firewood saw

superfire · 27th February 2009, 04:03 PM

which saw pair would ya chooze for your only pair

Andyshine77 · 27th February 2009, 05:51 PM

I voted for the 359/372, but in reality I would pick up my 346NE/372 or 7900. If I was using Stihl's it would be the 260 and the 460.

William Greene · 27th February 2009, 11:44 PM

i too voted 359/372.but in realality it would be 346/372.

XP VS NON XP is a no brainer

hoot gibson · 28th February 2009, 11:37 AM

i use a 230 and 310 still, with a 340 husky . h

treevet · 28th February 2009, 01:34 PM

ms200 for limbing and getting the crap out of the way.

460 mag 24" bar for bucking.

peavy leaning on a tree nearby, 2 wedges in my pocket.

Apocalypsse · 28th February 2009, 02:02 PM

Stihl being the only saws I work with I go for those. But atm i'd prefer either an 020 or 260 + a 660.

Drouin Tree Service · 28th February 2009, 03:15 PM

365 husq and 66 stihl

Bruce Hopf · 1st March 2009, 02:23 AM

Personally, I Enjoy Rebuilding Chain Saws. I Totally Rebuilt my
044, 20" Bar, 034, 16" Bar Rebuilt it with a set of Piston Rings, and Cylinder Gasket and Fixed a Bar Oil Leak on a 024,
16" X .325 Pitch, replaced the Oil Cap, to fix the Oil Leak.
I use my 024, for clearing the Brush off the Trees, up to 5" in Diameter, 034 for stuff from 5" to 10" in Diameter, and the 044, for the Rest.
Bruce.

windthrown · 7th March 2009, 05:58 PM

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.

arthur · 7th March 2009, 08:40 PM

My two are not listed as an option.

I use a sthil 361 and 088.

The 361 for all the small stuff and the 088 forthe big hardwood rounds. Just get it going and let gravety do the rest.

The 361 I can use all day long. A builders wheel bower comes in handy for transporting the 88 round the farm

Bruce Hopf · 7th March 2009, 10:51 PM

Look at it this way. A lot of guys have just one Saw to go and Cut Fire Wood with. Others have a Two, or Three Saw Plan, that they cut Fire Wood with.
One Saw Plan, is a Possibility, that they cut Fire Wood from Logs, that have been Delivered to them, or they are Built like Hulk Hogan

, and don't mind using One Saw to do the Limbing.
Two Saw Plan, I used for a long time. One saw had a 16" Bar, for the Limbing, and Bucking up to 14" to 16" Stuff in Diameter. The other Saw had a 20" Bar, and that did the rest.
Later on, I went to a Three Saw Plan, and I used a Chain Saw, with a 12" Bar, for the Limbing, up to 4" in Diameter, and then I switched to the next Sized Bar.
If you where cutting Fire wood for your self, (just for advice, not telling you what to get here) something along the Size of a
026, with a 16" Bar for Limbing, and up to a certain Diameter, and something along the lines of an 034 to 044, some where along there, with a 20" Bar. Both these Chain Saws can handle a 28" Bar.
Also depends on How Big your Timber is, that you are Cutting as well, and how fast you want to cut Fire Wood. Just my opinion.

Bruce.

treevet · 8th March 2009, 05:30 AM

My big saws 660 880 and 090 I don't consider firewood saws. When they come out usually I am going to crane the log into one of my log trucks and dump on somebody else's pile and let them try and make a few bucks out of breaking huge pieces up. I know I cannot.

arthur · 8th March 2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

My big saws 660 880 and 090 I don't consider firewood saws. When they come out usually I am going to crane the log into one of my log trucks and dump on somebody else's pile and let them try and make a few bucks out of breaking huge pieces up. I know I cannot.

Im happy cutting the big block stuff with the 088 cause once the chainsaw is on the log it does all the work. I then use my 15year old to do the splitting. Gives him a bit of pocket money and some exersice.

We only use a few tons of firewood a year but with our sustainable forestry on our property we generate a few hundred. As the boy wanted to make extra I ended up developing the EcoSaw range of firewood processors.

Chainsaws and manual splitting is still the cheapest option even for those town folk without trees. Get some logs delivered and do it yourself or get a permit and go and collect the logs yourself. Opportunity to get out into nature for a while. If you want to be really eco-friendly use one of those old style pull saws. Lots of exersice and very little pollution created

If you have ever see Stan use one of these you will know that some people can cut just as fast by hand not machine.

