap original Stihl little tools. And: I can seriously recommend the Stihl savety pants/gear.
I'm pushing 70 and chainsaws have always made me nervous but I found a battery powered Craftsman Jaw Saw and I love it! I found your channel on New Years Eve and had to force myself to head to bed at 3am! I'm hooked and cannot wait for for your next UP videos! Give Da Woof a hug for me!
Girl, we put up 20 cords a year for 15 years to help with the heating in the 70s and I know what you are facing. I had two Jonsrud saws to use. A 70E which could take a 30 inch bar and a 630 for limbs. I feel your pain but time outside playing/working the wood is fulfilling.
Those are a good small cc saw for trim work and smaller firewood work. I really reccomend saw chaps,saw bites hurt bad(Been there and it was not fun and yes I run saw professionally. Have fun and get them trees slicked up.
Very nice new chainsaw Brooke and you swing a mean axe too! You and Dave make a great team building the biggest wood pile I've ever seen! The endless supply of fallen trees caused by the stormy weather does have an upside in feeding your woodstove. Best wishes.
I bought an MS250 a few years ago when they do the fall sale like they have now $50 off. I have better pro series saws but I do use the MS250 quite a bit still because its lighter and still pulls an 18 inch bar and chain fine. I do have an 026pro too though I really like. I just bought a Redmax can't think of the model but its the same as the Husqvarna 439 which is just a rear handle version of the 435T top handle saw. I have wanted one of the rear handle converted top handle saws for a while and really wanted the Stihl MS201c still might get one but they are double what the Husqvarna cost and I got a really good deal on the Redmax which is just a red Husqvarna. I got it in the mail today actually bought it on Ebay from a Redmax dealer it was his last one in stock the display unit so I got it about $100 off but the damn bar oil adjustment screw was broken in the box when I got it so I imagine it probably needs a new oiler should be under warranty though its a brand new saw just have to get to a Husqvarna dealer. I have bought 4 saws this summer besides all I already owned. I really wanted a higher end or pro smaller lightweight saw why I wanted that Redmax. Thing weights a little over half that MS250. Dealer said it had a 14 inch bar well it has a 16 inch when I got it was thinking about putting a 12 inch bar on it.
Glasses and ear plugs for sure, chaps probably as well I'm thinking. Gloves for sharpening maybe?Your Wheel Horse tractors will last forever, great choice. My 50 year old one starts every time! Thanks for sharing your day.
Thanks BK but if you read the comments I'm the most dangerous person they've ever seen use a chainsaw.... and especially how I start it! Cheesh. THANK YOU for not telling me how to start a saw with great detail or berated me for how i use a chainsaw!!! LOL
@@therealgirlinthewoods Many of these expert chainsaw clowns haven't even been out of their parents basement in months... I worked in a Lawn and Garden center in the 70's with Wheel Horse tractors, Moto-Ski, Homelite, Lawn Boy, Ariens and I love it all!!! Seeing you in action Makes an old guy like me proud in how you step up to the plate. You make alot of today's men look like kids!!
Safety police is out in force. *SIGH*
Beginners safety rules because they don't know
corporate safety rules to cover their asses and make money
and veterans safety rules
Trimmed and felled trees for 15 years ran my own business on the side for 10 and heated with wood for 25 years and still do wore chaps only at the main job even when I was climbing had one cut to my chaps ever and that was my third week at the company rookie mistake didn't hit the brake glasses boots and long pants everything else is personal preference my only suggestion is a good helmet when felling outside of that know your surroundings don't try to be a showboat "act professional " when you think your a master go back to the basics because you are never a master you become complacent
@@silentknight9509 yes very true. i'm always aware of my leg position, body, and where that chain is. always. i'm even more careful most of the time because i'm alone when cutting. it's always good to stay humble and think about the what ifs. returning, at least mentally to safe handling each and every time you run a saw will keep you aware. thanks!
@@therealgirlinthewoods your welcome god bless you and dave merry christmas from the live free or die state keep up the good work
Hey Girlll. Your forearms tell me you know what you're doing. No offense to safety ppl, concern is a good thing and fundamentally we're in agreement. I do think one of the safest things to do, is practice engaging the brake with a new saw and get the feeling of its kickback purposefully.Especially if you file your rakers hard! Haha.
