Checked out new place and got the bug for a new saw

[Fuzly]

Some of my friends have been telling me for some time to check out a place about 40 miles from my home. Saws, splitters, mowers, ATVs, truck caps-you need to check it out.

Well, I was in town to go to Fleet Farm anyway, so I stopped. WOW! Full line Stihl, Husky, and Dolmar dealer, all neatly arranged so I could fondle them all. They even had a Jonsered with an angled top bar, had to be a Husky handle. Had a hard time finding a salesman, not because they were ignoring me, but all 3 were with other customers-on a Wednesday afternoon.

Worst of all, I handled a Dolmar 7900. Oh no-something felt right, the way the handles were spaced I think. The Dolmars just looked funky-cool. The price was right compared to the big Stihls and Huskys too. I have no need for a saw that big, but as my friends here know, need doesn't always enter into the picture. I also found out I have a logger friend down the road (about 15 miles) who is now a Dolmar dealer.

So I found 2 new places to drool and tempt me to spend money. I will be back to this place.

And worst of all, I am thinking about giving my friend a call and asking him to price a 7900 for me. I don't need one, but it's soooooooooo tempting! I gotta find a way to make some cash (they're big, and red)

 

[carvinmark]

I think I see a new saw being added to your line up.opcorn:

 

[2000ssm6]

Yep, sounds good. With all of those brands in one store I would go bonkers You don't have to read much to find out the 7900 is one bad mofo.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

And worst of all, I am thinking about giving my friend a call and asking him to price a 7900 for me. I don't need one, but it's soooooooooo tempting! I gotta find a way to make some cash (they're big, and red)

I know what you mean, wanting a tool you don't need.
I was at Home Depot and they were selling a Makita 6401 (same as the 7900 with a smaller piston bore) for $200, which seemed like a good deal even for a used saw.
Then I got to looking it over. The body was clean, clean, clean. Very low hours. I asked if he could pop off the muffler so I could take a look at the piston, which he did and I found out the piston and cylinder was all brand new. A renter ran straight gas and they had to fix it.
I bought it, and because I already have a bunch of saws I like, I didn't know how this new saw was going to fit in. Until I was digging a trench, and ran into a bunch of roots.
You should have seen me running the new saw like a trencher into the rocky soil, dirt flying everywhere. I can't say too much about how it cuts wood, but as a trencher, it's top notch!

 

[Fuzly]

Yep, sounds good. With all of those brands in one store I would go bonkers You don't have to read much to find out the 7900 is one bad mofo.

I guess I'm lucky up here as far as saw shops. The closest dealers are Jonsered. I have two excellent Jonsered dealers within 1/2 hour drive.

The good reviews of the 7900 here made me curious to check it out. Not sure what I would do with it (probably not dig ditches ), but I've never heard anybody say their saw has too much power and wish they bought a little one.

I was thinking of a used big saw, but they are harder to find. My theory is a change in the logging practices, not many guys in the forest with saws if a processor can get at the wood, so not as many big saws being used and traded.

 

[SmokinDodge]

I know what you mean, wanting a tool you don't need.
I was at Home Depot and they were selling a Makita 6401 (same as the 7900 with a smaller piston bore) for $200, which seemed like a good deal even for a used saw.
Then I got to looking it over. The body was clean, clean, clean. Very low hours. I asked if he could pop off the muffler so I could take a look at the piston, which he did and I found out the piston and cylinder was all brand new. A renter ran straight gas and they had to fix it.
I bought it, and because I already have a bunch of saws I like, I didn't know how this new saw was going to fit in. Until I was digging a trench, and ran into a bunch of roots.
You should have seen me running the new saw like a trencher into the rocky soil, dirt flying everywhere. I can't say too much about how it cuts wood, but as a trencher, it's top notch!

And I thought I was the only one that has done that. I sure wasn't going to be the first to admit it! :jester:

Does work good though doesn't it?







Just get it over with and pull the trigger on the 7900. You know you won't sleep good till ya get it.

 

[pbtree]

Buy it!

 

[fullchisel]

Some of my friends have been telling me for some time to check out a place about 40 miles from my home. Saws, splitters, mowers, ATVs, truck caps-you need to check it out.

Well, I was in town to go to Fleet Farm anyway, so I stopped. WOW! Full line Stihl, Husky, and Dolmar dealer, all neatly arranged so I could fondle them all. They even had a Jonsered with an angled top bar, had to be a Husky handle. Had a hard time finding a salesman, not because they were ignoring me, but all 3 were with other customers-on a Wednesday afternoon.

Worst of all, I handled a Dolmar 7900. Oh no-something felt right, the way the handles were spaced I think. The Dolmars just looked funky-cool. The price was right compared to the big Stihls and Huskys too. I have no need for a saw that big, but as my friends here know, need doesn't always enter into the picture. I also found out I have a logger friend down the road (about 15 miles) who is now a Dolmar dealer.

So I found 2 new places to drool and tempt me to spend money. I will be back to this place.

And worst of all, I am thinking about giving my friend a call and asking him to price a 7900 for me. I don't need one, but it's soooooooooo tempting! I gotta find a way to make some cash (they're big, and red)

what is the name of the store.i am only about an hour away!

 

[Fuzly]

Not a new store-first time I've been in there, so new to me.

Fuller Sales in Antigo. If you're that close, I figured Fleet Farm might have given it away.

Where you at chisel?

 

[fullchisel]

Not a new store-first time I've been in there, so new to me.

Fuller Sales in Antigo. If you're that close, I figured Fleet Farm might have given it away.

Where you at chisel?

i am in wausau.i suspected antigo.

 

[2000ssm6]

I guess I'm lucky up here as far as saw shops. The closest dealers are Jonsered. I have two excellent Jonsered dealers within 1/2 hour drive.

The good reviews of the 7900 here made me curious to check it out. Not sure what I would do with it (probably not dig ditches ), but I've never heard anybody say their saw has too much power and wish they bought a little one.

I was thinking of a used big saw, but they are harder to find. My theory is a change in the logging practices, not many guys in the forest with saws if a processor can get at the wood, so not as many big saws being used and traded.

I don't know much about the Johnnys, except most of the new ones are like Huskys. Good saws though, If you have a good dealer's see if you can use a demo. I would not mind having a 7900 myself and would choose it over any of the Johnnys

 

[Fuzly]

i am in wausau.i suspected antigo.

Cool, I'm sure I'll be making a few Gander Mountain runs that way this fall.

The place is right on 45 across the road from Fleet Farm.

 

[Fuzly]

I don't know much about the Johnnys, except most of the new ones are like Huskys. Good saws though, If you have a good dealer's see if you can use a demo. I would not mind having a 7900 myself and would choose it over any of the Johnnys

You're right, the current Jonsered line is pretty much a cleaned up, less confusing Husky line up.

It may be a regional thing, I though I was going to get drummed out of the family when I bought my first Stihl. Dad and two uncles-part time in the woods, all ran Johnnys, other uncle-full time logger, only Johnnys. Some of those old "true" Jonsereds are still very nice saws.

I sure wouldn't mind a red 2171, but the price difference with Dolmar is substantial.

 

[fullchisel]

Cool, I'm sure I'll be making a few Gander Mountain runs that way this fall.

The place is right on 45 across the road from Fleet Farm.

thanks

 

[rbtree]

I was at Home Depot and they were selling a Makita 6401 (same as the 7900 with a smaller piston bore) for $200, ....


I bought it, and because I already have a bunch of saws I like, I didn't know how this new saw was going to fit in.

Yo, Mike,

Now get the 7900 jug kit for $190......and you'll not find much use for your 046 anymore.


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