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Need recommendation for a chain saw
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| jplasater@NOSPAMjuno.com 2005-12-31, 4:21 pm |
| This will be our first chain saw and we don't anticipate heavy usage.
i. e. we will not be felling trees and cutting up wood to burn. Would
you please recommend a good basic all purpose chain saw. Our first
job will be to cut off the tops of wooden fence posts. Any help will
be appreciated.
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| I researched this a few years back, and talked to a lot of people, including
tree trimmers, independent chain saw repair shops, friends, relatives, etc.
By far, the brand that was recommended the most was Stihl. It wasn't the
cheapest, but it was well worth the money. Starts every time, even after
sitting a year. Well made and durable. http://www.stihl.us/
<jplasater@NOSPAMjuno.com> wrote in message
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> This will be our first chain saw and we don't anticipate heavy usage.
> i. e. we will not be felling trees and cutting up wood to burn. Would
> you please recommend a good basic all purpose chain saw. Our first
> job will be to cut off the tops of wooden fence posts. Any help will
> be appreciated.
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| JimmyDahGeek@DON'T_SPAM_ME_gmail.com 2005-12-31, 5:21 pm |
| I have to agree with Bob. You may pay a little more for a Stihl chain
saw but it's money well spent. I have a Stihl saw that is 20 years
old. I used to heat with wood so it got a lot of use. I quit heating
with wood 5 years ago and it sat for a couple of years. When I got it
out this year it started right up. Before I bought the Stihl I had a
McCulloch chain saw. It lasted a couple of years and died. Do
yourself a favor and buy a good one (Stihl). It will be money well
spent and it will last you a very long time.
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| Edwin Pawlowski 2005-12-31, 5:21 pm |
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<jplasater@NOSPAMjuno.com> wrote in message
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> This will be our first chain saw and we don't anticipate heavy usage.
> i. e. we will not be felling trees and cutting up wood to burn. Would
> you please recommend a good basic all purpose chain saw. Our first
> job will be to cut off the tops of wooden fence posts. Any help will
> be appreciated.
1. Stihl
2. Husquevarna
3.
4.
5.
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182. Homelite
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| Stubby 2005-12-31, 5:21 pm |
| jplasater@NOSPAMjuno.com wrote:
> This will be our first chain saw and we don't anticipate heavy usage.
> i. e. we will not be felling trees and cutting up wood to burn. Would
> you please recommend a good basic all purpose chain saw. Our first
> job will be to cut off the tops of wooden fence posts. Any help will
> be appreciated.
McCullough was a fine manufacturer, but they have been sold out and
getting parts is difficult. The brand is still being sold through Home
Depot and probably other places.
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| I was replacing a 30 year old Craftsman/Poulan, which could be operated with
only one hand. Now, a lot of them, including most Stihl models, need two
hands. I elected to get the Stihl MS191T aka 'In the tree' saw that can be
operated with one hand. (Supposedly, professional tree trimmers are more
safety conscious.) I wouldn't recommend a one hand model for anyone who is
not experienced, and does not intend to be extremely careful at all times.
"Bob" <bobb25@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I researched this a few years back, and talked to a lot of people,
including
> tree trimmers, independent chain saw repair shops, friends, relatives,
etc.
> By far, the brand that was recommended the most was Stihl. It wasn't the
> cheapest, but it was well worth the money. Starts every time, even after
> sitting a year. Well made and durable. http://www.stihl.us/
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> <jplasater@NOSPAMjuno.com> wrote in message
> news:43b6e0c9.12614518@news.so.centurytel.net...
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For such limited usage, I would suggest an electric chainsaw. See
this article:
http://forestry.about.com/cs/chains...lectric_saw.htm
(top posted for your convenience)
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Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)
dgriff237@7cox.net
<jplasater@NOSPAMjuno.com> wrote in message
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> This will be our first chain saw and we don't anticipate heavy
> usage.
> i. e. we will not be felling trees and cutting up wood to burn.
> Would
> you please recommend a good basic all purpose chain saw. Our
> first
> job will be to cut off the tops of wooden fence posts. Any help
> will
> be appreciated.