@@therealgirlinthewoods " i'm always aware of my leg position, body, and where that chain is. always" but maybe except 6:16. If the chain were to break, your leg is toast, or should I say shredded meat. I'm starting to think you're running on borrowed time.....Not trying to be mean though!
This woman is a firewood cutting machine! There was a couple years that I was deathly ill when we lived in Delta junction Alaska, that Brooke cut the years firewood by herself..Great vid hun.
Awww thanks honey! 😍
Poor old Dave keeps his trust 50 year old garage sale saw going and the missus feels like a new one so she just goes out and buys one.
Wives can be Super Hero's
I know mine is!
Appears as though we both lucked out....
Let's not get too carried away. They are only superheros when they dress up as one.
@@mrparlanejxtra He has no problems works just fine if he can get it started, like my dad he will get it started but sheesh everything could have been cut up by the time they get it started lol hidden. I dont know how his saw runs. They have a back up they need one for all that wood.
Got to love any Woman that says, " Momma needs a new saw !" Ur one awesome lady. Ur husband is a lucky man. Keep up the good work & thanks for sharing.
I so respect a woman that can use tools and isn't afraid of the heavy work .....you go girl
thanks i really enjoy working hard
a beautiful thing a woman and a chainsaw
Are you Polish?
polishpicl man you creepy lmao
I live in northern michigan in a "heritage vintage rustic nostalgic beloved cabin"... I cannot wait to get my hands on this chainsaw. We have an electric and my life is the cord and the coiling (omg you might know). I'm a woman, not afraid, ready for the tool I need. Thanks for visualizing my dream saw for hub to get a grip!! I have my grandfather's tools, but sharpening with the correct ones seems very precise and important. Any instructions would be great- especially from you... Thank you for being a light in my life and encouraging me to keep being grateful for for my family land.
Glad to read comments from a capable woman.
Speaking as a long time woodsman and arborist, I wish to direct you to your chain saw manual. For most saws it talks about everything you need --
Starting, safe use, sharpening, oil etc.
Please look into the booklet that came with your saw. It is there to help.
Blessings,
Michsel
I'm with Wes. Many chainsaw operators wear hearing aides after years of cutting. I like to wear ear plugs. Find a plug that is nice and soft. Learn to install properly. Wear them when cutting. You will get a custom to wearing them and look for them before starting your saw. Automatic. When you get old like me you will have a full range of hearing to enjoy the sounds of the woods when you are old and just kicking back in the woods. Lots of time you will hear things before seeing. Nice little saw and play safe.
sure miss the fun of cutting and splitting wood after my injury, but i sure enjoyed it. i had a husky for my chainsaw, and i loved it. sold it all when i moved back into town :( but when friends cut up their trees i am there to watch and if i feel good i might help them out for a short while till the ole body tells me to stop. thanks for sharing and giving this beat up ole man some happy memories.
Thanks much Ken, yes it's good memories for sure!
My dad taught me how to use a chainsaw when I was about 10 years old and we had a cabin in Maine. I used it when we would come down the driveway and discover a tree across the road. Seeing these videos bring back great memories. I still hike every chance I get... nothing as good for the soul as being out in the woods.
Good choice on the MS 250 Brooke. For that amount of work the 171 would have been a bit light. My family has been a Stihl dealer for over 40 years. I do the repairs. My number one tip is to use ethanol free fuel if you can find it. It will save you money in the long run on repairs. I enjoy watching you channel and Dave's. Be safe!
Ken
Thanks much, I think that's what the guy at the dealership told me too. And i felt the 171 was too light. Haven't regretted it since. Used to have a 021 and loved that saw. (i think that's what is was- very comparable to the 250.)
@@therealgirlinthewoods Yes, the 021 would be one size under the 250. The 021 became the MS 210 and then the MS 211. The 250 is being replaced by the MS 251, but I like the 250 better, especially from a mechanic's viewpoint. Enjoy!
