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Dane Wence

05-05-2002 19:40:09




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Hi all, right now i am cutting with a hand-me-down McCullouch 31 or something, it is a decient saw but it can't handle the 40-50 chords i cut each winter. i am looking at buying another saw. probably a used one, but what are good and bad saws, i have only used stihl's, McCullouch's and a Poulen for a bit. How do the homelights hold up, how about the stihl farmboss, i was looking seriously at it. basically, please tell me your opinion on chainsaws. thanks Coonboy888

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Greaseman

05-19-2002 15:56:12




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
I used to cut between 15 and 40 face a year, started with Homelite XL. still have it, I cracked a piston when I was 16; I started cutting when I was 8. I then bought a used David Bradly what a change it how much cutting I couldn't do for a month. Power head is 25#, what a big nella. I then reverted back to a SUper XL. I was cutting up an apple tree limb 6" set it up but good; it was 3 years old!!! I then bought a little Mac for limbing, I also bought a Big Husky with a twenty" plus bar and very happy. I heasitate a purchase of a used saw unless you know the owner as people tend to forget the 2 cycle oil.

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Tim B

05-09-2002 10:20:49




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
Dane,

What ever saw you decide on (I've had a Husky 262 for nearly 20 years and 500+ stove length cords so ....) just remember, the most important thing for any saw is a well sharpened chain. I have an inexpensive Oregon guide that clamps on the bar with a thumb screw, and I use my chains till the teeth are practically gone. good luck.



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350 Don

05-08-2002 18:37:38




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
As you can tell from all these posts, it's really a matter of personal preference among the leaders. I have an old 360 Homelite that cuts like the dickens, it's a real heavy duty (and heavy) saw. I traded an older Homelite for a Stihl and that was a big disappointment. I used it one year and sold it because it was just not a good saw. Then I bought a Husqvarna and it sets a standard for all saws. It cuts great, is easy to use, not too heavy and very dependable. I would add my two cents to the other advice you have gotten by recommending the Husqvarna. It won't disappoint you.

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Henny

05-07-2002 11:13:33




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
If you want a used saw than look at a Stihl 028 or 026. They are both excellent. Avoid the Stihl 029. (it's nearly the weight of an 044 but about the power of a 026).

Husky 346XP is also a good saw but I doubt you'll find a used one.

Try and stick with 40-50cc, 16-18" bar, and 10-11 lbs unless you have a very specific application.



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wdgloff

05-06-2002 19:55:45




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
Now that you are aware of the brands, visit the dealers near you. Ask questions, look and touch the product, test run if possible. Ask people who buy there regularly. When you are satisfied, BUY the saw there. I am prejudiced towards Stihl, as I own, use, and repair them. An excellent servicing dealer will keep you going for years.



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Chuck P (MN)

05-06-2002 09:48:03




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
I bought a Stihl 029 Farmboss last August. Excellent saw! Easy starting hot or cold. Plenty of power. Easy to service. Easy to fill gas and oil with the 1/4 turn caps. Easy to tighten the chain by having the adjusting screw on the same side as the studs/nuts. I bought a 16" and an 18" bar and chain for it from the get go and they both work great, although the 18" is great for all applications anyway, so I don't use the 16" very often. I have had poulan's, homelites, jonsereds, and husky's. The latter two are the most comparable to my stihl. The service is great with the stihl dealer and the little things count for a lot when looking for a saw that is right for you. My bro-in-law has an 044 and uses it everyday...loves it.

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WI Farmboy

05-06-2002 09:12:19




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
I own a Husky 372. Awsome saw. I prefer using all the time even when I can use my small Jonsred 2050. A not for you to consider. The Jonsred saw is made by huskvarna and for the most part are exactly the same. If you don't have a husky dealer but have a jonsred dealer don't be shy on buying it. The stihl is a good saw too. The Husky, Jonsred, or Stihl are the best of the best. Homelite supposedly was getting out of the home owner saw and getting into proffesional saws. Poulan is made by Huskvarna but they aren't the same at all. They are made to trim trees or make you feel like a logger. You just look like some one who is clueless when it comes to saws. Good luck and remember it's not always the saw but the service that comes with it.

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John in MA

05-06-2002 16:15:25




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 Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to WI Farmboy, 05-06-2002 09:12:19  
Jonsered, Husqvarna, and Poulan all are owned by Electrolux. Husky is the main line. All but two Jonsered models are the same as certain Huskies. Most of the Poulans actually are the same as the low end Husqvarna saws. Only the cheapest Poulans don't have a Husky sister.



