i need a saw

[snapper]

I have around 300$ to spend. I have husqvarna and stihl as choices. It will be used to cut up firewood and such. I want this to be a good saw that will last and not always give me fits. Any ideas for a saw in my price range??


Later snapper

 

[Mange]

If you don`t cut very much wood I woud by a used prosaw (If you have a lot to cut By a new one) 50/60ccm from a logger that used it a while and whants a new one.
You can give him a better deal than any dealer.
Just be observant, and browse this site for bying tips and you can get off with a good deal.

Mange

 

[stihltech]

saw

Be VERY careful buying a used saw. Pros in the states buy them to use daily. The typical homeowner will use a saw about 30 days a year if he cuts 20 cord of firewood.

Check out a MS250 or a 290. See which one will meet your power and weight need. They are both reliable saws for the money.

 

[WoodTick007]

290/029 Stihl

Wheres Fish when you need an objective opinion on the Stihl 290/029?

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

How about a used saw, like this one that sold on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42296&item=3828434662&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
I'd rather run a used 036 than a new 250 or 290 anyday!

 

[Marky Mark]

If you look at ebay, watch what your doing you'll be fine. There are tons of saws from one owner. Watch for the guys selling them every week. There the ones doing the rebuilds. I know a user by the name of Iowagoosehunter when I sent him an email that I wanted to mod the saw he never replied. Why becouse he redoes junkers. And Why wouldn't he.


http://snssawshop.com/

go to Jeff's site he has a 260 there "scroll down" $325. I know he's on the money and won't let junk out the door. More than likely it will be a good buy.

 

[Ryan Willock]

I would take a good look at the Stihl ms250 or the husky 350 with 16'' bars, either one should work well for you. Stay away from used saws unless you know the owner as most loggers beat the he11 out of their saws.

 

[rb_in_va]

Originally posted by Marky Mark
I know a user by the name of Iowagoosehunter when I sent him an email that I wanted to mod the saw he never replied. Why becouse he redoes junkers. And Why wouldn't he.

Actually his username on ebay is goosehunter(from-iowa). His feedback looks good. Always check feedback. Here is a link to his items for sale.

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&sort=3&rows=25&userid=goosehunter(from-iowa)

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

This saw looks cool:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4315980040&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

A bit more than $300, but a little stronger than an 025.

 

[Jacob J.]

I'd stay away from that goosehunter(from-iowa) . He inflates the prices of his items by bidding on his items himself with another ID or having his friends bid on them.

 

[rb_in_va]

Jacob,
How do you know that? I did notice his saws seem to go for more than others. Later, Roger.

 

[rb_in_va]

This guy has some saws for sale. Look closely at the pictures of the last two 066s. Some creative advertising, huh?


http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...s&since=-1&sort=3&rows=25&userid=leeladouceur

 

[snapper]

heres my choices help me pick, stihl ms250-280$; ms290-325$; ms250c-319$ husky 350-299$, 55-349$

 

[rb_in_va]

I'll cast my vote for the 55.

 

[Doug01]

What does a 353 cost?

 

[glens]

See?  Husky is higher-priced than Stihl.

That's a tough choice, really.  I'd lean toward either the MS250 or MS290 of the saws listed.  But that's just because they're less expensive for the same (or better) amount of saw and I prefer the way Stihl does the little things such as the chain tensioner and the large bar nuts.

Glen

 

[Grande Dog]

We sell the 353 with a 18" bar and chain for $339.95.

Grande Dog
Master Mechanic
Discount Arborist Equipment and Tree Care Supplies

 

[Doug01]

When I got my 350, it was between it and the 029 because they were the same price. The 029 had a little more power but had a fair amount more weight. If I remember right it was 2-3- pounds more, at least according to the literature. I like my 350.

Doug

 

[rahtreelimbs]

A Stihl 290 may be a nice saw, but at the same or near the same weight as a 440 this saw needs to go on a serious diet!!!



I think you did fine with the 350.

 

[stihltech]

290

Price will be 299.95 shortly.