Local airports are a good place to buy high quality petro. As the skys are not regulated nor or of road applications. My airport carries 112 octane leaded fuel. Ethanol free. For basically the same price. Be sure your container is osha approved. I like using 55 gallon STAINLESS steel drums with caps and a cap wrench.
i have a buddy in alaska and they dont have ethanol fuel there he is from tok
i have shipped him a couple saws he has bought from me
I got my first one, a battery operated chainsaw by DeWalt. Its been great for me to learn how to use! I love seeing you work with your new one, thanks again for always sharing such good information , I learn so much!!!! 👍😀❤️
Haha I have the Stihl MS170 at home. You can't beat a Stihl :) Good choice
Nice! Yeah, really love that brand. We've always had Stihl's but have owned other chainsaws too- and I just prefer them over all the others! Cheers Lilly!
170 is not a chainsaw, that's a pocket knife
@@therealgirlinthewoods I have a McCulloch eager beaver from the late 80s still runs like a top..
I now kind of understand why my friend was so happy about his new chainsaw...... Hmmmm..... Maybe I should of been more excited for him...lol h loves his chainsaws and loved cutting firewood! He sales it so he's ALWAYS busy with firewood! Lol!
You are awesome Brooke!
Cheers!
After putting up with a hard to start Husqvarna 550xp for a few years I bought a Stihl MS 311. LOVE IT! Limbing with it was wearing my arms out so I also bought a Stihl MS 201 TC-M. I am a firewood making machine now.
Loved your video! I used to be able to do that when I was young. Growing up on a farm and being the only girl and the youngest, I learned everything from the kitchen to the garden, to the barn, and everything in between. Miss being able to do those things now, but love watching you do it! :)
nice thanks Lenella!
I will watch this again and again . “ Real Work Sthil Work “ I have a Sthil myself 👍🏻👍🏻
I'm gonna say something here about chaps and safety etc......Brooke and i have been married 20 years. Thats 20 years of firewood cutting ...as all the places we lived, we burned wood. I grew up with my dad. He burned wood all the years of my childhood. His Dad, ( my grandpa) burned wood since the invention of the chainsaw, and probably before that , as he was born in 1923. A LOT of the wood I've cut in my life not to mention our first log cabin we built 17 years ago, was cut with old school saws. Saws with no brake. Saw with thumb oilers. Saws with the rakers filed way down. .......
I understand that safety is popular these days. Everyone wears a yellow vest, to ride a bike. To take a walk. People wear safety glasses to stain trim. Steel toed boots to stock shelves at a grocery store. TVs in the freekin' dash of your car so you can see whats behind you when you back up.
Just because something makes you safer doesn't mean you have to have it. If every one wore a life jacket swimming, then there would never be another swimmer lost to drowning. If everyone wore a bullet proof vest everywhere they went think of the shooting deaths that could be prevented.
Sometimes its NOT "all about safety".
Sometimes you just need to cut some darn wood.
Bushradical 13:00 yep, yawn, that a boy Dave, keep that cart from tipping over. If you sat on it (while Brooke worked) there would be even less of chance of it flipping over, think safety😆
Rick Green in that clip he had just finished splitting our last load and I was coming to pick it up. That man works as hard as any. Poor choice of a clip for me to insert that shows him standing still for a moment, I guess. Amazing you assume he's not working here.
Thank you hon!
If you need all that you probably shouldn't be in the woods
Girl in the Woods Oh I know he works hard, the contrast of you busting your butt and Dave relaxing was too much to pass up, all in fun, give him a hug if I offended him.
I have the little 16" MS170 is a awesome saw. The thin bar and chain it came with worked great with its low kick back but needs to be sharpened often. I recently switched to a 050. Chain with a 18" bar. I replaced the 6T sprocket with a 7T sprocket and new needle bearing. Now it runs like your 250 ❤
I bought the same model (18" bar) this spring and absolutely love it! Great choice. It can handle a ton of work and never skip a beat. Grats!!
nice thanks!
This is what contentment looks like . . . and being able to eat any damn thing you want ;)) Good choice; the chainsaw of champions!
yessss
Love the chainsaw, but damn girl you can swing an axe!! Girl Power!!!
Perfect choice of saw and model. The Stihl MS 250 is an excellent all around chainsaw for a variety of tasks, from felling to limbing to bucking. At 14,000 RPM, this little dude rocks. This is one of my favorite Stihl models. When I trained for disaster relief, we were taught to engage the chain brake if we were gonna take more than a couple of steps, in case we were to trip and fall on the saw. I've got into the habit of doing this and now it's just second nature.
yeah its a great saw!
