O.C.G.D. Thread, part two
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Cobleskill
Treehouser
Good tip for the guys in the NW. Maybe NE too.
pete mctree
Treehouser
Mine arrived here over the pond today also.
Thanks Gerry, prompt service as usual.
Burnham
Woods walker
Expect to spend some serious time, boys. Worth every minute, too.
Stig is right...for the most part, we don't have anything left to discuss and debate, now
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Stig is right...for the most part, we don't have anything left to discuss and debate, now
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woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
I've watched the vids all the way through, about to start again so hopefully more will sink in. I was slow at math too. 
A lot of the first time was just, "Wow, look at that big tree!".
A lot of the first time was just, "Wow, look at that big tree!".
canadiantreeman
TreeHouser
SkwerI
Treehouser
Had to run an errand nearby the biggest Stihl dealer in town. I normally don't deal with them but I stopped in just to see if they had any 200T's left. They had about 15, I grabbed one. If I get this job I just bid then I may go back and get another.
Al Smith
Mac Daddy
I think if you had a collection of 200's you should to be to get parts for years to come .
R
Rborist1
Guest
Good buy Brian, I have 2 on the shelf.
SkwerI
Treehouser
I bought two in February as spares but ended up putting one into service this year so that left me with just one. Now I have two spares again. Still might get another, that would give me a new saw every year for three years and then a nice collection of used saws after that. I figure Stihl should have the 201T up to snuff by then.
Burnham
Woods walker
Are the dealers holding to normal pricing, or are they gouging on the few 200T's still on the shelves?
SkwerI
Treehouser
I paid $599.95 plus tax for one with a 14" bar. That was the list price on the tag.
Burnham
Woods walker
Good enough. Worth it, too.
Burnham
Woods walker
Just walked down the block to check at my local dealer...he has a few on the shelf yet, listed at $629.95...no sales tax in Oregon. I could probably get it for 10% under, going on past history, but maybe not since it's a limited availability thing.
R
Rborist1
Guest
Burnham
Woods walker
I think I'd be happier with a new 200T.
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
Ultra soft....
I did my part to support the failing American economy today.
Our new GRCS arrived from the States
We've been very happy with the Hobb's for years, but trying willie's GRCS this summer, convinced me that it is more efficient for most things.
Our new GRCS arrived from the States
We've been very happy with the Hobb's for years, but trying willie's GRCS this summer, convinced me that it is more efficient for most things.
pete mctree
Treehouser
Congrats Stig . Now if you need a new home for that Hobbs
. Now if you need a new home for that HobbsI've been asked already,but you'll notice i say: "more efficient for most things".
I still hold with the Hobb's for the really big takedowns, where you try to slow big pieces down, before they hit a house.
That may just be because I haven't tested the GRCS yet.
I was the first private arborist in this country to get a Hobb's, the only other belonged to the forestry school.
Nice to be moving on to something new.
I still hold with the Hobb's for the really big takedowns, where you try to slow big pieces down, before they hit a house.
That may just be because I haven't tested the GRCS yet.
I was the first private arborist in this country to get a Hobb's, the only other belonged to the forestry school.
Nice to be moving on to something new.
sotc
Dormant hero!!
Really, the GRCS will do everything the hobbs will do. I was of the same mind till I got my GRCS. That doesn't mean you wont need 2 devices someday
Swine!
You are ruining me!
First the carbon spurs, now the GRCS.
I'll never visit you again.
Sure I will,I enjoyed the hell out of that visit, and I bet you are right.
Last winter I had two ,"freezing to death" ,climbers in the same tree.
The bottleneck was at the ground end and it was cold enough that they couldn't sit still and wait for the ground end to catch up.
Two devices would have been just the ticket.
You are ruining me!
First the carbon spurs, now the GRCS.
I'll never visit you again.
Sure I will,I enjoyed the hell out of that visit, and I bet you are right.
Last winter I had two ,"freezing to death" ,climbers in the same tree.
The bottleneck was at the ground end and it was cold enough that they couldn't sit still and wait for the ground end to catch up.
Two devices would have been just the ticket.
flushcut
TreeHouser
Thank you for supporting a local business man here in Wisconsin and on behalf of all cheeseheads, Thank You!
flushcut
TreeHouser
I find myself wanting a Zubat pole saw.
SkwerI
Treehouser
If you're the only one who is ever going to touch it, then get the Zubat. Otherwise stick with the fiberglass poles, basic Marvin polesaw head and the $16 tri-edge blades. The Zubat will kill you in blade replacement costs, the cheapos are just as sharp and hold an edge for a good while.
