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Was planning on alternating between 2 bars, depending on the task at hand. Looking at getting the 13" or 14"with a low profile chain.

Well time for an update. Ended up getting a Husky 435 with 18". Came down to this or the Stihl 235/250. Both had great features but a few details (access to sparky and air filter, side tensioner etc) on the Husqvarna tipped the scale. But honestly, any of the choices mentioned would have worked so it was kinda tough deciding. Picking it up today after it's tuned up by the shop. Will be getting a bar that can take a nose guard for brushy/tight spaces. Grab some chaps, take a safety course and good to go. thanks for all the advice, it helped immensely ! WB

char cloth and a sparker in an altoids type tin or ziplock.

I'd think a photograph of blonde Bullwinkle would be a better trophy, in this case. I woulda just watched and let it move on and hope Diana would remember this down the road

Be careful if you come across a large grow op on crown land. There was a big bust in the Almaguin area recently and police had to make sure there were no officer safety issue before going in. I take that to mean booby traps etc..

Weekdays is usually PC Ancient Grains cereal or peanut butter (crunchy) on multi grain toast. If I'm camping, there will be two sunny side eggs, runny with bacon (chewy) or sausage. Tea or pressed or perk coffee with Baileys. Like others, green tea but rotate it out with Chinese black tea or Jasmine tea. Chad, try Yama Moto Yama green tea (sencha or genmai-cha), very nice.

I'd actually use a nose guard if working in thick brush or limbing but remove it if things are wide open and I might need to plunge or bore. I know some people look down on them but if can minimize kick back, I'm cool with it.

thanks for all the information everyone, it really helps to have first hand accounts of the saws ! it does appear that any of the four would do for my intended usage making it tough to decide. maybe I should just toss a coin lol

Thanks all. I have 11 acres so will need to maintain that as well lest it goes crazy and becomes too much work. Actually leaning towards Echo and Jonsereds for the work I'll be doing. Don't need pro saws and have heard good for both of these two. Much will depend on the local dealer/service network in the GTA. Have the bucket and mask, just need the chaps and gloves. Undecided about regular steel toes (which I have) or boots with instep protection as well. Will also probably take a safety course this fall or next spring. Chris, never heard about Poulan buying Husky. All I hear is that the plain Jane Poulan's aren't a good buy but the Pro's are very underrated and good value.

I'm guessing that a good number of members here have chainsaws so I'm hoping to mine everyone's experiences as I look for a saw. Been using neighbour's saw but no more access to it (they moved). Looking for a chainsaw < $400 that will be used around my property to process some firewood (mostly soft) and clear the bush a bit. Maybe take down the odd tree that's max 8-10" DBH. A saw that could take 14-18" bars would be ideal. Choices seem to be Husqvarna, Stihl, Echo and Jonsered. Husky and Stihls seem to be the overwhelming favs but I've heard good things about Echos and J-Reds. Who should get my hard earned bucks ? thanks in advance wb

sweet god that's huge !

man that pike took the plastic down pretty deep, didja have to Knipex it out ? hopefully you can make a return visit with higher water. as for the inspection, I understand the law etc but they were prepared to rain down on you cuz they thought you had a splash of baileys in your coffee ? an open Jacks or tall boys I understand but a bit of baileys ??

now that's GREAT service ! such a simple thing to do and they have a customer for life plus the good word that will spread.

I read that not only will he get docked the games, but he stands to forfeit $269 230.80 of his salary as well. There's standing up but there's also using your brain. Hockey is going down the flusher and I see no end in sight for what should be a great game. Guess the NHL brain trusts have forgotten what made Olympic hockey gold medal games so great...

hey raff, Were they refusing you based on incorrect safety clearances or simply because you're burning wood ? While the stove may be fine, was it installed properly taking into account all the clearances around the stove ? These details are what my insurance company wanted corrected before insuring us. A WETT inspector will tell you what work needs to be done to be legal and they won't fudge any measurements.

yeah, that would lower part of the pipe and give more clearance from the ceiling, same issue I had. that and a few panels of stoveboard for the walls and a fireproof area in front of the stove door. easy peasy. I believe most insurers have problems with open fireplaces in homes, properly installed stoves shouldn't present any problems I'd think

I think the key thing for solar panels is the amperage they put out. Most are maintainers but 1-3 amps would be fine by me for topping up a battery...

Back of the stove has a plate with all the pertinent clearances. Get it WETT certified and yer golden. Previous owners of my cabin probably skipped insurance cuz the way the stove was setup would not have passed muster. Clearances are the main issue to deal with but easily fixed.

time to look for a 2hp Honda kicker, slap that on the back and make miles in style hope it helps you bring in plenty 'o' fish !

and a stovepipe thermometer is highly recommended.

Gotcha and if my acreage was mostly hardwood, I'd be investing in a Husqvarna to drop and buck them

I pretty well only burn maple (and other hardwoods) which I buy seasoned, in my stove. My property has decent woods with some hardwood but it's mostly pine with some poplar and that wood gets used in the firepit. If you plan to burn in the winter and the stove is your only heat, I'd suggest buying properly seasoned hardwood as softwoods aren't going to last very long for an overnight burn. So after saying all that, I wouldn't worry too much about burning the pine, just burn at the right temp zone and creosote shouldn't be too much of a problem.

the more I hear/read about these types of events, the more I truly believe part of western culture is on the verge of collapse...

super sweet property ! guess a riding mower is in your future lol. your place is going to totally rock once all the trails are cleared and establishe, esp for snowshoeing in the hard water season. am very jealous so you know

sounds like a good trip so far Rich