Brooke. I just purchased the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener. It is amazing and super fast. I have never been able to master sharpening the chain in the 30 + yrs of sawing. But....I now can cut the straightest slabs ever. It is so much fun harvesting crafts after the woodpile is complete. Nice saw. Thanks for the video. Also, Don't forget ear protection.
thanks yeah I'm sure that tool would be very handy!! thanks for watching
Excellent choice,hard working girl💪 great vid.👌👌👌👌👌
I am going to buy a Stihl this next year.. saving for it now. Will have to check this one out.
They are really great in my opinion... do you have a saw now T? I thought you did....
261 pro is the best bang for your buck. I've been running my 261 for several years now doing 10 plus cords of oak and ash, even ran it on my Alaskan mill.
Buy a husqvarna 550xp and forget the stihl.
Stihl 261 has more power than a Husqvarna 550
I was a tree Faller in Washington state for years, I love the sound of a chain saw. And running one.
Love it! One of the best summers I ever had was helping a friend make 7 cords of firewood wood with a Stihl and a log splitter. I miss doing work that actually produced something tangible.
absolutely!
interesting way to start a saw...
How to break your spine, part 1
Go out and watch tree cutting service companies.
It's called a 'drop start'.
I was thinking more along the lines of where the break-in steps were lol
Set your bar on a big chunk of wood or big log and start it up that way . It’s much safer and won’t dull up your chain .
Robert Plant you should put it on the ground and start it
Girls love tools, too! My favorite is my Porter Cable reciprocating saw ❤️
nice!
I bought a ms362c a couple years ago, it's a beast. Great choice on the 250, it will be great for you. Thanks for sharing.
Good choice, Brooke. I just found your channel and that of Bushradical. Both are great. I have had a MS250 for over 17 years. It is rock solid dependable. I have cut cord after cord of firewood with it and trees that are probably too big for it, but it never fails.
Keep the cutters out of dirt and they're have a long life. Stihl are my favorite.
Good saw Brooke
Stihl ms250 , 45cc power head.. 18" stock bar .. That was my choice for 10 pounds of power head.. Great model for most needs I have.. My next saw is 65cc and has a 13 pound power head for larger trees..
When I bought my ms 250 I had them switch out the chain for full skip chisel chain.. Night and day on cutting speed.. You did well ..good filming
I went through several of the cheaper chainsaws and spent more time trying to get them started in tuned and keeping them running than I did being able to cut anything. I finally bought a Sthil MS270. It’s not their professional line but I’ve had it for several years and I replaced a spark plug and worn a couple chains out but it starts easy it just keeps going I can turn it off and it starts easy when it’s hot and it’s incredibly dependable and easy compared to every sought I’ve ever had. It cost three times as much but after just a couple of months I knew it was worth every penny.
I would love to see you try to start a 660 😂
Hi, Brooke. You two should be well-rested after sawing logs like that. It's a lot of work to be sure, but rewarding and - dare I say it - fun. Stay safe out there.
thanks much!
Apple Stump Bushcraft Stuff and Things usually doing work like that does the opposite and makes people tired lol.
Got my first chainsaw 6 years back. Backwoods necessity. Love the content! Stay warm. Sending good vibes from the bluegrass state.
I have now watched this video five times, and you look more excited with your new chainsaw on every view! You are like a child on Christmas morning, who just cannot contain their delight. Talking of which, a new set of quality drill bits, new chainsaw chain and saw oil would likely make you really happy and woop with excitement on Christmas morning far more than perfume and ear rings. You are such an incredible real woman.
yes - no jewelry for me!
you should do a video on all of your chainsaws. and just a tip when sharpening. I have found it much easyer and that I get better more even results when sharpening standing behind the motor and pulling back on the file rather than pushing. check out Bukin Bill Ray Smith. he has some good sharpening videos
Loved the video but I highly recommend chaps and ear protection to your list of safety requirements! I am a woman that works with a 1000 mile trial across the state of NC. I was a sawyer for 6 yrs and we were/are required to take a training and safety course every two years (S212). I loved chainsaw work but when I retired I found myself not having enough time for it. Go figure! Brooke you and your husband...please stay safe out there! I don’t envy you guys with all that work.😜
thank you!
I always drizzle some oil down the bar and chain before starting a "new chain saw" just to make sure its good and lubed...
