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Hello,
Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three strikes and
you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm talking about the
third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and I have
brought home, filled with the bar and chain lube and promptly had leak
it all back out. Number three is sitting downstairs right now. That
being the situation I never even got as far as firing any of them up,
just brought them back so the two holly trees that need whacking are
still out front, tall as ever. This evening Puddles #3 is going back.

Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations
for an electric 14" manual oiler chain saw can you give?

Thank you for your time,
Carmen

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Carmen wrote:
Hello,
Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three strikes and
you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm talking about the
third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and I have
brought home,


As far as I'm concerned you had 3 strikes against when you:
1) bought a Sears chainsaw
2) bought an electric Sears chainsaw
3) brought home an electric Sears chainsaw.

Allthough he looks like a Sears Tools salesman maybe this guy knows of a
good one
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8132799/

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Carmen wrote:
Carmen wrote:

Hello,
Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three strikes
and you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm talking about
the
third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and I
have brought home,



G Henslee wrote:

As far as I'm concerned you had 3 strikes against when you:
1) bought a Sears chainsaw
2) bought an electric Sears chainsaw
3) brought home an electric Sears chainsaw.



Disgruntled ex-employee? G


Not on your life. Like you, a disgruntled ex-customer 8-\
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Carmen wrote:
Hello,
Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three strikes
and you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm talking about
the
third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and I
have brought home,


G Henslee wrote:
As far as I'm concerned you had 3 strikes against when you:
1) bought a Sears chainsaw
2) bought an electric Sears chainsaw
3) brought home an electric Sears chainsaw.


Disgruntled ex-employee? G

Allthough he looks like a Sears Tools salesman maybe this guy knows
of a good one
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8132799/


Ah yes, Psycho-Squiggy. Saw the story yesterday on another group. He
doesn't take good care of his tools if it looked like it still had
blood on it though, so his advice would be suspect. That'd cause
rust. Bad Squiggy.

Carmen

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"Craftsman" makes nothing, but $ for Sears. And "the Villain."

Electric chainsaws, IMHO, fall into two categories:
1) cheap and relatively disposable
2) good quality & expensive.

I've not seen one yet with a chain-oiler comparable with that on a
cheapie gas saw. But ... since the typical output power is sooo much
less than a cheapie 2-stroke, you can squirt some on the chain every
few minutes. Mainly, they're quiet, and start reliably for someone
who'll let one sit for years and/or really doesn't have use for one.

Suggestions:
Either a basic gas saw- some little Poulans are quite solidly made, and
low-$, or
Hand tools- pole saw with hyper-aggressive modern blade & bow-saw, or
Find a neighbor you can borrow from.

HTH,
J



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On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 18:48:16 GMT, "Carmen" wrote:

Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three strikes and
you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm talking about the
third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and I have
brought home, filled with the bar and chain lube and promptly had leak
it all back out. Number three is sitting downstairs right now. That
being the situation I never even got as far as firing any of them up,
just brought them back so the two holly trees that need whacking are
still out front, tall as ever. This evening Puddles #3 is going back.

Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations
for an electric 14" manual oiler chain saw can you give?


I may be wrong but I believe the 34104 got a very bad review in
Consumer Reports. Anyway, last year I bought a Craftsman 341161 12 Amp
3.5 HP 16 inch bar chainsaw, highly rated by CR, on sale for 80 bucks,
and it's been excellent. I've used it to take down a couple fairly
large trees, and a lot of branch trimming, and it handles great. Much
much better than the McCulloch I had years ago, and it looked better
and was less expensive than other currently available electric saws.

Craftsman aka "Crapsman" is usually my last choice for tools, but
there are exceptions, e.g., name brands on sale at a better price than
the Despot or Lows, and rebadged tools like one of their jigsaws which
is identical to but a bit less expensive than a Bosch.

Find a CR review of saws and use that to help choose. If you're burnt
on Sears, I recall there was a Poulan CR liked, though it was pricier
than the Craftsman, and I couldn't find it locally.

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Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations


Get a Sawzall (reciprocating saw, e.g. Milwaukee or Porter-Cable) with a
9" wood cutting blade.


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Carmen wrote:
Hello,
Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three strikes and
you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm talking about the
third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and I have
brought home, filled with the bar and chain lube and promptly had leak
it all back out. Number three is sitting downstairs right now. That
being the situation I never even got as far as firing any of them up,
just brought them back so the two holly trees that need whacking are
still out front, tall as ever. This evening Puddles #3 is going back.

Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations
for an electric 14" manual oiler chain saw can you give?


