firewood saw

SawTroll · 19th March 2009, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Hopf

Presently I have a Great Three Saw Plan, that I use

, but it is with Older Stihl Chain Saws.

My Plan consists of a 024, 034, and a 044. Later I found out after buying my 024, it was Built for more of the Home Owner Quality, rather than the Commercial Quality. It works Great for me, and mt Operation here on the Farm.

Thanks. Bruce.

The 024 is a pro quality saw, basically the same as the 026 - but with a smaller engine.

Willard Holmen · 19th March 2009, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawTroll

The 024 is a pro quality saw, basically the same as the 026 - but with a smaller engine.

Yes the 024 was one of Stihls first "new generation" saws from the mid 1980s. A top commercial pulpwood production saw.

Willard Holmen · 19th March 2009, 04:35 AM

Stihl sometimes juggled their saw model names over the years. They would introduce a pro commercial grade saw, a few years later the saw's c.c. displacement was raised and then the pro market would be gone on the smaller version. So to pickup sales for the smaller version Stihl would call it the "Farm Boss". Excellent marketing strategy.

SawTroll · 19th March 2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by windthrown

The choice is so biased... I did not vote. Comparing a 290 to a 372?

For firewood I would want a 346XP/NE and an MS361.

The End.

You are 100% right - and that combo is the ideal one over/up here - my personal favourites without a shadow of doubt....

....but the 361 could be too small elsewhere....

SawTroll · 19th March 2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawTroll

The 024 is a pro quality saw, basically the same as the 026 - but with a smaller engine.

Forgot to say; The MS240 is still made, but not sold in the US (not here in Norway either).

Willard Holmen · 20th March 2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SawTroll

Forgot to say; The MS240 is still made, but not sold in the US (not here in Norway either).

I checked out Stihl's world sites and found the MS240 is available in the Netherlands.
I found the 08S was still available in Brazil, now there is a saw with a long track record .The 08S is what I call the ultimate [most durable] top handle saw ever made.

Bruce Hopf · 23rd March 2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawTroll

The 024 is a pro quality saw, basically the same as the 026 - but with a smaller engine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolmenTree

Yes the 024 was one of Stihls first "new generation" saws from the mid 1980s. A top commercial pulpwood production saw.

One thing I did find out about the 024, just like the 034, there was three different Versions of these Two Models. Bruce.

Bruce Hopf · 23rd March 2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolmenTree

I checked out Stihl's world sites and found the MS240 is available in the Netherlands.
I found the 08S was still available in Brazil, now there is a saw with a long track record .The 08S is what I call the ultimate [most durable] top handle saw ever made.

I have found a Small Engine Repair Shop not too far away from me, that has a Few of those 08's there. Bruce.

StihlTheOne · 26th April 2009, 02:45 AM

Well, after veering off course, back to the poll...(yeah i know it's a little old).
Last pair of saws for firewood....

They would be Stihl, but NOT the 180 and 290. Where did these come from? Lowest cost, maybe?

I do believe they would have to be the MS200 (rear handle) and MS361. Not much experience with saws, but based on what I've read, couldn't find a better pair for firewood. And they should be your last purchase.

Now, this is my $0.02.

windthrown · 26th April 2009, 12:42 PM

I would go with an MS 260 over the MS 200 RH and an MS 361 myself, if they had to both be Stihls. The 260 has the advantage of inboard clutch compared to the 346xp and the MS200. And for firewood, the 260 and 361 are a good set. I usually run with a 361 and a 361 for firewood cutting.

StihlTheOne · 27th April 2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by windthrown

I would go with an MS 260 over the MS 200 RH and an MS 361 myself, if they had to both be Stihls. The 260 has the advantage of inboard clutch compared to the 346xp and the MS200. And for firewood, the 260 and 361 are a good set. I usually run with a 361 and a 361 for firewood cutting.

Hey Windthrown, appreciate your comments. Actually, bought a 260 PRO last month and with any luck will pick up a 361 before this months out. Picked up a 192T a week after the 260. Don't cut any firewood but had plenty of wood on the ground from the MidWest ice storm. Now I'm looking for wood to cut!

Luv my 260 PRO. I was just going with the spirit of the poll. The MS200 rear handle appeals to me due to the light weight if I was just working on firewood for a day or more. With the 361 picking up the heavy lifting. No expert here, so again, to be clear, this is my $0.02!

And before we start the great debate, have 7 Stihl dealers (with plenty of parts) within about 15 minutes of me, and all others hard to find. I think one Husky dealer 30 minutes away but doesn't stock much.

