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 07-08-2006, 19:52 Post: 131886
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  I need a new 14 or 16 chain saw

I have a Husky 52, but I am not sure which model replaced it. I have had it 12 years. Starts every time. At one time they called it the 455 Rancher.
If you want a saw to power a 16" bar you need more power I recommend that you buy a saw where the bar size is in the heart of the range. I do not recommend that you underpower a chain a 2 cycle needs to reve, if you lug you can get problems with burning pistons.






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  I need a new 14 or 16 chain saw

Either the Husky or Stihl are good options. I have used them all at one point or other as I worked in the western woods. Personally I liked the balance on the Huskies better than Stihl, but I have not used a Stihl for a day after their redesign. The power to weight was historically better on the Huskies, but Stihl has matched this. I have a 257 and the 52 Husky as I was cutting 10 cord a year for the house and had some large hard wood. Prior to that I had a Professional large Poulan 24" and 36" bars, something they don't even make anymore. I guess once they were bought up by electrolux they let Husky take the pro saws. Before that I had a Canadian. Also a large saw and not made anymore.

I never have any problem with the Huskies chain lossening between chain filings Ken. If you bar slots are worn a little you need to push up on the tip of the bar as you tighten and secure or as soon as you make your first cut you will see slack in the chain.






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  I need a new 14 or 16 chain saw

Ken;
Part of the problem is always the chain. A new chain will stretch over time. I always have problems with the chains until they season.
I use the chains until there is little left of the teeth, filing the teeth and rakers. I touch up a chain every tankful as I like a sharp saw. After 4-6 tankfuls the chain stops stretching.
I am not a fan of the anti kick chains as I find they heat more, stretch more and cut less. Could be it has more soft links. I do wear my eye protection and falling pants. After years in the woods with a saw, I feel naked without the pants. In the south I wear my shorts so I can step out of them when I rest and leave the dirt and heat behind. I hate chaps, they are too hard to get out of in the heat.






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