I had a Wren(sp?) job some years ago until someone borrowed it and could
never find it to return it. I have not needed it very often, but I did use
it a number of times when I had it. It more than paid for itself the fist
time I used it. I really hate 2cycle engines and playing around trying to
start any gasoline engine that I might not need at least once a month.


Thank you for your time,
Carmen


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"Carmen" wrote in message

Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools,


Years ago, many of us said that. I won't touch one today, especially power
tools.

Any of the better brands would be good. Stihl would be one of the best.


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Carmen wrote:
Hello,
Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three strikes and
you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm talking about the
third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and I have
brought home, filled with the bar and chain lube and promptly had leak
it all back out. Number three is sitting downstairs right now. That
being the situation I never even got as far as firing any of them up,
just brought them back so the two holly trees that need whacking are
still out front, tall as ever. This evening Puddles #3 is going back.

Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations
for an electric 14" manual oiler chain saw can you give?

Thank you for your time,
Carmen


I've been quite happy with my little McCullough electric chain saw,
though it does have an automatic oiler.

In between uses I hang it on the wall blade down, with a plastic
scabbard over the blade, and most of the oil is still in the reservoir
the next time I go to use it, though a little oil will dribble out of
the scabbard if I hold it with its open end down.

I've had tye saw about 10 years now and use it a half dozen times each
summer for around the yard cutting.

It's still using its original chain, which I sharpen as needed with a
3/16" diameter by 1' long cylinrical stone in a Dremel tool.

HTH,

Jeff

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Hello,
I really appreciate all the recommendations. Buck's idea (buying a
Sawzall and using it) isn't one that had occurred to me, but it makes
a lot of sense. The chainsaw wouldn't get much use after the initial
burst of neglect abatement (the house we bought was owned by pinheads
- the doorknocker had the name of the original owners on it for the
whole 15 years they lived here!). The Sawzall would get all sorts of
use. We're going to put a attic access ladder in the hallway ceiling,
the 1970s one piece fiberglass tub/shower (baby blue with shell shaped
shelves - truly hideous) is out of here, lots of cabinets to replace,
a garage to sheetrock...it's worth getting a good one.
Maybe we've been lucky, but Sears has done right by us until this
chain saw. The first two returns they were great about too. We're
going to return #3 this evening, see what they've got for
reciprocating saws and then go check out Lowe's and the Depot and
tomorrow sometime I'll have my husband stop by the PX on post and see
what they carry - usually Craftsman. :-)

Thanks again for the help.
Carmen

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Carmen wrote:
Hello,
I really appreciate all the recommendations. Buck's idea (buying a
Sawzall and using it) isn't one that had occurred to me, but it makes
a lot of sense. The chainsaw wouldn't get much use after the initial
burst of neglect abatement (the house we bought was owned by pinheads
- the doorknocker had the name of the original owners on it for the
whole 15 years they lived here!). The Sawzall would get all sorts of
use. We're going to put a attic access ladder in the hallway ceiling,
the 1970s one piece fiberglass tub/shower (baby blue with shell shaped
shelves - truly hideous) is out of here, lots of cabinets to replace,
a garage to sheetrock...it's worth getting a good one.
Maybe we've been lucky, but Sears has done right by us until this
chain saw. The first two returns they were great about too. We're
going to return #3 this evening, see what they've got for
reciprocating saws and then go check out Lowe's and the Depot and
tomorrow sometime I'll have my husband stop by the PX on post and see
what they carry - usually Craftsman. :-)

Thanks again for the help.
Carmen

Hi,
There are two things I don't want to have. Electric chain saw and mower.
I have gas chain saw, Porter & Cable reciprocating saw. Once had
electric chain saw, couldn't use for anything much except some pruning
small branches.
Tony
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http://www.usa.husqvarna.com/files/p...25_391x120.gif

I am not sure about the price of this saw. But I was in my local saw
shop the other day and I did notice that the price of husqvarna saws
had dropped dramatically!

Someone here also mentioned a Poulan gas saw. I had many of those over
the years. One of them (a 50cc model) lasted me 3 years and cut over
350 cords of wood which I would cut up in a jig. I also used it for
clearing brush and for demolition work. It was still running half-assed
when I gave it away.

A few main things with a chainsaw is to do the simple routine
maintenance. And use the manufacture's recommended grade of oil and
fuel. And consider long-term storage procedures. In my husqvarna saws,
I use husqvarna oil at 50:1. The saw operates at the manufacture's
specifications when I do. Other oils, I have found, just don't allow
that in a husky.

