Chain saws?

[GIT-R-DONE]

I have a Husky, the only saw I own and probably the last one I will own too. Always starts and cuts like a dream.



Stihl are ok from what all are saying on here, never heard any complaints about them, but I haven't owned on either...

 

[AMink]

Eye candy at the Stihl wbsite. http://www.stihlusa.com/chopper/index.html

Wonder who wears the chaps in that house? :-laf Gotta love a pretty lady who swings a mean axe!

 

[MFalkinham]

The best Stihl saws were the older ones that were made in West Germany. I believe their model numbers were even (026, 028, etc), while the US made saws had odd model numbers (027, 029). I've got German made 028, and it just runs and runs.

 

[bighammer]

Very happy with my 026. Slightly smaller (lighter too?)than the Farm Boss but plenty of power.

One thing to consider is what the largest tree you would need (or want) to cut. If you are trimming/pruning more than cutting really big trees, a smaller saw can be less tiresome to lug around. (especially climbing)

 

[AMink]

Just in case you may be cutting bigger stuff...

 

[KBennett]

Just in case you may be cutting bigger stuff...

My Dad used to have one like that but with a bigger motor and it was a Craftsman. I was on the little handle end one day when the the chain bound up and almost took my leg off.

 

[IC Smoke]

Stihl 360



the Farm boss is a good around the "farm" but I think its worse on gas than the 360,



All said STIHL is the way to go... . I cut trees for a living (well part time then 2nds in a machine shop)



Ian

 

[mcoleman]

I've got a Farm Boss that I bought new and like but I'm thinking about selling it and buying a pro 360 model. They are lighter than the Farm Boss and have more power.

 

[BigEasy]

I wouldn't buy anything but a Stihl... the Husky's I've used all seemed awkward to handle. Something like an 029 or 034 might be a lil small for your job, but it'll get the job done.

 

[HOBrian]

Wonder who wears the chaps in that house? :-laf Gotta love a pretty lady who swings a mean axe!

There is a girl in that picture??? I was looking at the bike :-laf :-laf

 

[SSabick]

Here is a link to what helped me to decide on what chain saw to choose. Basically Husky's are great saws, as are Sthil, and Johnsered. You won't be disappointed with any of them, unless you get one that wasn't made for the type of work that you are going to put it thru.

 

[Lnwing]

Once you've gotten used to a good, gutsy professional saw, it spoils you for anything else. For many years we cut firewood with Partner saws; an R420 and a P70, and we loved them. After one was stolen and the other finally quit, it was time to find a replacement. Since Partner doesn't sell anything but cut-off saws anymore, I started looking at the Stihls. A logger friend let us try his 460 Magnum to see how we liked it, and that's what we bought. It might seem like overkill, but with its power and weight, you don't need to fight it. The saw does the work. Actually, my father, who's 77 and not physically what he used to be, still does the bulk of the firewood cutting. He loves it, and with a saw that he can start and handle, piles up an amazing amount of wood.

 

[RGardner]

Well I finally decided on the Farm Boss 290 with an 18 inch bar. First one I got the dealer had a terrible time starting and when I got it home it would not run unless at full throttle and the chain brake would not work. I took it back and they replaced it with another Farm Boss (I kept the bar and chain). It is a cutting fool! Way superior to the Homelites and Poulans that I have had. Hopefully it will not let me down as I clear the 30 acres of russian olive trees! Thanks for all the input and help, that what makes this forum so great!

 

[rubberneck]

I realize i got in on this a little late, but with clearing 30 acres i think you will find that you want a little more horse power. I have an old 046 (older version of the 460) and a smaller stihl, think its an 021 or 026, not sure. anyway, i use the smaller saw for pruning and limbing out the trees then get the big boy out for stumping and cutting the larger logs. dont get me wrong, the smaller saw will do almost all the cutting you need, it just takes a lot lot longer when the branch size goes up. You are going to be doing a lot of cutting, so do your legs a favor and buy a set of kevlar chaps. I cleared about 100 almond trees to put my house in and nicked my calf once when a branch i was cutting let go and drove the saw downward. that $100. 00 investment in the chaps saved me a lot of stitches and pain.

 

[AMink]

that $100. 00 investment in the chaps saved me a lot of stitches and pain.

Very good point! If nothing else, the chaps will help keep your legs from being scratched and jabbed by all the brush you'll be making. I also like the hardhat/ear protection/face shield setup. Keeps chips out of your eyes and also when a loaded branch comes whipping back (and it eventually will :-laf ), the hardhat keeps your noggin safe.