Nice. I've been thinking about adding to the tool assortment a 250 or 211. You can tell you are remote and where honest people live, all the dealers by me have their saws under lock and key.
Hard to beat a Stihl chain saw. Good choice.
agree
not hard at all.
Echo all the way
@@tlaughman48 true, echo is affordable and durable.
Nathan Van de Velde They are just the best
GIRLS LOVE CHAINSAWS TO. YOU GOT MY REPECT HARD WORKING YOUNG LADY. BE CAREFUL AND SAFE MY FRIENDS.
thanks Cathy!
is that theeeeee Cathy griffin? The one Trump calls cupcake?
Great choice! I recently purchased a 261c for harvesting my fire wood here in Scotland, I'm using it with a carbide tip chain to cut dirty driftwood, awesome 👍
nice!
i don’t know why but i love to be the “chucker “ when wood is being cut. i enjoy keeping up with who’s cutting and get it stacked as quickly as i can. 😊
That saw is looking great, but the way you started it worried me because you can cut yourself so easily by starting it that way. All manufacturers recommend sitting the saw on the ground and starting it that way, and as an alternative placing the saw between your thigh and starting it.
I love that you are using it to get the work done where most women would not touch a saw, mower, or tractor in this part of thee country. They would either get their husband to do it or hire someone to do it for them. You all have plenty of wood there to get you through many months of Winter. I live in Arkansas and remember the days when we had to cut up firewood with an ax, and bucksaw, and split the wood with the maul, ax, and steel wedges.
This sounds crazy but cutting wood is kind of relaxing to me I enjoy it
agree
Mark Greer I love cutting wood too! Yes, it's hard work but it's also fulfilling and satisfying!
Just so you know, Mark, you are not alone. I just started climbing, and I find it exhilirating!
I had to pick up a couple things there last time I was up there visiting brothers in the Fairbanks Charter.
Riding form So Cal to Fairbanks was a awesome ride. Long and cold at times but I would do it again for sure.
Excellent choice of saw. I've had my 250 for 6 years. Just the other day had to replace the carburetor. No other issues since day .
yeah i used to have an 021 and loved it to death. I just gotta remember to run rec gas through it to keep it good.
my dad chopped his eye with a running chainsaw, didnt lose the eye but came very close, mangled his eye area though. I went to the ER after cutting a tree without glasses on, and something flew out and hit my eye, maybe wood, maybe metal from the bar. The doctor said it was the worst cut on the lense of an eye he had ever seen. Didnt hurt at first, but after i got back home from the hospital, i was on the floor in pain, and so i took one of the pain pills he gave me. Must have been good stuff because the pain was gone in about 15 minutes.
oh boy! yep that's why i wear glasses!
So you were using a chainsaw without safety glasses? How dumb can you be?
yes it is dumb, or careless, but thats how i grew up, thats the kind of people i grew up around, danger danger everywhere. No one looked out for me and it took some years to learn to look out for myself @@1EVILZ06
Do me a favor as a long time subsciber Brook.Ware Saw Chapps.As A Tree Trimmer of 32 years ive seen some mishaps.
Another good vid .🌳
I was just going to make the same comment. I seen chaps save legs before...
@@Woodenarrows she said that she has been processing wood for decades BUT one can always be safer :>) nothing wrong with that...
And check out a pair of sound suppresors. I know plenty of carpenters who are deaf from skil saws. @@chevyvantravel9735
@@Jeff-jg7jh ok
I am not a safety nut at all, but it's true, get a pair.
You Rock!
I hustled a lot of wood in Alaska, loved me some wood stove!
I always work hard in my yard and I no how you really like your new chainsaw ☺ good tools is a must to get the job done and I no that smile is real peace and joy ☺
thanks wilma!
Leather boots are recommended when splitting wood, not moccasins. Nice saw.
Nice saw, I have two Stihl chainsaws. Chaps? Helmet? Be careful. Take care.
I just rebuilt my ms251 after only a years use. But I am an arborist. I only buy pro saws now after the headache of rebuilding home saws.
I have 5 Stihl saws from the MS250- 660 MAG. I favor the 250 by far. Y’all got a good eye for saws. Great video
You need ear plugs WHAT ear plugs WHAT!!🤔
Ha ha. I earn my living by tuning pianos. That ear protection is vital to me.