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On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 18:48:16 GMT, "Carmen" wrote:

Hello,
Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three strikes and
you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm talking about the
third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and I have
brought home, filled with the bar and chain lube and promptly had leak
it all back out. Number three is sitting downstairs right now. That
being the situation I never even got as far as firing any of them up,
just brought them back so the two holly trees that need whacking are
still out front, tall as ever. This evening Puddles #3 is going back.

Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations
for an electric 14" manual oiler chain saw can you give?

Thank you for your time,
Carmen

--
Handy guide to modern science: If it's green or wriggles, it's
biology. If it stinks, it's chemistry. If it doesn't work, it's
physics.


My brother brought an el-cheapo GMC (Global Machinery Corp) electric
chainsaw and used it to remove three quite large trees overhanging
from his neighbours place. (The tree debris filled up two house
blocks.) It managed this tree demolition fine, and didn't even need
sharpening, though the chain needed a slight tighten up once he was
done. He thought the saw would be rubbish, being a "buy expensive for
quality" sort of guy, but ended up very impressed with the saw. As did
everyone who used it.

I have an electric McCulloch which works fine that I've had for 20
years. It cuts anything that a petrol (gas) saw will cut and about as
fast, but a lot quieter. I can't believe anyone would compare it to a
bowsaw.........

Frankly the petrol (gas) chainsaws are just a pest to start with the
typical home user useage pattern, or rather home user non-useage
pattern.

All my small petrol motors (chainsaw, outboards, etc) are a pest to
start after long idle times.

Ross

(To get email address ROT 13)

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Why go electric?
Gas saws are much better and don't need an extension cord.
ds


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ups.com...
http://www.usa.husqvarna.com/files/p...25_391x120.gif

I am not sure about the price of this saw. But I was in my local saw
shop the other day and I did notice that the price of husqvarna saws
had dropped dramatically!

Someone here also mentioned a Poulan gas saw. I had many of those over
the years. One of them (a 50cc model) lasted me 3 years and cut over
350 cords of wood which I would cut up in a jig. I also used it for
clearing brush and for demolition work. It was still running half-assed
when I gave it away.

A few main things with a chainsaw is to do the simple routine
maintenance. And use the manufacture's recommended grade of oil and
fuel. And consider long-term storage procedures. In my husqvarna saws,
I use husqvarna oil at 50:1. The saw operates at the manufacture's
specifications when I do. Other oils, I have found, just don't allow
that in a husky.





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DS wrote:
Why go electric?
Gas saws are much better and don't need an extension cord.
ds


It's personal preference, I guess. I have nothing against electric or
gas. But for a guy who is going to just cut a few heavy items per year,
get an electric saw, especially if you are unfamiliar with 2-stroke or
gasoline engines in general. Often, people put them away for years at a
time and then try to start them up, only to find out that the gas has
gone rotten in the carb and fuel tank and it won't run. An electric, of
course, will not do that.



wrote in message
ups.com...
http://www.usa.husqvarna.com/files/p...25_391x120.gif

I am not sure about the price of this saw. But I was in my local saw
shop the other day and I did notice that the price of husqvarna saws
had dropped dramatically!

Someone here also mentioned a Poulan gas saw. I had many of those over
the years. One of them (a 50cc model) lasted me 3 years and cut over
350 cords of wood which I would cut up in a jig. I also used it for
clearing brush and for demolition work. It was still running half-assed
when I gave it away.

A few main things with a chainsaw is to do the simple routine
maintenance. And use the manufacture's recommended grade of oil and
fuel. And consider long-term storage procedures. In my husqvarna saws,
I use husqvarna oil at 50:1. The saw operates at the manufacture's
specifications when I do. Other oils, I have found, just don't allow
that in a husky.


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I'm not sure I like the idea of using a sawzaw for cutting trees but for a
small job, I'm sure its fine. I have used mine for cutting roots when
digging a hole. Anyway -

Carmensrt, pay attention. ONLY get a Milwaukee sawzaw. DO NOT get a
craftsman. Porter cable is OK but costs about the same as the original
Milwaukee. Get the one with the metal case and higher Amps rating. Trust me,
you will not regret it!


"Carmen" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,
I really appreciate all the recommendations. Buck's idea (buying a
Sawzall and using it) isn't one that had occurred to me, but it makes
a lot of sense. The chainsaw wouldn't get much use after the initial
burst of neglect abatement (the house we bought was owned by pinheads
- the doorknocker had the name of the original owners on it for the
whole 15 years they lived here!). The Sawzall would get all sorts of
use. We're going to put a attic access ladder in the hallway ceiling,
the 1970s one piece fiberglass tub/shower (baby blue with shell shaped
shelves - truly hideous) is out of here, lots of cabinets to replace,
a garage to sheetrock...it's worth getting a good one.
Maybe we've been lucky, but Sears has done right by us until this
chain saw. The first two returns they were great about too. We're
going to return #3 this evening, see what they've got for
reciprocating saws and then go check out Lowe's and the Depot and
tomorrow sometime I'll have my husband stop by the PX on post and see
what they carry - usually Craftsman. :-)

Thanks again for the help.
Carmen

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biology. If it stinks, it's chemistry. If it doesn't work, it's
physics.



