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chain saw

by marksman , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 10/14/2011 10:55 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
marksman
Joined: 11/21/2005
Location: ND
what does everyone use.  I have a POS poulan and it never did cut poor power and clutch.  Maybe I should look at older ones

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Re: chain saw
by FrozenInTime on 10/14/2011 09:52 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
FrozenInTime
Joined: 11/26/2003
Location: ND
I have a Stihl and love it.  It's a 290 (56cc) with 18 inch bar (comes with a 16 inch, but easy to upgrade for $10).  It has plenty of power, cuts anything I have used it on, including felling trees, or just trimming.

Re: chain saw
by murdock1978 on 10/14/2011 10:01 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
murdock1978
Joined: 07/12/2003
Location: ND
I use a poulan 306A
Re: chain saw
by iluvswnd on 10/14/2011 10:02 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
iluvswnd
Joined: 11/09/2004
Location: Sa
 Stihl... Not really a question. Husqvarna makes a good saw but I would buy the Stihl without thinking twice.
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Re: chain saw
by Regulator on 10/14/2011 10:07 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Regulator
Joined: 02/01/2004
Location: ND
Husqvarna.  I have a 350.  Great saw.  If you want some good comparisons, visit arboristsite.com, tons of info.

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Re: chain saw
by Grizzly Bear on 10/14/2011 10:09 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Grizzly Bear
Joined: 03/11/2006
Location: ND
iluvswnd Said:
 Stihl... Not really a question. Husqvarna makes a good saw but I would buy the Stihl without thinking twice.
Husquavarna is a step above your Poulan, Homelite, McCuloch, etc...  However, doesn't hold a candle to the Stihl.  I haven't used the Echo's but I would guess they are as good as the Stihl.

Re: chain saw
by BOUTDOORS on 10/14/2011 10:28 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BOUTDOORS
Joined: 07/23/2010
Location: ND

Stihl 025 - this would be a huge step up from a Poulon.  I cut maybe 6 cords of wood a year and i'm very happy with mine.  It's about 8 years old and tuned it up one time since running synthetic 2 cycl oil mix. 

If you want to go crazy and dominate the woods buy a Dolmar 510 with an aggresive chain.  Run about 5-600 bucks.  People that cut alot of wood can appreciate the speed of that saw.  It is pretty unreal.
Re: chain saw
by yelowjackt on 10/14/2011 10:44 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
yelowjackt
Joined: 08/31/2005
Location: ND

It really depends on how much you’re using it.  If your cutting a lot of bigger trees or plan on using it quite often definitely invest in a Stihl, Husquavarna’s aren’t bad and if you can get a good deal on one then go for it but usually they run about as much as a Stihl.


Now I went with a craftsman…got it on sale at Sears with a hard case usually you can get a 16-18in for less than $150. I use it very little occasional yard clean up and mostly for fire wood once maybe twice a year…but I have used the Stihl line and they put my craftsman to shame.




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Re: chain saw
by wslayer on 10/14/2011 11:21 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
wslayer
Joined: 07/27/2002
Location: ND
yelowjackt Said:

It really depends on how much you’re using it.  If your cutting a lot of bigger trees or plan on using it quite often definitely invest in a Stihl, Husquavarna’s aren’t bad and if you can get a good deal on one then go for it but usually they run about as much as a Stihl.


Now I went with a craftsman…got it on sale at Sears with a hard case usually you can get a 16-18in for less than $150. I use it very little occasional yard clean up and mostly for fire wood once maybe twice a year…but I have used the Stihl line and they put my craftsman to shame.

