Advice on small saw.

[RDP]

The 346 is a good saw but I prefer the feel and torque of the Stihl 026/260.

Both are good saws and I believe it comes down to the feeling and response you get once in your hands. Do not forget local support and backup, that may be more important than the saw brand itself.

 

[glens]

That's what I love about this site.  Any illiterate person can rub shoulders with those who can not only read, but have the ability to comprehend the words.

WoodTick007, what did I say in my post that would lead you to believe I'm on crack?  If you can't get specific, general terms will suffice.

Glen

 

[brent denny]

Probably the way you make it sound like such a big deal that a few parts interchange between stihl models. How often have you lost bar nuts, f***ed a clutch cover, or lost a clutch clip? How often do you want to put a 24" bar on an 026 or a 16" on an 044?

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Glen, the question was about the saw. IMO bar nuts, clutch covers, sprocket e-clips, are moot points. I own a fistful of different saw makes and models and none of this entered in the picture. While most of my bigger saws share the same bar mount, this didn't influence my purchase.


I respect you, but this is a little too much.


Back to the topic, the 346 always gets my vote!

 

[glens]

I'd brought some small items to consider to the table and was told I was smoking crack.

The only big deal I'm making about all this is the fact that you guys are making such a big deal about it.

What the hell gives?  It really sounds like none of you have ever been out in the woods and in need of one of the items I mentioned.  Sure, it's not an every day thing, but how many times do you need to lose ½ a day, maybe with a tree ½ felled, before you consider such things in your equipment purchases?

Glen

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Sure, it's not an every day thing, but how many times do you need to lose ½ a day, maybe with a tree ½ felled, before you consider such things in your equipment purchases?

Glen

I have never lost a bar nut or any of the aforementioned parts on the job. That should explain it!

 

[spacemule]

...I'm on crack

Glen

For what's it's worth, I had a damaged bar cover on an 034. While certainly not necessary or even a factor in my considerations, I did appreciate the interchangeablity between various models--sure made finding a used cover easy. You're on crack Glens? lol

 

[a_lopa]

The 346 is one mean little machine fur shur, but the 260 is no slouch either. Have you held both saws? They have quite a different feeling to them and most people will immediately like the feel of one over the other. I have a 353 husky which makes only slightly less power than the 346 but has more torque. Shindaiwa 488 is an awesome saw to if you have a local dealer of if you dont mind buying elsewhere and not having dealer support.

this seems to be directed at myself- yes i have used both the husky looks and feels a .0001 better than the 26 but DOES NOT hold its own day in day out against a 26 im a scrooge with buying saws there there to make me money and not piss me off,all my saws run sharp and cut HARDWOOD 99%of the time 346 are a good saw to have to trim up limbs thats about as all there good for,or maybe blocking up some pine
+stihl dont fade and look like crap after a year in the sun

 

[a_lopa]

Aussie,

Are you and glens smoking from the same CrackPipe?

Not that theres anything wrong with that....

Just CoooolChillin on the glass pipe.

arnt you the one TRYING to sell a 488 that out cuts a 26
i think its you thats hit the pipe.woodtick more like wooden flea

 

[NeTree]

For a few pennies apiece, keeping a coupla spare screws and nuts is just intelligent operating, IMHO. You really shouldn't have a need to part out another saw impromptu.

 

[Stumper]

Glen, I have lost a bar nut in the field. I've also lost muffler bolts. Frankly, while being able to swap bars betwen saws sounds nice-I never, ever, do it. If something, anything, gives trouble on a saw while I'm working and it isn't a simple adjustment. I set the saw in the toolbox and pick up a different saw. If I have a saw to pull a bar nut off of then , DUH, I have another saw. IF all your saws crap out then maybe going home is a good idea. (I realize that I have an advantage since I seldom go anywhere without at least 3 saws and have er well... something more than a dozen. )

 

[spacemule]

For a few pennies apiece, keeping a coupla spare screws and nuts is just intelligent operating, IMHO. You really shouldn't have a need to part out another saw impromptu.

Oh come on guys. Glens was just pointing out a perceived advantage. Whether you need it or not, interchangeability <i>is</i> an advantage. Working safely and not having accidents is also "intelligent operating." That doesn't mean safety measures aren't a plus. Glens isn't telling us we should use this as a consideration, he's merely offering if for us to analyze. Everyone is acting cranky, and it's not just Glens. And don't forget, guys, if Glens really perturbs you, you can always use the ignore feature. As far as I can tell, he never makes unwarranted posts. Maybe a little dogmatic and repetitive, but don't we all do that?

 

[Stumper]

Glen perturb me? Naw, Glen makes intelligent posts. Sometimes I think he may be a little constipated though.

 

[brent denny]

Aussie, my comment was not directed toward you at all. And no, it wasnt 007 that was trying to sell the 488. His name was ELLC. 007 was the one that called your bluff when you said 50 488's were wore out in a year. You said their "rubbish" wore out quickly then later admitted that they had little or no maintenance. I'm not trying to p!ss anyone off, just calling em like I see em.

 

[RDP]

For a few pennies apiece, keeping a coupla spare screws and nuts is just intelligent operating, IMHO. You really shouldn't have a need to part out another saw impromptu.

I agree it is just plain good old common sense to have spare essentials such as plug, filter, bar nut, several chains and a multi-tip screwdriver on hand. I would not have all this for each of your 10 or 12 saws, but at least for the ones you use continuously or are the most important ones to you. Somehow robbing Peter to pay Paul does not make much sense to me and ends up being twice the work.

 

[a_lopa]

Space, nevermind what Glen said, it's irrelevant to what I was saying.

Keeping a few cheap parts in the glovebox is just good sense, is all.

Frankly, why carry two of the same (or nearly so) saw anyways? I bring my top-handle, my 346XP, and my 394XP. I haven't had occasion where a saw needed anything more than basic stuff; bar nut, plug, filter, etc. But then, that's why I run Husky... so I don't HAVE to bring spare saws. =P

good one!i like it

 

[a_lopa]

Aussie, my comment was not directed toward you at all. And no, it wasnt 007 that was trying to sell the 488. His name was ELLC. 007 was the one that called your bluff when you said 50 488's were wore out in a year. You said their "rubbish" wore out quickly then later admitted that they had little or no maintenance. I'm not trying to p!ss anyone off, just calling em like I see em.

dude,you employ 200 tree clearers and make them g.a.f, main probs we had with the shins was pistons and the bearing behind the drive.if shindiawa arnt a ''throw away saw'' you tell me what they are?no bluff to call bro i get the feeling youve never done a REAL day with ANY saw

 

[spacemule]

I agree it is just plain good old common sense to have spare essentials such as plug, filter, bar nut, several chains and a multi-tip screwdriver on hand. I would not have all this for each of your 10 or 12 saws, but at least for the ones you use continuously or are the most important ones to you. Somehow robbing Peter to pay Paul does not make much sense to me and ends up being twice the work.

Interchangeability of parts is more of an advantage when you're needing to buy parts and the local dealer does not have an extensive selection. Was anyone even talking about robbing parts off of a working saw?

 

[Toneman]

Have you decided on a saw yet docbar85?

 

[RDP]

Was anyone even talking about robbing parts off of a working saw?

Nope and never said someone here did.

I am the one stating that it does not make any sense to do so, I am sure many have done so however.