NLD

[Opsimath]

That's right - New Lumberjack Day!

I'm the first to admit that it takes my projects a while to get off the ground. Well, that and to be honest, all the concerns expressed by my friends here when I said I wanted a chainsaw made me pretty hesitant about operating something so dangerous without at least getting some instruction first. But I never got any chainsaw instruction other than the owner's manual and some YouTube videos.

What I did do was get Skittles (my chainsaw) a little sister, Spree. A handheld 6" chainsaw which served as my training wheels, for about a day. Spree and I took down some brush yesterday, even felled a chinaberry tree this morning. Then she quit running, with a tree on the ground which was in the way. I considered dismembering the tree with my handsaw, but - No! I have a chainsaw. Use it!

So Skittles and I bucked the tree and then cut down some smaller stuff.

What I learned is ...

Chainsawing is fun!!

And from here out, anything that I don't want growing is going down!

 

[HeyMikey]

It is fun, but never take it for granted. I’ve taken down my share and always wear a helmet, gloves and chaps.

 

[GGJaguar]

Chainsawing is fun!!

 

[spoox]

CHAINSAWING IS FUN!

 

[Uke]

CHAINSAWING IS FUN!

I knew this was bound to show up eventually!

 

[Opsimath]

CHAINSAWING IS FUN!

But he shouldn't be chainsawing while wearing a tie. That wouldn't be safe.

 

[spoox]

One of my favorite Halloweens:
Chuck decided to go as Leatherface, so I made him a mask out of some skiver leather I had. At that time he was a custodian at a local supermarket and got a
blood soaked apron from a friend in the meat department. We went to some party in ritzy La Jolla, and as Vicki and I started in the front door, Chuck came
running up behind swinging the loud chainsaw. People started screaming and running into the house almost knocking us over as Chuck started mutilating
the various Jack O'Lanterns that decorated the front yard. We decided to leave before the cops arrived. This was the year after the Tobe Hooper classic came out. Good times!

 

[Cougar]

So Skittles and I bucked the tree and then cut down some smaller stuff.
What I learned is ...
Chainsawing is fun!!

Well done! I found the only tricky part in cutting up trunks and thick branches is how to set them up for cutting. The wrong way will bind the saw. But yeah, these battery powered chainsaws are light and work great.

 

[twocorgis]

You're better than me Cynthia! I can do enough damage with Sawzalls and hedge trimmers! LOL

 

[Canard]

Chainsawing is fun!!

Just don't go overboard with the enthusiasm, OK?

 

[Nuuska]

Such happy day - this begs for a celebrating song :

 

[adorshki]

Chainsawing is fun!!

Fastest growing sport in America, right up there with Furry Conventions.