Which Stihl for me?
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From: Roanoke, Va
Thanks for all the good info. guys.
I considered Husky, but all my experience has been with Stihl (Fire Dept.). Although they can be finicky at times we have always had good luck with them and they have stood the test of abuse and time.
I think heading to the local Stihl dealer and playing with some saws is in order. I was just curious if any particular model or engine was really prone to failure.
Keep the suggestions coming.
I considered Husky, but all my experience has been with Stihl (Fire Dept.). Although they can be finicky at times we have always had good luck with them and they have stood the test of abuse and time.
I think heading to the local Stihl dealer and playing with some saws is in order. I was just curious if any particular model or engine was really prone to failure.
Keep the suggestions coming.
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And if a model happens to have a cool name, so much the better.
Just tell the dealer you don't want any model named after an animal smaller than a toaster oven and none named after a animal with buckteeth.
Follow that logic and you should leave with a decent saw by my way of thinkin.
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That's probably the best way to go about it.
And if a model happens to have a cool name, so much the better.
Just tell the dealer you don't want any model named after an animal smaller than a toaster oven and none named after a animal with buckteeth.
Follow that logic and you should leave with a decent saw by my way of thinkin.
And if a model happens to have a cool name, so much the better.
Just tell the dealer you don't want any model named after an animal smaller than a toaster oven and none named after a animal with buckteeth.
Follow that logic and you should leave with a decent saw by my way of thinkin.
Ders a smart man's wisdem.....
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Get the one that says Husqvarna on the side. Stihls are crap. Boss bought a Husky and a Stilh at the same time. Stihl always had more problems, so it went away. All Husky now. My favorite is the 455 Rancher. Cuts through huge logs like buttttah.
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I have a 2001 MS-210 and a 2005 MS-250...
The 210 has the thumbwheel chain adjuster..
Love them both and I beat the crap out of them..
One thing about these is that you MUST use the right oil to gas ratio...
If it's too rich then the fuel line filters inside the saw get clogged and then you need to replace them..
Been there done that but I would not even consider another brand..
Another thing to add would be a harbor freight chain sharpener..
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...hain+sharpener
You can sharpen the chains yourself and get 3X the life out of them..
I have had the sharpener for 5 years and it works great!
...zap!
The 210 has the thumbwheel chain adjuster..
Love them both and I beat the crap out of them..
One thing about these is that you MUST use the right oil to gas ratio...
If it's too rich then the fuel line filters inside the saw get clogged and then you need to replace them..
Been there done that but I would not even consider another brand..
Another thing to add would be a harbor freight chain sharpener..
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...hain+sharpener
You can sharpen the chains yourself and get 3X the life out of them..
I have had the sharpener for 5 years and it works great!
...zap!