[AT] OT Chainsaw recommendations?

[Gene Waugh Elgin, Illinois USA]

Sage advice, Charlie.

Gene
Gene Waugh
Elgin, Illinois USA


charlie hill wrote:
> I'll vote for Stihl also.  No matter what brand you buy get something from 
> the professional line.  Go to a chain saw store and buy one of the smaller 
> saws in the pro line instead of even the top end of the consumer line.  It 
> might cost you a bit more up front but it'll pay you back many times over.
>
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Phil M. Vorwerk" <pvorwerk at newulmtel.net>
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>> As you've probably already gathered, the Stihl and Husquavarna saws are 
>> the
>> ones to look at - both great saws.  I have had great luck with my Husky. 
>> As
>> is often the answer, choose between the two by picking the one that has 
>> the
>> best local dealer.
>>
>> (I chose my Husky by asking the same question on the list about 8 years 
>> ago)
>>
>> Phil
>> Courtland, MN
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Howard Fleming
>> Sent: October 17, 2008 10:04 AM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: [AT] OT Chainsaw recommendations?
>>
>> My current chainsaw, a Homelite Super XL-12  is starting to get to the
>> point that I probably need to replace it.
>>
>> Any suggestions on a good replacement saw that will not break the bank?
>>    Primary use of the saw is for firewood, and I would like it to last
>> as a long as my current saw.... :o).
>>
>> Tractor reference of sorts, I haul the firewood in a 1972 International
>> 1310, and move the firewood at home using a Ford 8N.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Howard
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