EH, WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Aaahhh! Nothing like the sound of "dueling chainsaws" :) Be safe, you two ... God Bless
I may have commented on this vid sometime in the past but I want to comment again..........I too have a Stihl 250 and I love it. It is a great saw for firewood cutters and lot clearing. But one thing I wish Stihl wood have done when they made that saw is put a darn compression release on it. That lil sucker has a lot of compression..........which does translates into good power to weight ratio. It has good snoot to it, no doubt about it.
I have used only Stihl chainsaws, very reliable tools- same with Stihl brush cutters. Most reliable so far had been the old FS-450, the new ones seems to be more finicky. My job is related with forestry.
Nothing like picking out a chainsaw while Skynard plays in the background. So American.
Girl in the Woods love it.
Love my farmboss
Jen and I big fans of your channel...we took a deeper dive into the past and we were so thrilled and surprised to see our good friend Brian Lee sell you the chainsaw! 🙂
I had several jobs while in High School, I worked at a small grocery store stocking shelves, sacking groceries and helping customers out, and sweeping and mopping every night. I also helped a friends father who was a tree surgeon. I mainly dragged brush, limbs etc and stacked them as neatly as I could by the curb. Once at a Christian camp he instructed me to climb this old oak he was trimming. He directed me to limb that was hard to reach, I didn't have a harness. I then pulled the chainsaw up with a light weight rope I had attached to me and trim the limb as he instructed. Getting down was harrier than getting up but thank God I made it. Holding a chainsaw and putting it to work has a special sensation. 1969 doesn't seem that long ago, until I count the years. Back home we'd just call you a country girl.
nice :)
'Been using a chain saw for over fifty years, and I never fire up a saw without a helmet with face shield and ear protection, ... AND chaps. Chaps are a whole lot cheaper than a trip to the ER.
U are so right, unfortunantly my brother was added to the statistic of lower limb chainsaw accidents bc he wasnt wearing chaps
Awesome on the new Stihl B... Like getting jewelry to other girls...lol.
Been watching you tear up the logs for years now... fun fun!
thanks much B!
👌🏻i like the way you say she gone it always puts a smile on my face you are truly blessed ☺️
Stihl is a great saw. 👍🏻 LOVE the new Husky pro-model battery saws! They are shockingly powerful! My arborist husband has a couple dozen old Polans and his big saws are Sthil gas. He now uses the battery powered Husky’s as his regular climbing saw. He says they’re as powerful as any gas saw. The expense may prohibitive unless you’re using it to make a living. Knowing how to use a chain saw is a top gear skill in my book!💪🏻
You wrote that you do not wear ear protection. I'm 70 years old and both my ears have been ringing big time for at least 10 years now. Worked in a noisy environment and lots of chainsaw use without always using ear protection. I'm going to leave you with a valuable piece of advice, put on some ear protection BEFORE it's too late. Take it from me, 10 years of ringing in the ears could drive you crazy. TKS......
No joke. If you've repaired and used small engine equipment without ear protection, you will have tinnitus. Also, did you see she stacked the firewood directly against the house? That will promote rot.
Did you see it's under a porch? We'll burn that wood in a month's time.
Ed, I worked at Ford Motor Co. for 30 years with ear muffs everyday. Always wore them when mowing, chainsawing or shooting. I'm 72 and my ears ring. It comes with ageing. Take Amantadine anti-viral med and you will have tinnitus for life. It is a known side effect.
Did you shoot at both Alaska AND Michigan? I thought I saw Mitch there too .
I loved you on Alone! You were a rock star getting everything ready for Dave. My 6 yr old son obsessed with chainsaws, randomly found this video. I said omg Bryson that is Brooke from mommys show Alone lol! Def will subscribe now that I know of you on here! Sending Dave great vibes too. You guys are beautiful together.
All the WORK YOU do!!! And Woof is always by your side!
For longer life on your chain, plz check out "buckin billy rays" channel on filing a chain. His techniques will save you time and your chain will last way longer. He is a man with many years under his belt. After watching his sharpening videos my life was changed forever ! Lol, but for real, best vids on saws and sharpening on TH-cam. Congrats on your new purchase !
yes will do thanks. i'm not the best at sharpening
@@therealgirlinthewoods He is very entertaing to watch with a great personality. No swearing....just a man with a ton of saw and chain knowledge from many years in the bush. New sub here as well. Looking forward to exploring your channel. Love from Canada 🇨🇦 👍
thanks much and welcome!
