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What kind of Chainsaw to buy
I've owned a Stihl O-66 Magnum for almost 10 years and never had a minutes trouble with it. I also have a Homelite Super 2...... Let's just say that I have an O-26 Pro in my future. For what you are wanting to do, and O-26 would be fine. Make sure you get the carry case.
John Deere makes the CS-36, 40, or 46 chain saw which are also a very good saws. Check them out at your JD dealer. There is not alot of mark up on the chain saws but if you don't think your dealer is giving you a good price, contact me and I will price one out for you and UPS it to you.
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Is that the O-66 or MS660 with a 36" bar Mark? Definitely a beefy chain bar! A long bar does make cutting big stuff like that alot easier. Just have to watch sticking the chain in the dirt. Where did you get those monsters you are cutting up? Where they already felled or did you drop them? I can definitely identify with the aching back!  Nice saw. I like that the new models come with the compression release which makes starting so much easier. If you haven't already, get the Stihl hard hat with the ear muffs and fold down protection screen. The big bill on the hard hat is designed to obsorb a kick back from the saw. They are good safety insurance especially with that long bar. Mine has saved me once. Plus the ear muffs really cut down on the noise. Have fun with your new toy!
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Mark, I bet that just makes your day when that happens! I have a 24" bar on my O-66 and it takes 15 -20 to sharpen the teeth after they get dulled. All it takes is a fraction of a second and then you are just waisting time and clutch trying to cut with a dull chain. They are fantastic saws. I bought mine after a freak ice storm we had back in 1993. It is bit on the heavy side but that baby can cut! I keep a spare chain and sharpen about every other tank of gas. I bought a set of the safety chaps to wear over my pants but those things are too hot to wear during the summer. If I cut alone, I wear them and keep the cell phone close. I would love to have been able to watch taking that tree down. Very interesting but dangerous work. I have taken some big oak trees down but nothing even resembling that monster! It is a fine science and if you screw it up can have some very expensive or fatal results. My neighbor lost an O-64 chainsaw when it became pinched and the tree fell back on it. I am always concerned about the tree "barber chairing". I try to cut a big notch and cut through to fell the tree the direction it is leaning or inclined to go down. I prefer hooking up a 100' 5/8" steel cable about 30' up the tree and pulling it down with the dozer. That ain't gonna happen with the monster you are cutting up. What was it? An old lodge pole pine? Have fun and be safe.
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I have the Stihl clamp on sharpener but it takes so long to adjust that I have found that I can do just as well and much faster using a hand file with the file guide. The guy I cut with has an electric sharpener in his shop that does a nice job but you have to remove the chain from the saw.
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You should be able to sell about 10 cords of that and make a nice tidy little sum! Don't throw the chains away. You should be able to sharpen them with a file. I have gone through 3 chains on my Stihl O-66 in about 10 years. I usually get about 15 cords per chain. But I have a 24" bar which is much less prone to dinging the chain. It is tough with that 36" bar. I have only had to discard one chain before being just plain worn out when is broke a drive link. Have fun splitting! I still have about 3 cords left still waiting for me.
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Mark, VERY glad to hear you got the safety stuff and it worked for you. The chaps can be a pain in the butt sometimes especially when it is hot outside. The helmet is probably the best safety dollar spent as kick back will happen to everyone sooner or later. Better to have a groove cut in the bill of your helmet instead of your forehead. I would suggest a 24" bar and chain for later on use. You will GREATLY appreciate it when it comes time to sharpen the chain. You'll have to show us some pics or your wood pile and chiropractor's bill after you split it all.
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