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What kind of Chainsaw to buy
I have always used Stihl saws. Currently I primarily use a 026 pro which is a very popular saw. Light and powerfull. The huskys also have a huge following and I have considered a 357. The best advice on a saw is get one that is comfortable to you, but I personally would stick with one of theese two brands. Up north where my property is Stihl is ptetty much the only brand. So If I drop something in the dirt or a need a part they are available at a local hardware store.
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I have two craftsman's they were freebees and I still feel cheated. parts, chains, parts, chains, on and on and on.
Anyone ever hear of huskavarna? Know anything about them?
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Homedad, I have never owned a husky but from all of the Stihl Vs. Husky banter I have seen on other sites They seem to have a dedicated following. Its a bit like endless debate of orange Vs. green, only in this case they are bith nearly the same color so no one argues about paint,  . I think bith are the top dogs in the chains saw world but that certyainly does not mean there the only good ones. Popularity really seems based on market saturation. In greater Detroit I think Lowes sells Husqvarna but it's tough to find a parts/service dealer here, at least compared to Stihl which is immmensly popular throughout the state.
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You learn something new every day if your lucky. I did't know husky was a referance to husqvarna. Thought that was that bike company. I never heard of husqvarna until I walked into the local cub cadet dealer on my tractor search. I burned about 10 cord this winter and a new chain saw and log splitter our on my wish list. I don't know where you all live, but here in pa it seems like it's been winter for 2 years.
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I have a Stihl...an "028AV Super" with an 18 in bar. I bought this unit back in 1984, as I was building CNC Turret Lathes that did all the machining for the Stihl crankshaft and peripherals. I new then what quality went into Stihls product lines, and I certainly would not hesitate to purchase another...if I ever have to!
To date, 19 years running to cut 7-8cords a year plus odd jobs, still on the same plug, points and breather! (Hah,hah...I did have to change the chain a few times though)
Willie H.
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Poulan makes a good saw for the occasional user. I carried one around for years in my old Bronco for camping an clearing trails. They make them for Sears, so same saw, different color. Now that I have the farm, I have an Echo 3450. Found it used, but like new, for a super price and bought it. I liked it so much I have an Echo 510 on the way that I bought on eBay. I have less than $350 in two saws that will do what I want and not give any problems. If the 510 won't cut it, I don't want to cut it Absolutely nothing wrong with a Stihl or Husky, I just find these suit my needs for a more attractive price. Regarding the price of parts, I have found the following link a great place to buy supplies.
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Home Dad, Yup I was a little lost on that one reading post on other web sites for quite a while. Try takeing a peek at the husqvarna web site and by the way I have absolutely NO idea weather or not I am spelling that right. . It is especially easy to confuse due to there actually being a HUSKY brand of tools that the Tractor Supply Company and I think Home Depot carry although to my knowledge they do not like make chain saws. I also like the Echo brand but for reasons already mentioned I personally stayed away from them on a chain saw. If I was just cutting at home close to the city they probably would have been my first choice. It is my understanding that Echo uses chrome plated Pistons, rings and cylinders and Stihl only does on their Pro lines which is one of the reasons I chose the 026 pro over the 026. I also like the decompression valve for easier starting. I have a echo weed whipper that is 8 years old and runs like a top. I wish I could count the hours on that one ! I only switched to Stihl weed whippers becuase of the quick change shat that allows me to use the same power head and change to a edger.
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I liked my jonsered 0930 but it started to give me problems after 15 yrs and parts are getting scarce. I looked at the new ones and they were not as built as my 0930. Looked at them all,using a 20inch bar and sometimes needing a 36 inch bar settled for a stihl 046 mag, very happy, nice features and far as a 72 cc saw replacing a 93cc the stihl cuts just as well with more torque vs rpm in the jonsered.At half the weight.
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ohh yaa, MORE POWER !!
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I have a Sears electric and I tend to use a hand powered bow saw before I use the electric saw. I am no longer a fan of Sears power tools and not just because of this particular saw. (Their wrenches are OK though)
I have another chainsaw that I inherited from my dad. It is a cheap Homelite, but it works for light stuff. I wouldn't recommend it for heavy work at all. I live in the desert, so there is not a lot of tree cutting here, but we do have some trees and they tend to be pretty dense wood. It starts when I pull the cord and makes sawdust, and that is about all I need.
I like Poulan and Husky personally and would buy one of those brands if I needed a saw for heavier work.
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