My saw plan is to keep picking up saws as long the wife thinks they're "around a hundred or so". She's not stupid so this may not last long

With any luck, maybe a 460 in June.

Garry Brockley · 12th May 2009, 07:55 AM

Ms 200t and a husky 372

newguy18 · 12th May 2009, 03:20 PM

Stihl 460 and husky 346.

cuttinstuff · 15th May 2009, 08:07 AM

Dolmar 5100 and 7900

Sawchain · 5th June 2009, 12:17 AM

These days I only use 660's & 880's for all my felling and blocking, there is nothing like brute power to get a job done quickly, and no i'm not a heavyweight.

Willard Holmen · 6th June 2009, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawTroll

Forgot to say; The MS240 is still made, but not sold in the US (not here in Norway either).

Yes the MS24O is available in Canada. I bought 4 -4liter jugs of Stihl chainoil from my Stihl dealer yesterday and he put them in a discarded Stihl MS240/MS260 box.

jdog · 27th June 2009, 03:13 PM

gettin in on this one a little late but sticking with the choices given no substitutes, I'll take the jreds but I don't know if I'd bother putting fuel and oil in the 2245, just fire up the 2171 and fill the truck!

fire wood man · 22nd July 2009, 12:29 AM

395 all the way because if you use any thing smaller you waste too much time and when you deliver too 700 customersin one season you go with what works
as for rebuilding never keep a saw that blows fix it and F*#k it off

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stihlman441 · 23rd July 2009, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawchain

These days I only use 660's & 880's for all my felling and blocking, there is nothing like brute power to get a job done quickly, and no i'm not a heavyweight.

Welcome, is that you Laurie,i hope you enjoy your time here.
Cheers Andrew

stihlman441 · 23rd July 2009, 02:31 AM

May as well have a say MS260,MS441 for every day firewood and MS660,MS880 for fun or when there is real work to be done.

Cheers

Bruce Hopf · 23rd July 2009, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stihlman441

May as well have a say MS260,MS441 for every day firewood and MS660,MS880 for fun or when there is real work to be done.

Cheers

By the looks of that tree, that wouldn't last too long with that saw.

. What kind of wood is that tree? Bruce.

stihlman441 · 23rd July 2009, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Hopf

By the looks of that tree, that wouldn't last too long with that saw.

. What kind of wood is that tree? Bruce.

Ha there Bruce,that tree was a messmate,but it had afew white ants in it.So i blocked it up and left it there for awhile until they piss off,dont wont them at home.This was the first tree with the 50'' bar with a Carlton 3/8 063 semi chisel full skip chain ,no probs, dont take long to get a shit load of firewood.
Cheers
Andrew

Willard Holmen · 25th July 2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stihlman441

Ha there Bruce,that tree was a messmate,but it had afew white ants in it.So i blocked it up and left it there for awhile until they piss off,dont wont them at home.This was the first tree with the 50'' bar with a Carlton 3/8 063 semi chisel full skip chain ,no probs, dont take long to get a shit load of firewood.
Cheers
Andrew

Thats a nice lookin 084 with the color matched bar.

windthrown · 25th July 2009, 05:56 PM

I do not understand the need for a 70cc saw for firewood. I picked up another 026 so I have a pair of them now, as well as a pair of 361s. I also have a beefed up DP 044 with a 3/4 wrap. I rarely need or use the 044. I used one of the 361s to cut up a bunch of rounds last week. Holly and Doug fir mostly. Used a 25 inch bar, sliced and diced. Used one of the 026s last week to cut up some smaller limbs into firewood too. Great little saws. Those things will drive a 20 inch 3/8 standard bar no problem.

I also sold the last of my 1123 saws on CL. I am down to a box of parts for them and some bars and chains. No more 025, 250, 210, 230, 021, 250, and an 025 parts saw.