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According to DS :
Why go electric?
Gas saws are much better and don't need an extension cord.
ds


Electrics are perfect for occasional small jobs nearish to an outlet.
Pruning, cutting firewood (provided that the logs aren't excessively
large), and carpentry. Which most urban/suburban users would find
perfectly adequate, without the hassle of gas.

Beyond those uses, you need gas. I have both. Actually three:
McCullough electric, an older homelite (recently "inherited"), and
a VERY old Pioneer (apparently a 40+ year old professional model
capable of a 30" bar) gotten years ago from a garage sale (for $5).

Getting that Pioneer running after a long idle time is a PITA.
It's completely eaten (as in, _no_ trace left) several in-tank
fuel lines, and if it kicks, it'll pull your arm off.
But once it goes, it'll cut through anything.

Freakin loud and heavy.

I hardly ever use the Pioneer. I'll run 200' of extension cord
to the McCullough before running _that_ thing.

Haven't used the Homelite yet, other than to start it once.
It'll be nice, but it still won't replace the McCullough
completely. If I ever get around to building a chain mill,
that's where the Pioneer will be used.

Has the OP thought of renting? Decent well tuned saw, whatever
size/type you need, that you don't have to feel guilty about
not doing any maintenance on ;-)
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Buck Turgidson wrote:
Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations


Get a Sawzall (reciprocating saw, e.g. Milwaukee or Porter-Cable) with a
9" wood cutting blade.


I used a reciprocating saw on the last small tree I felled, a weed tree
maybe 5 or 6 inches in diameter. It was pretty easy.

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Sawzall good for stump removal. Lot of cheap blades from Harbor Freight.

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"lenny fackler" wrote in message
ups.com...


Buck Turgidson wrote:
Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations


Get a Sawzall (reciprocating saw, e.g. Milwaukee or Porter-Cable) with a
9" wood cutting blade.


I used a reciprocating saw on the last small tree I felled, a weed tree
maybe 5 or 6 inches in diameter. It was pretty easy.




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I wouldn't buy a Sawzall as a chain saw replacement. The stroke length
is simply too short to make fast work of branches and the like.
If you're going to buy one anyway for other work, then get a really
coarse blade and see what happens. Otherwise, I agree that the Milwaukee
Sawzall is a great tool - do get the variable speed model.

Carmen wrote:

Hello,
I really appreciate all the recommendations. Buck's idea (buying a
Sawzall and using it) isn't one that had occurred to me, but it makes
a lot of sense. The chainsaw wouldn't get much use after the initial
burst of neglect abatement (the house we bought was owned by pinheads
- the doorknocker had the name of the original owners on it for the
whole 15 years they lived here!). The Sawzall would get all sorts of
use. We're going to put a attic access ladder in the hallway ceiling,
the 1970s one piece fiberglass tub/shower (baby blue with shell shaped
shelves - truly hideous) is out of here, lots of cabinets to replace,
a garage to sheetrock...it's worth getting a good one.
Maybe we've been lucky, but Sears has done right by us until this
chain saw. The first two returns they were great about too. We're
going to return #3 this evening, see what they've got for
reciprocating saws and then go check out Lowe's and the Depot and
tomorrow sometime I'll have my husband stop by the PX on post and see
what they carry - usually Craftsman. :-)

Thanks again for the help.
Carmen

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Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations
for an electric 14" manual oiler chain saw can you give?

Thank you for your time,
Carmen


Why not rent a gas powered saw?
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Hi,
Carmen:
Hello,
Sometimes the third time is the charm, sometime it's three
strikes and you're out. In this case it's the latter. I'm
talking about
the third Craftsman electric chain saw model 34104 my husband and
I
have brought home,


G Henslee wrote:
As far as I'm concerned you had 3 strikes against when you:
1) bought a Sears chainsaw
2) bought an electric Sears chainsaw
3) brought home an electric Sears chainsaw.


