Chainsaw time.. what to get?

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Congrats on a good find. :thumbup:

Can you sharpen chain, if not you'll need to learn.

You do know it's all down hill from here, the next you'll be looking for is a back up saw. :D
 
Thanks brother!
I've got that on the list of things to learn. And I know what you mean... I've already stated looking at 70cc saws. Just like anything I own.. I have one of none and multiples of many.
 
Good looking saw and a great size to start with. Just be sure to pay attention to how the flippy caps aligned :) There is a little indicator on saw and cap to align.

Oh yeah.. it starts with one and CAD sets in. For years I had only a Stihl 044- beastly 70cc- I used it for everything. Starting with the smaller saw will handle 80% of your need. There are scores of good used 60-70cc saws for the ocassional bigger stuff.

Bill
 
Seek help at the first signs of......:eek:

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lmalterna said:
Good looking saw and a great size to start with. Just be sure to pay attention to how the flippy caps aligned :) There is a little indicator on saw and cap to align.

Oh yeah.. it starts with one and CAD sets in. For years I had only a Stihl 044- beastly 70cc- I used it for everything. Starting with the smaller saw will handle 80% of your need. There are scores of good used 60-70cc saws for the ocassional bigger stuff.

Bill
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You got that right, here in the East most of the big trees went to lumber and charcoal for the Iron Furnaces. Later as the large tree era returned, the waves of gypsy moth caterpillars over the past decades have taken those.

Myself, I've settled on using MS361's as my main saw to work with, light enough to throw around all day, can cut most that I run into in the area, and run them with .325 & .375 chisel chain 20" chain guide/bar.

The next thing we'll hear is, Hawk45 sending his saw to be Masterminded for more power. :D
 
What's a saw thread without this.........:D

[video=youtube;A52p9jc-gOo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52p9jc-gOo[/video]
 
Stihl, Husky, Echo all make good chainsaws. I worked in a lawn & garden shop and got to work on the best and the rest.
 
555 :)

Were it not for winning one of the donation lotteries, I would be swinging a 365XT. Only drawing I ever remember winning and I got a 562Xp with Randy's muff mod!!!!!!!!!!

My little 435 still gets more time than the 562Xp. I think that is a great place to start, with a limbing saw to get you up to 12-14 across the stump. Light enough to avoid arm fatigue and strong enought ot learn on until you are ready for bigger.

60cc's like that MS361 or 562XP are great 'tweener's :)

While I have had ported 70cc saws in the past, I think a good 50-60cc will do everything a person needs for a very long time.
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Bill
 
I had a Stihl 029 for at least 14 years until it got stolen. The 029 was the predecessor to the MS291. I cut at least an average of 4 cords of wood each year with that saw, and never had a problem. That wood (pun) have been 56 cords. When it was stolen I purchased an MS391, but I've only had it two seasons so far. Overall, I've been entirely satisfied with Stihl.
 
Hawk,
If you get serious about saws- hit me or 555 up for a place to learn and guys in your area to help. Personally I would not advise it($$$$$$ :) ) but I can help with the introduction. ;)

On the subject of just getting work done- you are there now.

Bill
 
I had the MS 290 20" bar (bought brand new) until recently.
Loved it, but a little too heavy for my needs.

Took the proceeds and bought the MS 250 (brand new also).
I burn wood for heat, and after 5 months of making the swap, I would say I made the right choice.
The 250 has an 18" bar, and if you do research on the Stihl chains, you will see which one is preferred.
Makes all the difference.

Ditched my stock chain (that came with it), and it was a totally different beast after that.
I am partial to Stihl's bar chain oil and mixture oil just so you know (regardless of saw type).

45cc MS 250 18" gets my vote.

I live in the middle of nowhere, and almost the fist store you come too, is a Hardware store that is an authorized dealer, so that weighed heavy on my mind also.
I have owned 3 Stihls, and they have become the saw I judge other saws against.
 
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555 said:
What's a saw thread without this.........:D

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I saw them live in Arkansas once, and the police showed up quickly.
They lit a sofa on fire, on stage, and started cutting it up with a chainsaw, oh yeah, and the full nudity female dancers on both sides of the stage may have caused some concern.;)
There was almost a RIOT in the parking lot when they broke it up!
LOL!

One of the craziest things I have ever seen.
Molly Hatchet, Black Oak Arkansas opened for them, it was a big deal around here, THOUSANDS of people.
They were banned the next day in the newspaper (Fort Smith Arkansas, this was years ago............).
No doubt, an EXCELLENT show!
 
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Hawk,
If you get serious about saws- hit me or 555 up for a place to learn and guys in your area to help. Personally I would not advise it($$$$$$ :) ) but I can help with the introduction. ;)

On the subject of just getting work done- you are there now.

Bill
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Thanks Bill. I'll let you know. You can never have to many good resources.
 
Hawke !

That is the same saw I picked up rebuilt(case as well)

You will get a ton of use out of her.

Make sure you buy fuel stabilizer and add it to your fuel EVERY TIME. That way if the saw or fuel sits awhile you won't have to service the carb etc. SKIP at your peril!!!!

Good pick man!
 
The 260 is a brilliant saw. Use ours on the farm all the time, never had an issue. Nimble, strong and durable. Great buy:thumbup:

We do run a MS362 as well, but the increased power is rarely needed (it is a brilliant saw as well)
 
Keeping an eye out for a good used ms441, with those two should be all I'd ever need around here.
 
Great deal on the Stihl 260, it's definitely the way to go. You might get more performance from the Husky XP series but the Stihl Pro line are far more user friendly and easier to maintain. Stihl make their own bars and chains whereas Husky's are made for them by Oregon and are not the same quality. As far as maintenance goes it's all pretty easy once you learn.

1. Sharpening the chain
2. maintaining the bar
3. changing the sprocket
4. adjusting the carburetor
5. cleaning the air filter and changing the spark plug
6. check the fuel line for damage

Someone else mentioned the Stihl ms 192 top handle saw, I have one also and I can recommend it. It works well in combination with a good medium level saw. Happy sawing!

be safe
 
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