Bruce Hopf · 25th July 2009, 10:02 PM

Prior to me using the Stihl's that I have now, I used a Mini Mac 35 (12" bar), for the small limb work from 2" to 6" bucking, my Mac 10-10 Automatic (16" bar), for the 6" to 10", then I would use my Pro Mac 60 (16" bar), for stuff that was 10" to 16", and after I would use my Pro Mac 700 (24" bar) for the bigger stuff, and for the tree felling.
Now i use my 024 (16" bar), for the limbing from 2" to about 8", my 034 (16" bar) for stuff from 8" to about 14". for the rest I use my 044 (20" bar), for the bigger stuff, and the tree felling.
Reason I do this, is that I can't stand in one spot for too long, and with the saws that I use, or used to use in these sizes of cutting, is for the weight of them, and each saw step from liming to finishing the tree, was quicker, and had more power to use.
Prolonged weight bearing is also a big factor for me (low back injury from 8 years ago). This is the reason also that I cut fire wood the way that I do, and with so many saws in my line up to cut fire wood with. Not by choice, I have no other way to do it.
I used to only use a couple of chain saws to cut fire wood with. Mainly I used my Pro Mac 60, and my Pro Mac 700, but occasionally I ran my Mac 10-10Automatic, but that was before my back injury, and I could cut fire wood all day.
Now I'm lucky to cut for a couple of hours at a time, for a couple of times in a day, some times I only last an hour, and have to call it a day. So now i need to get as much as I can get done in the time I can cut in a day, otherwise I would be a lot longer getting everything cut up to heat the house for the winter, because fire wood is the only heat source that I have for right now. Bruce.

olyman · 25th August 2009, 01:21 AM

some day, maybe some of you will find out about efco quality--

The Lorax · 25th August 2009, 01:31 AM

I didn't vote on the Poll because my combo wasn't listed.
262xpg and an Oleomac 952 for the smaller stuff.
I like the Oleomac I know many dislike them but they are well made saws, OK they aren't all Mag. but that doesn't mean they aren't good.
Hell lots of car parts are made of plastic now and modern cars are pretty durable.
The 262xpg is in a class of it's own for Firewood. Light grunty and will rev if you need it to.
If you only had to have one saw I would still take my 262 over any modern saw.
Disadvantages are small mount bar and the antivibe system.

Sawchain · 25th August 2009, 03:05 AM

A couple of pics of my 2 880's and a bit of firewood and an Oleo Mac 999/60 inch - ( borrowed ) all saws running 404 bar/skip chain.
I am picking up another new 880 tomorrow.

Laurie

olyman · 25th August 2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawchain

A couple of pics of my 2 880's and a bit of firewood and an Oleo Mac 999/60 inch - ( borrowed ) all saws running 404 bar/skip chain.
I am picking up another new 880 tomorrow.

Laurie

what happened??? two cuts near next to each other???--999's haul--dont they???? gypo that just joined this forum, had one that was hopped up in the states--said it really ran hard--

Bruce Hopf · 25th August 2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olyman

some day, maybe some of you will find out about efco quality--

What are the old Olymac saws like. I know where there is a pile of them not too far from me, in the attic of a small engine repair shop. Bruce.

View Poll Results: What pair if they were to be you last saw pair purchase
Stihl Ms 180 Stihl MS 290	37	25.52%
Echo CS-400 Echo CS 680	9	6.21%
Solo 651 Solo 675	4	2.76%
Efco 147 Efco 166	6	4.14%
Husky 359 Husky 372	80	55.17%
Jred CS 2245 Jred CS 2171	11	7.59%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 145. You may not vote on this poll

19th March 2009, 04:35 AM	#33
Willard Holmen Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 649	Re: firewood saw Stihl sometimes juggled their saw model names over the years. They would introduce a pro commercial grade saw, a few years later the saw's c.c. displacement was raised and then the pro market would be gone on the smaller version. So to pickup sales for the smaller version Stihl would call it the "Farm Boss". Excellent marketing strategy.

26th April 2009, 02:45 AM	#39
StihlTheOne Sappling Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SW IND Posts: 11	Re: firewood saw Well, after veering off course, back to the poll...(yeah i know it's a little old). Last pair of saws for firewood.... They would be Stihl, but NOT the 180 and 290. Where did these come from? Lowest cost, maybe? I do believe they would have to be the MS200 (rear handle) and MS361. Not much experience with saws, but based on what I've read, couldn't find a better pair for firewood. And they should be your last purchase. Now, this is my $0.02.

26th April 2009, 12:42 PM	#40
windthrown Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,211	Re: firewood saw I would go with an MS 260 over the MS 200 RH and an MS 361 myself, if they had to both be Stihls. The 260 has the advantage of inboard clutch compared to the 346xp and the MS200. And for firewood, the 260 and 361 are a good set. I usually run with a 361 and a 361 for firewood cutting.

12th May 2009, 07:55 AM	#42
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: firewood saw Ms 200t and a husky 372 __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

12th May 2009, 03:20 PM	#43
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: firewood saw Stihl 460 and husky 346. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

15th May 2009, 08:07 AM	#44
cuttinstuff Sappling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	Re: firewood saw Dolmar 5100 and 7900

5th June 2009, 12:17 AM	#45
Sawchain Former Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW Posts: 9	Re: firewood saw These days I only use 660's & 880's for all my felling and blocking, there is nothing like brute power to get a job done quickly, and no i'm not a heavyweight.

