favorite brand of saws.

olyman · 28th February 2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

Yes, I think a rebuild is in order.

Whats wrong with Oleo Mac???

nothing--theyre the only saw maker that has a chrome IMPREGNATED cylinder-----

newguy18 · 28th February 2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by olyman

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

Or could crack the clutch shoe.If you have to do it that way use a flat punch.

TREE-SURFER · 1st March 2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

Or could crack the clutch shoe.If you have to do it that way use a flat punch.

You could also take off the fly-wheel cover and hold the fly wheel with a gloved hand, just for a bit of extra grip.

newguy18 · 1st March 2008, 01:47 PM

Or just stick a socket and ratchet on the flywheel nut and turn the motor over by hand untilthe ratchet hits.saves your hands a little.

olyman · 3rd March 2008, 01:08 PM

anything but beating on the end of a crank--it aint no car!!!!!!!!!!

newguy18 · 4th March 2008, 01:44 AM

why would you beat on a cars crank?Thats more expensive than a saws crank.

clementine · 23rd March 2008, 11:24 AM

O Oh! What do you folks think of "Partner" saws?

Heard no mention of them in this thread, a bad omen maybe.

I know they do grinders too, and they aren't too bad, not as good as "Stihl", but they are a reasonable price.

olyman · 23rd March 2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by clementine

O Oh! What do you folks think of "Partner" saws?

Heard no mention of them in this thread, a bad omen maybe.

I know they do grinders too, and they aren't too bad, not as good as "Stihl", but they are a reasonable price.

thats part of the problem--some people think the only saw made is a stihl--i beg to differ----

clementine · 23rd March 2008, 11:39 AM

So "Partner" any good then?
What d'ya think?

olyman · 23rd March 2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by clementine

So "Partner" any good then?
What d'ya think?

have no experience with those-just oly,jons,and stihl. parts for stihl are higher for a compareable part---

SawTroll · 25th March 2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by clementine

So "Partner" any good then?
What d'ya think?

The used to be top-notch, but Elux "developed" them into a "homeowner saw" brand......

SawTroll · 25th March 2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by quercus

this kinda proves my case....But lately I'm looking at a few Husky's too...
I've got a job commin ' up wich will require two 880's, but since I heard a lotta BS about it... I'm lookin' at the 3120 XP...

That's fine, if you can find an old one.

The newer ones are severely rpm limited, and down on power as well.

newguy18 · 26th March 2008, 01:55 AM

Thats why theres mods just basics like rejetting the carb,porting the muffler.

Aerial · 10th April 2008, 05:42 PM

I don't really have enough experience with chainsaws to make an informed decision. I only bought my first chainsaw this week.

I went with a Stihl 180C "Mini Boss" from a local "mom and pop" dealer. I had already decided to go with a Husky of similar size from J.C. Penny's, but the man behind the Stihl was what ultimately swayed me.

We used New Poulans for my disastrous first tree felling. They wouldn't start reliably for me and just left a bad impression in general.

Aerial

SawTroll · 15th April 2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

Thats why theres mods just basics like rejetting the carb,porting the muffler.

A different coil is needed as well......

mdvaden · 19th April 2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

just a poll to see what everyone usually buys.THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO TURN INTO A BRAND BASHING THREAD.

A variety.

No certain brand.

I have the least confidence in Dolmar though.

Therrin · 20th April 2008, 05:42 AM

Which saws do you use on a daily basis Mdvaden?

stihlin huskys · 20th April 2008, 07:00 AM

New to this site.
Favorite brand is all different kinds so here goes. Husky 346xp, 357xp, 372xp 575xp seems to be a real good saw with a ton of torque, regardless of the initial reviews they finally got it right. Stihl 361, 044, 066 and the 036, I'm sure others are great but thats all i've used. Echo makes great tophandle saws light zippy and take an incredible beating and start every morning. Dolmar I have two 5100's that are only a couple months old, they cut like there on steroids but I have heard some pretty bad stories from the locals about dependabilty and then i've had some guys that say they run forever I guess only time will tell. That and a summer of 90 degree days and cutting for 8 hours a day. If I missed any other good saws it's not personal just haven't used em yet.

franc · 8th May 2008, 09:58 PM

in my country only -sthil husqvarna :[ ... other producer they are not popular in poland.. My favourite it's sthil but Im workin with both of them and i never complain for any one....

darki · 12th May 2008, 08:25 AM

üdv.husky 254,372

TREEMONKEY · 22nd July 2008, 11:46 PM

I have recently purchased 2 echo 360. we have 2 climbers using them and in 2 weeks they where in the shop getting repaired for the 4th time each they are a giant piece of crap and do not recommend them to anyone. I will now only use husky and stihl.

