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Re: Chain Saws [Re: bronco71] #13965433 04/19/21 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bronco71
Husky, Stihl and Echo.....and run premixed can gas in them!

Or mix your own with ethanol free gasoline. If you cut a lot of wood then get an electric sharpener with a grinding wheel. I got one from Harbor Freight. It works well and no complaints.


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Re: Chain Saws [Re: Topwater2] #13965457 04/19/21 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Topwater2
I'm in the market for one with a 16 or 18 inch bar. Renting one adds up over time so I might as well have my own. Which one would y'all prefer?



How much you gonne cut? You might look up the "Electric Chainsaw" thread for a few weeks ago.


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Re: Chain Saws [Re: Topwater2] #13965465 04/19/21 01:24 AM
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Husqvarna, Stihl, and Echo are all great brands. cheers

If you are just cutting a little wood on occasion then one of the electric ones might be a good choice. welcome


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Re: Chain Saws [Re: bradnitro175] #13965470 04/19/21 01:26 AM
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Stihl will last forever


This...with the easy start. Your shoulder will thank you

Re: Chain Saws [Re: Topwater2] #13965479 04/19/21 01:30 AM
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Ran Stihl for many years, then tried a Husky and finally an Echo. Wouldn't trade my Echo for a truck load of Stihls and Huskys. All my equipment is now Echo, simple reason is that they always start, every time.Ran/owned Stihl for 40+ years, great, powerful saws when they ran. Gave up, bought a Husky and was very disappointed with it's lack of grunt. Cut one load of wood and returned it to the dealer. Bought an Echo and ain't never looked back.


Re: Chain Saws [Re: Topwater2] #13965491 04/19/21 01:41 AM
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You'll get what you pay for in the 3 brands recommended on this thread. Go to one of the big box stores and buy one of the $249 saws and you aren't getting many upgrades. Go to a saw shop and talk to the guys there and pick their brains. I know I bought a professional grade Husqvarna back in 2003 and it still going strong. I've been thru 2 major hurricanes and maintain 50 acres of mixed timber.

If you look at the timber guys around here out in the woods they all have Husqvarna or Stihl.

A really good intermediate saw is the Husqvarna Rancher 450 which is available at the big box stores. $400. Make sure your oiler reservoir is always got oil.


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Pulp wood dude told me Husky or Stihl. I have a husky but I also have an echo weed eater. Both good.

Re: Chain Saws [Re: Topwater2] #13965504 04/19/21 01:53 AM
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How many of you have used one of these bad boys. I used one back in the day, but haven’t even seen one for years.

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Re: Chain Saws [Re: HasBen] #13965572 04/19/21 03:04 AM
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How many of you have used one of these bad boys. I used one back in the day, but haven’t even seen one for years.

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Cut many a cord with one similar to that one. cheers


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Re: Chain Saws [Re: bronco71] #13965612 04/19/21 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bronco71
Husky, Stihl and Echo.....and run premixed can gas in them!


Why pre-mix gas?


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Originally Posted by V-Bottom
Originally Posted by bronco71
Husky, Stihl and Echo.....and run premixed can gas in them!


Why pre-mix gas?

wayyyyy longer shelf life and ethanol free, True Fuel guarantee is at least 2 years. Also don't have separation issues or mixing errors. It is expensive but chain saws don't use much and it doesn't go bad.

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Re: Chain Saws [Re: avid_basser] #13965618 04/19/21 05:47 AM
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Stihl will last forever


This...with the easy start. Your shoulder will thank you


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Re: Chain Saws [Re: Topwater2] #13965629 04/19/21 09:39 AM
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Jonsered, Echo or Stihl. I have all Echo, weed eater, blowers & chainsaws.

https://www.jonsered.com/us/products/chainsaws/


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Only one -Stihl


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