Thanks,, Here in the Conch Republic, we use chain saws infrequently. Palms de-foliate naturally. The hardwoods like Buttonwood don't get real good feed, so they are very slow growers. The Melaleuca, Sea Grape, Brazilian Pepper,and other soft woods are usually kept low or eliminated, as they are fodder for wind storms.
But we do need them. Think Hurricanes,, lots of things fall down in the streets,, and your yard.. No joke, after Georges in 98', the wood we cut-corded in my neighborhood could have kept Minnesota warm for a month,, well maybe Miami.. It was a lot,, took us a couple days.
I've have an old Poulan (fixed) 260, yellow pro series, 14-16 " bar. I was told to be careful to buy the older American built,, and that was 10-14 yrs ago.
It has done yeoman's work,, but she didn't crank last fall, when I wanted to trim my Mahogany. Had to barrow the neighbors..
This note is very timely.. Thanks..
If you don't mind, I would like to send it to my local friends.. it's that time of the year when we start getting ready for storm season,, at least the ones who do what should be done..
