THALL10326
The Champ
LOLOL, well I don't think the man is a idiot at all, in fact I wish I was as dumb as he was, man I could be at the pool drinking ta ta's instead of going back and forth with you,LOL
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LOLOL, well I don't think the man is a idiot at all, in fact I wish I was as dumb as he was, man I could be at the pool drinking ta ta's instead of going back and forth with you,LOL
Tzed250
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Stihl is No. 1 for a reason...it is not like they hit the lottery of saw manufacturing status...Stihl's hard work and good management put them there. They were not always number one, but if they keep on like they are now, they will be...
Honestly, I could care less what saw brand this guy or anyone else uses. I just think the whole story is complete BS!
THALL10326
The Champ
LOL Ben. Tell me something do all Husky users calulate every minute they run they're saws throughout their service life?. I'd just like to know.
I find it funny you refuse to admit the man got good service. So come on Ben, take a breath and and say Yeah he got good service, he must have if all he will buy is Stihl. Its not that hard.
Yep..
I dont and I dont know anyone who does. I also know that no saw will last for 12 years of professional use.
Stihl saws give good service, but this doesnt have anything to do with good service.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
BKS044 might disagree with you... I just looked over his OLD 044... still in great shape... just needed a flywheel side crank seal.. I'lll let him tell you how many pro hours it's got on it...
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THALL10326
The Champ
Awwwwwwwwww you would rather call me a lyer than admit simply the man got some good service out of those two saws. I'll snap you some pics of the saws and the piston skirt. If you like I'll run the serial numbers to see the exact day he bought them. See Ben unlike you I can back up what I'm telling you. So the BS is really all in your court with your opinon. You can't back up nothing you say by using a calulater. Good try though, I'll hand you that, every father should get one good laff on Fathers day, thankya Ben,LOL
I'm the one who doesn't care if you like Husky or what people use so why its so hard for you to say ok, the guy got good service is beyond me.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Often it does improve the odds of lasting... You might check your saws regularly and do the little stuff like change the fuel filters, drum breaings, clutch springs, rope rotors, check for loose screws etc etc,.. but many don't.
I have many guys with Stihl's (for example) that bring them in only when something important (or should I say.. stops them for using it) falls off, and a few that bring them in once a year when they take vacation and say "fix anything that needs fixing". Guess which give a lot less trouble?
Strange as it may sound, for many saw operators a marble has too many moving parts...
THALL10326
The Champ
""Stihl saws give good service, but this doesnt have anything to do with good service.""
Ben I didn't mean to drive you insane, my bad. Come on Ben what are you trying to say, oh let me guess, a 372 is 2/1000th's of a second faster than a certain Stihl, or is it well the Husky will last just as long or is it the Husky is
three dollars cheaper, come on Ben give it up now, your being foolish. All I have been telling you is the man got good service out of those two saws. He said they are 12 years old and boy they look it too. Why you find that so hard to believe is beyond me.
Ben I didn't mean to drive you insane, my bad. Come on Ben what are you trying to say, oh let me guess, a 372 is 2/1000th's of a second faster than a certain Stihl, or is it well the Husky will last just as long or is it the Husky is
three dollars cheaper, come on Ben give it up now, your being foolish. All I have been telling you is the man got good service out of those two saws. He said they are 12 years old and boy they look it too. Why you find that so hard to believe is beyond me.
joatmon
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And, someone here has lost a marble!
I can see both sides of this. I would agree that overall, Stihl saws are probably the most reliable. And if I could only own one saw it would be a Stihl.
But I own several saws, use them fairly regularly and owning an heirloom chainsaw in not that high on my list. As Ben said getting a year out of a saw that you use every day is all you can expect (even if it is a Stihl)
Actually you have to use hours to talk about a saws life.
For myself, I look at performance, vibration,and just whether or not I like the saw before I worry about reliability. But I wont like it if it not reliable.
If you are talking about hard daily use it is a spare after a year or so. Even if it is rebuilt after awhile it makes a lot more sence to buy a new one.
I also agree with Ben that the average chainsaw user has no idea. (Us ASers are not average)
But I own several saws, use them fairly regularly and owning an heirloom chainsaw in not that high on my list. As Ben said getting a year out of a saw that you use every day is all you can expect (even if it is a Stihl)
Actually you have to use hours to talk about a saws life.
