What kind of chainsaw you have?

[Forester45]

That was for Torch!

I use:
Stihl 015L
Stihl MS270
Stihl O66

 

[torch]

That was for Torch!

I use:
Stihl 015L
Stihl MS270
Stihl O66

Coming from a guy named "Forester", I'll take that as a compliment!

Looks like you have a nice range of saws to choose from yourself.

 

[les.smith99]

I am a Stihl fan too 009, 026, MS 461. I will tell you why I like Stihl. As helicopter pilot I worked fighting forest fires for 11 years. I was in the market for a chain saw, so I started paying attention to what the professional sawyers were using. I NEVER saw anything but Stihl or Husqvarna NEVER, 55% to 45% in favor of Stihl. I’ve had the the 026 for 24 years. I have worn out chains, bars, and sprockets and it still run strong.


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[AndyM]

First from long ago was a 16' McCulloch. Works fine with a good blade but can be a bugger to get going again after it's been used then shut off.

Stihl MS250 my go to.

Ryobi 40v 14" - this is really handy for quick cuts to smaller branches - like when I am chipping and need to trim to fit.

 

[Woodsie]

Got a Husqy Rancher 55 w/20” bar and an Echo CS590 w/24” bar. I’ve had the Husqy for over 20yrs runs good but I did hone and re ring it. The Echo is only a couple yrs old. I like the Husqy because she’s loud and got some aftermarket tweaks the echo is unmolested but prob not for long. Am searching for a jet kit and a muffler for it. Love em both. Use for firewood and maintenance on 10 acres in VT.

 

[Lil Foot]

First from long ago was a 16' McCulloch. Works fine with a good blade but can be a bugger to get going again after it's been used then shut off.

Mine (see post 63) got that way a while back, and a fresh spark plug made a huge difference. I also run mine completely out of gas before I put it away. I've then let it sit for a year or more, and it usually will start after 6-8 pulls. (got to get that carb filled with gas again)

 

[RCW]

Stihl.

The 025 in the foreground is the general purpose saw, as it's the lightest and has the fewest teeth to sharpen. The 084 in the back features an engine bigger than some dirt bikes and the 3' carbide tooth chain for it costs more than some saws.

In between are an MS290 and an MS360Pro. Good solid saws. Rounding out the collection is a TS08 wearing it's cut-quick arm. They could also wear a chain bar, but without a chain brake that's not for the faint of heart!

Ok, I don't need to see anymore you win.

Yep he won

Holy smokes, torch....you definitely win!

I've handled an 084/088(?) a few times, but never used one. What an OX!!

I bet that 360PRO is a joy - great power/RPM, but light. Looked real hard at a 361 few years ago.. but I'll stick with the 046 Magnum.

 

[AndyM]

Mine (see post 63) got that way a while back, and a fresh spark plug made a huge difference. I also run mine completely out of gas before I put it away. I've then let it sit for a year or more, and it usually will start after 6-8 pulls. (got to get that carb filled with gas again)

I admit I hadn't put a new plug in (did clean up the old one) but that is a good suggestion. Will do it.
Andy

 

[Huskerfan]

First, be safe everybody. Wear saw chaps or bibs, saw helmet with visor, sound protection, gloves and don’t forget the sunscreen.

Husqvarna 262XP 20 inch bar.
A classic old saw with good power. Good for the bigger hardwoods. Had issues with it shutting down when hot. But adjusting the idle, a new fuel filter, new spark plug, air filter, cleaning the spark arrest screen and always running ethanol free, 91 octane or better premix with Seafoam has kept it running strong and starting easily.

Stihl 251C 18 inch bar
Smaller, lighter and starts easily with the same premix as above.
Great for smaller trees and delimbing.

Stihl 131 HT 131
Telescoping saw for branch trimming. I use a “man lift cage” on the loader bucket or pallet bucket to gain extra height.
Heavy, need to strap it on.

Finally for trimming very high limbs.
2 high limb, manual chain saws attached to 25-30 foot rope handles.
I use a compressed air powered cannon constructed of pvc and a ball valve to shoot an an arborist tree weight and line over a high limb to be cut. I use the line as a guide to pull the manual chain saw up, grab the ropes and saw the limb.

 

[RCW]

First, be safe everybody. Wear saw chaps or bibs, saw helmet with visor, sound protection, gloves and don***8217;t forget the sunscreen.

Good advice to repeat, and don't forget steel-toed boots...

I related an incident I had earlier on in this thread. Wasn't a near-miss, but thankfully I was hit in the head.....while my lid was hanging from truck mirror...

I admit I'm still not good about PPE. Issue is usually I need a saw for 5 minutes.....takes longer to get the PPE together....not wise I know, because it only takes 1 second (friend clipped leg while starting saw). Compounding that is I use the saw less often...not as practiced, I'm much older, etc...

Safety First is always the best advice!

 

[torch]

I bet that 360PRO is a joy - great power/RPM, but light. Looked real hard at a 361 few years ago.. but I'll stick with the 046 Magnum.

Yeah, If I could keep only one of those saws, I'd pick the MS360Pro. Good power, about the same weight as the MS290, low vibration, good on fuel. I actually have a 3' bar for it too, but its at it's limit even with a 3/8" skip tooth chain. It's much happier with the shorter bar.

The 084 (.404" pitch) does not struggle. With anything. Ever. Surprisingly, while there is undeniably some weight there, it's nicely balanced and vibration is not as bad as you might think. But nobody will ever call it good on fuel!

 

[RCW]

Yeah, If I could keep only one of those saws, I'd pick the MS360Pro. Good power, about the same weight as the MS290

084 (.404" pitch) does not struggle. With anything. Ever. Surprisingly, while there is undeniably some weight there

I was helping neighbor with big hard maple - 36" or so. Literally set my 046 down and picked up his son's 390. Wow - the difference of a Pro saw I had grown accustomed to over many years.... no RPM's, no power. Felt like a much smaller saw with a 20" bar...

I tested a new Husky 3120 once at a dealership. Biggest saw ever ran, and similar to your 084.

Guys were using them at a landing to block firewood with short (16 or 18") bars.

Friggin' thing was like running a portable sawmill....like you say, nothing bogged it down!

 

[David Page]

I have 3 Stihl's 025, 034, 362. Son has 260 and 036. Son-inlaw has two 270's.

 

[Huskerfan]

Good advice to repeat, and don't forget steel-toed boots...

I related an incident I had earlier on in this thread. Wasn't a near-miss, but thankfully I was hit in the head.....while my lid was hanging from truck mirror...

I admit I'm still not good about PPE. Issue is usually I need a saw for 5 minutes.....takes longer to get the PPE together....not wise I know, because it only takes 1 second (friend clipped leg while starting saw). Compounding that is I use the saw less often...not as practiced, I'm much older, etc...

Safety First is always the best advice!

Yes! Steel toed boots also!

 

[TRA]

My Stihl MS 250 is my go to everyday saw. 18in bar and 3hp in a 10lb package. No bulb to prime. Just choke, pull, unchoke, start. Tons of power.

For big wood, I have Husqvarna Rancher 465. 28in bar, 4.3hp, and almost 15lbs. It’s a workout, but will do the job. Its a little temperamental.

Next saw i get will probably be another 250 for a spare. At $350, it’s got to be the best bang for the buck going.

 

[eng1886trk]

Stihl MS391 - 20" Bar
Stihl MS211 - 16" Bar

Next investment will be either a MS271 or MS291 with a 16" or 18" bar.

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[bearbait]

Stihl MS391 - 20" Bar
Stihl MS211 - 16" Bar

Next investment will be either a MS271 or MS291 with a 16" or 18" bar.

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Their too pretty, go cut something.

 

[DuckDog]

Husqvarna 440 18” bar. Cleared 1.5 pretty heavily wooded acres for my house the last year it became a good friend of mine! Great saw!


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[Fractal]

I have two echo Timberwolves. I loved the first one so much, I got another to use with my chainsaw sawmill. They are less expensive but same quality as the big two. Great saws.


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[bearskinner]

The Stihl MS261 C-M ( I got a 20***8221; bar)has no choke, no primer bulb. Click it on, pull to start, it has a memory chip that regulates choke and quality of fuel used for maximum performance. MUCH lighter than a standard chain saw, and it***8217;s a pro model, that throws chips like no saw I***8217;ve owned before.