Gotta get the gullet eh friends
I was going to say the same!
Dont believe that nonsense about shorter cutting teeth causing crooked cuts think of a saw chain as spokes in a wheel..
buckin billy ray is spot on about chain filing some do use gadgets and machines to fix chains but an oregon file guide and a raker depth gauge will do fine helps you keep your angle and depth gauges even..until you get the skill of free hand depth gauge and bar maintenance will extend the life of bar and chain
I know enough about chainsaws to not want one. Good luck with the wood. Do all of the safety stuff, because regret is not curable.
it's a pleasure to meet you this is my first time on your channel and I just subscribed and ring the bell. I love it when women get out in the woods to do that. I have been in the tree business for 31 years and I like what you have given us. thank you. many blessings to you.
thanks Gene Thad Cook! welcome
I have had four Stihl chainsaws and loved all of them! But ten years ago I moved to the city and am out of wood, lol! I hope to buy some Alaskan property after the COVID goes away. Keep up the great work and great videos!
Please brooke get a pair of chaps.
So you don't lose those pretty leggs.and for god's sake put your hair.back so it dont tr caught in the chain.
My friend STUMPY..used to be good with a saw......ya wanna know why they call him stumpy???
Do you wear hearing protection?
no i don't
Girl in the Woods okay. Hate wearing it personally. Makes me dizzy.
you both still might wanna consider it.....as i sit here with ears ringing full tilt..
I wear ear plugs. Years of building stuff and load rock n' roll have given me some ringing in my left ear....I always try to keep a set of plugs in my pocket.
@@therealgirlinthewoods
WHAAAAAAT!
Thanks, Brooke I really found your video helpful. I just recently started using a chainsaw and was trying to figure out how to get past that kickback you get when the chainsaw first grabs the wood. I think I know now what I was doing wrong. I love all your videos and thank you for all the work you do putting them out. I'm pleased you had fun with your new toy.
thanks sketchart26
it is nothing like buying a new saw and paying cash, glad to see that look I had on my very first saw myself, love it
There are actualy folks on this planet that use a chainsaw without any hearing protection. Now thats just silly.
What?
What what ? Did i hear someone ? Whaaaaat ?
@@bacilluscereus1299 Tinitus next...huhh Protect ! :-)
@@bacilluscereus1299 comes back to haunt you in ya fifties.
Yes wear earplugs!!!!!!
Yes.... a girl with a chainsaw is very BAD A-!
LOL thanks Randi!
I started out using Craftsman (Sears) saws and had nothing but problems, it was constantly in the shop for repair. Then I got a Stihl and it's been working and running like a top for over 35 years. Nice to see you hand sharpen your chain. Hint: Slightly over tighten the chain when sharpening. Don't sharpen so far out the bar because it gets a vibration out there. Stick to filing between the engine and about half-way out the bar. You just have to rotate the chain more often but you get a lot smoother filing without the vibration. Good to see you know about taking a swipe or two off the dog-ear. A lot of people don't know about doing that then can't figure why they're getting dust instead of nice size chips.
Thanks duck good advice!
I love to use my chain saws
I have three 😄
A 18” Pulan and 18” Husqvarna
My new one is pretty great too
A batter operated 16 “!Lynx
it’s great 👍 light weight ,
pull the trigger you got POWER !!! 😀👏👏👏
Batteries rechargeable it’s awesome 🤳🏻
I live in the bush in Ak
Raised in Michigan 🙀😃
I run a Siberian dog sled team 😍❤️🐕
where are your chain saw chaps
don't own any
Girl in the Woods buy some they’ll save your legs
Terrifying to watch. Please don't follow the examples set on this video guys. At the very least wear ear and eye protection.
wow.
Set your bar on a log and set the choke and pull it . Wear ear and eye protection !!! And that’s my favorite brand of chainsaw !!!