?Pull Saw? Does anyone makes these now, I feel a new product range. Generates virtually no pollution and helps exersice everyone. ?Log delivery business not just firewood?

treevet · 9th March 2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arthur

If you have ever see Stan use one of these you will know that some people can cut just as fast by hand not machine.

not

newguy18 · 9th March 2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

My big saws 660 880 and 090 I don't consider firewood saws. When they come out usually I am going to crane the log into one of my log trucks and dump on somebody else's pile and let them try and make a few bucks out of breaking huge pieces up. I know I cannot.

I demoed a 660 at the stihl shop yesterday,i'm looking for a new climb saw.Its okay for the power to weight ratio.

treevet · 9th March 2009, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I demoed a 660 at the stihl shop yesterday,i'm looking for a new climb saw.Its okay fro the power to weight ratio.

I know you are not planning to use the 660 for your new "climb saw"?

Power to weight ratio is exceptional IMO.

newguy18 · 9th March 2009, 02:07 AM

I'm thinking about it,i'll slap a 20" bar on it and go.Anything,even a handsaw has got to be better than the 192t.

treevet · 9th March 2009, 05:22 AM

should have never bought POS 192 Bill. What's more, those are 2 lame choices for Stihls on the pole up top. This is a pro forum, let's put some pro saws up there like ms....200, 361, 440, 460, etc. Maybe why the forum didn't work out in posts.

newguy18 · 9th March 2009, 06:45 AM

I demoed the 200t also Dave,i'm not really impressed with it,maybe i'm just used to having a 50 cc rear handled saw.

Apocalypsse · 9th March 2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

I know you are not planning to use the 660 for your new "climb saw"?

Power to weight ratio is exceptional IMO.

I know a guy who has climbed with a 660, but then again he was a bit more loopy than your average climber.

windthrown · 9th March 2009, 01:09 PM

A lot of people here use the 200T (spanks the 192) for limbing and bucket work. Guys I know here that top and block cut larger trees climb with 360s or 361s. Ekka uses a 440 for climbing in palms in Oz. I cannot imagine climbing with a beast like a 660.

If all you need is a 20 inch bar, I would opt for a 361. Lot less weight, and good power for that bar. I run mostly 20 and 25 inch bars on my 361s with full comp chain. Get a 3/4 wrap for it (I posted the 361 mods and options thread here on this and some other forums).

newguy18 · 9th March 2009, 03:48 PM

Its not really the bar length,i need a bigger saw for felling,but i just don't like top handle saws for climbing.Back on topic now.

SawTroll · 11th March 2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyshine77

I voted for the 359/372, but in reality I would pick up my 346NE/372 or 7900. If I was using Stihl's it would be the 260 and the 460.

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Greene

i too voted 359/372.but in realality it would be 346/372.

XP VS NON XP is a no brainer

I agree, but woted for the Jonsered combo, as the 359 makes little sense as the only companion for the 372xp/2171.....

346xp and 372xp it is!

B.D.Wolff Enterprises · 12th March 2009, 03:01 PM

I run my 660 for everything. Whether i am cutting firewood or felling. The big saw makes all the firewood cuts go a lot faster.

Willard Holmen · 13th March 2009, 05:14 AM

I have Stihls ranging from MS200 right up to the 090AV and Huskies 346,372,395XP. But my favorite saw to cut just firewood with is my Stihl 038 Mag. Its power is decent ,tough as nails and its wide fat bottom always keeps it sitting flat on the ground without falling over while idling, waiting for me while I'm handling the wood etc.

Therrin · 13th March 2009, 07:56 PM

I'm also not putting in a vote up top. That stihl combo is about the crappiest grouping for any kind of a "professional use" combo.

I'd say 200T and 361. Only because I havent owned a Stihl bigger than the 361 yet.

And, at the moment, I'm using the 361 as my climbing saw. Coil went out on the 200T. The lack of business right now doesnt really justify fixing it yet. Using the 361 is a workout after 6 or more hours, but it's hella-nice. Now I've got 16", 20", 24", 28" and 32" bars for it.... but the 32" is really pushing it. I only use the 32" with skip chain and only on really soft stuff like pine.

