LGC Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 BTW... thanks for everyone chiming in on this. I'm looking for a chainsaw myself... 16" Stihl it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryn165 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Another vote for Stihl. I worked for a tree business from the ages of 15 thru 22. We used a whole range of small trim saws up thru a Stihl 066 with a three foot bar. Going down the list would be Jonsered then Husqvarna. Anything after Husky is a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifruit Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Husky and husqvarna are not the same company right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckymtn22 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Make sure you get the safety gear. Know of a guy that cut his leg off because he wasn't wearing any. Didn't put them on for the 30 second job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Canola oil for bar oil, green and works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olotti Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 As others have said Stihl are great. I work in a profession where cutting is a must and a life and death thing and we only use Stihl. Great saws and will cut through anything and as long as you do routing maintenance they start every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socapots Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Husky and husqvarna are not the same company right? That's a good question. I seem to remember them being two different brands up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socapots Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Canola oil for bar oil, green and works great. Hmm. Is that so. Never would have thought. Seems like it would be too thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I have used on my parent's farm. The Stihl is my choice if you are going to do a lot of work, but if you are only doing a little amount of work the Hasqvarna is an easy start chainsaw and the chain tension design is very easy to use. But the most important thing is maintenance and keeping the chain sharp makes a massive difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I have used on my parent's farm. The Stihl is my choice if you are going to do a lot of work, but if you are only doing a little amount of work the Hasqvarna..... So obviously, you're quite familiar with the husky........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balboa Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 thanks to everyone who commented on this unorthordox thread. I am trying to figure out which model to get. I am split between the MS391, 261 and 362. The last two are pro models and the 391 is the top in the forsetry/landscaping with 4.5HP. I will be heading to my Stihl dealer tomorrow morning and need to choose a saw. Although I am not a professional, should I opt for a pro model which might last a little longer than the 391? Prices are 261,580$ 362, 700$ and the 391, 600$ Thanks again amigos !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 get the one that the Texas chainsaw massacre guy uses... that thing is da bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 get the one that the Texas chainsaw massacre guy uses... that thing is da bomb That would be the Poulan 245a in yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hmm. Is that so. Never would have thought. Seems like it would be too thin. I find it perfect, consumption runs right in line with the fuel as well http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/html/98511316/98511316.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I just got a used Stihl MS 250 myself. Looking forward to trying it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socapots Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I find it perfect, consumption runs right in line with the fuel as well http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/html/98511316/98511316.html And that is a wonderful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socapots Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 thanks to everyone who commented on this unorthordox thread. I am trying to figure out which model to get. I am split between the MS391, 261 and 362. The last two are pro models and the 391 is the top in the forsetry/landscaping with 4.5HP. I will be heading to my Stihl dealer tomorrow morning and need to choose a saw. Although I am not a professional, should I opt for a pro model which might last a little longer than the 391? Prices are 261,580$ 362, 700$ and the 391, 600$ Thanks again amigos !!! What did you end up getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patric M Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Don"t use it when drunk!! My buddy lost a finger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balboa Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 What did you end up getting. a little late with my response but i got a used ms260. The saw is in great shape and I got a good deal on it. Bought all the safety gear, hat, pants, boots, but it's been raining so much I used it only once. Thanks again to everyone here for all their great advice !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socapots Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Good stuff man. You will not be dissapointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeGar Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Stihl saws are excellent, sturdy and easy to maintain. Don't neglect safety gear and training. Seriously, there is a lot of potential energy in trees. When hanging or under tension they can easily kill you if you don't know what you are doing. Use a mate, wedges, don't drink and practice running away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Stihl saws are excellent, sturdy and easy to maintain. Don't neglect safety gear and training. Seriously, there is a lot of potential energy in trees. When hanging or under tension they can easily kill you if you don't know what you are doing. Use a mate, wedges, don't drink and practice running away. LOL. Great advice. I grew up in a country / farmstead / rural home here in southwestern Ontario, as my family's home was in the middle of a 25 acre bushlot. My dad and I would go out and cut lumber down every fall, to chop, stack, and pile to use the following year (wood that's seasoned for 6 months to a year burns better and cleaner). We'd do roughly 12 to 14 cords of wood every year to burn during the winter in the wood stove and fireplace that heated our home. Hated it at the time (three or four weekends full of dropping trees and cutting and piling wood). But, looking back, very cost beneficial, and a great learning and growing experience for my Dad and I. And no (human) limbs lost or maimed either. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave O))) Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Stihl going, there's a good reason for that saying. I have used a mini-boss 170 almost daily for professional pruning and light felling. Rarely misses a beat and that is the cheapest saw they make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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