Chain saw recommendation

Spiffy · May 25, 2006

All right, How about this...

Suppose you lost/destroyed your saw. You are going to get one tomorrow. What would you get?


Ironically, I'd say my above post is about that exact situation. Like you said, if it's good enough for daily use; it should stand my test of time too: for small stuff I'd get the MS200, for my larger stuff the MS361 looks pretty good. All kinds of good feedback on it here and elsewhere, and I like the feel of it (haven't "log tested" one yet though). Since I can't justify both, that means the 361; about 95% positive I'll be getting a 361 in the next few weeks.

The proffessional dealerships around here are Stihl, so others may be good too.

Spiffy · May 25, 2006

All right, How about this...

Suppose you lost/destroyed your saw. You are going to get one tomorrow. What would you get?


Ironically, I'd say my above post is about that exact situation. Like you said, if it's good enough for daily use; it should stand my test of time too: for small stuff I'd get the MS200, for my larger stuff the MS361 looks pretty good. All kinds of good feedback on it here and elsewhere, and I like the feel of it (haven't "log tested" one yet though). Since I can't justify both, that means the 361; about 95% positive I'll be getting a 361 in the next few weeks.

The proffessional dealerships around here are Stihl, so others may be good too.

hillman · May 25, 2006

I have heated our home for 25 years with wood. I have used a stihl saw for 23 years. It has given me trouble free service.I would recommend a farmboss size for power and a 16" or 18" for bar length. You will find this product Is a joy to use. Keep your chain sharp and you cant go wrong.

hillman · May 25, 2006

I have heated our home for 25 years with wood. I have used a stihl saw for 23 years. It has given me trouble free service.I would recommend a farmboss size for power and a 16" or 18" for bar length. You will find this product Is a joy to use. Keep your chain sharp and you cant go wrong.

EddieWalker · May 25, 2006

My first chainsaw was a Husqavarna rancher. I spent a little extra to get a good one since I was moving to Texas and buying land in the country. Things didn't work out like I planned and I barely used it. It was always tough to start, but once it got going, WOW.

Then last year I was cutting the limbs off some cedar trees I'm saving and the saw started missing and dying on me. It would restart, run, but then go through the whole process again.

I took it in to the repair shopt and told them what was happening. They said the piston had lost compression and it would cost too much to rebuild. $40 please. hahaha I gave them the saw and went out looking for a new one.

I've found that I prefer cheaper tools for some things because they will wear out and break on me anyway, so they become disposable. I tried the Poulan wild thing, and after an hour realized I'd made a mistake. I took it back and went out looking again.

Echo caught my eye, but I didn't want to spend the money for it. Same with Stihl. Husquavarna was out. Burned once is all you get. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Then I saw the Poulon Pro. I liked the way the chain tightener worked, liked the way it was put together and really liked the price!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I've had it a year now and highly recomend it. It is totally reliable, startes easy every time and has plenty of power.

If I needed a chainsaw for a living, I'd probably gone with Stihl or Echo, but for what I do and my needs, this one is perfect.

Eddie

EddieWalker · May 25, 2006

My first chainsaw was a Husqavarna rancher. I spent a little extra to get a good one since I was moving to Texas and buying land in the country. Things didn't work out like I planned and I barely used it. It was always tough to start, but once it got going, WOW.

Then last year I was cutting the limbs off some cedar trees I'm saving and the saw started missing and dying on me. It would restart, run, but then go through the whole process again.

I took it in to the repair shopt and told them what was happening. They said the piston had lost compression and it would cost too much to rebuild. $40 please. hahaha I gave them the saw and went out looking for a new one.

I've found that I prefer cheaper tools for some things because they will wear out and break on me anyway, so they become disposable. I tried the Poulan wild thing, and after an hour realized I'd made a mistake. I took it back and went out looking again.

Echo caught my eye, but I didn't want to spend the money for it. Same with Stihl. Husquavarna was out. Burned once is all you get. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Then I saw the Poulon Pro. I liked the way the chain tightener worked, liked the way it was put together and really liked the price!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I've had it a year now and highly recomend it. It is totally reliable, startes easy every time and has plenty of power.

If I needed a chainsaw for a living, I'd probably gone with Stihl or Echo, but for what I do and my needs, this one is perfect.

Eddie

Spiffy · May 25, 2006

Eddie, if that's the Poulan Pro 295, I'd bet it's identical to my Craftsman.

Spiffy · May 25, 2006

Eddie, if that's the Poulan Pro 295, I'd bet it's identical to my Craftsman.

stumpfield · May 25, 2006

( Eddie, if that's the Poulan Pro 295, I'd bet it's identical to my Craftsman. )

This OEM and re-branding/marketing stuff really got me confuse. Probably confuse many others too. Years ago, I bought a John Deere CS230. Thinking with the John Deere name, I can't go wrong. Well, take a guess. I got the exact same saw as the Homelite sold at big box stores. Except paying extra $$$ for the John Deere logo of course.

stumpfield · May 25, 2006

( Eddie, if that's the Poulan Pro 295, I'd bet it's identical to my Craftsman. )

This OEM and re-branding/marketing stuff really got me confuse. Probably confuse many others too. Years ago, I bought a John Deere CS230. Thinking with the John Deere name, I can't go wrong. Well, take a guess. I got the exact same saw as the Homelite sold at big box stores. Except paying extra $$$ for the John Deere logo of course.