For myself, I look at performance, vibration,and just whether or not I like the saw before I worry about reliability. But I wont like it if it not reliable.
If you are talking about hard daily use it is a spare after a year or so. Even if it is rebuilt after awhile it makes a lot more sence to buy a new one.
I also agree with Ben that the average chainsaw user has no idea. (Us ASers are not average)
THALL10326
The Champ
LOLOL, naaaaaaaaaaaaaa Ben is ok, he likes tormenting me to no end but I return the favor in kind always. This isn't the first time I can't get him to admit anything. I like him though, he's a tuff cookie. Check your rep Joat..
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Ben thinks Joatman is taking about you; you think it's Ben, Only Joatman knowsopcorn: opcorn: opcorn:
Where is that damn marble??? I know I put it in my pocket last year...
opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: Where is that damn marble??? I know I put it in my pocket last year...
THALL10326
The Champ
I can see both sides of this. I would agree that overall, Stihl saws are probably the most reliable. And if I could only own one saw it would be a Stihl.
But I own several saws, use them fairly regularly and owning an heirloom chainsaw in not that high on my list. As Ben said getting a year out of a saw that you use every day is all you can expect (even if it is a Stihl)
Actually you have to use hours to talk about a saws life.
For myself, I look at performance, vibration,and just whether or not I like the saw before I worry about reliability. But I wont like it if it not reliable.
If you are talking about hard daily use it is a spare after a year or so. Even if it is rebuilt after awhile it makes a lot more sence to buy a new one.
I also agree with Ben that the average chainsaw user has no idea. (Us ASers are not average)
Good point John but the man that owns the two saws in question isn't your average user. He's a professional. Hell when he brought those saws in he was in a bucket truck. As to how many hours are on those saws no one knows, not me, not Ben, not even the guy that owns them. He does know how old they are though. I know the piston skirt on the 046 wore so thin from hours of use it starting falling apart. It indeed has many many hours on it based on that and its age. He was like if ya can fix them on the cheap fine, if not no big deal. He did say they have paid for theirselves a 100 times over so he must not think they didn't last long enuff....
THALL10326
The Champ
Ben thinks Joatman is taking about you; you think it's Ben, Only Joatman knows
Where is that damn marble??? I know I put it in my pocket last year...
Got my marlbe right here, he has to be talking about Ben,LOL
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Hey JOATMAN., a one-liner that doesn't rhyme?? I've come to expect more from you! 
I am trying to say either A. your full of shat or B. the saw owner is full of shat. There is now way a saw used daily will last for twelve years. Its as simple as that.
Johns thoughts are 100% spot on. Of course given his background its no supprise...
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
I can see both sides of this. I would agree that overall, Stihl saws are probably the most reliable. And if I could only own one saw it would be a Stihl.
But I own several saws, use them fairly regularly and owning an heirloom chainsaw in not that high on my list. As Ben said getting a year out of a saw that you use every day is all you can expect (even if it is a Stihl)
Actually you have to use hours to talk about a saws life.
For myself, I look at performance, vibration,and just whether or not I like the saw before I worry about reliability. But I wont like it if it not reliable.
If you are talking about hard daily use it is a spare after a year or so. Even if it is rebuilt after awhile it makes a lot more sence to buy a new one.
I also agree with Ben that the average chainsaw user has no idea. (Us ASers are not average)
Sure, it is hours of use.. but...
I am constantly amazed how many hours saw do last though. I see MS200T / 020T that have been used for multiple hours every working day for 2, 3,4,5 or more years... and on original pistons, cylinders and cranks/bearings - that's one heck of a lot of hours... and I sure wish they would sell them and buy new...
THALL10326
The Champ
LOLOL, ok Ben I was waiting for that. Ben did you use your saw today, hmmm, if you didn't have you deducted today as no use from the life of that saw, are you keeping the books up to date,LOL
Ben go find that marble,:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:
Love to keep at it with you Ben but I got 18 tomato plants to go plant. We'll pick this up later if ya like. BTW I want to see the records on your saws. They better be up to date as such: Monday,7/5/07, two hours use. Tuesday,7/6/07, laid in bed all day, no use and so on for the next 12 years,:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:
