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Chain Saw recommendations
#1955142
12/15/16 08:12 AM
12/15/16 08:12 AM
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,900 Huntsville AL
Rocket62
OP
14 point
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OP
14 point
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,900
Huntsville AL
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I rarely need a chain saw but my outdoorsy daughter wants me to cut some oak and cedar logs into 12" or so diameter by 2" or so thickness plates for centerpieces at her wedding reception. I'll need a chainsaw to do this ...
I don't own one so I will have to borrow, rent, or buy a chainsaw. It looks like I'll have to pay $75 to $100 for a rental ... If I can find a decent one in the $150 range I might just buy one.
Recommendations?
Thanks! Rocket out ...
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955147
12/15/16 08:18 AM
12/15/16 08:18 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,772 Lower AL
k bush
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,772
Lower AL
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Stihl 170, just under $200
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: k bush]
#1955152
12/15/16 08:24 AM
12/15/16 08:24 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,454 HSV AL
jmudler
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,454
HSV AL
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I have one you can borrow.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955154
12/15/16 08:26 AM
12/15/16 08:26 AM
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,900 Huntsville AL
Rocket62
OP
14 point
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OP
14 point
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Posts: 7,900
Huntsville AL
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Let me toss out some of the brands that I can find locally ... I checked Lowes, Home Depot, and Tractor Supply and found no source for Stihl locally. Husqvarna Poulan Echo Ryobi Comments? I have one you can borrow. THANKS! I may take you up on that but hey, this may be a good excuse for me to add to my tools if I buy one!
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955157
12/15/16 08:28 AM
12/15/16 08:28 AM
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 22,707 Lickskillet, AL
Irishguy
a.k.a. Dingle Johnson
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a.k.a. Dingle Johnson
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 22,707
Lickskillet, AL
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Let me toss out some of the brands that I can find locally ... I checked Lowes, Home Depot, and Tractor Supply and found no source for Stihl locally. Husqvarna Poulan Echo Ryobi Comments? I have one you can borrow. THANKS! I may take you up on that but hey, this may be a good excuse for me to add to my tools if I buy one! There are Stihl dealers all over. However if the big box stores are your option, then get the Husky.
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955160
12/15/16 08:29 AM
12/15/16 08:29 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,454 HSV AL
jmudler
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,454
HSV AL
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I would only buy a stihl or husky. I was given a poulan pro and the husky is night and day better. I can only imagine what a stihl is like.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Irishguy]
#1955163
12/15/16 08:30 AM
12/15/16 08:30 AM
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,900 Huntsville AL
Rocket62
OP
14 point
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OP
14 point
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,900
Huntsville AL
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Let me toss out some of the brands that I can find locally ... I checked Lowes, Home Depot, and Tractor Supply and found no source for Stihl locally. Husqvarna Poulan Echo Ryobi Comments? I have one you can borrow. THANKS! I may take you up on that but hey, this may be a good excuse for me to add to my tools if I buy one! There are Stihl dealers all over. However if the big box stores are your option, then get the Husky. I just found a Stihl dealer in Huntsville ... Hill Lawnmower & Chainsaw
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955172
12/15/16 08:35 AM
12/15/16 08:35 AM
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,900 Huntsville AL
Rocket62
OP
14 point
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OP
14 point
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,900
Huntsville AL
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Ok I'm leaning hard towards #1 Stihl #2 Husqvarna I'm heading to our hunting club this weekend and I'll be looking for a good 12" thick log or two (hardwood or cedar) that I can get 17 custs of 1.5" to 2". If anyone has such laying around and want it removed from your property ... If I succeed I'll probably go to Hill and buy the Stihl ... hey that rhymes!
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955183
12/15/16 08:51 AM
12/15/16 08:51 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,454 HSV AL
jmudler
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,454
HSV AL
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Just incase you did not know, the worst thing for a chain saw is to hit the ground with the chain. You may want one of these too if you are not good with a file (I am not). http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-chain-saw-sharpener-61613.html
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955208
12/15/16 09:07 AM
12/15/16 09:07 AM
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,341 athens
boker
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,341
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I just went through this. I researched chainsaws till I got sick of looking at them I went into the husky dealer to just buy one. The dealer was also a echo dealer. He quickly directed me to the echo line. Turns out tech has s big sales promotion at the end of the year. I walked out with the echo timber wolf. It's a beast but heavy. The dealer said unless I wanted to drop $600 or more on a husky I was just buying a glorified knockoff. The echo was $400 before tax at ever place I checked. I bought it that day for $300. I had enough of the $150 Walmart saws . The echo cranks great and actually idles when I am not sawing.
boker
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: jmudler]
#1955216
12/15/16 09:13 AM
12/15/16 09:13 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 18,070 Andalusia, Al. Covington Co.
DEADorALIVE
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 18,070
Andalusia, Al. Covington Co.
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Mine was money VERY well spent! For saws...Stihl, Husqvarna, Jonsared, Shindaiwa, or Echo. I have a Poulan Pro that I have run through the ringer several times and it's taken it and asked for more, but from what I've seen, it's the exception to the rule!
Well behaved women never make history.~ Out back Quit laughing...I think I broke something.
Fifteen is my limit on Schnitzen-Gruben, Baby...
I have OCD and ADD, so everything has to be perfect, but only for a minute.
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955233
12/15/16 09:31 AM
12/15/16 09:31 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 12,918 Old Florida
Geno
Booner
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Booner
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I've worn out a couple of poulan pros that were gifted to me. One of them lasted about 4 years though - that's pretty good for me due to always having to use the stupid things.
I currently have a very small and light echo for limbs and a rancher 455 husky for real stuff. Neither of mine are the highest tier - both are middle tier. Meaning you can't buy them at a big box store. I have not managed to tear either of them up. "knocks on wood". Both idle when I am not cutting but the rancher will walk away from you if you set it down idling so you have to pay attention.
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank
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Re: Chain Saw recommendations
[Re: Rocket62]
#1955253
12/15/16 09:50 AM
12/15/16 09:50 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,625 North Baldwin County, Al
TensawRiver
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,625
North Baldwin County, Al
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I have both sthil and echo and they have both been good saws. The echo is a top handle arborist type saw and that little thing is awesome. Yeah it's out of your price range but I just wanted to brag on the little thing, lol!
Romans 8:1-2 "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, for the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of Sin and Death"
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