looking for a new saw

[whacker1]

been seeing some decent saws come through craigslist from time to time.  Pawn shops are a reasonable place to find a used saw.  You can usually find someone that is selling for a good reason on craigslist, and not a crackhead.  I had 95 pine taken down in my back yard on Saturday, so I appreciated having my big saw available on Sunday.  got about 1/3 of it cleaned up, but the rest will have to wait for this coming weekend.

[KimberRich]

Stihl.  I've got a farmboss or whatever they are calling these days, and love it.  Always starts and is easy to work on and parts are readily available when needed.  Bought it at an auction but there are always saws for sale on Craigslist for a deal. 

[Viszla]

I got the MS390.  Great saw.  I even backed over it with the truck last year .  Just cracked the air filter cover, otherwise still like new

[Buckmark]

Not anything new to add, i am with everyone else, Stihl, all i have ever used for over 30yrs and have never let me down.

[alecvg]

I hate Stihl, huskeys are waaay better!

[NRA4LIFE]

Stihl MS310 here too.  Great saw, super fast, very reliable.  The newer Husky's are junk IMO.

[RightPlace-RightTime]

Stihl  Farm boss is the best.  Never had any issues,  best thing ive ever bought.

[tony04]

ms460 is what got.  no problems yet

[Machias]

Here's one that won't cause you any problems.   

[87Ford]

I have an older Stihl 034.  Been cuttin' and runnin' good for years.   

[littlemac]

Quit shopping and buy a Stihl.  You'll never second guess yourself and the chips will fly!

Yep, 036 Pro/20" fits in my Jeep with no problem, saved my ass a bunch of times on the trail and makes camp wood like no tomorrow.  I've had it for many years of great service.

[Bofire]

 :)Husky 66, 28 inch, bought used for 275.00 about 17 years ago. Has cut dozens of cords. great saw. Stihl is a darn good saw also, either will do fine for you.
Carl

[JackOfAllTrades]

Over the years I wore out a huskey 50 then bought a 53.  I've been very happy with it, but mine needs a new bar. I like both Stihl's and Huskvarna's.  I prefer the balance of the Husky. Each has their minor advantages. There are less Husky dealers, but that is changing. The Husky in just about any size runs at higher RPM with less torque, but the Stihl will run slower with more torque. I do like the startability of the Husky in colder weather. A Shindowa probably has the most torque but in given size, weighs more than the other quality saws.

-Steve

[wrangler]

i had a stihl 029 super with a 20" bar for about 15 years, that was one tough saw! it saw use every winter for huntin and firewood at the house. it got stolen a few months ago and i bought a ms290 as a replacement. it seems like it'll last me another 15+ years. would never think twice about anything other than a stihl when it comes to saws.

[woodswalker]

i've worked for tree services and small time logging outfits on and of for six years. that amount you are willing to spend is key here. my brother owns a stihl farm boss that cuts just fine, i believe they fall in the 200-250 range. i have a 260 which is a commercial grade, lighter and more powerful then the farm boss, cost me 525. i also own a ms 361, this one packs some serious punch and can accomodate a longer bar. it hums through through everything including hardwoods like madrona. down side, paid 700 for it with all the bells and whistles.

Yes, the 036P with the factory 20" bar, 4 chains, 32" bar and 2 chains cost me about $600 over a decade ago...that and the cap. 

I walked into the house wearing the new cap, spouse noted that and asked how much it cost.  I said $600 as I walked through the room...stopping to turn JUST before the outraged "WHAT??" could get out...and said "and they threw in a Free Chainsaw" and stepped QUICKLY out of the room.