JAinVA 4,623 #1 Posted January 6, 2020 Had good weather today so I was able to get some work done. 6 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #2 Posted January 6, 2020 That is some pretty wild $#!t 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,113 #3 Posted January 7, 2020 So cool! Looks like it’s nice to your back too Jim! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,000 #4 Posted January 7, 2020 I like! Man my back was relaxing just watching... 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,356 #5 Posted January 7, 2020 How do you keep from destroying the chain when it seems that each cut is into the ground? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,623 #6 Posted January 7, 2020 The chain never touchs the ground,if you are careful.The two dogs come in contact with the ground and then the bow is rotated forward.When the bark at the bottom of the cut releases you stop the rotation.I have made hundreds of cuts with that chain without needing to sharpen it.If you look closely at the chip stream you never see any dirt coming out. . 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #7 Posted January 7, 2020 Nice combination! Wish I'd known about this 30 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 628 #8 Posted January 7, 2020 What are the “watch outs” when using a bow saw?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,623 #9 Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) It may be difficult to hear some of my comments on the video but here are some cautions.I always run guards on the top and bottom.I never run a bow on a saw that does not have a chain brake.I use the bow to only buck a log and avoid limbing with it.One thing you should never,ever do is fell a tree with a bow.This is a saw I put together for the missus. Edited January 7, 2020 by JAinVA 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,514 #10 Posted March 15, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 12:50 PM, JAinVA said: avoid limbing with it. Cool piece of equipment Jim. Just curious... Why avoid limbing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,623 #11 Posted March 15, 2020 Eric, You can limb with the bow but you lose contact with the dogs once the cut is made.If you come in contact with something past the limb you can have serious kickback issues. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,113 #12 Posted March 15, 2020 Some day, I’ll set up an old saw with a bow. Where do you source your bow materials Jim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,623 #13 Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) Kev, I get my bows off E-bay.I say bows as I have gathered a few over the years.New bows have not been manufactured since the 80's I think.They are getting more pricey as supplies drop.I use Poulan bows as the Stihl bow hangs lower to avoid hitting the sprocket guard.I have to open up the slot in the bow to make it fit the Stihl mounting studs.You can't get chains premade to fit a bow so I make up my own loops.There is a fellow in NC who refurbishes all makes of bows and he sells on E-bay.If you need any more answers you can PM me. Luck,JAinVA Edited March 15, 2020 by JAinVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
