A large mulberry tree fell due to rain-saturated ground. I loved that old tree. It's actually a double trunk tree, each trunk at its max is maybe 2.5' diameter. I don't know what it would cost to get somebody to cut it up and haul it away. Actually, I'd like to cut it up and I could use it as firewood. Suffice to say, it might cost, say, $300.
Instead, I was thinking of buying a chainsaw and cut it myself. I've used a chainsaw a few times, was raised on a farm/ranch. But my brother has had at least two chainsaws and they have always given trouble. I think one was Craftsman, one is Poulan. Wondering what I should buy. I like to buy used stuff when I can, I wonder if I could find a decent one. Any tips on what to buy?
Trees die on this 1.2 acres from time to time, have dozens of large trees. In fact, I have two dead ones now. Although, I wouldn't cut them myself, I'd need a pro to fell them in the right direction.
Bottom line, it just seems that tree work has gotten over-priced around here and I thought I'd get a chainsaw for the amount of money to pay someone. Any model you recommend or other advice?
Instead, I was thinking of buying a chainsaw and cut it myself. I've used a chainsaw a few times, was raised on a farm/ranch. But my brother has had at least two chainsaws and they have always given trouble. I think one was Craftsman, one is Poulan. Wondering what I should buy. I like to buy used stuff when I can, I wonder if I could find a decent one. Any tips on what to buy?
Trees die on this 1.2 acres from time to time, have dozens of large trees. In fact, I have two dead ones now. Although, I wouldn't cut them myself, I'd need a pro to fell them in the right direction.
Bottom line, it just seems that tree work has gotten over-priced around here and I thought I'd get a chainsaw for the amount of money to pay someone. Any model you recommend or other advice?