Premium stihl combo, I'd say 200T and either a 440 or 460

newguy18 · 14th March 2009, 02:08 AM

I'm gonna have to demo one for a day or so next time i'm at the stihl shop,i just don't see the 361 being better than the ms 360[pofs].

arthur · 14th March 2009, 08:34 AM

I dont climb so tree felling is a different thing for me.

I use a 260C for all day deliming and firewood, the 361 for all the bigger stuff including slabbing and the 088 for anything over 500mm diameter.

I do use the 361 for the mouth on larger trees as it is easier to keep at sholder height. I then use the 088 and either a 36"bar or 60"bar. I prefer the 60" as the chainsaw is better ballanced and once in the timber only needs the throttle holding.

Bruce Hopf · 15th March 2009, 12:36 AM

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.

newguy18 · 15th March 2009, 09:12 AM

i demoed the 361 today,while its alot better than the 360,if i were to buy another saw its just to small.Would make a nice climb saw though.

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

27th February 2009, 04:03 PM	#1
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	firewood saw which saw pair would ya chooze for your only pair

27th February 2009, 05:51 PM	#2
Andyshine77 Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 20	Re: firewood saw I voted for the 359/372, but in reality I would pick up my 346NE/372 or 7900. If I was using Stihl's it would be the 260 and the 460.

27th February 2009, 11:44 PM	#3
William Greene Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Center Conway,N.H. USA Posts: 19	Re: firewood saw i too voted 359/372.but in realality it would be 346/372. XP VS NON XP is a no brainer __________________ HVA USER SINCE 1973 HVA DEALER SINCE 1979 WWW.WOODNSAWS.ORG

28th February 2009, 11:37 AM	#4
hoot gibson Former Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central ohio Posts: 117	Re: firewood saw i use a 230 and 310 still, with a 340 husky . h

28th February 2009, 01:34 PM	#5
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: firewood saw ms200 for limbing and getting the crap out of the way. 460 mag 24" bar for bucking. peavy leaning on a tree nearby, 2 wedges in my pocket.

28th February 2009, 02:02 PM	#6
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: firewood saw Stihl being the only saws I work with I go for those. But atm i'd prefer either an 020 or 260 + a 660.

28th February 2009, 03:15 PM	#7
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: firewood saw 365 husq and 66 stihl __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

1st March 2009, 02:23 AM	#8
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,176	Re: firewood saw Personally, I Enjoy Rebuilding Chain Saws. I Totally Rebuilt my 044, 20" Bar, 034, 16" Bar Rebuilt it with a set of Piston Rings, and Cylinder Gasket and Fixed a Bar Oil Leak on a 024, 16" X .325 Pitch, replaced the Oil Cap, to fix the Oil Leak. I use my 024, for clearing the Brush off the Trees, up to 5" in Diameter, 034 for stuff from 5" to 10" in Diameter, and the 044, for the Rest. 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).

7th March 2009, 05:58 PM	#9
windthrown Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,211	Re: firewood saw 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.

7th March 2009, 08:40 PM	#10
arthur Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brierfield Posts: 28	Re: firewood saw My two are not listed as an option. I use a sthil 361 and 088. The 361 for all the small stuff and the 088 forthe big hardwood rounds. Just get it going and let gravety do the rest. The 361 I can use all day long. A builders wheel bower comes in handy for transporting the 88 round the farm __________________ EcoSaw Forestry Equipment Thread at Tree World EcoSaw Forestry Equipment Website

7th March 2009, 10:51 PM	#11
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,176	Re: firewood saw Look at it this way. A lot of guys have just one Saw to go and Cut Fire Wood with. Others have a Two, or Three Saw Plan, that they cut Fire Wood with. One Saw Plan, is a Possibility, that they cut Fire Wood from Logs, that have been Delivered to them, or they are Built like Hulk Hogan , and don't mind using One Saw to do the Limbing. Two Saw Plan, I used for a long time. One saw had a 16" Bar, for the Limbing, and Bucking up to 14" to 16" Stuff in Diameter. The other Saw had a 20" Bar, and that did the rest. Later on, I went to a Three Saw Plan, and I used a Chain Saw, with a 12" Bar, for the Limbing, up to 4" in Diameter, and then I switched to the next Sized Bar. If you where cutting Fire wood for your self, (just for advice, not telling you what to get here) something along the Size of a 026, with a 16" Bar for Limbing, and up to a certain Diameter, and something along the lines of an 034 to 044, some where along there, with a 20" Bar. Both these Chain Saws can handle a 28" Bar. Also depends on How Big your Timber is, that you are Cutting as well, and how fast you want to cut Fire Wood. Just my opinion. 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).

