LittleLebowski's big inspirational chainsaw thread

[archangel]

Well, my brain hurts from the chainsaw research (and the four stitches in my forehead). Every time I think I had found a solid recommendation, it's either out of my price range or unavailable used. Then I get off on another fruitless search. So I sort of impulse bought a Poulan 5520AV after I read this entire thread on it here at Arboristsite.

I fully realize this is not a pro-grade saw but it is made by Husqvarna and after my Champion generator carb rebuild by the light of a headlamp during a power outage and storm last summer, I am confident I can learn to maintain this machine.

I now need to shop for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). This will be on a budget as well, even used if I see the right deal.

My property is mainly red oak and white oak and there is real potential for walking trails.

This has been an intensive learning process and I really appreciate everyone taking the time to educate me. The process is still on going. I have been watching chainsaw usage videos as suggested by SLG and it is astounding what I did not know.

I have the same saw, and I think it was the same thread at ArboristSite that convinced me. It's worked well for me so far, but I admin I have not used it a ton and am a chainsaw noob.

[butler coach]

pick up a copy of jeff jepson's book to fell a tree. lots of good information.

[LittleLebowski]

It shipped to my door in 24 hours. Just got it put together, the chain tensioned, and all topped off so I just had to get it on. No drama cutting up a big old log along the creek that goes through my property. I will do some more work with it this weekend. So far, I quite like it.

[LittleLebowski]

[JV_]

What kind of non-oak hardwoods do you have on the property?

[LittleLebowski]

What kind of non-oak hardwoods do you have on the property?

I need to take a look.... Need anything?

[JV_]

Apple or cherry would be ideal

[JV_]

Maple will work too, I'm going to do some Vermont (Maple Glazed) ribs in the near future.

[LittleLebowski]

Maple will work too, I'm going to do some Vermont (Maple Glazed) ribs in the near future.

I need to work on my plant ID skills anyway. Anything you want, any endangered species bothering you on my property, just say the word

[LittleLebowski]

Apple or cherry would be ideal

Come by this week, I think I actually have a dead cherry tree that needs to go.