favorite brand of saws.

arborjockey · 2nd February 2008, 04:11 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 · 2nd February 2008, 04:17 AM

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

arborjockey · 2nd February 2008, 02:13 PM

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

newguy18 · 2nd February 2008, 02:37 PM

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

Therrin · 3rd February 2008, 09:45 PM

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 · 4th February 2008, 08:46 AM

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 · 4th February 2008, 12:32 PM

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

Steve Tipton · 5th February 2008, 04:20 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, 08:07 PM

I've a Husqy 254 XP, great saw

Husqvarna great experience

TREE-SURFER · 10th February 2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roel

I've a Husqy 254 XP, great saw

Husqvarna great experience

Had one, sold one

TREE-SURFER · 11th February 2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

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 · 15th February 2008, 02:00 PM

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

McCulloch #1!

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Done it · 15th February 2008, 09:20 PM

ours

Quote:

Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

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.

I'm a Stihl man, but you've got it, sometimes you need a small saw, I've got an Echo CS2600, looks just like yours and it comes in very handy in tight spots, but when you pick up your MS200 again you know why you bought it. I've got them all and they all have a different job to do, it's the best saw for the job, not the best saw.

Done it · 16th February 2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pigdog

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

Quick, is the trick. I use a 12Volt impact gun on saws that have a nut face on the clutch, 1 or 2 clicks and it's off. On others use a bolt or flat punch, sharp hit, move around, hit again. If it's not off spray it with wd40 or something and try again later. Don't use air gun. There usually is an arrow or something but you have to go clockwise, hit to the front of the saw. Stihl sell a good, plastic piston stop for about $12, part no: 00008935903 A.

TREE-SURFER · 17th February 2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

Stihl sell a good, plastic piston stop for about $12, part no: 00008935903 A.

Failing that, get a piece of starter cord and tie a lumpy knot in the end that is just small enough to fit in through the spark plug insert hole. Works a treat.

I've got a problem with my 039. After a while, it will reduce revs and a little tweek of the throtle will bring it back to full revs, until, it does it again a little while later, and again, and again. Any ideas people?

Done it · 18th February 2008, 05:30 PM

Thats a good idea, but I don't take the plug out, thats why you have to do it quick. I only put that there so no body could blame me if they busted something.

newguy18 · 19th February 2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

Failing that, get a piece of starter cord and tie a lumpy knot in the end that is just small enough to fit in through the spark plug insert hole. Works a treat.

I've got a problem with my 039. After a while, it will reduce revs and a little tweek of the throtle will bring it back to full revs, until, it does it again a little while later, and again, and again. Any ideas people?

Could be one of 4 things.
1.your carb needs rebuilt.
2.clutch is slipping and needs rebuilt.
3 throttle linkage is sticking nees cleaned.
4.hows the air filter look?replace or clean.

bigshea13 · 21st February 2008, 03:47 PM

they make great wheel chalks

CAPORAL30 · 22nd February 2008, 12:42 PM

There is nothing that can beat a "JOHNNY RED".....

SawTroll · 23rd February 2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

....
I've got a problem with my 039. After a while, it will reduce revs and a little tweek of the throtle will bring it back to full revs, until, it does it again a little while later, and again, and again. Any ideas people?

Yes, replace it with a MS361!!!!

newguy18 · 23rd February 2008, 12:58 AM

575 xp.

olyman · 23rd February 2008, 01:11 AM

as newguys first response. rebuidl the carb. sounds like pinhole in diaphram---

ronnyb · 25th February 2008, 10:17 AM

I was too lazy to read all the posts but you forgot Tanaka saws, and Shindawa. There is a chinese company that does an exact knock off of Stilh saws. I saw them for sale on Ebay.

TREE-SURFER · 26th February 2008, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olyman

as newguys first response. rebuidl the carb. sounds like pinhole in diaphram---

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

575 xp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawTroll

Yes, replace it with a MS361!!!!

Yes, I think a rebuild is in order.

Whats wrong with Oleo Mac???

