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Offline madmack76

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looking for a new saw
« on: January 24, 2010, 06:04:14 PM »
new to me just need something with a 20 inch bar not a cheap saw i want echo sthil or huskey let me know what ya got
hey anybody got a towel, i just hit a waterbuffalo

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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2010, 06:23:29 PM »
I've got a Husky right now, have owned Stihl's as well.  Both very good saw's IMO.  Probably the Stihl is more Popular for sure.
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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2010, 05:02:39 PM »
ive got a stihl 310 with a 20" bar,now that i finally got a nice saw i will never go back.very happy with it.

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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2010, 05:09:09 PM »
I got an old echo- supposed to have a 12 bar but I found a 16 that fits. Runs like a champ.
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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2010, 05:10:47 PM »
the rancher 53 is a good saw,its a husky and very good on the hands and wrist..

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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2010, 05:11:44 PM »
I run an old husky 257, had it since 91, other than new ropes and plugs, never missed a lick, absolutely screams. logged with it for 3 yrs
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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2010, 05:29:34 PM »
stihl 044 with a 32" bar.  doesn't get used much anymore, but makes quick work of most anything I put in front of it.

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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2010, 07:47:39 PM »
thanks for info i just need something that will last fingers crossed anymore i geuss
hey anybody got a towel, i just hit a waterbuffalo

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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2010, 08:01:41 PM »
I have the Stihl 310 also, very happy with it. I think my girlfriend would be happy with it too if i would finish cutting the wood. :chuckle:

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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2010, 08:04:26 PM »
look at a Stihl MS 360....I have the predecessor, the 036P that is a real workhorse...I have the 20" on it and have a 32 to go with a skip tooth for larger stuff...If its REALLY big I can use an 066 with a 48 bar.
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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2010, 08:23:04 PM »
I have an old 036 av super with a 24" bar and a 048 with a 36" bar and love both.  It's tough to beat a Stihl!

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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2010, 08:24:56 PM »
Stihl's my choice hands down.  I cut/burn around 6 cord a year.  Most of the time I use a 036 Pro with a 20" bar.  This saw is well balanced and never quits.  For the bigger stuff I have a MS460 with a 30" bar. 

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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2010, 07:35:48 PM »
I bought an 034 av super several years ago and the best 100.00 I ever spent   :whoo:


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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2010, 11:26:18 AM »
Husky 460 20" bar ripps through the wood, had mine 3 yrs now never had a problem with it.....
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Re: looking for a new saw
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2010, 11:27:37 AM »
Quit shopping and buy a Stihl.  You'll never second guess yourself and the chips will fly!
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