8th March 2009, 05:30 AM	#12
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: firewood saw My big saws 660 880 and 090 I don't consider firewood saws. When they come out usually I am going to crane the log into one of my log trucks and dump on somebody else's pile and let them try and make a few bucks out of breaking huge pieces up. I know I cannot.

9th March 2009, 02:07 AM	#17
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: firewood saw I'm thinking about it,i'll slap a 20" bar on it and go.Anything,even a handsaw has got to be better than the 192t. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

9th March 2009, 05:22 AM	#18
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: firewood saw should have never bought POS 192 Bill. What's more, those are 2 lame choices for Stihls on the pole up top. This is a pro forum, let's put some pro saws up there like ms....200, 361, 440, 460, etc. Maybe why the forum didn't work out in posts.

9th March 2009, 06:45 AM	#19
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: firewood saw I demoed the 200t also Dave,i'm not really impressed with it,maybe i'm just used to having a 50 cc rear handled saw. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

9th March 2009, 01:09 PM	#21
windthrown Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,211	Re: firewood saw A lot of people here use the 200T (spanks the 192) for limbing and bucket work. Guys I know here that top and block cut larger trees climb with 360s or 361s. Ekka uses a 440 for climbing in palms in Oz. I cannot imagine climbing with a beast like a 660. If all you need is a 20 inch bar, I would opt for a 361. Lot less weight, and good power for that bar. I run mostly 20 and 25 inch bars on my 361s with full comp chain. Get a 3/4 wrap for it (I posted the 361 mods and options thread here on this and some other forums).

9th March 2009, 03:48 PM	#22
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: firewood saw Its not really the bar length,i need a bigger saw for felling,but i just don't like top handle saws for climbing.Back on topic now. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

12th March 2009, 03:01 PM	#24
B.D.Wolff Enterprises Sappling Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 11	Re: firewood saw I run my 660 for everything. Whether i am cutting firewood or felling. The big saw makes all the firewood cuts go a lot faster.

13th March 2009, 05:14 AM	#25
Willard Holmen Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 649	Re: firewood saw I have Stihls ranging from MS200 right up to the 090AV and Huskies 346,372,395XP. But my favorite saw to cut just firewood with is my Stihl 038 Mag. Its power is decent ,tough as nails and its wide fat bottom always keeps it sitting flat on the ground without falling over while idling, waiting for me while I'm handling the wood etc.

13th March 2009, 07:56 PM	#26
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: firewood saw I'm also not putting in a vote up top. That stihl combo is about the crappiest grouping for any kind of a "professional use" combo. I'd say 200T and 361. Only because I havent owned a Stihl bigger than the 361 yet. And, at the moment, I'm using the 361 as my climbing saw. Coil went out on the 200T. The lack of business right now doesnt really justify fixing it yet. Using the 361 is a workout after 6 or more hours, but it's hella-nice. Now I've got 16", 20", 24", 28" and 32" bars for it.... but the 32" is really pushing it. I only use the 32" with skip chain and only on really soft stuff like pine. Premium stihl combo, I'd say 200T and either a 440 or 460

14th March 2009, 02:08 AM	#27
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: firewood saw I'm gonna have to demo one for a day or so next time i'm at the stihl shop,i just don't see the 361 being better than the ms 360[pofs]. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler Last edited by newguy18; 12th May 2009 at 01:09 AM.

14th March 2009, 08:34 AM	#28
arthur Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brierfield Posts: 28	Re: firewood saw I dont climb so tree felling is a different thing for me. I use a 260C for all day deliming and firewood, the 361 for all the bigger stuff including slabbing and the 088 for anything over 500mm diameter. I do use the 361 for the mouth on larger trees as it is easier to keep at sholder height. I then use the 088 and either a 36"bar or 60"bar. I prefer the 60" as the chainsaw is better ballanced and once in the timber only needs the throttle holding. __________________ EcoSaw Forestry Equipment Thread at Tree World EcoSaw Forestry Equipment Website

15th March 2009, 12:36 AM	#29
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,176	Re: firewood saw 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. __________________ 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).

15th March 2009, 09:12 AM	#30
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: firewood saw i demoed the 361 today,while its alot better than the 360,if i were to buy another saw its just to small.Would make a nice climb saw though. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

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