Log Splitter
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I've been lurking on ArboristSite.com for a couple of years and wanted to register so I could post a big thank you to all the knowledgeable members here. Before I found this site, I thought one chainsaw was about as good as another, had never heard of PPE, and did not understand good tree felling techniques.
I use my saws to cut firewood and to keep the roads clear on my timber farm in Louisiana. I cut between 6-8 face cords of hickory per year which I burn either at home in Texas or over at my camp in Louisiana. I choose hickory because it burns hot, leaves good coals overnight, and does not feed the deer.
I've been through numerous Poulan saws (and one Mac 610) over the years. Once one quit, I'd head to the discount store and buy another just like it. I use a 50 cc saw for felling and bucking, and a 30 cc saw for limbing. The last two Poulans were a 3450 (no chain brake!) and a 2055. I had decided, after lurking on this site, to replace them with a MS361 and a MS200 (rear handle).
However, the more I thought about it, the more it became clear that most of my time was spent splitting wood, not cutting it. So, when BOTH my old saws bit the dust this fall, I changed my mind and decided to save some $$$ and buy a MS270 and a MS180. The extra money went for PPE, spare chains, files, new plastic wedges, etc.
I could not be more pleased with the two saws. The comparison to the Pull-ons is unbelievable. Both of them are easy to start, idle perfectly, and cut with good power. The most interesting thing to me is that the engine displacement between them and the old saws is about the same, but both cut with more power than the saws they replaced. Also, the antivibe on the MS270 is great, after cutting with it for a couple of hours I'm not as tired and my hands are not numb like before.
The only negative I have about these two saws is the MS180 does not have low and high speed carb adjustments. It is a little slow to rev up, and it would seem to me that if I could richen up the low speed a bit I could improve the performance some.
Anyway, I doubt I'll ever become a MVP member, I just don't have the experience to give much advice. But I did want to post here and thank y'all (I'm from the South ) for all the help I've received from you here. Attached are a couple of pictures of my latest firewood project, a 22" hickory thats ready to season up for next years firewood. The new saws are on the round in front, the tractor is a Kubota L2250 4WD, and the log splitter is homemade.
Y'all be safe!
I use my saws to cut firewood and to keep the roads clear on my timber farm in Louisiana. I cut between 6-8 face cords of hickory per year which I burn either at home in Texas or over at my camp in Louisiana. I choose hickory because it burns hot, leaves good coals overnight, and does not feed the deer.
I've been through numerous Poulan saws (and one Mac 610) over the years. Once one quit, I'd head to the discount store and buy another just like it. I use a 50 cc saw for felling and bucking, and a 30 cc saw for limbing. The last two Poulans were a 3450 (no chain brake!) and a 2055. I had decided, after lurking on this site, to replace them with a MS361 and a MS200 (rear handle).
However, the more I thought about it, the more it became clear that most of my time was spent splitting wood, not cutting it. So, when BOTH my old saws bit the dust this fall, I changed my mind and decided to save some $$$ and buy a MS270 and a MS180. The extra money went for PPE, spare chains, files, new plastic wedges, etc.
I could not be more pleased with the two saws. The comparison to the Pull-ons is unbelievable. Both of them are easy to start, idle perfectly, and cut with good power. The most interesting thing to me is that the engine displacement between them and the old saws is about the same, but both cut with more power than the saws they replaced. Also, the antivibe on the MS270 is great, after cutting with it for a couple of hours I'm not as tired and my hands are not numb like before.
The only negative I have about these two saws is the MS180 does not have low and high speed carb adjustments. It is a little slow to rev up, and it would seem to me that if I could richen up the low speed a bit I could improve the performance some.
Anyway, I doubt I'll ever become a MVP member, I just don't have the experience to give much advice. But I did want to post here and thank y'all (I'm from the South
) for all the help I've received from you here. Attached are a couple of pictures of my latest firewood project, a 22" hickory thats ready to season up for next years firewood. The new saws are on the round in front, the tractor is a Kubota L2250 4WD, and the log splitter is homemade. Y'all be safe!
