Been looking at Chain Saw's? - Page 2

kyle_22r · 01-19-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivalred

Wasnt their a cabide or diamond tipped chain? And I have not done chains in almost 5 years. Counting each link!

yep, they make carbide chain. it's meant more for rescue efforts -- cutting through wood full of nails, roofing shingles etc, than cutting firewood though.

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Backwood · 01-19-2006, 07:14 PM

I would go with a Stihl but get a pro saw they hold up better. I have a Farm Boss and a 460 Magnum . I use them to cut firewood.

snap-on · 01-19-2006, 07:33 PM

Stihl all the way!

ive had a older 039. Beast of a saw i love it. When i wore my 20" bar out I upgraded to a 24" bar and love it! But if your going to step up to that size of a saw your really going to want a smaller one for limming and generall trimming. Just way to much weight for the small stuff (under 6") Which is why i have 2, (well not 2 039, but 2 stihl's) I have an 017 (i think) for the small stuff.

Shindawa makes a good saw, but you got to watch out, the older ones (that ive used) had an odd chain. It was narrower than most which was nice as it required less power to cut the same size stuff. (less material to hog out)

The retreat camp i worked at one summer heats with wood in the winter and swears by jonsered saws but after useing one for 2 hrs a day for all summer i would have gladly traded it for my stihl.

THe nice thing about stihl is you can genearlly find them at good deals at the local pawn shops.

Huskavarna lost credit with me when they sold out to lowes.

bob200587 · 01-19-2006, 07:38 PM

I've got a crappy Poluan 14" saw that hasn't been nothing but trouble, but It was given to me sooooo I can't complain. I've been thinking about a new one, I've had nothing but good experience with Echo motors, I've got a weedeater and a leaf blower and I love both of em. I'm not sure about their chainsaws tho. Unless they offered one bigger than 14 or a little more power I'd proabably have to go for a Stihl as well.

Nic · 01-19-2006, 07:46 PM

Besides picking a saw, you might want to invest in a pair of chaps for leg protection, especially if you are going to be cutting brush. Swinging a saw around over time will cause fatigue and you will be more likely to let the bar rest on your leg. The longer the bar and bigger the saw, the more likely that can happen. A chainsaw cut is very nasty.

Also when operating a saw, make sure to have your thumb under the handle and not on top-gives you more control, especially from kickback. Don't forget to wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

I hate to sound like Mr. Safety, but you can't be too careful. I had to cut a small piece of wood a week or so ago and thought I could go without my safety glasses since it was a quick cut. A splinter off the wood I was cutting flew back and hit me in the forehead and left a cut. No big deal. If it had been in the eye, different story.

***fustercluck*** · 01-19-2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nic

Besides picking a saw, you might want to invest in a pair of chaps for leg protection, especially if you are going to be cutting brush. Swinging a saw around over time will cause fatigue and you will be more likely to let the bar rest on your leg. The longer the bar and bigger the saw, the more likely that can happen. A chainsaw cut is very nasty.

Also when operating a saw, make sure to have your thumb under the handle and not on top-gives you more control, especially from kickback. Don't forget to wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

I hate to sound like Mr. Safety, but you can't be too careful. I had to cut a small piece of wood a week or so ago and thought I could go without my safety glasses since it was a quick cut. A splinter off the wood I was cutting flew back and hit me in the forehead and left a cut. No big deal. If it had been in the eye, different story.

Word.

kyle_22r · 01-19-2006, 09:42 PM

not a big fan of echo here, most of their stuff is of the cheaper grade. probably fine for joe homeowner, though. wouldn't last a season in our rental yard.

Nic · 01-19-2006, 10:12 PM

When I worked for Asplundh, our tree saws were usually echos. They were light enough to clip to your climbing belt and were very wieldy in the tree compared to the heavier saws. They were a little on the cheap side IMO. I don't think I would buy one for any heavy duty work.

01-19-2006, 07:33 PM	#28 (permalink)
snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,382	Stihl all the way! ive had a older 039. Beast of a saw i love it. When i wore my 20" bar out I upgraded to a 24" bar and love it! But if your going to step up to that size of a saw your really going to want a smaller one for limming and generall trimming. Just way to much weight for the small stuff (under 6") Which is why i have 2, (well not 2 039, but 2 stihl's) I have an 017 (i think) for the small stuff. Shindawa makes a good saw, but you got to watch out, the older ones (that ive used) had an odd chain. It was narrower than most which was nice as it required less power to cut the same size stuff. (less material to hog out) The retreat camp i worked at one summer heats with wood in the winter and swears by jonsered saws but after useing one for 2 hrs a day for all summer i would have gladly traded it for my stihl. THe nice thing about stihl is you can genearlly find them at good deals at the local pawn shops. Huskavarna lost credit with me when they sold out to lowes. __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers Last edited by snap-on; 01-19-2006 at 07:35 PM.

01-19-2006, 07:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,853	I've got a crappy Poluan 14" saw that hasn't been nothing but trouble, but It was given to me sooooo I can't complain. I've been thinking about a new one, I've had nothing but good experience with Echo motors, I've got a weedeater and a leaf blower and I love both of em. I'm not sure about their chainsaws tho. Unless they offered one bigger than 14 or a little more power I'd proabably have to go for a Stihl as well. __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Flowmaster Muffler, LCE Header AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 190XXX miles

01-19-2006, 07:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
Nic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, Alabama Posts: 1,038	Besides picking a saw, you might want to invest in a pair of chaps for leg protection, especially if you are going to be cutting brush. Swinging a saw around over time will cause fatigue and you will be more likely to let the bar rest on your leg. The longer the bar and bigger the saw, the more likely that can happen. A chainsaw cut is very nasty. Also when operating a saw, make sure to have your thumb under the handle and not on top-gives you more control, especially from kickback. Don't forget to wear safety glasses and hearing protection. I hate to sound like Mr. Safety, but you can't be too careful. I had to cut a small piece of wood a week or so ago and thought I could go without my safety glasses since it was a quick cut. A splinter off the wood I was cutting flew back and hit me in the forehead and left a cut. No big deal. If it had been in the eye, different story. __________________ Nic 1997 Tacoma 4X4 Xtra Cab 2.7L 5 speed Last edited by Nic; 01-19-2006 at 07:48 PM.

01-19-2006, 09:42 PM	#32 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	not a big fan of echo here, most of their stuff is of the cheaper grade. probably fine for joe homeowner, though. wouldn't last a season in our rental yard. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

01-19-2006, 10:12 PM	#33 (permalink)
Nic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, Alabama Posts: 1,038	When I worked for Asplundh, our tree saws were usually echos. They were light enough to clip to your climbing belt and were very wieldy in the tree compared to the heavier saws. They were a little on the cheap side IMO. I don't think I would buy one for any heavy duty work. __________________ Nic 1997 Tacoma 4X4 Xtra Cab 2.7L 5 speed

01-19-2006, 07:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
Backwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: N. MS Posts: 7	I would go with a Stihl but get a pro saw they hold up better. I have a Farm Boss and a 460 Magnum . I use them to cut firewood.

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