Would you buy this saw? Bought: MS271 Farm Boss

[Stickerbush]

CHAPS most chainsaw accidents are homeowners fyi

[h20hunter]

A pair of chaps is on my short list.

I'm down to the lower 3rd of the tree. Cutting about 23 inch rounds currently. I'm up to 4 chains and have run them all a bit dull. I'll be dropping them off at the shop today to have them professionally sharpened. I know with 4 fresh chains I can finish the job. I'll learn to use the sharpening kit in time.

I'll stick with the regular for now, no skip tooth.

Still very happy with the saw and learning quite a bit as I go. Proud to say I've not dug the bar into the dirt or hit any rocks. I've got some fresh pallets ready to be stacked on. Currently I've cut and split/stacked two pallets worth six feet high.

[Buckmark]

You've dulled up 4 chains on that one tree and not hit anything? Hummm
keeping them adjusted as needed? and not forcing the cut?
Learn to use that file...

[h20hunter]

Nope...haven't hit anything.

I'm learning to keep that chain tension dialed in and putting the right amount of pressure...not to much, not to little.

The file.....will do...when are you free for a lesson?

Once that chain gets a little dull I back off. I look at it just like a knife....razor sharp is safer than dull. I've got time and my shop charges $7 per chain. Worth it for now.

[CP]

Nope...haven't hit anything.

I'm learning to keep that chain tension dialed in and putting the right amount of pressure...not to much, not to little.

The file.....will do...when are you free for a lesson?

Once that chain gets a little dull I back off. I look at it just like a knife....razor sharp is safer than dull. I've got time and my shop charges $7 per chain. Worth it for now.

Which shop is that?  I just change the chain when it gets dull, so I have a box of them that need sharpening.

[lokidog]

The Harbor Freight electric chain sharpener is great.

[h20hunter]

Nope...haven't hit anything.

I'm learning to keep that chain tension dialed in and putting the right amount of pressure...not to much, not to little.

The file.....will do...when are you free for a lesson?

Once that chain gets a little dull I back off. I look at it just like a knife....razor sharp is safer than dull. I've got time and my shop charges $7 per chain. Worth it for now.

Which shop is that?  I just change the chain when it gets dull, so I have a box of them that need sharpening.

Miller Rent All in Lynnwood. They charge 10$ per chain if you bring it in on the saw, $7 per if loose.

[h20hunter]

Ed....

This one?

http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-chain-saw-sharpener-68221.html

[MagKarl]

I have the best results using a file guide like this one. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200307159_200307159?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Logging%20%3E%20Chainsaw%20Sharpeners%20%2B%20Grinders&utm_campaign=Oregon&utm_content=19722&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=19722&gclid=CO2Y_4XeuMkCFUOBfgodw9EOfw

Make sure both R and L teeth are the same length.  There's another guide to take raker height down as well, cheap sheetmetal guide and a flat file.  There are several versions, here's one..http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200636254_200636254?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Logging%20%3E%20Chainsaw%20Sharpeners%20%2B%20Grinders&utm_campaign=Oregon&utm_content=19716&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=19716&gclid=CMfk6NLeuMkCFUOBfgodw9EOfw

[jaymark6655]

Cutting good.

Okay, it seriously looks like you stole my saw, ax, and gloves.  Good choices.    I was going to recommend the Farm Boss.

Wish you could send your chains to the guy who sharpens mine, its his hobby and all he does is read/study about how chains cut.  I gave him two and they cut better than new.  Accidently hit the bar on my leg when the saw wasn't running and it cut straight through my jeans, they are sharp.

[h20hunter]

And that is exactly why I now have a pair of chaps on order. $75 bucks on Amazon.........

http://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-587160704-Technical-Apron-38-Inch/dp/B00STHFARY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448916996&sr=8-1&keywords=chainsaw+chaps

for that one time where things go poorly.

When I'm out back working I also keep a two way on my hip and one inside with the wife.

[fish vacuum]

http://www.ruralking.com/oregon-sure-sharp-manual-sharpener-guide-23820.html?fee=2&fep=20601&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CJPn6uSZuckCFUiBfgodziIAgw

Makes sharpening a breeze. Set it to the correct angle for your chain and give each cutter a few swipes.

[lokidog]

Ed....

This one?

http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-chain-saw-sharpener-68221.html

Yes.  The only issue I have had is that if you want to keep the depth of the grind the same in both directions, you might have to adjust it one way or the other.  I figure this thing will save me some $$ and time.  I'm sure there are more expensive ones that work better, but then again, they are more expensive.....   

[Buckmark]

And that is exactly why I now have a pair of chaps on order. $75 bucks on Amazon.........

http://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-587160704-Technical-Apron-38-Inch/dp/B00STHFARY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448916996&sr=8-1&keywords=chainsaw+chaps

for that one time where things go poorly.

When I'm out back working I also keep a two way on my hip and one inside with the wife.

Those wont work, your saw is a stihl...

[h20hunter]

Shhhh..............don't tell!