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Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Affordable Chainsaw?

Affordable Chainsaw?
#1 Nov 26, 2006 1:09 pm

Can anyone recommend a decent gas-powered chainsaw for under $150 or so?

I'll only be using it a couple times a year to clear off small trees/brush from a patch of woods in my back yard and to cut off the bottom part of our Christmas tree each holiday season.

Thanks.

TBB

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Re: String Trimmers....Help Needed Please

Re: String Trimmers....Help Needed Please
#2 Sep 25, 2006 9:48 am

I'm going today to get the Stihl FS-45 for $129.99. I'm going with this model for a couple reasons: 1) It's the cheapest Stihl (great quality at a great price) and with a baby due in March I'm watching my dollars more closely, 2) I don't need to spend the extra $40 to get the easy start engine, and 3) The curved shaft just seems easier to handle for what I'm going to be using it for.

I appreciate all your help and advice.

TBB

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Re: String Trimmers....Help Needed Please

Re: String Trimmers....Help Needed Please
#3 Sep 20, 2006 7:50 pm

After reading up a little more and going to a local shop and handling the Stihl and Husqvarna models, I've decided to go with one of the Stihl models. Now my only question is do I go with the $130 bent shaft model (FS 45) or the $200 straight shaft model (FS 55R).

Any suggestions?

TBB

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > String Trimmers....Help Needed Please

String Trimmers....Help Needed Please
#4 Sep 20, 2006 9:36 am

I'm needing to purchase a new string trimmer. All of my string trimmers in the past have been "Wal-Mart" bought but I now think it's time that I purchase a quality string trimmer that will last a long time and be relatively maintainence free.

On a weekly to week basis I will be using it to edge my driveway. Every other week I'll trim the grass falling over into my mulch. About 3 times a year I'll be cutting thick weeds and brush in a 5'x50' ditch towards the back of my yard. I will not be using it to get under any small trees or bushes.

Although it seems most people recommend a straight shaft, from handling them in the store it seems the curved shaft would be easy to work with for what I need. The gentleman in the store said the straight shaft would be best because I'm so tall and it would be easier on my back.

I've narrowed down my choices to a couple models that can be found at a local 'Home Supply' store...local store with an excellent service department and very friendly/helpful people...definately deserve my business.

- Stihl FS-45 (curved shaft - although it doesn't seem as curved as other companies models, $140)

- Stihl FS-45 CE (curved shaft, easy start, $170)

- Stihl FS-55 R (straight shaft, $200)

- Stihl FS-55 CE (straight shaft, easy start, $230)

- Husquvarna 125C (curved shaft, $150)

- Husqvarna 125L (straight shaft, $200)

Can anyone give me some feedback/opinions/etc. on any of the above models?

Thank you for your help!

TennisBumBishop