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Thanks guys!! I know when were doing a big pruning job, our climber and Dad get tired out alot quicker carrying the chainsaw in the tree then when they do just a handsaw. The Sugoi should make a great second handsaw!! I would agree tha tthe Zubat is the best all around saw. I've been using it for a good two years, off and on though, but it still dosen't need a new blade!! I would have to agree, the Silky's are the best around!!
 
FWIW, in over thirty years I've never trimned a tree sans chainsaw.

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For all you folks out there using the Sugoi, I have made a couple of mods on mine that I think vastly improve it. The two things that gave me trouble was the razor-sharp tip blade, apparently used for cutting cambium and fronds, but for me just created an additional hazard. And the very comfortable, though annoying, hook on the handle that would grab branches, my rope, anything within six feet of it and yank itself out of the scabbard.

I particularly like the (nonsharpened) hook that I ground into the tip of the blade. It is unbelieveably useful and a lot less dangerous. A quick flick of the hook can clear a hangar.

And I ground off the hook on the handle and am pleased. It is much more user friendly in the tree now.

RD, when you do get a saw, get the 192, AND, though everyone may laugh, get the easy start. It makes drop starting your saw totally unnecessary. (Which translates to a safety feature in the tree.)

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I was just contemplating trying out a Sugoi but then I thought "If I buy it I know the first things I'll have to do is grind that tip into a hook and get rid of the hook on the handle."

Ha, nice work I should have got one. I went with a Zubat.
 
I can tell you if you use a handsaw to much though just cause you don't want to fire the chainsaw up, your shoulder will feel it the next day.

I did a elevation and thinning today using my sugoi (best handsaw) and only grabbed the chainsaw to make final cuts after all branches off. Worked great, but now my shoulder is feeling it.

I like the idea of putting the chainsaw on a strap and leaving it in at the trunk till you need it. Will have to try this, but beware to much unnecessary handsawing to avoid firing up the chainsaw for only one cut is not saving you any energy or time. And it will save your shoulder too.

Some good ideas here, gonna have to try them.

climb safe guys.
 
Re: Silky? Worth the dough

Just like any work operation there are ways to position yourself to follow good ergonomic practices. Anytime the elbow is out to the side all of the joints from the shoulder to the fingers are pulled out of whack. Over reaching and pulling to the side will also put undue strain on the joints.

Think of trying to keep your arm in line so that it resembles the crank arm on an old, over-center railroad drive wheel. If you count on your joints to become flexible u-joints you'll wear them out.

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Just like any work operation there are ways to position yourself to follow good ergonomic practices. Anytime the elbow is out to the side all of the joints from the shoulder to the fingers are pulled out of whack. Over reaching and pulling to the side will also put undue strain on the joints.

Think of trying to keep your arm in line so that it resembles the crank arm on an old, over-center railroad drive wheel. If you count on your joints to become flexible u-joints you'll wear them out.

There are always more than one version of The Illusive Truth.
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Tom, funny how our thinking changes after the late 30's when we start paying for those years of doing it without thinking of how it will impact us down the road. I think my Fannos days are getting numbered. I NEVER used to carry a handsaw on a removal but it is always with me now! I think I will also finally switch to a leg scabbard.
 
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My Fanno is in the van all of the time. It's been handy to have a decent saw that still has life left in it at all times. When it gets dull I'll get a folding Silky in it's place.
 
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What makes the Silky so much better then the fanno that it cost 37.00 dollars more?

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I have a Fanno (international) and love it, but I had to buy the scabbard separately. Looking in the new Sherrill catalog last night, the FI+scabbard
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is only about $14 less than the Silky Zubat
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that comes with a scabbard.

I think these are fairly equivalent models.
 
Tom, I like your analogy. I am writing an article for ArborEssence the Utah ISA chapter publication and was wondering if I could get permission to use your analogy. You would be credited. Please let me know what you think.
 
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What makes the Silky so much better then the fanno that it cost 37.00 dollars more?


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The main would be the blade itself, Silky is of a heavier metal. Then after that I'd have to say the cutting teeth themself Just seems to cut better then anyother I use. Though that Stihl one I used with Mark C was perrty darn nice too, I'd put it right up there with the Zubat.
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