favorite brand of saws.

TREEMONKEY · 25th January 2008, 06:51 AM

I have mostly stihls i i really like them but started climbing with a jonsared lighter then my stihl260 and a hell of a lot more horsepower. but the Jonsered was broke twice the on/off switch and the trigger. but the saw does get used a lot in the tree and may gets banged around.

quietrangr · 26th January 2008, 02:00 PM

Used a 2171 for three years, great saw. But I like the 361 better because it's more advanced, and a little smoother. If I had to go back to the J-red, I could.

olyman · 28th January 2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SawTroll

I think I know what you refer to, Olympyk was renamed Efco....

was actually three olympyk, olympic,and olympik, somewhere in there was oleo-mac, now its efco--thanks to the olympic committee for that!!!!!!

SawTroll · 1st February 2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by olyman

was actually three olympyk, olympic,and olympik, somewhere in there was oleo-mac, now its efco--thanks to the olympic committee for that!!!!!!

Oleo-Mac still exist, besides Efco - both are subdivisions of Emak.

CKID · 1st February 2008, 07:02 AM

I Currently have a Stihl saw and Echo pole pruner.And an old MCCULLOCH Pro Mac 850 manual oiler.

Question in relation to favorite brand of saws.
Ekka what type of saws do you prefer to use in and around trees and also on Cocos Palms. Do you use different pitch chain on palms compaired to trees.

arborjockey · 1st February 2008, 09:11 AM

I'v worked for a couple different companys which ran a stihls and husky. Never had much prefernce for either. both good machines. Well until now. The guy I work for is better then most on maintaining equipment but we cant get through 2 jobs without one of the huskys going down. Its a ongoing joke. The muffler falls of or the trigger breaks. He runs two stihl ground saws and two 200t trim saws. no problems. The husky groun saw and husky falling saw are problematic. I herd when husky sold out to wall-mart, Lowes, home depot. Their product went down hill. I will say my 338xp has taken down many trees and i to this day have Never had a problem with it. Are chainsaws Like cars. Some bad models are put out so buyer beware? Im still waiting for my Honda. Well any Japanese motorcycle company to put out a chainsaw. Not Shindawa.

newguy18 · 1st February 2008, 09:17 AM

i think of stihl like chevy,i'll never own another.

arborjockey · 1st February 2008, 07:13 PM

Ford and chevy make descent products until you own a mitsubishi or isuzu.

newguy18 · 1st February 2008, 07:37 PM

i'm ford and husky loyal but to each his own.

Therrin · 3rd February 2008, 02:45 AM

Stihl and Toyota loyal...

Try putting 420K miles on an original unrebuilt engine on a Chevy, ford, mitsubishi or isuzu.

my 028 and 011 are over 20 years old and are running strong with regular preventative maintenance. I'm actually TRYING to wear out the 028... I think I've almost got it shot. It's what I cut all the crappy stuff with.

The 011 I'm babying because it's got more power than my 200T. More torch it feels like, never see the 011 around anymore but I'll keep mine running as long as it'll gasp breath.

Bars/chains are interchangeable between the 361 and 028, and the 011 and w200T. Makes them versatile.

Been given 4 Poulans now, of all sizes. Which, has got to tell you something if people are giving them away but holding onto their Stihl's and Husky's.

TREE-SURFER · 3rd February 2008, 01:46 PM

As far as big saws go, it's got to be Stihl. When I say big, 18" bars +.
I have used both Husky and Stihl top handles, but as far as they go, I prefer my Oleo Mac 932 and 925. The 925 is great for high canopy work. It's smaller than an ms200t and power to weight ratio, more umphh!.

I know I'm just gonna get slated for saying that, but, it's down to what the individual prefers.

Pigdog · 3rd February 2008, 05:32 PM

I have a husky model 51. How do you get the sprocket off of it?
Everything turns!!

Quintrex · 4th February 2008, 09:20 PM

Usually you remove the spark plug and install a piston stop. This stops the crank turning and allows yo uto unscrew the clutch. BEWARE, usually left hand thread.
If you don't have access to a piston stop, put the piston to Bottom dead Centre, fill the cylinder with oil and replace plug. This will lock the engine up.
when clutch job is finished, remove plug, empty out oil and flush clean with fuel.
Allow to dry out for a while before re starting. May blow smoke for a few seconds after starting, then clear up.

Roel · 5th February 2008, 01:07 AM

I've a Husqy 254 XP, great saw

Husqvarna great experience

TREE-SURFER · 9th February 2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Roel

I've a Husqy 254 XP, great saw

Husqvarna great experience

Had one, sold one

TREE-SURFER · 10th February 2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by arborjockey

Ford and chevy make descent products until you own a mitsubishi or isuzu.