Echo saws are half the price because they are in the shop getting fixed over half the time.

Garry Brockley · 23rd July 2008, 12:00 AM

The echo is a spitting image of my tannaka which is a light weight(because its cheap plastic) gutless, tempremental piece of crap, that i wouldnt give to a hack to use, buy a zubat hand saw they are faster and much much more reliable than those land fill fillers.
sorry bad experiences with it

I use an Ms200t for climbing an 066 because i got it cheap but still an excellent saw, husky 365special, 262xp for snedding up, just sold my 371 to fund my move and a bottom end Mcullach for labourers i don't like or trust.

Jason Axe · 8th August 2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Therrin

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.

my ton ford has 244k on it original every thing been plowed with for 200k of its life and not a speck of rust.....not sure how its not rusty the state of ohio puts more tons of salt on its roads a year than it does black top it seems

Q.Q. · 8th August 2008, 01:44 AM

Hmm don't know about any of you guy's but it's Shindiawa all the way for me. I bought my first 757 when I was about 18teen still no problems.My climbing saw is a 357 great little saw.And my newest edition to the crew is my 446,unreal powerhouse for weight ratio.Huski would be my second choice,not a fan of stil bit over priced I think.Probly get shot for that comment.

Done it · 8th August 2008, 09:09 PM

Yep, don't go knocking Stihl around here!

I've got a couple of Shindaiwas, even posted some pics in this thread, Revolutionary new gear for the arborist

They are good saws, the 357 cuts well but is a bit heavy.

Is that 446 the new pro saw? I've heard about them, better than the 448 according to what I was told.

Q.Q. · 8th August 2008, 11:24 PM

You are correct. It's like they say, you have to have go to beleive it. I let my workers use this saw as it is light and has unbeleviable wick. I sometimes think that it is better than my 757.The only thing that I wish shinie would make, is a bigger saw. 357 is probibly a bit on the heavy side but so is the price tag of your faviourite brand. ????? really comment though never used one.
Who know's I might just convert you.

Done it · 8th August 2008, 11:42 PM

I don't need converting, I'm going to have a look at the 446. Maybe you didn't look at that link. I've got them all, there is only ONE top handle saw.

newguy18 · 9th August 2008, 02:46 PM

I'll take my 51 husky over a stihl of anysize any day of the week.Sooon to buy a 338 and possibly a 3120.

Q.Q. · 9th August 2008, 08:58 PM

Sorry Done It, I forgot to have a look at your link.Well at least I know someone else out there has them.
What size bar do you find best,or run in your 357??.I would like to know what works best for you.

Done it · 10th August 2008, 10:05 PM

Even Ekka had a 357 once, I think.

I've got 14" on all my top handle saws, except the little Echo, don't like 12" but I do run 1/4 chain on 1 Stihl for a finer cut.

View Poll Results: Your favorite brand of chainsaw.
husqvarna	141	30.65%
stihl	285	61.96%
solo	7	1.52%
echo	24	5.22%
dolmar	27	5.87%
doesn't matter i like them all.	25	5.43%
Jonsered	26	5.65%
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1st March 2008, 01:47 PM	#64
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: favorite brand of saws. Or just stick a socket and ratchet on the flywheel nut and turn the motor over by hand untilthe ratchet hits.saves your hands a little. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

3rd March 2008, 01:08 PM	#65
olyman Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: iowa--usa Posts: 125	Re: favorite brand of saws. anything but beating on the end of a crank--it aint no car!!!!!!!!!!

4th March 2008, 01:44 AM	#66
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: favorite brand of saws. why would you beat on a cars crank?Thats more expensive than a saws crank. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

23rd March 2008, 11:24 AM	#67
clementine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 509	Re: favorite brand of saws. O Oh! What do you folks think of "Partner" saws? Heard no mention of them in this thread, a bad omen maybe. I know they do grinders too, and they aren't too bad, not as good as "Stihl", but they are a reasonable price. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken!

23rd March 2008, 11:39 AM	#69
clementine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 509	Re: favorite brand of saws. So "Partner" any good then? What d'ya think? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken!

