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kickin buck · 25th December 2007, 08:37 AM

Hi everyone I have done very little wood cutting. I own a homelite saw that I bought for removing fell trees in my way. With heating bills so high I decided that next year I will have a wood stove indoor.Im going to need a good brand saw looking at stihl,husky,dolmar,and jonsered.I really dont need a big saw being I am a small guy I whant something I can handle all day if need be. Im looking for something with a 16 inch bar. Any recomendations?

newguy18 · 25th December 2007, 12:13 PM

husqvarna 350.It comes with an 18" bar but it'll cut like the dickens with a 16" bar.

Ekka · 25th December 2007, 12:19 PM

Here's a comparison between the 350 and 346xp

If you can afford the 346 get that.

Husqvarna Outdoor Power Equipment -

shaggs · 25th December 2007, 02:38 PM

G'day Kickin Buck
Check out what dealers you have in your area for servicing, advice and repairs.
Some of the local guys to you on this site may have the best prices for you.
Good Luck

SawTroll · 25th December 2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Here's a comparison between the 350 and 346xp

If you can afford the 346 get that.

Husqvarna Outdoor Power Equipment -

That is the old 45cc 346 - the new edition 50cc one will make much more of a difference - it performs about like the Dolmar 5100S......

kickin buck · 25th December 2007, 06:17 PM

So what do you guys think of the dolmars

newguy18 · 25th December 2007, 07:35 PM

i've never used one myself but I have friends that own and use them everyday and they love them espicially the 7900.

shaggs · 26th December 2007, 03:04 AM

We don't have them down under.
Mainly huskys and stihls for the pro's.

Husky man · 27th December 2007, 02:03 AM

Another good reliable saw is a Tanaka

shaggs · 27th December 2007, 04:43 AM

G'day Husky Man,
How do you rate the Tanaka?
Haven't used them but seen them advertised.
How do you go for parts?
Cheers

newguy18 · 27th December 2007, 07:25 AM

I have a local dealer who sells them and he highly recomends them but 350 bucks for a foreign saw that I have no knowledge of or have heard nothing about from pro users.You can find them here as well.
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SawTroll · 27th December 2007, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickin buck

So what do you guys think of the dolmars

The 5100S is a goodie as a smaller allround saw, but not as nimble as the 346xp for limbing etc (a bit heavier, and the inboard clutch puts the bar further sideways from the sentre of gravity)....

Quintrex · 27th December 2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggs

G'day Husky Man,
How do you rate the Tanaka?
Haven't used them but seen them advertised.
How do you go for parts?
Cheers

I've got 2 Tanaka TCS 34's. A good saw and a cheaper alternetive to 020/200T, I think better than 192T

newguy18 · 27th December 2007, 06:46 PM

if you even for a minute considered a ms 290/310/or 390 get this instead.
Poulan® 40cc Wild Thing™ Chain Saw — 18in. Bar, Model# P4018WT | 18in. Bar | Northern Tool + Equipment

Therrin · 27th December 2007, 07:21 PM

I just checked that out, looks niffty. Not for sale in Ca. though, why's that?

(except that this state is full of nazi democrats, of course)

newguy18 · 27th December 2007, 07:37 PM

it isn't nazi democrat approved.

shaggs · 29th December 2007, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintrex

I've got 2 Tanaka TCS 34's. A good saw and a cheaper alternetive to 020/200T, I think better than 192T

Hi Steve, did you get them mail order or locally? What about parts availablility?

Quintrex · 30th December 2007, 02:33 PM

I bought one as new from a used tool store at Petersham, looked like it had never been started. The second one I got from a customer who hadf hardly used it and is now too old to bother.
I haven't needed any parts yet, but they are available from Parklands Trading, who are local. I think the local dealers can get them in as well. At $320 for one and $250 for the other, it was worth a try for a spare against $1400 for an 020.
So far, so good!

25th December 2007, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
kickin buck I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3	New to this Hi everyone I have done very little wood cutting. I own a homelite saw that I bought for removing fell trees in my way. With heating bills so high I decided that next year I will have a wood stove indoor.Im going to need a good brand saw looking at stihl,husky,dolmar,and jonsered.I really dont need a big saw being I am a small guy I whant something I can handle all day if need be. Im looking for something with a 16 inch bar. Any recomendations?

25th December 2007, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,683	Re: New to this husqvarna 350.It comes with an 18" bar but it'll cut like the dickens with a 16" bar. __________________ 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

25th December 2007, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: New to this Here's a comparison between the 350 and 346xp If you can afford the 346 get that. Husqvarna Outdoor Power Equipment - __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

25th December 2007, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: New to this G'day Kickin Buck Check out what dealers you have in your area for servicing, advice and repairs. Some of the local guys to you on this site may have the best prices for you. Good Luck

25th December 2007, 06:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
kickin buck I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3	Re: New to this So what do you guys think of the dolmars

25th December 2007, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,683	Re: New to this i've never used one myself but I have friends that own and use them everyday and they love them espicially the 7900. __________________ 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

26th December 2007, 03:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: New to this We don't have them down under. Mainly huskys and stihls for the pro's.

27th December 2007, 02:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Husky man Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bulli N.S.W Posts: 22	Re: New to this Another good reliable saw is a Tanaka

27th December 2007, 04:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: New to this G'day Husky Man, How do you rate the Tanaka? Haven't used them but seen them advertised. How do you go for parts? Cheers

27th December 2007, 07:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,683	Re: New to this I have a local dealer who sells them and he highly recomends them but 350 bucks for a foreign saw that I have no knowledge of or have heard nothing about from pro users.You can find them here as well. Portable Generators, Heaters + Wood Stoves, Snow Blowers, Pressure Washers \| Northern Tool + Equipment __________________ 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

27th December 2007, 06:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,683	Re: New to this if you even for a minute considered a ms 290/310/or 390 get this instead. Poulan® 40cc Wild Thing™ Chain Saw — 18in. Bar, Model# P4018WT \| 18in. Bar \| Northern Tool + Equipment __________________ 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

27th December 2007, 07:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: New to this I just checked that out, looks niffty. Not for sale in Ca. though, why's that? (except that this state is full of nazi democrats, of course) __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

27th December 2007, 07:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,683	Re: New to this it isn't nazi democrat approved. __________________ 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

30th December 2007, 02:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
Quintrex Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 464	Re: New to this I bought one as new from a used tool store at Petersham, looked like it had never been started. The second one I got from a customer who hadf hardly used it and is now too old to bother. I haven't needed any parts yet, but they are available from Parklands Trading, who are local. I think the local dealers can get them in as well. At $320 for one and $250 for the other, it was worth a try for a spare against $1400 for an 020. So far, so good! __________________ Heightmaster