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Re: Axe Vs Chainsaw
You are required to have a chainsaw operators ticket and all PPE if using a saw in VIC state parks
Originally posted by ozwapet2
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Re: Axe Vs Chainsaw
Many parks, not only national parks, and including camping camping grounds, display signs advising campers that they are not permitted to take any wood (deadfall or standing) at all for use in campfires and should collect firewood prior to entry into the grounds. You can pick some approaching campsites from a couple of kilometres away by the sudden reduction in wood along the roadside as people take whatever they can get not too far off the road and prior to the park.
An axe is part of a standard recovery kit anyway and I carry a nice hatchet and a pruning saw rather than a full size axe.Dave
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Really ? :shock: I know that applies if you are working as a volunteer on a DSE or Parks endorsed project ( like track clearing or hut maintenance ) but I didn;t think it applied to the casual camper - ( yet). What is the source of that ?Originally posted by D4DCheers, WayneComment
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When I did the Four Wheel Drive Victoria chainsaw operators courseOriginally posted by ozwapet2[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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From Parks Victoria
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1process_ ... =15&page=6
Chainsaws are usually not permitted in parks.Comment
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Ok, that's very interesting.Originally posted by D4DCheers, WayneComment
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You can get a Husky 14" for around $399 and a 16" for under $500.Originally posted by xlr8_87Dave
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On the subject of chainsaws I went from a Stihl farmboss to a Husky 16" and wont go back. Husky starts first time every time, hot or cold. Less vibration and a more comfortable handgrip. Everyone's different so test chop some stuff!My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automaticComment
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Funny you say that, our SES until went from a mixture of Husky's and Stihls to 100% Stihls because no-one liked the Husky's. I guess it come down to personal tasteOriginally posted by mjrandom
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More likely it came down to who was getting the kick-back for buying a particular brand.Originally posted by RyzzFunny you say that, our SES until went from a mixture of Husky's and Stihls to 100% Stihls because no-one liked the Husky's. I guess it come down to personal tasteOriginally posted by mjrandomLast edited by Bushbasher; 27-12-2014, 12:32 PM.Dave
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An axe is for splitting and a saw is for cutting.
Been thinking about getting a chainsaw myself too, mainly in case I come accross fallen trees across tracks. And by that I mean thick buggers, too tough to cut with a handsaw.
For firewood I've found a good sharp bow saw to be the best bet - and will cost all of about 20 bucks. They're also small, easy to pack and don't stink of fuel, let alone use any... and as long as your arms are up to it, they 'start' every time.Comment
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My last trip through the high country we were in convoy and the snow line had dropped to an all time low which dropped trees everywhere, well that was fun, we had 5 sthil saws stuck in one tree, out came the straps and winch cables. Wish I had pics and a vid. you guys would bust a stich laughing. Personally I have a stihl, called him lopty loppolis.Nick
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That's why you use wedges and if all else fails a spare chain/bar so you can unbolt the powerhead from the stuck chain/bar and cut it out.Originally posted by nika[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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Sam with the Stihl's. Recently bought a little MS180 and it's a ripper. $429.Originally posted by Bushbasher150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]Comment
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Just bought a Stihl 230 for $400 off ebay......hardly used, carry case, files, spare chain........all good.
However as others have noted it takes up a fair bit of space so would have to seriously consider taking it for camping firewood alone if I was going for anything less than 4 or 5 days I guessComment
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