Big fan of those late 70's - late 80's poulan's. I have a 4400 with a standard bar and they are pretty sweet saws but that 655 BP with a bow on it is just flat out awesome🤤.
A bow saw is the best saw to use. When I was a young man I ran a Husqvarner bow saw cutting pulpwood and it was an animal. I love this video but there is one thing that needs mentioned. Both saws need a guard that fits on the bottom of the bow next to the saw. If you move wrong the chain will get your pants leg and yes this happened to me ONE TIME and scared the crap out of me. Luckily it was at a slower speed and just jerked my pants. This saw does save your back and the front foot keeps you from digging into the ground with the chain. People gasp when they see either one of my two Poulan bow saws but they really do not have an understanding of how good these saws work. If you ever use one pay close attention to what you are doing in all situations as like any saw, it or the tree can maim, hurt or kill you. Move slow. Thanks for the video. I wish that Husqvarner bow saw was still around today. It was the best saw I ever ran
It's also much easier on your saw running a bow. Your chip management happens at the dog so most of your chips stay clear of your clutch & clutch cover.
I ran bow saws cutting pulp wood in Georgia over 40 years ago. Never had a problem with safety or any trouble with them. I don't understand why people think its difficult to drop trees with a bow. In fact it much easier than with a bar saw and much faster. They never should have outlawed the manufacturing of them. They were great.
why were the bow saws outlawed ? that is why I never see them around ! ( I did see this guy run the chain in the dirt - hopefully it was all black dirt with no rocks/sand )
tinkergene They were outlawed because people use them incorrectly. A bow saw is made to cut with the forks against the material you are cutting and that's the the only part of the bow that you use for cutting. Also if you're using a bow saw above your waist.... You're using it wrong
I just got a Mac 10-10 bow saw. Following your instructions and wearing the proper gear, I had a successful weekend of bucking logs. My back is not tired. My face is intact. I’m no expert and don’t claim to know what is best for others. But I can see the value of a properly run bow saw. I also see the extreme danger of a carelessly run saw of any type. Thank you for posting. Christ truly is the answer.
My dad had a 610 McCullen bow saw. I may spelled it wrong. It was a beast. Never had to worry about it getting pinch between two pieces of wood. We used wood too heat our house.
@pistolonmyhip That saw is mostly for cutting fuel wood. That is why you locate your landing somewhere free of rocks or gravel. Judging by the Baldy cypress trees in the background he is in the deep south where the soil is all sand with some sandy loam mixed in places.
To me the main advantage of a bow saw is that you can cut a log laying on the ground and as you finish the cut the chain on the top of the bar will not get pinched. There is no need to elevate the end of the log or use a wedge to keep the kerf open. Big time savers.
@@ryanwilkinson571 The trick is to cut through the log and not into the ground. he chain does get into the ground sometimes but hopefully there are no rocks to dull the chain.
very good vid. i am from up north and i have never seen a bow saw up here all bar saws!! but i found a nice bow saw on eaby and was doing some research on them to see what they were all about . you vid helped alot thanks!!!!
Yea I was cringing every time, but then I've been cutting firewood for 30yrs now I got tired of sharpening chains that got stuck in the ground a LONG time ago.
I admit to being surprised to learn that a wood's density is now measured by hammering its end-grain, especially when the task to be performed involves cross-cutting the grain. Who knew?
"i dont wear chaps unless theres snakes and bryers? dude chaps are to save your legs from getting destroyed by your saw. bow saws or not, if that chain contacts your leg and cuts your femoral artery, you can kiss your life goodbye.
no, he didn't hit any dirt. that's one of the other nice things about those saws; because the bar is curved and it has that tooth you can cut all the way through with out touching the dirt. that tooth helps because it contacts the ground first, then you roll the saw forward until the log is completely cut. With that motion, no part of the bar and chain can ever be lower than the log until it is cut all the way through. I have cut a lot of firewood with a saw like that; they really are a pleasure to use, but only for wood that is already laying on the ground; for everything else you should use a normal saw.
For those who are thinking of buying one of these things, direct drive like the ones shown here, are better in hard wood. Smaller chips, more speed and less torque. Gear drive saws are better in soft wood pine where you can hog out those big long chips and not burn up the chain.
What would be wrong with cutting most of the way through on each cut for bucking then roll log to finish each cut--no ground contact? That is the way I prefer. Saves chain.
Roy Reynolds yeah i know i was like wtf he was getting the chain in the dirt on evey cut you could see the dirt fly i always almost finish the cut roll it over and finish it if its a big log make all your cuts then rollit over
These saws are mainly used by commercial pulp loggers. Most of the time you do not have the space needed or the time to roll a tree out in the woods. Better to just have ready to go spare chains on you and sharpen chains after job is done. For the home gamer, yes don’t touch the dirt.
i've never seen anyone fall a tree with a bow...is it because a bar is better for that? or is the bow just for cutting it up for fire wood or limbing?...like you presentation...very informative...i live in southeast Arkansas and don't see the bow here at all...amen brother..Chist is the answer..God Bless You and your family.
My dad used to run a bow saw back in the days when he worked in the woods logging in his own business and my Dad loved a bow saw and he had a great awesome 268 Husqvarna bow saw and that thing cuz sure can cut some trees like it wouldn't nothing and his name was Fred Gilley and he was a professional with a bow saw and my dad can run any bow saw and now he's passed away been passed away 4 years
Great instruction. This appears to be the tool of choice for felled wood - chaps saved my leg once so would i wear em and keep your clear your work area first.
Amen Christ is the savior for all of mankind. I can remember seeing one of these saws a long time ago at my stepdad shop about 25 years ago. Unfortunately, they outlawed them, but they do seem to cut more efficiently than a bar saw.
Thanks for the information... I looked for a good used saw and found one like these. They seem to (plz excuse the pun) cut the work down by using the weight of the saw...
@@lkhk2009 Better question is. How does it feel to be a dick head ass hole. Or better yet' how to you think it would feel if you had that bow saw stuck up your ass?
lol 2:10 Just get a bigger bar, let's say, 28", 30" or bigger and it's just fine, there's no need to get on your knees! "Stand up and buck" (c) Buckin' Billy Ray Smith But these bow saws are unique and look fantastic anyway!
