Hi boys keep it neat and tidy Stihl or Husqvarna Chansaws

[murphy1244]

I think my arm would fall off sharping a 20" Bar. That's a lot of turning.

 

[KiotiJason]

Dream on turkey.....

Cutting power all has to do with how sharp the loop is, not the powerhead and yes, domestically sold Stihl's are a victim of the emissions police and need to be modified to make decent power.

I'll take a cheap Tanaka with a 7 year warranty over a Stihl anyday. I returned a Stihl Professional Arborists Saw (700 bucks) because it was a turd, had no power, not enough to limb with a 10" bar and on advice of another professional arborist, got a Tanaka top handle Arborist saw fot 249 bucks than cuts circles around the Stihl out of the boix. Of course I keep all my loops surgically sharp. I dress my loops everytime I use a saw, either by hand filing with a guide or a Timberline.

For 700 bucks, I expect more than a turd. The comment about Stihl being the choice of professionals is not true today. It might have held water 20 years ago but today, for all but the largest saws, Husky is the choice, not Stihl. Husky hasn't succumbed to the emissions ploice...yet
umm, yep the MS660 would be still the most popular felling saw. The current US stats have Husky market share at 41% and Stihl at 40%. The emissions aren't an issue here so the saws pulls full power out of the box without without mods.

 

[turnkey4099]

I think my arm would fall off sharping a 20" Bar. That's a lot of turning.

I agree. I use a file jig that sets all the angles. 20" loop, 5 light strokes per tooth - less than 10 minutes and that includes mounting saw in vice, jig on saw, adjusting the light, etc. I can't see how the timberline could be faster and for sure wouldn't produce any sharper chain than I get with a file.

Harry K

 

[KiotiJason]

I think my arm would fall off sharping a 20" Bar. That's a lot of turning.

Nah the jig works really well, I sharpen both 30" and 36" bars, it sets razor sharp and very quick. I can sharpen with a file for a quick ride up out in the field however it's not much to screw the jig on and get it done.

 

[KiotiJason]

I agree. I use a file jig that sets all the angles. 20" loop, 5 light strokes per tooth - less than 10 minutes and that includes mounting saw in vice, jig on saw, adjusting the light, etc. I can't see how the timberline could be faster and for sure wouldn't produce any sharper chain than I get with a file.

Harry K

Have to disagree with you Harry, unless you are a gun sharpener you wouldn't out sharpen this jig. I was seceptical at first but after 12 months these are excellent. It's not about being the fastest for me I just want the sharpest chain. Not sure why you want different angles unless you are using ripping chains and these guys are making one set for 10% to cover that.

 

[murphy1244]

Nah the jig works really well, I sharpen both 30" and 36" bars, it sets razor sharp and very quick. I can sharpen with a file for a quick ride up out in the field however it's not much to screw the jig on and get it done.

Sure, How old are you?

 

[KiotiJason]

Sure, How old are you?

Well I'm 44 and I'm not sure why that would have anything to do with it, I've been using saws since I was 16 and even work with an arborist company for a couple of years when I was 20. Why?

 

[murphy1244]

Well I'm 44 and I'm not sure why that would have anything to do with it, I've been using saws since I was 16 and even work with an arborist company for a couple of years when I was 20.

I mean some people could not turn that crank like a 44 year old can.

 

[KiotiJason]

I mean some people could not turn that crank like a 44 year old can.

:laughing: well some old dogs know how to sharpen chains....well,

 

[murphy1244]

:laughing: well some old dogs know how to sharpen chains....well,

Yea, some of us are pretty good with a file. And some of us prefer Echo.