How a saw came to be.

It all started when I posted about my new Poulan Pro chainsaw not working; and not just me but many reviewers had the exact same issues. I had brought the saw on Black Friday; it was on offer for $99.95 and I was hoping it would be a good saw I could use to cut firewood so I could be warm this winter. It was a big disappointment for me because I could not afford to buy a more expensive saw. The shop, Tractor Supply, was kind enough to give me a refund in the form of a gift card; I have used part of that to buy some T-posts to help in repairing the fence in the little valley.

Then I saw my name tagged on an advert for a Stihl MS-290 chainsaw. I visited the thread and even placed an offer on the saw but found out that I was way too low for what a Stihl saw is worth; I felt bad about that and apologised to the seller. I really did not know what the saw was worth. The next thing I know, some of the members here got together to buy me the Stihl MS-290. I was floored with the generosity; I actually cried. People that had never met me was helping me; including a member that is giving me a stove. I keep thanking everyone because I feel that I need to do more than just say thanks. I have been told to pay it forward so every chance I get to help someone I will. When the saw arrived, it included a really nice pair of leather gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, a tool for adjusting the chain, and a chain cover; I was not expecting any of that.

There is more to the story, that is coming tomorrow when I can get the pics together.

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That is me in the photos chopping the trunk into firewood. I dropped that tree but don't have a photo showing me doing so.

 

One of the many reasons I love this place.
I like your hat. Mine is similar with a nice wide brim. The sun and I have been sworn enemies (I'm the one who does the swearing) for decades.

 

When you adjust the bar, hold the nose of it up with one hand while tightening the bar nuts with the scrench. Should keep the slack to a minimum.

You've found a unique site here, stick around, it gets even better during Christmas give-aways. OK... well maybe not better then getting an ms290, but still pretty fun.

 

I should have posted the pic of the tree when it fell. There is a ridge at the edge of the garden. So we placed blocks where we could and then made the first cut further up so it then dropped on the blocks.

 

Mum use to wear a wide brim hat when she was out in the gardens; I use to not do so but have learned better. Mum knew best.

 

Is that what it is called? I have learn a new term.

 

Wow! Talk about some good folks. Thats why I love this site. Folks look out for others and do good rarely seen today, let alone on the net to strangers!!

Good on you guys and gals who put this togeather.

Ok how did you get the tree on all the cross pieces? Tractor?

 

Looks like a few chains as well!!

 

He sent five chains with the saw. Not only that, but he sharpened them for me as well. That was so nice.

 

I call it bucking

 

Here too.

 

And you might want to get some chaps if your not wearing them here.

 

I am not really sure of how I should hold the saw. My friend said that you wanted to stand to the side of the saw in case the chain broke or came off so it would not hit me in the head. I read somewhere that I should keep my arm straight on the handle near the brake so that if the saw did jerk upward, it would not hit you in the face as it might if you had your arm bent. I would really like some instructions on hold and using the saw and any video tutorials. I don't want to get hurt using this saw as I don't have any medical insurance.

And I thank everyone here .

 

As I said in my post, there is more. Not only have the wonderful folks here help me out with getting a saw and a stove but they went even further to help me. One sent me a brand new no-spill fuel can and one has sent me a set of chainsaw chaps and one is sending me mix oil. As if the saw was not enough. I have never experienced this before; big huge hugs to everyone. (we need a hug emoticon ^_^)

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My friend when he came down to visit brought me some steel toed boots so that I am set in that area as well. I guess I should take a photo of them as well.