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| DanG wrote:
> For such limited usage, I would suggest an electric chainsaw. See
> this article:
> http://forestry.about.com/cs/chains...lectric_saw.htm
I second the electric suggestion; they work very well for smaller stuff
reasonably near an outlet.
I have a 36" Huqvarnia which will cut anything I want to tackle, and a 14"
Poulan I got from walmart for everything else. All thse saws have perfromed
very well, and I use them a lot. I am especially impessed with that little
Poulan considering how badly I've treated it.
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"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> <jplasater@NOSPAMjuno.com> wrote in message
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> 1. Stihl
> 2. Husquevarna
> 3.
> 4.
> 5.
> ......
> 182. Homelite
I am surprised you even listed Homelite. They made a good product in the
60's. The last experience I had with Homelite was with their electrical
products and they are crap. Could not even get parts, but still sold as
new.
I believe your choice of cutting fence post off with a chain saw is a bit
delusional. My Milwaukee sawzall would be my choice.
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| Edwin Pawlowski 2005-12-31, 7:21 pm |
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"SQLit" <sqlit@qwest.net> wrote in message
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> I am surprised you even listed Homelite.
Pleae note the number I placed it in.
> I believe your choice of cutting fence post off with a chain saw is a bit
> delusional. My Milwaukee sawzall would be my choice.
Perhaps. Chainsaws are usually gas, Sawzalls are usually electric. If the
fence is 1/4 mile from the house, you need one heel of an extension cord.
If it is along side the garage, you would be correct.
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| You'll go through a lot of sawzall blades, and it will take forever. A
circular saw is a better choice.
"SQLit" <sqlit@qwest.net> wrote in message
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> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> I am surprised you even listed Homelite. They made a good product in the
> 60's. The last experience I had with Homelite was with their electrical
> products and they are crap. Could not even get parts, but still sold as
> new.
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> I believe your choice of cutting fence post off with a chain saw is a bit
> delusional. My Milwaukee sawzall would be my choice.
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"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> "SQLit" <sqlit@qwest.net> wrote in message
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> Pleae note the number I placed it in.
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> Perhaps. Chainsaws are usually gas, Sawzalls are usually electric. If the
> fence is 1/4 mile from the house, you need one heel of an extension cord.
> If it is along side the garage, you would be correct.
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They do make DC cordless sawzalls and circular saws, but I assume his is AC.
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| Tom O'Connor 2005-12-31, 7:21 pm |
| I just bought my second Stihl. Took me nine years to wear out the
first. Couldn't be happier with both of them.
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| Carpenter 2005-12-31, 9:21 pm |
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jplasater@NOSPAMjuno.com wrote:
> This will be our first chain saw and we don't anticipate heavy usage.
> i. e. we will not be felling trees and cutting up wood to burn. Would
> you please recommend a good basic all purpose chain saw. Our first
> job will be to cut off the tops of wooden fence posts. Any help will
> be appreciated.
Not really sure why you want a chain saw. Consider using an electric
generator and power tools such as a circular saw instead.
Anyway I have abused for about 6 years a 16" Poulain, changing only the
spark plug (once) and the blades (5 times). It's still working great
and the last job was to cut down two big oak trees and other limbs
downed by Rita. YMMV
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| Bert Byfield 2005-12-31, 10:21 pm |
| >> This will be our first chain saw and we don't anticipate heavy usage.
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> McCullough was a fine manufacturer, but they have been sold out and
> getting parts is difficult. The brand is still being sold through Home
> Depot and probably other places.
I bought a $50 3hp electric McCulloch saw about five years ago and have
been happy with it ever since, just cutting down (and into firewood) dead
or otherwise unwanted trees around a suburban house.
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| Stubby 2005-12-31, 11:21 pm |
| Bert Byfield wrote:
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> I bought a $50 3hp electric McCulloch saw about five years ago and have
> been happy with it ever since, just cutting down (and into firewood) dead
> or otherwise unwanted trees around a suburban house.
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My McCullouch got to be around 15 years old and wore out a sprocket.
And the chain stretcher. I got parts from
http://www.mcculloughservicecenter.com or 800-423-6302.
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