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Chainsaw recs
Posted on 5/8/24 at 6:51 pm
Posted on 5/8/24 at 6:51 pm
Ok guys I’m looking for good chainsaw recommendations. Won’t be for professional use just cutting some pine, oak, and cedar trees at the deer camp. Thank y’all
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Posted on 5/8/24 at 6:57 pm to slinky225
Battery.
Theyre all I own now.
Theyre all I own now.
This post was edited on 5/8/24 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 5/8/24 at 7:26 pm to slinky225
I bought a shindawia right after ida, I went to get a stihl but the owner of the shop convinced me that for the money I wanted to spend 5-600$ that the shindaiwa was a better saw.
Since then I have cut prolly 100trees with it and it cranks up every time on the third pull ( run premix) when not in storm mode. Since then two others have bought them and all have been happy with them.
Since then I have cut prolly 100trees with it and it cranks up every time on the third pull ( run premix) when not in storm mode. Since then two others have bought them and all have been happy with them.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 7:41 pm to slinky225
Stihl MS250. The Glock 19 of chainsaws.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 7:47 pm to slinky225
I have an Echo, husqvarna, and a kobalt electric.
The echo cs-590 is a beast. Love it.
The husqvarna is a Lowes special. It’s ok. Weak power but for limbs and small stuff it’s fine.
The Kobalt electric is new. With 2 batteries I was only able to cut down maybe 10 trees. They were pretty big but I was not impressed. I would not recommend one unless using for light duty around the house.
I also have a kobalt electric pole saw and I love it. I’ve cut down so many trees with it using just two sections (it has 3 sections). Nothing over 15” diameter but up to 15” it’s freaking great.
The echo cs-590 is a beast. Love it.
The husqvarna is a Lowes special. It’s ok. Weak power but for limbs and small stuff it’s fine.
The Kobalt electric is new. With 2 batteries I was only able to cut down maybe 10 trees. They were pretty big but I was not impressed. I would not recommend one unless using for light duty around the house.
I also have a kobalt electric pole saw and I love it. I’ve cut down so many trees with it using just two sections (it has 3 sections). Nothing over 15” diameter but up to 15” it’s freaking great.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 7:58 pm to slinky225
My flexvolt Dewalt battery chainsaw has cut up enough limbs and small trees to know it is legit, however you better have 3 or 4 charged batteries on hand.
Also, there is a mysterious bar oil leak ive yet to find the reason for it.
Also, there is a mysterious bar oil leak ive yet to find the reason for it.
This post was edited on 5/9/24 at 5:00 am
Posted on 5/8/24 at 8:37 pm to slinky225
Stihl or Husqvarna.
Have used and Echo some and it faired pretty well.
Go to K&D in Baton Rouge or another outdoor shop. Don’t get Home Depot or Lowe’s models.
Have used and Echo some and it faired pretty well.
Go to K&D in Baton Rouge or another outdoor shop. Don’t get Home Depot or Lowe’s models.
This post was edited on 5/8/24 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:22 pm to slinky225
Stihl MS250, 16" or 14" bar. I have an old Stihl 025 with a 16" bar and it's such a handy saw for property clean up. I have an 18" bar for it but found I never have a use for it, I have a MS391 for anything I think the 025 wouldn't handle easily.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:25 pm to slinky225
If small trees, I'd go battery. You can leave it setting for years, throw a battery in and go.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 12:31 am to slinky225
I’ve had a Stihl MS250 with 16” bar for a few years now and it’s strong for its size. Cranks every time. 18” bar would be nice on it.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 6:08 am to slinky225
I burn wood for heat. Over the last 12-15 years I've narrowed it down to 2 saws. Ms311 with 25 inch bar and an ms 170. For the price the 170 is hard to beat and does about 85% of the cutting that I need. I've started using the true fuel in the gallon cans and I believe that has helped with the saws running as well as they do.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 7:24 am to slinky225
Stihl
Husq
Echo
No battery operated if you want it to last while out cutting in the woods. My smaller saw is a Stihl MS 250. I use a Farm Boss (older model) and a MS 390 as well. It also depends on how big of a tree you are trying to drop. If just cleaning up downed trees the 250 can handle a lot if you can sharpen your own chain. It’s got great torque. K&D or St. Gabriel Hardware have good supplies. Please be careful as even seemingly small trees can kill you quickly.
Husq
Echo
No battery operated if you want it to last while out cutting in the woods. My smaller saw is a Stihl MS 250. I use a Farm Boss (older model) and a MS 390 as well. It also depends on how big of a tree you are trying to drop. If just cleaning up downed trees the 250 can handle a lot if you can sharpen your own chain. It’s got great torque. K&D or St. Gabriel Hardware have good supplies. Please be careful as even seemingly small trees can kill you quickly.
This post was edited on 5/9/24 at 7:28 am
Posted on 5/9/24 at 9:50 am to slinky225
Echo CS590 is what I have. It can sit for years and start right up. I just keep a bottle of something like truffle and I changed the chain to something more aggressive. It's a beast.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 7:13 pm to slinky225
Stihl is my go-to for such work.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:35 am to slinky225
I’ve been pleased with my husqvarna 455 (19 years old now). It’s probably bigger than what you need for normal use, but it’s the only saw I own and I’m glad I have the 20” bar when trees fall on my place.
Chainsaw are pretty easy to work on from what I’ve found. In the 20 yrs I’ve owned it I’ve only had to replace the primer bulb and I just replaced the clutch a couple of weeks ago.
Chainsaw are pretty easy to work on from what I’ve found. In the 20 yrs I’ve owned it I’ve only had to replace the primer bulb and I just replaced the clutch a couple of weeks ago.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:51 am to slinky225
Redmax GZ5000 16”. This saw quit school because of recess, it don’t play.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 6:01 pm to slinky225
Any Stihl will be the highest quality and most value, and least red assing. And use the premixed fuel. It’s way more expensive than gas and oil but you can start it right up after 1-2 years of non use. I mean don’t even think about another brand, it’s that much of a slam dunk and I’ve had them all.
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