Bracket Talk
Which chainsaw????
February 21, 2021, 12:38 PM
green1Which chainsaw????
I would touch up my chain every time I fueled up. Cut way more wood with a tank of gas and sharp chain.
February 21, 2021, 01:07 PM
T172JREcho
February 21, 2021, 02:21 PM
David Coveyquote:
Originally posted by wideopen231:
Alternative to chain grinder and having someone else sharpen them is a 6 dollar file and learning to use it.
THIS^^^^ What's this chain sharpener were talking about Willis? lil
Dave
"It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance." -Thomas Sowell
February 21, 2021, 02:26 PM
David Coveyquote:
Originally posted by David Covey:
quote:
Originally posted by wideopen231:
Alternative to chain grinder and having someone else sharpen them is a 6 dollar file and learning to use it.
THIS^^^^ What's this chain sharpener were talking about Willis? lol
DC: After my dad passed I got his pride and joy. Stihl he had it for at least 15 years probably way more. I know it was used the year he died, but I've just put it up as I really don't need one other than maybe occasionally to trim a limb.
Dave
"It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance." -Thomas Sowell
February 21, 2021, 02:30 PM
David CoveyAddition.. I was taught when sharpening a chain to always hit each tooth the same number of times. I sharpened one side once and could cut circles but not cut straight.
Dave
"It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance." -Thomas Sowell
February 21, 2021, 07:54 PM
EmanI own both brands and both work great. I have no gas problems and just buy cheap gas with ethanol, I use Stihl 2 cycle oil and buy it by the gallon and Stihl chain bar oil. I have a chain grinder but that's only if a chain gets real bad. I sharpen with a file or my Dremel.
February 21, 2021, 09:42 PM
rustywithout a lot of detail i have a still had one before this one,sold it because of stupidity.a still will do all of the cutting you will ever do
honesty is the best policy,insanity is a better deffense
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February 21, 2021, 11:06 PM
M120Try this, he seems to be clueless about chainsaws as well.
ChainsawGet a Stihl.
Hard to believe someone in Colorado doesn't know what to buy. I thought there were a lot of trees in Colorado.
I got 10+ Stihl dealers from 30 minutes from my house.
Husky, not so much.
Best of luck
February 22, 2021, 06:50 AM
CURTIS REEDI will say where you live may dictate what you can get away with also. I see videos of wood being split in different parts of the country and it's like they're made of Balsa. I think, "come try that with a Blackjack". LOL If you are cutting a bunch of hardwood a good saw will show why it's better.
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February 22, 2021, 06:17 PM
HolytownReally happy with my stihl ms271
February 22, 2021, 10:52 PM
bry-warThe Stihl Farm Boss MS290 was the standard. They then had to make emissions mods and became MS291. Most offered with a 20" bar but I got the last 290 at our local Deere store and it was equipped with an 18". It's plenty and keeps me reeled in a bit. I've heard the emissions stuff hasn't really been a huge problem for Stihl but the EZ start shouldn't go on a chainsaw. That's for grandma's curved shaft string trimmer. Also, Stihl dealers offered a better warranty if you buy a case of mixing oil at time of purchase. Their oil produces little to no smoke. My four stroke FS90 string trimmer takes the same mix.
February 23, 2021, 10:28 AM
Canted Valvequote:
My four stroke FS90 string trimmer takes the same mix.
Aye? A four stroke uses an oil and gas mixture?
Illegitimi non carborundum
February 24, 2021, 07:44 AM
Alaskaracerquote:
Originally posted by M120:
Try this, he seems to be clueless about chainsaws as well.
ChainsawGet a Stihl.
Hard to believe someone in Colorado doesn't know what to buy. I thought there were a lot of trees in Colorado.
I got 10+ Stihl dealers from 30 minutes from my house.
Husky, not so much.
Best of luck
And out comes the idiots. You do realize that assuming something makes you look like a total ass, right? FYI, I posted there as well because I prefer to hear from multiple sources, not just one. And assuming just because I'm from Colorado I should know what chainsaw to get is purely asinine. I've never been in a situation where I've needed one or needed to purchase one, hence me asking for input. It's nice to know what people are actually using, not just what they think I should get. Because of this, I've started looking at echo as well, an option I didn't consider before.
Yes, plenty of trees in Colorado. No, haven't had a need for a chainsaw before now. So there ya have it. If you have that much of an issue of me asking for input on something I think you might need to go back to mommy's basement before curfew so you don't get into trouble...
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February 28, 2021, 01:38 PM
GoobStihl is the best value for me, since my 30 year old Mac got hard to start.....4 or 5 years with the Stihl, tore up a chain cutting roots and railroad ties.
DIRT cutting is the WORST thing you can do.
Do yourself a favor and just run race gas in your 2-strokes. The only Ethanol free premium around me is only 90 Octane.
I was rather shocked to also find that our vintage Honda 4-strokes also called for much higher octane, so I blend a little regular into our race gas for the outdoor toys.
The start kickback on the Stihl will get your attention, the race gas makes that a non-issue.
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Dave Cook
N375
February 28, 2021, 03:29 PM
M120I agree with that the Stihl recommended suggestions.
It's a chainsaw, not a $50,000 TD engine.
Buy a six pack of oil and get a three year warranty.
Use ethanol free fuel if available. Small engines/carbs hate it, doesn't what manufacturer of engine.
Best of luck
March 03, 2021, 04:18 PM
JPoseyStihl 250 or 251 for the win. We have about 30 at our Electrical Co-Op and never mix your own gas. We started using Tru-Fuel and carb trouble is now zero.
