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shepherdess
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chain saw advice!Posted : 21 Jan, 2011 09:47 PMNo dating related questions for me... |
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chain saw advice!Posted : 22 Jan, 2011 11:55 AMShepherdess, |
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shepherdess
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chain saw advice!Posted : 22 Jan, 2011 12:00 PMYes and yes. I raise Merinos and Alpacas. I have two Great Pyrs and a German Shepherd (Pyrs always w/ the animals, shepherd likes the new fireplace insert) |
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chain saw advice!Posted : 22 Jan, 2011 12:03 PMNo border collies : ( |
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chain saw advice!Posted : 22 Jan, 2011 12:33 PMBorders are good for the sheep, but not so much the alpacas. The nipping doesn't cut it. Pyrs are LGD (livestock guards) which is different of course that herding dogs. Do know a gal here in Terrebonne who breeds and trains border collies if you are in the market for one. She took care of my shepherd once and was wanting to train her when older (this was two yrs ago) and as much as I would love Isha trained, there's not funds for that. |
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chain saw advice!Posted : 23 Jan, 2011 02:42 AMGot room for one more reply? AS a former hardware store partner and rancher as well, I learned that you really do get what you pay for. Stihl and Husqvarna are the best, esp. the Husqvarna model 55. I've owned both, The worse piece of junk I ever owned was a Poulan. Make sure you purchase the filing kit with it as well and a good socket wrench and screwdriver, (as well as a good pair of LEATHER work gloves and goggles.) When the chain is new it stretches a lot when it gets hot, as I'm sure 2Sparrows can well attest to, so watch out for that too. |
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Elisa
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chain saw advice!Posted : 23 Jan, 2011 05:27 AMHey there, |
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LeelandJack
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chain saw advice!Posted : 23 Jan, 2011 10:58 AMI have run chainsaws for several years and my Dad for well over 30 years. If you are buying a new saw I would go with the Husky. I like the old Echos because they last forever. The new one don't seem to last as well. We've had better luck with the Husky over the Echo. Also I agree that you get what you pay for. A cheap saw is a "24 hour saw." Meaning they will die after about 24 hours of use. So if you use for 2 full hours a year, you will get 12 years out of it. But if you are planning on using it a lot you want to spend the money for the better saw. Also a word of advice. Don't let the saw run in the dirt or anything metal. The chain will dull right away. Seriously. Also be careful to not cut around any metal of any kind. The saw WILL kick up in your face. I learned the hard way. Just watch your area, don't take any chances and you'll be ok. :) |
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shepherdess
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chain saw advice!Posted : 23 Jan, 2011 03:24 PMTHANK you all for your imput. Hard to believe it was that nerve wracking for me to shop for the thing. Had been praying for wisdom but finally sat in front of the fire and talked to the Lord who bacially said,"buck up, you'll be fine" (but not in that venacular) |
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