I have been working as a professional hardscape / landscaper for many years and have cut MANY trees.. Working along side arborists and other pros and honestly if you were on our site. I wouldn’t even trust you to fill a saw with gas 1. You need to start the saw on the ground 2. You need proper PPE you NEED chaps, safety glasses, and ear muffs you need a stop your saw when you take breaks from cutting even if it’s just 2 mins. And know your surroundings even if your ground cutting.
you sir need a tampon.
i have this saw over ten years ant it starts on Third pull anfd you are gonna love it
I can't WAIT to get my first chainsaw... it's a wee bit overdue! I know a bit of woodworking, mostly handtools and axes, but chainsaws are a whole new world and I'm a bit intimidated. Thanks for the vid, for reminding me to just dive in.
Just have someone show you how to run one safely and watch your every move- watch how you stand, where you put your feet, what will happen when you make the cut, etc. You go it.
When I start my Homelite saw I hold the starter rope handle and drop the saw straight down, using the weight of the saw.
It's safer that way and you don't risk getting hurt.
You ROCK girl !!! I too, have a new MS 250 but have only had a limited opportunity to cut with it yet. Carry on..........
Super choice; and nice splitting.
My wife isn't able to do the mighty axe-swing. 3 strokes not more on every tooth. For the chain depth-raker are good and cheap original Stihl little tools.
And: I can seriously recommend the Stihl savety pants/gear.
Love my 250! Enjoy the outdoors and cutting up those trees girl!
I'm pushing 70 and chainsaws have always made me nervous but I found a battery powered Craftsman Jaw Saw and I love it! I found your channel on New Years Eve and had to force myself to head to bed at 3am! I'm hooked and cannot wait for for your next UP videos! Give Da Woof a hug for me!
That is awesome!
You go girl. Loved your vid, Brooke:) Stay safe.
Girl, we put up 20 cords a year for 15 years to help with the heating in the 70s and I know what you are facing. I had two Jonsrud saws to use. A 70E which could take a 30 inch bar and a 630 for limbs. I feel your pain but time outside playing/working the wood is fulfilling.
yes indeed i don't mind the work
Those are a good small cc saw for trim work and smaller firewood work. I really reccomend saw chaps,saw bites hurt bad(Been there and it was not fun and yes I run saw professionally. Have fun and get them trees slicked up.
Very nice new chainsaw Brooke and you swing a mean axe too! You and Dave make a great team building the biggest wood pile I've ever seen! The endless supply of fallen trees caused by the stormy weather does have an upside in feeding your woodstove. Best wishes.
Thanks Barry!
I bought an MS250 a few years ago when they do the fall sale like they have now $50 off. I have better pro series saws but I do use the MS250 quite a bit still because its lighter and still pulls an 18 inch bar and chain fine. I do have an 026pro too though I really like. I just bought a Redmax can't think of the model but its the same as the Husqvarna 439 which is just a rear handle version of the 435T top handle saw. I have wanted one of the rear handle converted top handle saws for a while and really wanted the Stihl MS201c still might get one but they are double what the Husqvarna cost and I got a really good deal on the Redmax which is just a red Husqvarna. I got it in the mail today actually bought it on Ebay from a Redmax dealer it was his last one in stock the display unit so I got it about $100 off but the damn bar oil adjustment screw was broken in the box when I got it so I imagine it probably needs a new oiler should be under warranty though its a brand new saw just have to get to a Husqvarna dealer. I have bought 4 saws this summer besides all I already owned. I really wanted a higher end or pro smaller lightweight saw why I wanted that Redmax. Thing weights a little over half that MS250. Dealer said it had a 14 inch bar well it has a 16 inch when I got it was thinking about putting a 12 inch bar on it.
Glasses and ear plugs for sure, chaps probably as well I'm thinking. Gloves for sharpening maybe?Your Wheel Horse tractors will last forever, great choice. My 50 year old one starts every time! Thanks for sharing your day.
I'm impressed by the way you started that saw! It shows that you grew up with saws around you. And I've never worn chaps either. Just plain awesome!
Thanks BK but if you read the comments I'm the most dangerous person they've ever seen use a chainsaw.... and especially how I start it! Cheesh. THANK YOU for not telling me how to start a saw with great detail or berated me for how i use a chainsaw!!! LOL
@@therealgirlinthewoods Many of these expert chainsaw clowns haven't even been out of their parents basement in months... I worked in a Lawn and Garden center in the 70's with Wheel Horse tractors, Moto-Ski, Homelite, Lawn Boy, Ariens and I love it all!!! Seeing you in action Makes an old guy like me proud in how you step up to the plate. You make alot of today's men look like kids!!