Husky or Stihl...you decide.....

[Freakingstang]

The party is over here now. There MUST be a keg here somewhere....

I'm down with that, just let me know when you are showing up with one...

 

[sawinredneck]

I'm down with that, just let me know when you are showing up with one...

MAN.............. Am I good or what???

 

[04ultra]

Probably no keg, Ultra and I like our whiskey, and he is stingy, B. Y. O. B. in here most likely:biggrinbounce2:
Andy

Saw and I will drink Jack....

 

[RED-85-Z51]

So alot of people Like Dolmars right?

Dont they make the saws for Makita, that are sold used at Home Depots?

Im getting one soon.

Local HD has 10 waiting for sale, just waiting for the nod from the reginal office.

I personally havent used many Husky's, but the ones I have used were nice, started okay, ran smooth, quieter than the stihls.

Stihls Ive run are a few 044's, an 066, miscellanious smaller models...and they were too bulky to me.

 

[sawinredneck]

So alot of people Like Dolmars right?

Dont they make the saws for Makita, that are sold used at Home Depots?

Im getting one soon.

Local HD has 10 waiting for sale, just waiting for the nod from the reginal office.

I personally havent used many Husky's, but the ones I have used were nice, started okay, ran smooth, quieter than the stihls.

Stihls Ive run are a few 044's, an 066, miscellanious smaller models...and they were too bulky to me.

That would be them Red! I have only heard one person so far say anything bad about the Dolmar saws, and I think that was a fluke!
The thing I notice mos between Stihl and Husky, the Huskies seem to be more RPM geared, don't push to hard and they cut fine.
The Stihls seem to have more tourqe, they will take a little more loading of the bar.
Can't say one is better than the other, once you get used to what they like they all seem to cut about the same to me.
Andy

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Probably no keg, Ultra and I like our whiskey...

I'm a scotch guy myself. (Glenlivet 12 and 18) Recently a fan of Manhattans as well.

In fact, I downed that growler of Macinaw Stout earlier this evening, and am now on my second Manhattan of the night!

 

[sawinredneck]

I'm a scotch guy myself. (Glenlivet 12 and 18) Recently a fan of Manhattans as well.

Never tried one, finally had a Martini the other day, never again!! Don't care for the smell of rubbing alcohol, much less trying to drink it

 

[RED-85-Z51]

That would be them Red! I have only heard one person so far say anything bad about the Dolmar saws, and I think that was a fluke!
The thing I notice mos between Stihl and Husky, the Huskies seem to be more RPM geared, don't push to hard and they cut fine.
The Stihls seem to have more tourqe, they will take a little more loading of the bar.
Can't say one is better than the other, once you get used to what they like they all seem to cut about the same to me.
Andy

Know what model Dolmar the Makita was based off of?

I did a search, and the posts all looked pretty old..has anything changed recently?

 

[RED-85-Z51]

I'm a scotch guy myself. (Glenlivet 12 and 18) Recently a fan of Manhattans as well.

In fact, I downed that growler of Macinaw Stout earlier this evening, and am now on my second Manhattan of the night!

So it's safe to say that you are PUI?

Posting Under the Influence..?:biggrinbounce2:

 

[sawinredneck]

Know what model Dolmar the Makita was based off of?

I did a search, and the posts all looked pretty old..has anything changed recently?

Sorry not my thing, doing good to keep up with the other two brands

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Sorry not my thing, doing good to keep up with the other two brands

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As best I can tell, they all sell the Makita DCS6401, 64cc, 20" bar, and they come with a new bar and chain, for around 200 dollars.

I wonder if there is a way to tell by pulling the rope, or something, if the saw has been beat on...it might look new, but the cylinder might look like crap!

 

[sawinredneck]

There's "the rope test", do a search, very good info to know when looking at used saws!
Andy

 

[Lakeside53]

There's "the rope test", do a search, very good info to know when looking at used saws!
Andy

Na... Sure it's go0d info, but often not good enough. Just stick a compresson gauge in it and pull the muffler. If you won't let you, don''t buy it.

 

[Lakeside53]

I have one on an old 024. It's fairly heavy.

You seem to have one of each of the odd ball things Stihl once made... the Square grind USG the 1121 hedgetrimmer... what else you do have?.

Send in a pic!

 

[Haywire Haywood]

You wouldn't have found a Husqvarna 357xp at a box store

This is true, but at least in this area when a big box comes in, the local guys disappear, and apparent the larger saws with them. I suppose this applies to a lot more than chainsaws.

About the price, when I was calling around getting prices, I called the 3 closest dealers and they were all between $610 and $620 for the 357. Maybe it's just my area. If there hadn't been that price gap and the distance involved, I'd have a 357 in my case instead of the Stihl.

Both my buddies are Stihl fans and run 029s... I got a few "congradulatory" slaps on the back when I switched.

About the dead saw, the dealer had me convinced to sell it to him as a parts saw for $50. When I go back to get my trimmer I left there for a tuneup, I think I'm going to get it back and start looking for a top end kit. I'll chuck (or trade) the 16 and 20" bars I have for it, put a 14 on and keep it for a limbing saw.

Ian

 

[bump_r]

Crappy dealers... Must suck. I'm still tickeled with mine: I ordered a new throttle trigger for my Ryob - er, Stihl FS36 Monday. Dealer's son-in-law (mere employee for now, may be part owner at some point) called me TUESDAY that the part was in and was $2.95 out the door. THAT, my freinds, is why I value my dealer and their service and support.

Some say that dealer support is a big consideration in their decision when picking brands - I can really see that. Not that I'd mind getting my mits on a Husky for a weekend or two, but when it comes time to lay down some hard cash, it's hard for me NOT to feed my local economy and support a family-run business that's run quite well. And for me, that means Stihl. From what I've read here, Stihl and Husky (yeah, maybe dolly-mahrr and a few others)are running neck and neck in very general terms of quaility, price, durability, and technology - dealer support is just what tips the scales in my situation.

 

[Lakeside53]

Lake here is a photo of the HS 242 on a Stihl 024. I bought it new.

Cool!! You should sell it as a prop for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre 14, or whatever they are up to now!

I even found it in the parts books - many parts no longer available though. The HS246 is the 026 powered version... Hasn't been available in the USA for a long time...

I know a guy that buys brand new MS260 saws, strips of the oiler, bars, brake handles etc, and mounts a geo drill (core drills rocks, concrete etc) right on the side. Does about 12 per month... A "lightweight" (packable) core drill...

 

[TopJimmy]

I am kind of a Husky man, but I may be beginning to favor Dolmar. I have had several Stihl's over the years and they just don't compare to the Husky's I have had, but I must admit that it has not been a fair comparison. I have never run a pro Stihl. Mostly 026, 029, 039 etc.

Red,
If my Home Depot ever decides to sell a 6401, I am not worried about the cylinder. If it is good, they a good deal a 200.00, if it is bad, buy a 7900 jug and piston and 400.00 for a 7900 with a new piston and jug is a good deal.

$50.00 for your dead 346, I would try to get it back also. I just spent a little less that that with shipping for a junked out missing parts 340 to get a few parts to finish a project 346.

Jim

 

[TopJimmy]

One more thought on the Stihl vs Husky. I think that if there were an objective way to measure each saw, we would find that certain models of each brand would come out on top. Stihl 200T is one that comes to mind.

Jim

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

big - stihl

little - echo

just 'cause