SawTroll · 26th February 2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronnyb

I was too lazy to read all the posts but you forgot Tanaka saws, and Shindawa. There is a chinese company that does an exact knock off of Stilh saws. I saw them for sale on Ebay.

No big loss that those were left out.......

SawTroll · 26th February 2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

575 xp.

Have you gone crazy.......

Well, maybe the NE one, but it is too new to say (have anyone seen one at all?)......

newguy18 · 27th February 2008, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawTroll

Have you gone crazy?

yep.

hartley · 27th February 2008, 09:59 AM

You find in the UK that all foresters bye husky and all climbers swear by stihl........thats the law!

newguy18 · 28th February 2008, 07:24 AM

thats the law? Well at least the foresters got it right.

olyman · 28th February 2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

Quick, is the trick. I use a 12Volt impact gun on saws that have a nut face on the clutch, 1 or 2 clicks and it's off. On others use a bolt or flat punch, sharp hit, move around, hit again. If it's not off spray it with wd40 or something and try again later. Don't use air gun. There usually is an arrow or something but you have to go clockwise, hit to the front of the saw. Stihl sell a good, plastic piston stop for about $12, part no: 00008935903 A.

please dont use a chisel--if hit just wrong, could bend the end of the crankshaft---

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2nd February 2008, 04:11 AM	#31
arborjockey Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 260	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.

2nd February 2008, 04:17 AM	#32
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: favorite brand of saws. i think of stihl like chevy,i'll never own another. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

2nd February 2008, 02:13 PM	#33
arborjockey Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 260	Re: favorite brand of saws. Ford and chevy make descent products until you own a mitsubishi or isuzu.

2nd February 2008, 02:37 PM	#34
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: favorite brand of saws. i'm ford and husky loyal but to each his own. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

3rd February 2008, 09:45 PM	#35
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	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.

4th February 2008, 08:46 AM	#36
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 337	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 What experts say about TOPPING

4th February 2008, 12:32 PM	#37
Pigdog Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 62	Re: favorite brand of saws. I have a husky model 51. How do you get the sprocket off of it? Everything turns!!

5th February 2008, 04:20 PM	#38
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	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

5th February 2008, 08:07 PM	#39
Roel Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 28	Re: favorite brand of saws. I've a Husqy 254 XP, great saw Husqvarna great experience

15th February 2008, 02:00 PM	#42
walterbrunswick Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6	Re: favorite brand of saws. Why isn't McCulloch listed?? g How rude! McCulloch #1! http://walterbrunswick.com/walter/pi..._withflash.jpg http://walterbrunswick.com/walter/pi..._withflash.jpg http://walterbrunswick.com/walter/pi..._withflash.jpg http://walterbrunswick.com/walter/pi..._withflash.jpg http://walterbrunswick.com/walter/pi...sharpteeth.jpg

18th February 2008, 05:30 PM	#46
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: favorite brand of saws. Thats a good idea, but I don't take the plug out, thats why you have to do it quick. I only put that there so no body could blame me if they busted something.

21st February 2008, 03:47 PM	#48
bigshea13 Former Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: super 8 motels Posts: 361	Re: favorite brand of saws. they make great wheel chalks

22nd February 2008, 12:42 PM	#49
CAPORAL30 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CANADA Posts: 52	Re: favorite brand of saws. There is nothing that can beat a "JOHNNY RED".....

23rd February 2008, 12:58 AM	#51
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: favorite brand of saws. 575 xp. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

23rd February 2008, 01:11 AM	#52
olyman Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: iowa--usa Posts: 125	Re: favorite brand of saws. as newguys first response. rebuidl the carb. sounds like pinhole in diaphram---

25th February 2008, 10:17 AM	#53
ronnyb Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 62	Re: favorite brand of saws. I was too lazy to read all the posts but you forgot Tanaka saws, and Shindawa. There is a chinese company that does an exact knock off of Stilh saws. I saw them for sale on Ebay.

27th February 2008, 09:59 AM	#58
hartley Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 19	Re: favorite brand of saws. You find in the UK that all foresters bye husky and all climbers swear by stihl........thats the law!

28th February 2008, 07:24 AM	#59
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: favorite brand of saws. thats the law? Well at least the foresters got it right. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

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