Anybody need a bow blade saw in western VA? (CL )

http://charlottesville.craigslist.org/tls/3544925356.html


copied a pic in case it gets deleted....now what the heck do ya use this for?

The theory was that a bow wouldn't get pinched in the cut like a bar will. They were limited in where they could/should be used (bucking already downed/limbed trunks) and were very dangerous outside of that intended use.


Excellent AS Thread on the subject.

http://www.arboristsite.com/stickies/109002.htm

Thanks, cool stuff - That hornet saw looks pretty sketchy!

I used one in SC and loved cutting with it.

A brief history of "Bow Saws":

http://www.arboristsite.com/stickies/109002.htm

KaptJaq

I have one and if used correctly, they are awesome for bucking wood in precarious situations. Great for the 6 - 12' tops and blowdowns on the ground. You HAVE to be very careful when you use one, and when used correctly you will save lots of time and grief (from pinched bars).

if you cut alot of downed trees and tops, and are very careful with the proper use of them, the bow bar will serve you well.

Cool! what kinda saw is yours on- Is the chain the same type as a reg. saw?

i'd rather pick up a copperhead hahaha..but it would be cool to walk down the street with this...

My bow bar is set up for the small mount Stihl bolt pattern. I use it on my 041 Super. Yes, it uses the same chains that a standard bar uses.