Carmen:
Disgruntled ex-employee? G


G Henslee:
Not on your life. Like you, a disgruntled ex-customer 8-\


I must just be really lucky to go to good Sears, 'cause it's not my
looks that get me good service. The guy refunded our money, and said
that every once in a while you'll get a lemon, but three bad examples
of the same model means the design was flawed and then said; "We sold
you a crappy product. I'm really sorry and I apologize on behalf of
the company." Honesty I can appreciate. :-)

We bombed around and have it narrowed down to a 10 amp DeWalt (DW304),
a 13 amp Bosch (RS20), a 12 amp Bosch (RS15) and a 10 amp Milwaukee
(6519-22). DH seemed most taken with the Boschs, and I don't see any
real reason to steer him away from them. He was trying to behave and
go for the less expensive DeWalt but the Boschs have more power. If
we get the 13 amp one we ought to be set for a reciprocating saw. The
only more powerful one I've seen was a Makita at 15.something amps.

Carmen
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Hi,
On 9-Jun-2005, Pete Pemberton wrote:

Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to
have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What
recommendations
for an electric 14" manual oiler chain saw can you give?

Thank you for your time,
Carmen


Why not rent a gas powered saw?


The fumes from gas powered yard equipment are a guaranteed ticket to a
migraine for me. There's no way I'm going to ask my husband to work
all day then come home and do yard work when I'm here so we get
electric yard equipment and I avoid migraines. I'm not a wuss, just
delicate. G

Carmen
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Pete Pemberton wrote:
Normally Craftsman is my first choice for tools, but I'm going to have
to look elsewhere for a light duty chain saw. What recommendations
for an electric 14" manual oiler chain saw can you give?

Thank you for your time,
Carmen


Why not rent a gas powered saw?


Becuase electric is cheap enough to buy one for occasianl use, good enough
to handle moderate jobs around the home and it's really rather handy not
to have to schlepp off to the rental store when you want to do some
cutting.

I got a dirt cheap Eager Beaver 14" thing that's really a toy amoung
honest chainsaws, but I've owned it for ten years and it's still going
strong.



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What is the best way to remove a small stump? Dig around the stump and
then cut off from below ground level and then fill back in the hole?
I have 8 small stumps from dwarf fruit trees I had to cut down.
The Sawzall looks like a good thing to own.



Well, the BEST way to remove a small stump is to leave
2' of trunk attached to it, and use a bulldozer on it.

Failing that, digging out one side, and chopping it
off below-ground with someone else's saw works pretty
well.

--Goedjn

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Goedjn wrote:
What is the best way to remove a small stump? Dig around the stump and
then cut off from below ground level and then fill back in the hole?
I have 8 small stumps from dwarf fruit trees I had to cut down.
The Sawzall looks like a good thing to own.



Well, the BEST way to remove a small stump is to leave
2' of trunk attached to it, and use a bulldozer on it.

Failing that, digging out one side, and chopping it
off below-ground with someone else's saw works pretty
well.


Just a little "redneck" trick:

If the stump is not that wide in diameter, you can often use a
"Jackall" jack to remove the stump. Use a heavy gauge steel chain
around the base of the stump, wrap it tight, and then put the chain
around the large runner of the Jackall. Cut the stump about 4 feet
high, so you can lean the jack beam against the top of the stump. It
often takes a few tries, but they usual give. I removed 15 stumps
(about 8" each in diameter) from a cedar hedge that way in about 4
hours, roots and all, and saved a few days of digging and sweat.

BTW, don't get in the way of the jack if it wants to slip. Let it go.
The pressure there is enormous and you can easily lose your fingers or
your face trying to stop it. Also, a wooden plank, cut short, under the
jack will stop the base from sinking into the soil as pressure is
applied.

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That's essentially what I did. Harbor Freight puts their Chinese made
sawzall imitation on sale for $19.99 every once in awhile.

My tree was about 6 inches or so diameter, and had far more roots than I'd
ever expected. It took several days and a lot of blades. But, we got it (me
and a couple teenagers).

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What is the best way to remove a small stump? Dig around the stump and
then cut off from below ground level and then fill back in the hole?
I have 8 small stumps from dwarf fruit trees I had to cut down.
The Sawzall looks like a good thing to own.
Marina


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Plesae do not use chainsaw on roots -- dulls the chain nearly instantly. I
know from experience.

Dulls sawzall blades, too. Sand and dirt mixes in with the wood as the roots
grow.

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What is the best way to remove a small stump? Dig around the stump and
then cut off from below ground level and then fill back in the hole?
I have 8 small stumps from dwarf fruit trees I had to cut down.
The Sawzall looks like a good thing to own.



Well, the BEST way to remove a small stump is to leave
2' of trunk attached to it, and use a bulldozer on it.

Failing that, digging out one side, and chopping it
off below-ground with someone else's saw works pretty
well.

--Goedjn


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