27th June 2009, 03:13 PM	#47
jdog Sappling Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 14	Re: firewood saw gettin in on this one a little late but sticking with the choices given no substitutes, I'll take the jreds but I don't know if I'd bother putting fuel and oil in the 2245, just fire up the 2171 and fill the truck!

22nd July 2009, 12:29 AM	#48
fire wood man Former Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: queensland Posts: 1	Re: firewood saw 395 all the way because if you use any thing smaller you waste too much time and when you deliver too 700 customersin one season you go with what works as for rebuilding never keep a saw that blows fix it and F*#k it off [

23rd July 2009, 02:31 AM	#50
stihlman441 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia,near Geelong Vic Posts: 117	Re: firewood saw May as well have a say MS260,MS441 for every day firewood and MS660,MS880 for fun or when there is real work to be done. Cheers Attached Thumbnails

25th July 2009, 05:56 PM	#54
windthrown Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,211	Re: firewood saw I do not understand the need for a 70cc saw for firewood. I picked up another 026 so I have a pair of them now, as well as a pair of 361s. I also have a beefed up DP 044 with a 3/4 wrap. I rarely need or use the 044. I used one of the 361s to cut up a bunch of rounds last week. Holly and Doug fir mostly. Used a 25 inch bar, sliced and diced. Used one of the 026s last week to cut up some smaller limbs into firewood too. Great little saws. Those things will drive a 20 inch 3/8 standard bar no problem. I also sold the last of my 1123 saws on CL. I am down to a box of parts for them and some bars and chains. No more 025, 250, 210, 230, 021, 250, and an 025 parts saw.

25th July 2009, 10:02 PM	#55
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,176	Re: firewood saw Prior to me using the Stihl's that I have now, I used a Mini Mac 35 (12" bar), for the small limb work from 2" to 6" bucking, my Mac 10-10 Automatic (16" bar), for the 6" to 10", then I would use my Pro Mac 60 (16" bar), for stuff that was 10" to 16", and after I would use my Pro Mac 700 (24" bar) for the bigger stuff, and for the tree felling. Now i use my 024 (16" bar), for the limbing from 2" to about 8", my 034 (16" bar) for stuff from 8" to about 14". for the rest I use my 044 (20" bar), for the bigger stuff, and the tree felling. Reason I do this, is that I can't stand in one spot for too long, and with the saws that I use, or used to use in these sizes of cutting, is for the weight of them, and each saw step from liming to finishing the tree, was quicker, and had more power to use. Prolonged weight bearing is also a big factor for me (low back injury from 8 years ago). This is the reason also that I cut fire wood the way that I do, and with so many saws in my line up to cut fire wood with. Not by choice, I have no other way to do it. I used to only use a couple of chain saws to cut fire wood with. Mainly I used my Pro Mac 60, and my Pro Mac 700, but occasionally I ran my Mac 10-10Automatic, but that was before my back injury, and I could cut fire wood all day. Now I'm lucky to cut for a couple of hours at a time, for a couple of times in a day, some times I only last an hour, and have to call it a day. So now i need to get as much as I can get done in the time I can cut in a day, otherwise I would be a lot longer getting everything cut up to heat the house for the winter, because fire wood is the only heat source that I have for right now. Bruce. __________________ McCulloch chain saws 1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's, 2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener, 1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver 2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10 Stihl chain saws 2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084, Strunk chain saws 1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

25th August 2009, 01:21 AM	#56
olyman Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: iowa--usa Posts: 125	Re: firewood saw some day, maybe some of you will find out about efco quality--

25th August 2009, 01:31 AM	#57
The Lorax Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 16	Re: firewood saw I didn't vote on the Poll because my combo wasn't listed. 262xpg and an Oleomac 952 for the smaller stuff. I like the Oleomac I know many dislike them but they are well made saws, OK they aren't all Mag. but that doesn't mean they aren't good. Hell lots of car parts are made of plastic now and modern cars are pretty durable. The 262xpg is in a class of it's own for Firewood. Light grunty and will rev if you need it to. If you only had to have one saw I would still take my 262 over any modern saw. Disadvantages are small mount bar and the antivibe system.

25th August 2009, 03:05 AM	#58
Sawchain Former Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW Posts: 9	Re: firewood saw A couple of pics of my 2 880's and a bit of firewood and an Oleo Mac 999/60 inch - ( borrowed ) all saws running 404 bar/skip chain. I am picking up another new 880 tomorrow. Laurie Attached Thumbnails

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