How true. I own a 3litre V6 LWB 1997 Shogun. Beats a Landy anyday.

walterbrunswick · 14th February 2008, 07:00 PM

Why isn't McCulloch listed?? *g* How rude!

McCulloch #1!

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25th January 2008, 06:51 AM	#26 (permalink)
TREEMONKEY Cruisin' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 84	Re: favorite brand of saws. I have mostly stihls i i really like them but started climbing with a jonsared lighter then my stihl260 and a hell of a lot more horsepower. but the Jonsered was broke twice the on/off switch and the trigger. but the saw does get used a lot in the tree and may gets banged around. __________________

26th January 2008, 02:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
quietrangr Break'n the ice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7	Re: favorite brand of saws. Used a 2171 for three years, great saw. But I like the 361 better because it's more advanced, and a little smoother. If I had to go back to the J-red, I could.

1st February 2008, 07:02 AM	#30 (permalink)
CKID Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 2	Re: favorite brand of saws. I Currently have a Stihl saw and Echo pole pruner.And an old MCCULLOCH Pro Mac 850 manual oiler. Question in relation to favorite brand of saws. Ekka what type of saws do you prefer to use in and around trees and also on Cocos Palms. Do you use different pitch chain on palms compaired to trees.

1st February 2008, 09:11 AM	#31 (permalink)
arborjockey Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 118	Re: favorite brand of saws. I'v worked for a couple different companys which ran a stihls and husky. Never had much prefernce for either. both good machines. Well until now. The guy I work for is better then most on maintaining equipment but we cant get through 2 jobs without one of the huskys going down. Its a ongoing joke. The muffler falls of or the trigger breaks. He runs two stihl ground saws and two 200t trim saws. no problems. The husky groun saw and husky falling saw are problematic. I herd when husky sold out to wall-mart, Lowes, home depot. Their product went down hill. I will say my 338xp has taken down many trees and i to this day have Never had a problem with it. Are chainsaws Like cars. Some bad models are put out so buyer beware? Im still waiting for my Honda. Well any Japanese motorcycle company to put out a chainsaw. Not Shindawa.

1st February 2008, 09:17 AM	#32 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: favorite brand of saws. i think of stihl like chevy,i'll never own another. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

1st February 2008, 07:13 PM	#33 (permalink)
arborjockey Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 118	Re: favorite brand of saws. Ford and chevy make descent products until you own a mitsubishi or isuzu.

1st February 2008, 07:37 PM	#34 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: favorite brand of saws. i'm ford and husky loyal but to each his own. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

3rd February 2008, 02:45 AM	#35 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: favorite brand of saws. Stihl and Toyota loyal... Try putting 420K miles on an original unrebuilt engine on a Chevy, ford, mitsubishi or isuzu. my 028 and 011 are over 20 years old and are running strong with regular preventative maintenance. I'm actually TRYING to wear out the 028... I think I've almost got it shot. It's what I cut all the crappy stuff with. The 011 I'm babying because it's got more power than my 200T. More torch it feels like, never see the 011 around anymore but I'll keep mine running as long as it'll gasp breath. Bars/chains are interchangeable between the 361 and 028, and the 011 and w200T. Makes them versatile. Been given 4 Poulans now, of all sizes. Which, has got to tell you something if people are giving them away but holding onto their Stihl's and Husky's. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

3rd February 2008, 01:46 PM	#36 (permalink)
TREE-SURFER Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 401	Re: favorite brand of saws. As far as big saws go, it's got to be Stihl. When I say big, 18" bars +. I have used both Husky and Stihl top handles, but as far as they go, I prefer my Oleo Mac 932 and 925. The 925 is great for high canopy work. It's smaller than an ms200t and power to weight ratio, more umphh!. I know I'm just gonna get slated for saying that, but, it's down to what the individual prefers. __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work Andy@Aerial-Arborist.co.uk What experts say about TOPPING

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Pigdog Cruisin' Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 65	Re: favorite brand of saws. I have a husky model 51. How do you get the sprocket off of it? Everything turns!!

4th February 2008, 09:20 PM	#38 (permalink)
Quintrex Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 414	Re: favorite brand of saws. Usually you remove the spark plug and install a piston stop. This stops the crank turning and allows yo uto unscrew the clutch. BEWARE, usually left hand thread. If you don't have access to a piston stop, put the piston to Bottom dead Centre, fill the cylinder with oil and replace plug. This will lock the engine up. when clutch job is finished, remove plug, empty out oil and flush clean with fuel. Allow to dry out for a while before re starting. May blow smoke for a few seconds after starting, then clear up. __________________ Heightmaster

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Roel Gettin' motoring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 12	Re: favorite brand of saws. I've a Husqy 254 XP, great saw Husqvarna great experience

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