Chainsaw 101

[MasterBlaster]

Basic tree work? We've a member named Paul B who's an expert at that!

 

[thattreeguy]

Is there any basic tree work on this site im kind of lost with all the big trees here,just looking to learn!!

Damian

start with gerry Beraneks book...general fundamentals of tree work
intern for an arborist
3yrs of your time, you might even become
"certified"

 

[squisher]

Ridgey, Thattreeguy isn't joking. It's the bible of treework

http://www.atreestory.com/books.php

 

[thattreeguy]

hey thanks, squish
i was starting to think im the comic relief or something

 

[woodworkingboy]

I've utilized Jerry's "Fundamentals" book extensively, such that the cover is about to fall off. I've even loaned it to guys who can't read English, and they have high praise for it. There is the technical information, and also the respect for the work between the lines to get his sense of.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I've even loaned it to guys who can't read English, and they have high praise for it.

That's amazing. Good on you, Jer.

 

[Ridgey]

Brought myself a 046stihl today its done alot of work by the looks but i can handle the weight.

Damian

 

[Al Smith]

Weight ? They only weigh about 15 pounds .

 

[Bounce]

Hey, if you got to climb with it, that's a heavy saw. I hate having to drag my 460 up.