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wrecked
Never leave fish to find fish
Location: Central Jersey
Joined: Jan 8, 2005
Points: 7
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Looking for advice - Chainsaws
Original Message Jan 30, 2005 6:39 pm |
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I know this is neither the season nor the OPE that comes to mind in the dead of winter but I am looking for advice on the purchase of my first chainsaw. Giving the thoroughness of the reviews of snowblowers, I believe the same expertise is there for other OPE's such as chainsaws. Looking for a chainsaw for home use that includes managing timber on my property and maintaining an adequate supply of firewood. No problem splitting the wood with a wedge and sledge. I understand Stihl is outsatnding quality and friends recommend that I get a 20 inch bade. I would expect to use the saw 2-4 times/year. Beyond that I'm looking to see what other say with respect to size, manufactures, model numbers, etc. Thanks in advance. Chris
OPE:John Deere 180 w/plow,Toro 724, Redmax EB6200, Craftsman 2400 psi PW, 24 Grady w/Mariner 200 Offshore
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Dave___in___CT
Deliberate often... ...decide once...
Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 3159
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Re: Looking for advice - Chainsaws
Reply #3 Jan 30, 2005 7:34 pm |
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Hi... Why a 20" bar ? Cutting thru 40+" trees ? I agree with Marshall's recomendations... But... I'm only an occasional chainsaw user... Have had my Stihl 025 about 10 years now... no problems... except starting sometimes... Use to cut about 1 cord of wood a year for the fireplace... Researched and checked out a little bit bigger saw last year... got new land... I chose a Husky... didn't end up buying anything... just kept usin' the Stihl... Like most OPE... the current models ar not the same as the 10-year -old ones... Maybe better... maybe not... Dave...
Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.Henry Ford BCS Tractor & snowblower
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18Degrees
Joined: Jan 19, 2005
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Re: Looking for advice - Chainsaws
Reply #6 Jan 31, 2005 1:28 am |
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I like my 270 Woods Boss from Stihl. But, the most important thing about saw long life, no matter what the brand, is DO NOT LET ANYONE USE IT BUT YOU - ESPECIALY FAMILY! My dad did not let me take his saw from his sight, because some one could drop it, bang it, saw rocks, saw dirt, saw stones, use the wrong mix, and never tell you about it. Don't use anyone elses saw lest they blame you for its problems. Happy shopping. 18 degrees
18 Degree driveway - 928 Honda track drive - Fertilizer spreader for dispensing salt
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Termy
Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960
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Re: Looking for advice - Chainsaws
Reply #8 Jan 31, 2005 4:49 am |
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Emmo
Joined: May 22, 2003
Points: 1065
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Re: Looking for advice - Chainsaws
Reply #9 Jan 31, 2005 10:08 am |
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Hi Wrecked Welcome, I was in the same boat as you when I bought my Echo. Check out my reviewMy only complaint about it being sometimes hard to start, is probably an adjustment problem which I need to have looked at (while its still under warranty). Once its warmed up, it restarts easily. I would highly recommend this saw for your use. Its big enough to work all day, yet small enough that it won't wear you out. Good luck in your hunt! Emmo
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