talon chainsaw

Submitted: Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 19:46

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hi guys and gals merry christmas to all as santa didnt have time to get me a present missus clause has ask if i would like a chainsaw i was thinking of getting a talon brand from bunnings as i would only be using it to cut fire wood out camping in a couple of days and any other time we go bits swinging a axe in this nth qld heat was wondering if any body has one and whats it like thanks for any respones garry and karen

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Reply By: Peter - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 20:27

Reply By: arofs1 - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 20:31

Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 20:31

Hi Gforse,

I have a Talon chainsaw, the 14" model with the spikes at the base where the chain enters the motor body. I think I paid about $260 or so and from memory it was the second smallest model. It is important to get the one with the spikes, otherwise it is difficult to use if the timber has a bit of size to it.

I have had it for about 18 months and cut plenty of (hard) dried iron bark mostly for the camp fire. It has worked fine with no problems and certainly beats the axe, although I don't get the exercise anymore. I have also cut down several large trees for safety that have died near the camp site.

The other important things are:

1. Learn how to keep the chain cutting tips sharp and at the correct angle. I use a tool similar to a dremel with the right sized circular grinding stone and that makes sharpening much easier; and

2. Make sure the chain is the correct tension.

Read the manual closely to get the correct settings and develop a system of how to keep the settings accurate.

Brian DJ

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Follow Up By: Crackles - Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 16:30

Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 16:30

1. Forget the hand electric chain sharpener. They grind off way to much & burn the cutting edge. This then requires you to resharpen more often. Get a hand file & guide then learn how to use it.
2.Forget the manual. Go out & book yourself into a "Cross Cut Chainsaw Course" You don't drive a car without proper instruction first so why would one opperate the most dangerous hand tool made by just reading a 5 page manual? It's not a skill one should learn by trial & error;-)
3. Buy the $170 chainsaw chaps, the ear muffs, goggles or face sheild, gloves, helmet & steel cap boots. Ironically all together costing way more than your cheapy saw but items most people forget that are trying to save a dollar.
"the spikes at the base where the chain enters the motor body" are called Bumper spikes & yes they are important for controlling the cut.

"I have also cut down several large trees for safety that have died near the camp site."
Totally illegal of coarse Brian to fall standing timber even if it was dead & probably far safer to leave it up than have an inexperienced opperator drop a tree. (It's a 4 day course to get the fallers certificate) Cutting standing timber in & around camp sites is a key reason camp fires are likely to be banned along the Muray River.
Be safe cheers Craig................