Chain saws

weaselwill · Dec 23, 2013

Whichever brand you decide on, be sure to add Sta-Bil additive to the fuel mix----it will make the saw much easier to start.

murphy1244 · Dec 23, 2013

Here's my new saw

escavader · Dec 23, 2013

TomSeller said:
While the Stihl MS180 might be a good limbing saw for many, I think you will run out of saw real quick if you want to do medium sized cutting. The MS271 is a good saw if budget does not allow a 261. A 271 will last a long, long time under non pro useage. I am an advocate of having a small saw like the 180, but not as an only saw.

I agree 100 percent a own a limbing saw and a saw with lots of power too

GManBart · Dec 23, 2013

bacrow said:
It shouldn't. I only bought my fuel from one place. A Phillips station that says they are ethanol free. But who knows who you can trust on these things anymore.

Very true. I like the fact that the place I get ethanol-free has a separate pump for it...otherwise you're getting the nozzle, and line full of ethanol from the previous customer. Still, there's no easy way to be 100% certain.

GManBart · Dec 23, 2013

murphy1244 said:
Here's my new saw

Waaaay too clean! What model?

murphy1244 · Dec 23, 2013

GManBart said:
Waaaay too clean! What model?

CS 590 Timber Wolf with 20" bar

TomSeller · Dec 23, 2013

GManBart said:
Very true. I like the fact that the place I get ethanol-free has a separate pump for it...otherwise you're getting the nozzle, and line full of ethanol from the previous customer. Still, there's no easy way to be 100% certain.

I pull up behind the line up of 60s and 70s muscle cars and fill my Gas can. No way those guys are going to be filling up at a place with Ethanol at non Ethanol rates. I saw a guy once put some gas in a little bottle, I assume for testing.

DT86 · Dec 23, 2013

murphy1244 said:
CS 590 Timber Wolf with 20" bar

That is one good looking saw.

murphy1244 · Dec 23, 2013

DT86 said:
That is one good looking saw.

Thanks, Hope its one good cutting saw too.:laughing:

Creamer · Dec 23, 2013

GManBart said:
The one problem is that you'll find out very quickly, you need two saws for when you get one stuck....happens all the time.

That is what you have an extra bar and chain for.

TomSeller · Dec 23, 2013

Creamer said:
That is what you have an extra bar and chain for.

Either way will work if you get a bar stuck. The 2nd saw is faster is all. When doing any serious cutting I take at least 3 saws. No, not a third to get the second one unstuck, it is just that I like to have my full range of 30cc, 50cc, 70cc.

mikehaugen · Dec 25, 2013

I generally prefer Stihl, but my son sure likes his Husky!

murphy1244 · Dec 25, 2013

He needs chaps and eye's and ears for that.

s219 · Dec 25, 2013

mikehaugen said:
I generally prefer Stihl, but my son sure likes his Husky!

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I'm looking forward to the day I can buy one of those for my nephew and daughter. Both still a little too young, but soon! It is rated for ages 3 and up right?

mikehaugen · Dec 25, 2013

murphy1244 said:
He needs chaps and eye's and ears for that.

you don't think the pajama pants will cut it?

s219 said:
I'm looking forward to the day I can buy one of those for my nephew and daughter. Both still a little too young, but soon! It is rated for ages 3 and up right?

I have no idea, he turned 2 in August and it seems fine.

arrow · Dec 25, 2013

mikehaugen said:
I generally prefer Stihl, but my son sure likes his Husky!

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His saw would out cut an Echo I once had back in the 70's

NightFire · Dec 25, 2013

High octane fuel should only be used for engines specifically designed for it. High octane has less power and more additives in it to prevent detonation in high compression engines.

When you sharpen your chain, flip the bar. It helps it wear evenly and increases its life.

Bota4me · Dec 25, 2013

arrow said:
His saw would out cut an Echo I once had back in the 70's

hahahahaha!! Here we go.....

Chilly807 · Dec 25, 2013

I'm not reading 18 pages either, but if I were the OP I'd buy a Stihl MS250. They've been on sale here lately for around $400, which isn't bad for what you get. I've not been impressed by the smaller Husky offerings.

20-30 hours of use is a lot by most non-pro standards, we have 10 acres and I'd be surprised if we run a saw any more than 5-8 hours a year, if that.

Sean

WM75Guy · Dec 25, 2013

It's not for everyone but I just got an Oregon 40V cordless for my wife for Christmas. She has trouble starting anything with a small engine. I have been outside using it to clean up some limbs in the yard and it works great. I should have got the larger battery but I plan on getting one to have a spare anyway.