26th March 2008, 01:55 AM	#73
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: favorite brand of saws. Thats why theres mods just basics like rejetting the carb,porting the muffler. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

10th April 2008, 05:42 PM	#74
Aerial Former Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 229	Re: favorite brand of saws. I don't really have enough experience with chainsaws to make an informed decision. I only bought my first chainsaw this week. I went with a Stihl 180C "Mini Boss" from a local "mom and pop" dealer. I had already decided to go with a Husky of similar size from J.C. Penny's, but the man behind the Stihl was what ultimately swayed me. We used New Poulans for my disastrous first tree felling. They wouldn't start reliably for me and just left a bad impression in general. Aerial

20th April 2008, 05:42 AM	#77
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: favorite brand of saws. Which saws do you use on a daily basis Mdvaden?

20th April 2008, 07:00 AM	#78
stihlin huskys Sappling Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 6	Re: favorite brand of saws. New to this site. Favorite brand is all different kinds so here goes. Husky 346xp, 357xp, 372xp 575xp seems to be a real good saw with a ton of torque, regardless of the initial reviews they finally got it right. Stihl 361, 044, 066 and the 036, I'm sure others are great but thats all i've used. Echo makes great tophandle saws light zippy and take an incredible beating and start every morning. Dolmar I have two 5100's that are only a couple months old, they cut like there on steroids but I have heard some pretty bad stories from the locals about dependabilty and then i've had some guys that say they run forever I guess only time will tell. That and a summer of 90 degree days and cutting for 8 hours a day. If I missed any other good saws it's not personal just haven't used em yet.

8th May 2008, 09:58 PM	#79
franc Sappling Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 7	Re: favorite brand of saws. in my country only -sthil husqvarna :[ ... other producer they are not popular in poland.. My favourite it's sthil but Im workin with both of them and i never complain for any one....

12th May 2008, 08:25 AM	#80
darki I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hungary Posts: 2	Re: favorite brand of saws. üdv.husky 254,372

22nd July 2008, 11:46 PM	#81
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 93	Re: favorite brand of saws. I have recently purchased 2 echo 360. we have 2 climbers using them and in 2 weeks they where in the shop getting repaired for the 4th time each they are a giant piece of crap and do not recommend them to anyone. I will now only use husky and stihl. Echo saws are half the price because they are in the shop getting fixed over half the time. __________________

23rd July 2008, 12:00 AM	#82
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: favorite brand of saws. The echo is a spitting image of my tannaka which is a light weight(because its cheap plastic) gutless, tempremental piece of crap, that i wouldnt give to a hack to use, buy a zubat hand saw they are faster and much much more reliable than those land fill fillers. sorry bad experiences with it I use an Ms200t for climbing an 066 because i got it cheap but still an excellent saw, husky 365special, 262xp for snedding up, just sold my 371 to fund my move and a bottom end Mcullach for labourers i don't like or trust. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

8th August 2008, 01:44 AM	#84
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: favorite brand of saws. Hmm don't know about any of you guy's but it's Shindiawa all the way for me. I bought my first 757 when I was about 18teen still no problems.My climbing saw is a 357 great little saw.And my newest edition to the crew is my 446,unreal powerhouse for weight ratio.Huski would be my second choice,not a fan of stil bit over priced I think.Probly get shot for that comment. __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

8th August 2008, 09:09 PM	#85
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: favorite brand of saws. Yep, don't go knocking Stihl around here! I've got a couple of Shindaiwas, even posted some pics in this thread, Revolutionary new gear for the arborist They are good saws, the 357 cuts well but is a bit heavy. Is that 446 the new pro saw? I've heard about them, better than the 448 according to what I was told.

8th August 2008, 11:24 PM	#86
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: favorite brand of saws. You are correct. It's like they say, you have to have go to beleive it. I let my workers use this saw as it is light and has unbeleviable wick. I sometimes think that it is better than my 757.The only thing that I wish shinie would make, is a bigger saw. 357 is probibly a bit on the heavy side but so is the price tag of your faviourite brand. ????? really comment though never used one. Who know's I might just convert you. __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

8th August 2008, 11:42 PM	#87
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: favorite brand of saws. I don't need converting, I'm going to have a look at the 446. Maybe you didn't look at that link. I've got them all, there is only ONE top handle saw.

9th August 2008, 02:46 PM	#88
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: favorite brand of saws. I'll take my 51 husky over a stihl of anysize any day of the week.Sooon to buy a 338 and possibly a 3120. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

9th August 2008, 08:58 PM	#89
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: favorite brand of saws. Sorry Done It, I forgot to have a look at your link.Well at least I know someone else out there has them. What size bar do you find best,or run in your 357??.I would like to know what works best for you. __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

10th August 2008, 10:05 PM	#90
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: favorite brand of saws. Even Ekka had a 357 once, I think. I've got 14" on all my top handle saws, except the little Echo, don't like 12" but I do run 1/4 chain on 1 Stihl for a finer cut.

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