     Craftsman for personnal use, Stihl for work sites. Nite and day difference, but Craftsman will always do the job, just alittle slower.
Re: chain saw
by espringers on 10/14/2011 11:33 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
espringers
Joined: 07/25/2007
Location: ND
i certainly can't disagree w/ the stihl lovers.  i bought my 029 farm boss in 91 or 92 w/ a cousin of mine.  we ran a tree cutting business together for about 2-3 years and then i did it by myself for another 2-3.  that thing has gone through hunreds of trees (including cutting stumps to ground level) and dozens of chains.  i've used it to cut a path in the ice about 12 feet wide by 100 feet long to get a sunk vehicle out in late january.  also used it to cut out an ice house once or twice.  have made the mistake of putting it away wet more than once.  and let it freeze after cutting ice at least once.  i've removed more than a few walls w/ nails inside w/ it too.  and i have never had to do anything to it other than sharpen blades and add gas and bar oil.  the thing is bullet proof.  hope when it comes time to buy another one that they are still making em like they used to. 
Re: chain saw
by Fox Island Outfitter on 10/14/2011 4:59 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Fox Island Outfitter
Joined: 02/25/2002
Location: ND
Don't have a lot to compare to, but I recently picked up a husqvarna and I'm pleased with it. I just looked at all the reviews and comparisons online and there wasn't a bad thing said about it. Can't remember the specs right off the top of my head, but it's an 18" bar. I figure quality only hurts once!
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Re: chain saw
by Frosty.... on 10/14/2011 5:25 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Frosty....
Joined: 06/09/2007
Location: ND
Stihl all the way.

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Re: chain saw
by marksman on 10/15/2011 3:58 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
marksman
Joined: 11/21/2005
Location: ND
Thanks for the help I pickup a mcculloch 72 cc with a 18 inch bar. gave 100.00 maybe that was too much.  I asked the stihl to bring something out on Monday with an 18 inch bar  maybe I can trade.  He won't take a Poulan in trade.
The McCulloch is a brute 24 lbs. runs at 4500 compared to the high speed newer ones. I will see on Monday  Thanks 

The best democrat platform a Republican can stand on it a manure pile

drug test everyone on welfare

have an open season on molesters
Re: chain saw
by waste'in time on 10/15/2011 4:22 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
waste'in time
Joined: 03/10/2009
Location: nd
24 lbs? You wont need a gym membership if you lug that around all day
 
Re: chain saw
by Bowhuntin on 10/16/2011 00:15 AM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Bowhuntin
Joined: 11/17/2003
Location: ND
BOUTDOORS Said:

Stihl 025 - this would be a huge step up from a Poulon.  I cut maybe 6 cords of wood a year and i'm very happy with mine.  It's about 8 years old and tuned it up one time since running synthetic 2 cycl oil mix. 

If you want to go crazy and dominate the woods buy a Dolmar 510 with an aggresive chain.  Run about 5-600 bucks.  People that cut alot of wood can appreciate the speed of that saw.  It is pretty unreal.

The Dolmar saws aren't on par with Stihl at all, in fact if you read the fine print on the label they are made in China. I've got a Stihl 038 Magnum along with an 019 for limbing and my back aches everytime I start thinking about how much wood I've cut with the 038.

For yardwork or light around the farm jobs damn near any saw will work with a sharp chain, when it comes to putting up a winters supply of firewood anyone who has done that for long knows a Stihl has no comparison.
Re: chain saw
by marksman on 10/16/2011 05:59 AM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
marksman
Joined: 11/21/2005
Location: ND
wslayer Said:
yelowjackt Said:

It really depends on how much you’re using it.  If your cutting a lot of bigger trees or plan on using it quite often definitely invest in a Stihl, Husquavarna’s aren’t bad and if you can get a good deal on one then go for it but usually they run about as much as a Stihl.


Now I went with a craftsman…got it on sale at Sears with a hard case usually you can get a 16-18in for less than $150. I use it very little occasional yard clean up and mostly for fire wood once maybe twice a year…but I have used the Stihl line and they put my craftsman to shame.

     Craftsman for personnal use, Stihl for work sites. Nite and day difference, but Craftsman will always do the job, just alittle slower.

I put up 5-6 cords and split the majority with the fiskers splitting ax  it is starting to get tougher when you crowd 60.  maybe that is why the kids can't keep up hunting.
One time a 20 some yr old asked if the old man needed a chair  I just looked and smiled after 4 hrs in the hills I told him I was sorry I forgot to bring the chair for him to rest on.

The best democrat platform a Republican can stand on it a manure pile

drug test everyone on welfare

have an open season on molesters
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