If you could only have 3 saws..... AND THE REMAINDER OF YOUR ARSENAL

[Mick Dempsey]

I’m with Paul. In run 5 saws in my daily quiver, and there’s is no way in hell I could do what I do with 3 saws. 35-40cc top handle. 50-60cc groundie saw. 60-70cc mid size chunking saw. 90cc big chunking and daily falling saw..over 100cc for falling pumpkins.

Well yeah, but as an exercise it’s interesting.
3 saws Erik, it’s the law, what’ll it be?

 

[Boomslang]

In theory, everything you do with 3 saws (or more) you'd be able to do with 1 saw. Likely the biggest one. You would probably be a miserable son of a bitch at the end of the day though.

 

[Bendroctanus]

You would probably be a miserable son of a bitch at the end of the day though

It works out if I already am.

 

[islandarb]

Ok I will bite after thinking about it. 3 saws. 14" 201tc, 25" 372xp, 32" 395xp. That should take care of things 95% of time. Though I am awaiting my 540xp mark3 and 540i. So 201tc will be out one way or another.

 

[rico]

Well yeah, but as an exercise it’s interesting.
3 saws Erik, it’s the law, what’ll it be?

top handle- Husky 540 MK 3
60cc‘s - Husky 562 or Stihl MS400 (really like this saw)
90cc’s - Husky 395 or 592

 

[27RMT0N]

I've had an idea of a "chase truck'' that basically carries all the gear. Mind sharing a couple more pics of this rig?

A few others. Again, needs paint badly.... The rigging side has 200' static, 200' 5/8, 200' 1/2, 200' 3-strand, 100' 3 strand, 50' 3-strand, 4x tarps, 3x 200' throwline sets, rope puller, power puller, 5:1 puller, 2x portawraps, wedges and 2x felling axes, extra helmet, bigshot, and seemingly most of the slings, pullies and connectors Wesspur sells... Plus 10' ladder on top.



The 'tunnel' has 2x 4x8 hinged plywood, 4x maxtracks, wood cart, cones, bin for rope management and is catch all storage for dirty gear at the end of the day that needs cleaning/maintenance. On the left you can see 3x pole saws, one of three pole pruners, there is maul, pulaski, and 2x 7' 2x4s. Other corner has rakes, shovel, prybar, peavey, pitchfork.



Took the back seat out and the cab is climbing gear mostly. 2 saddles, 2x 200' SRT setups, 2x 200' DRT setups, spurs, fliplines, ascenders, all the usual and then some. Plus first aid, air compressor, extra clothes, socket sets, fire extinguisher, tow hitches, folding chairs for lunch break, etc etc etc.

I've been meaning to make a video tour, just want to finally repaint it first.

 

[Bendroctanus]

A few others. Again, needs paint badly.... The rigging side has 200' static, 200' 5/8, 200' 1/2, 200' 3-strand, 100' 3 strand, 50' 3-strand, 4x tarps, 3x 200' throwline sets, rope puller, power puller, 5:1 puller, 2x portawraps, wedges and 2x felling axes, extra helmet, bigshot, and seemingly most of the slings, pullies and connectors Wesspur sells... Plus 10' ladder on top.

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The 'tunnel' has 2x 4x8 hinged plywood, 4x maxtracks, wood cart, cones, bin for rope management and is catch all storage for dirty gear at the end of the day that needs cleaning/maintenance. On the left you can see 3x pole saws, one of three pole pruners, there is maul, pulaski, and 2x 7' 2x4s. Other corner has rakes, shovel, prybar, peavey, pitchfork.

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Took the back seat out and the cab is climbing gear mostly. 2 saddles, 2x 200' SRT setups, 2x 200' DRT setups, spurs, fliplines, ascenders, all the usual and then some. Plus first aid, air compressor, extra clothes, socket sets, fire extinguisher, tow hitches, folding chairs for lunch break, etc etc etc.

I've been meaning to make a video tour, just want to finally repaint it first.

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Do the backseat doors ever get stuck for you?

 

[27RMT0N]

Nope, I've never had that problem. Truck is a 2001, ~117,000 miles.

 

[Bendroctanus]

Nope, I've never had that problem. Truck is a 2001, ~117,000 miles.

I have a ‘99, 192,000 and both back doors are stuck now. I suspect the cables came loose but haven’t actually got in there to see. Glad you don’t have that problem. It’s rather annoying.

 

[AP1017]

I have a ‘99, 192,000 and both back doors are stuck now. I suspect the cables came loose but haven’t actually got in there to see. Glad you don’t have that problem. It’s rather annoying.

Those trucks have two plastic busings top and bottom. They break and want allow doors to open. You can get aluminum replacements to do the repair.

 

[Bendroctanus]

Those trucks have two plastic busings top and bottom. They break and want allow doors to open. You can get aluminum replacements to do the repair.

Thank you, kindly.

 

[Z'sTrees]

top handle- Husky 540 MK 3
60cc‘s - Husky 562 or Stihl MS400 (really like this saw)
90cc’s - Husky 395 or 592

I take it you're liking the 540 mk3, has husky figured it out now vs. original t540?

 

[96coal449]

My new line- up, in the theme of just 3.

MS 462 with a 24'' LW bar
500i with 28 and 32'' LW bars
Stihls new, unspoken, 40cc top handle rival.

I'm not brand specific. I also run a few Hooskies in the work class daily playgrounds. I do like them. I prefer the dealer network of Stihl. If I need a part, in the field, there's a dealer not to far away. I look forward to see Stihl's MK 3 combatant.

The 500i will run either bar. My 80cc Dolmar pulls and oils 32'' without complaint. 32'' will handle diameters, even if extra work is required lining up cuts.

Well yeah, but as an exercise it’s interesting.
3 saws Erik, it’s the law, what’ll it be?

Love this....too funny.
I did change the title so the arsenal could be tagged in following, the top 3.

I am awaiting my 540xp mark3

top handle- Husky 540 MK 3

Keep us posted on this warrior's performance. I'm intrigued. I do have a local Husky dealer, although, their parking lot sucks. It is tiny, and loaded with zero turn mowers. Add a busy day of customers to complicate the matter. The 2 exits are both at intersections not favoring the dealer. I don't stop in often because of.

 

[Z'sTrees]

020T 16"
562xpw 24" ported
592xpw 32"

Glad I dont have to have just 3 but these can definitely do most everything for me.

 

[Mick Dempsey]

020T 16"
562xpw 24" ported
592xpw 32"

Glad I dont have to have just 3 but these can definitely do most everything for me.

Agreed, good spread.