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Roy B

05-06-2002 08:18:04




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
Dane, I would look at a husky 262xp or a stihl 032. I own a 262 and have had very good luck with it, great power to weight ratio. A friend owns 2 032s and though I refuse to admit it to him, they are very good working saws. My next saw will be a Husky 373xp, pretty awesome power for blocking firewood, but a tad heavy. Hope this helps. Roy



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John in MA

05-06-2002 16:12:05




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 Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Roy B, 05-06-2002 08:18:04  
032s are great saws. I have one and it's a real pleasure to use. You're going to have a hard time finding one, though. Haven't been made since the mid '80s.



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SteveB(wi)

05-06-2002 06:44:05




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
Up in our north woods when I run into the loggers who cut for a living all I ever see is Stihls and Huskys.



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Bus Driver

05-06-2002 05:33:27




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
Here I have a Homelite bought new in 1959. Great saw, 25 pounds, manual oiler. Tireing to use. Just occasional use now. Later Homelites that I had were junk. Have 2 Echo, 1 McCullough, 1 Stihl, 1 Husqvarna. Echos do not start easily, but do run very well. The Husky is my all-time favorite saw. The Stihl line apparently has the best saws with even model numbers- 028. The odd numbers- 031 seem not to be so good. My Husky starts easily and quickly. Huskys will leak chain oil when stored-get used to it. If I were buying today, it would be a Husky.

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Roger

05-17-2002 12:26:58




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 Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Bus Driver, 05-06-2002 05:33:27  
I've owned a 371xp for about three years and it
doesn't leak a drop of oil when stored. Maybe I
got lucky since this is my first Husky. My
Homelite, on the other hand, leaks right down to
the last drop in the reservoir when stored. I
consider it a real P.O.S. I'll never buy another
(inexpensive) Homelite.
Roger



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John in MA

05-06-2002 16:10:39




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 Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Bus Driver, 05-06-2002 05:33:27  
The odd/even number thing for Stihls doesn't date back to the 031. It was one of the best saws Stihl ever made.

However, there is a new saw called the MS310 that's just a cheap 029 with 3/8" chain.



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John Thome

05-06-2002 09:45:23




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 Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Bus Driver, 05-06-2002 05:33:27  
I bot a Sthil 031AV in 1976 and cut more wood than most folks ever see. All I ever did was sharpen the chains, add gas/oil and replace the AV cushion. It finally died last year. Developed an air leak that 'they' said would cost more to fix than the saw was worth. I think Husky will be my replacement.



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joe from IOWA

05-06-2002 04:03:03




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  
I like my saws like I like my tractors...ORANGE! Stihl saws are pretty good, my dad and I both have 026 models and he keeps his house heated with wood all winter. They say the old 028 was the best saw that sthil made but of course they don't make it anymore. I have also heard very good things about husquavarna saws. DON'T get a Homelite,Remington or Poulan ...with chainsaws the old adage "you get what you pay for" is especially true. GOOD LUCK!

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Huskys...

05-17-2002 12:28:50




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 Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to joe from IOWA, 05-06-2002 04:03:03  
...are orange, too



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buck

05-05-2002 20:26:39




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 Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Dane Wence, 05-05-2002 19:40:09  

Been a lot of talk here lately about stihl,husky,homelite I can't really tell you which is best but I will tell you that if you are cutting firewood to get a bow bar for the saw and it will greatly reduce your cutting time and fatigue.



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Slamfire

05-05-2002 21:26:21




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 Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to buck , 05-05-2002 20:26:39  
If it doesn't have any orange on it, it ain't a chainsaw.



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buck

05-05-2002 23:46:13




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 Re: Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to Slamfire, 05-05-2002 21:26:21  

Considering you done got fixed on them orange saws will have to tell you about one orange/blue war. The blue saw was sportin a brand new chain(had never been sharpened so it weren't really up to snuff yet)and the orange saw had just been sharpened.The object was two 40' pine logs laying side by side and about 12' apart to be cut into firewood lengths. Both saws were warmed up and a third party gave the start.When all finished the blue saw beat the orange saw by 4 cuts.

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Farmer/Paul

05-06-2002 04:51:21




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Best chainsaw in reply to buck, 05-05-2002 23:46:13  
I have had good luck with Stihl, but seen a demo for Husqvarna. If I went to buy a new one I would have to take a long hard look at one of these. I ran it, many nice features, handled very well, and the price was not as bad as I figured it would be. You do get what you pay for.



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