New guy needs some guidence

[D-50Dave]

Very well laid out video. If money were no object, it would be a no-brainer.
Going to look at a Husqvarna 154SE this morning.
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/grd/d/milford-husqvarna-154se-chainsaw-54cc/7223156064.html

 

[Short timer]

Hi.
I've joined this forum because I've learned that when I start a new venture, forums like this are fun and informative. I got a woodstove a year and a half ago, which started me into gathering and sizing wood. I've been using my dad's 30+ year old McCulloch, that he bought at Caldor's for $125 new. It's pretty well worn out. I'm looking through CL for a good used saw to feed my stove 1 1/2 to 2 cords a year. I'm overwhelmed with the choices and could use some input. Thanx, Dave

I would go with a pro model 50cc saw. We aren’t talking huge amounts of money between pro and homeowners grade saws. They are a lot easier to repair too since you like tinkering. I recommend the 50cc class saw because if you ever want to add another larger saw, you don’t have such a large jump to do it properly. Most firewood hacks stick with a 2 saw plan to cover all their needs and the perfect plan IMO is 50 cc with an 18 inch bar and 70 cc With a 25 inch bar.

 

[D-50Dave]

Very well laid out video. If money were no object, it would be a no-brainer.
Going to look at a Husqvarna 154SE this morning.
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/grd/d/milford-husqvarna-154se-chainsaw-54cc/7223156064.html

Picked up the Husq. Started easy, went thru my test log like it wasn't there. I'll likely need some help/guidance as I move forward. Thanx for the input, Dave