Official Gramps' Memorial Eternal OT Thread

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McDad said:
I got an EGO 18". My gasser was 18" so i can keep my chains. Chainsaw work is very taxing on my body. So, I am only going in short bursts with lots of break time anyway. Ive got a large oak down from storms so its first test will be a doozie.
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It's only taxing because you're an old man...

In seriousness, the electric do have their uses for light work. But like someone else said, you can't beat the power of the gas operated Stihl or Husqvarna. Atleast the 440 or higher on the Husky.

I will probably say the best homeowner chainsaw that is used for light and medium work with the occasional heavy use is the Husqvarna 445. Mines still going strong after 10 years.
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
I think you’re going to find out it comes down to energy storage. There is simply no substitute for dino based energy storage on energy per unit weight. You can make an electric chain saw as powerful as a gas but you have to feed it also. EGO makes good stuff I’ve got two pieces of theirs. I’m guessing that battery storage and charging will help your rest period interval. I’d suggest buying the biggest EGO battery pack you can find.
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I bought a Makita 16" electric chain saw several years ago. Not battery, and you have to use a 12 gage extension cord. It works very well, but the extension cords are heavy and don't coil up easily. The motor has all kinds of power though.
 
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AM64 said:
I bought a Makita 16" electric chain saw several years ago. Not battery, and you have to use a 12 gage extension cord. It works very well, but the extension cords are heavy and don't coil up easily. The motor has all kinds of power though.
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Yep. If a corded saw will work for you it’s the best of both worlds.
 
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Grand Vol said:
It's only taxing because you're an old man...

In seriousness, the electric do have their uses for light work. But like someone else said, you can't beat the power of the gas operated Stihl or Husqvarna. Atleast the 440 or higher on the Husky.

I will probably say the best homeowner chainsaw that is used for light and medium work with the occasional heavy use is the Husqvarna 445. Mines still going strong after 10 years.
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My dad has had his stihl for much longer than that. Saw pretty heavy use back when I was still around the house.
 
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LouderVol said:
My dad has had his stihl for much longer than that. Saw pretty heavy use back when I was still around the house.
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Stihl is the only other brand of saw I'd own. Dad had one for 30 years that ran great. The only reason I didn't pick one up when I bought mine was the same size as my Husky was about $30 more.

Yeah, I'm cheap like that.
 
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AM64 said:
I bought a Makita 16" electric chain saw several years ago. Not battery, and you have to use a 12 gage extension cord. It works very well, but the extension cords are heavy and don't coil up easily. The motor has all kinds of power though.
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I used to mow my Mom's grass with an electric lawn mower she inherited from her Mother in the 80's. Rather small townhome yard...but a loooong cord still. Must of cut thru several of them but cuts Bermuda great.
But when my friends pulled up and saw me whipping that cord around...well...they were belly laughing
 
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Grand Vol said:
@DEFENDTHISHOUSE
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Horrific way to go. Sadly we’re starting to see more and more of this in heavy industry now.

Another factory worker told WSWS that Dierkes was only on his fifth day on the job when the incident occurred and that he hadn't received 'sufficient training' to be in the melting area.
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My question wouid be why the hell was a greenhorn up there on his 5th day? Unreal.
 
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DEFENDTHISHOUSE said:
Horrific way to go. Sadly we’re starting to see more and more of this in heavy industry now.



My question wouid be why the hell was a greenhorn up there on his 5th day? Unreal.
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I kinda figured any steel production factory is a Disneyland for safety mishaps. But that one just seems really, I don't know, preventable?

I will say I'm hoping it was quick. That's a hell of a way to go.
 
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Grand Vol said:
I kinda figured any steel production factory is a Disneyland for safety mishaps. But that one just seems really, I don't know, preventable?

I will say I'm hoping it was quick. That's a hell of a way to go.
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Yeah, there’s no forgiveness in a lot of this stuff. It’s gotten a lot better over the years, but there’s not a whole lot you can do for some jobs. It blows my mind the guy was out taking a sample by himself on his 5th day on the job. Here you ain’t touching anything for a least two weeks. Then you’d be closely watched while you are shown how to do things. Just horrific.
 
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Watching a video from our fearless leader. He’s actually saying the quiet part out loud. Our numbers last year were bad. This year doesn’t look good to date. And people are leaving in droves. Our net engineering workforce continues to shrink even taking hiring into account.

The fact that he’s saying the quiet part out loud should scare the hell out of people. So damn glad I’m leaving.
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
Watching a video from our fearless leader. He’s actually saying the quiet part out loud. Our numbers last year were bad. This year doesn’t look good to date. And people are leaving in droves. Our net engineering workforce continues to shrink even taking hiring into account.

The fact that he’s saying the quiet part out loud should scare the hell out of people. So damn glad I’m leaving.
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I know that feeling.

They have yet to find a replacement at the job I just left because no one wants to do 3 different jobs.
 
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DinkinFlicka said:
I know that feeling.

They have yet to find a replacement at the job I just left because no one wants to do 3 different jobs.
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Yeah I was shocked at the admission in the video. The fact they are willing to openly admit that much in public means actually it’s much much worse.

There is always a lag in the defense industry just due to the contracting process. I’d guess the COVID bill has come due for the whole industry.

Gonna channel my Steve Miller and go on take the money and run.
 
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You gotta love Walmart. The battery in my truck has been dying and after shopping prices around different stores in the area, Wally World has the best price by $60, and they just delivered it to my front door. Granted, I will have to deliver my old battery back to them for the core charge, but for $12 it's probably not worth my time. Oh yeah, they also have a 4 year free replacement warranty.
 
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