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Bucking Saws

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by thebierguy, Nov 29, 2020.

  1. LordOfTheFlies

    LordOfTheFlies

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    I don't think anyone's garage can be smaller than mine. I can barely fit my MINI Cooper into it for crying out loud.

    Here's a few of the larger items I have in there:

    Champion 34 ton log splitter
    Champion Wood chipper
    Briggs & Stratton 5550 W generator
    12 winter (or summer) wheels with tires for 3 cars
    2 automotive jacks
    4 jack stands
    Small fridge
    Tile cutter
    Snowblower
    4 bicycles
    A lot of motor oil and windshield washer fluid
    16' of ikea wood shelving
    Compressor
    2 chainsaws
    Welding table
    And a zillion makita cordless tools

    And here's a few pictures.......and the log splitter and the wood chipper aren't even IN there yet.

    I think if I had as many saws as you I'd have to store some in my bedroom! Hahahahahaha

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  2. bobdog2o02

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    Late to the party but id add the new Echo 7310P to this list......
     
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  3. thebierguy

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    I love all of the brake cleaner. I found it to be the best spill clean up tool in my shop. Do you buy it in bulk from anywhere?
     
  4. LordOfTheFlies

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    Last time I got it at Zoro.com for $3.97 and free shipping, no tax. It'd be nice to find it cheaper. I use it for all kinds of cleanup, and it's also really useful to kill wasps when working outside with the firewood. It instantly drops them. I use it on ants too when I split open a round and find 1000 of 'em.

    With 4 cars it seems like I am constantly replacing the pads and/or rotors or doing something. In fact right now I have to order an upper strut mount for my wife's Mini because it has cracked.......again.........I've probably done that job like 6 times now on both Minis. What a horrible design.........Oil changes, cleaning out the funnels, cleaning out the spout for the jerry cans.......It's super useful. I can't stand running out of brake cleaner. :D
     
  5. thebierguy

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    Well, after much deliberation, and with the help of purchasing a non-running snowmobile cheap, fixing it, and selling it, my wife gave me the go-ahead Wednesday evening. Stopped at the Stihl dealer Thursday and picked up the MS462C with a 20" bar, an extra chain, and sharpening devices.

    I was bouncing back and forth between the 362 and 462. Finally just pulled the trigger. It helped that the dealer did not have a 362 in stock, I guess.

    Check it out. I had to line it up with the old MS270. I only cut for about 5 minutes with it yesterday. Hopefully I can get a little more time with it this weekend.

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  6. Chud

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    Congrats, you got a good one!
     
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  7. Ron T

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    I believe you made the right choice.
     
  8. Dakota Hoarder

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    Good call! It’s like building a shed/garage, or buying a truck/trailer... you’ll never regret going bigger! If you go smaller it’s just never big enough !
     
  9. Sandhillbilly

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    You can add gun safes to that list....
     
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