Danno77
Minister of Fire
028 isnt going to be a lot lighter than your 036, but you can throw a smaller bar on it for maneuverability. I love mine, they are great saws.
Great "limber"? ...
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X2. I forgot to mention my 028 WB. Its a little lighter and runs awesome! Amazing what a little Muff Mod will do to it 
If you can get it cheap on trade, do it! They are a solid saw and much better than the plastic cousin (029/290). The 028 doesn't have plastic cases. Its has Pro Saw Roots.
If you can get it cheap on trade, do it! They are a solid saw and much better than the plastic cousin (029/290). The 028 doesn't have plastic cases. Its has Pro Saw Roots.
HDRock
Minister of Fire
I start at the top of the tree , and I just do not see a 11-12 lb or more saw, as the right tool for the job,limbing and taking care of spring poles and clearing the area .
As U may know I just picked up a sweet little Echo, Picked up an Echo CS-346, from CL $60, I can't get parts for my eager beaver any more .
The other day I was using the Echo, and switched over to the Husky 61 for bucking, WOW going right from the 7.5 lbs to the big boy.
When bucking you are not holding the weight of the saw nearly as much.
People are not looking for, or buying little saws as much , so U get em at good price used, some 30 or 40 bucks I got an older craftman 33cc 14" for $40
I will say It again , you don't need a Husky or Stihl to cut wood
As U may know I just picked up a sweet little Echo, Picked up an Echo CS-346, from CL $60, I can't get parts for my eager beaver any more .
The other day I was using the Echo, and switched over to the Husky 61 for bucking, WOW going right from the 7.5 lbs to the big boy.
When bucking you are not holding the weight of the saw nearly as much.
People are not looking for, or buying little saws as much , so U get em at good price used, some 30 or 40 bucks I got an older craftman 33cc 14" for $40
I will say It again , you don't need a Husky or Stihl to cut wood
But you do need a Husky to cut wood in style
Joking aside, I used a Husky 141 (orange version of Poulan/Craftsman) for close to 200 hours. Think I paid $50 for that saw.
Sean McGillicuddy
Minister of Fire
I am sitting here with a little grin on my face. The first thing everybody does is jump on the "pro saw" bandwagon because of performance and vibration, longevity, blah, blah, blah. The next thing that happens is folks jump on the "go get a wild thing and put a 12" bar on it for limbing". Makes me crack up.
For gawds sake - if you are gonna get a small limbing saw (an there is NOTHING wrong with that) at least get an equal quality machine. It only makes sense.
For gawds sake - if you are gonna get a small limbing saw (an there is NOTHING wrong with that) at least get an equal quality machine. It only makes sense.
Danno77
Minister of Fire
Whatever. Wildthing with 12" and Nitrous Oxide should work just fine.
bogydave
Minister of Fire
Like said, try the 36
You are developing CAD & don't have 1 saw yet. LOL
Relax, run the one you ordered for a few weeks & see if you even need a liming saw.
I have a small saw, but end up liming with the 20", 95% of the time. Works just fine for me.
PIA to keep switching saws around the way I cut.
But having the small saw in the truck has bailed me out when I stuck the 20" a few times.
A back up saw is nice but not needed, I'd done without one for years.
You are developing CAD & don't have 1 saw yet. LOL
Relax, run the one you ordered for a few weeks & see if you even need a liming saw.
I have a small saw, but end up liming with the 20", 95% of the time. Works just fine for me.
PIA to keep switching saws around the way I cut.
But having the small saw in the truck has bailed me out when I stuck the 20" a few times.
A back up saw is nice but not needed, I'd done without one for years.
The answer to this depends on your truck! If you have an extended or crew cab model, take 3 or 4 saws with you. If you have a regular cab model, 1 saw is a definite advantage. 
Import your own Tsing Tao chainsaw direct from China! Cheap cheap cheap! Good quality machine! Gurantee!
I'm assuming that you are talking about limbing the tree AFTER it's felled, correct? Most of the saws mentioned above would get the job done just fine. But when I think of 'limbing', I'm up in the tree a lot of times when doing that. The top-handled saws are the ONLY way to go for most 'up the tree' situations. Even when the trees on the ground and I'm limbing, I like a top-handled saw. Yes, my limbers are antiques (Stihl 015's), but get the job done fine. The MS192, MS200, MS201, and even the Husky 435 are all great top handled saw. Echo makes a great top handled saw too. But for those top handled saws (which are quite capable of doing really big jobs in the right hands) are quite expensive.....even the old 015's in good shape bring pretty big money.......
Never did get that MS192 a couple month's back. Got boned on that deal. One of the reasons I'm really starting to DISLIKE Craigslist. Damm sellers not following through with the deal.....
Never did get that MS192 a couple month's back. Got boned on that deal. One of the reasons I'm really starting to DISLIKE Craigslist. Damm sellers not following through with the deal.....
Top handle saws are also bad ergonomically, and invite you to one-hand your saw. On the ground, use a rear handle saw.
I hear yah about CL. I went to pick up a Traeger pellet grill last week and half way there the guy calls to tell me there was also another interested party coming to his place to see the grill, and the first one there with the cash would get it. I said, WTF? I happened to get there first and got it, but what a load of BS.
I hear yah about CL. I went to pick up a Traeger pellet grill last week and half way there the guy calls to tell me there was also another interested party coming to his place to see the grill, and the first one there with the cash would get it. I said, WTF? I happened to get there first and got it, but what a load of BS.
Please spend at least 500 bucks for a "limber" so I don't feel so foolish........
HDRock
Minister of Fire
boy, that's not a bad deal at all! I had one a while back, on the hook, for 150 bucks. Now granted it wasn't quite as nice as the one you found here, but still, it was in very good condition. The POS seller was supposed to box it up and call me when he had it ready to ship. Well, first round I waited two weeks.....no call. Called the guy, he says "oh, I forgot all about it.....I'll box it up tonight and call you tomorrow...."
That was almost a month or so ago. Screw him........I'm done.
I'll find another one. For the time being, my 015's work just fine, albeit they are a bit heavier!
naw......
Gimme a 48" bar, 95cc monster, start the saw up next to the log, and watch the wood buck itself out of fear and respect......
My "everyday" chainsaw is an old Stihl 041AV Super with a 28" bar and YES, I use that for some limbing on the ground and all my bucking to keep from having to bend over all the time!!
MrWhoopee
Minister of Fire
I bought my Stihl 009L last year just for limbing. It was owned by a little old lady who only used it to cut up churches on Sunday. At 40cc with a 12 in. bar, it kicks a**. At $175, it was more than you need to pay for a limbing saw. At 10lbs, it's much easier to use above shoulder level, especially late in the day. I am thinking about a longer bar to reduce bending.
How about this?
http://modesto.craigslist.org/bar/3789408406.html
How about this?
http://modesto.craigslist.org/bar/3789408406.html
jlightning
Burning Hunk
Ram 1500 with an axe...
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HDRock
Minister of Fire
I will add, which saw to use for what, every one is different so,after trying things out, just use what you like
I use a 460 as a limbing and small tree saw. I use a 660 for regular cutting. Both have 18" bars. Not kidding.
I had a 290 for a while but I ended up selling it. It was just collecting dust.
I had a 290 for a while but I ended up selling it. It was just collecting dust.
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