small saw for my self

[Sam Reynolds]

i am looking at possibly buying a small saw for myself as a starter to begin on my own hopefully a wanted your opinon. i am curently looking at getting either a sthil ms 210 or a husqvarna 141. now i do not want this to be a contest of which company is better. i just want to know which saw is going to best to start off with and then i will g ofrom thier. thanks for you information

 

[Typhoon]

Although I only own a Husky, I have also used stihl. Both brands are top of the line! You will be very happy with either. Will last you many years. As far as which brand, I would suggest choosing the one that will be easiest to get service for. The hard part now, is to choose the size of saw you want. They each have their purpose, thats for sure. I am in the firewood business, and the Husky 350 has been very good to me. Couldnt ask for a nicer saw. Good luck! Let us know what you get!

 

[Sam Reynolds]

i wa slooking in lowes today just for the fun of it and the 350 was $150 more and it only has 1 more cc because the 141 is 40 cc and 350 is 41 cc so why so much more for one cc?

 

[sedanman]

I gave my 15 year old nephew a Stihl 009, perfect for his needs. He's only to operate the saw when I am with him and he (and I ) are wearing ppe. While helping me with a larger job he fell in love with my 026 and I am thinking I created a monster! For a first saw I would look at the used or demonstrator saws at both dealers. You can maximize your dollar and iin the case of the demo saws, sometimes get one with a "new saw" warranty.

 

[sedanman]

CC"s are not all there is to a saw. How and what the saw is made of is more important than displacement. Features like adjustable oilers, large air filters, magnesium crankcases etc. are where the money comes in. You will probably want a bigger saw before you wear out one of the "homeowner" saws so don't let anyone tell you have to have a "pro" saw right off the bat.

 

[Sam Reynolds]

thanks for the advice i will do that . when is the best time to go and ask for the demos

 

[Typhoon]

Sam, the 141 is 40cc's. The 350 is 50cc's.
That is 10cc's difference. Doesnt sound like a lot. When you are dealing with chainsaws, it is. There is a huge difference between the two saws. But again, the 141 will be somewhat lighter also. I would definately recommend that you get a saw that slightly exceeds your needs, instead of one that exactly meets them. Because later, as you become more experienced, you will like the extra power if you need it.. And an 18 inch bar is really handy at times. Good luck!

 

[Typhoon]

Yes and like sedanman said, a magnesium crankcase, super high revs, etc etc is not really that important at this point. I almost spent 600.00 on a saw for firewood cutting, and im really glad I didnt! My saw doesnt have a magnesium crankcase, its not one of the so called "pro" models, but it really gets the job done and I have no complaints. You cant really go wrong if it says Husqvarna or Stihl on it. Will last years and years if taken care of.

 

[Sam Reynolds]

thankswell in that case the lable on the husqy was wrong it said it was 41 cc i will keep in mind what you said about getting a saw a bit bigger for my needs

 

[Typhoon]

Sam, check out www.husqvarna.com for all of the specs on the husky saws.

 

[Javelin]

just a suggestion but have you looked at a dolmar! The husky 141 is a poulan product, and the stihl is I beleve a virgina beach model. the dolmars are all german built, and priced comparable. Also you might look at a redmax and some of the japanese saws. and efco and I quess I better stop.

 

[topnotchtree]

I think the smartest way to buy a good saw is to go a few saw dealers and buy from the one you feel more comfortable with.Service will be important. Buying from a big home center will get you a saw put togather by a stockperson, buying from a reputable saw dealer will get you a saw assembled and tuned correctly. And if you do have a problem, the dealer is way more likely to help you. As for brands just stick with a brand name.

 

[Sam Reynolds]

what is the dolmar equivalent to the saws i am looking at?

 

[Sam Reynolds]

Typhoon
i had already looked at the husky and stihl web site thanks for the advice though

 

[Sam Reynolds]

how is huskys 141 a poulan product? just woudering and what does the virgina beach modle mean? if you can't tell by know my knowlage is wide spread throughout tree felling but some is very limited. all of the knowlage i know i have to give credit to Ryan Willock "specalizing in small tracts"

 

[sedanman]

The parent company for Husqvarna, Jonsered and Poulan is ...................drum
roll please, ........Electrolux. Some models got shifted and relabeled, some Husqvarnas are poulan saws and vice-versa. Stihl saws can be made in either Virginia beach or Germany, the german saws are generally regarded as better but some dis-agree with this, opinions are like bellybuttons ,everybody has one. There is a sweet little Makita (which is actually a Dolmar) on e-bay right now

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2371344889&category=20538

 

[Sam Reynolds]

hey man thanks for the info where did you find it out and where can i look and find out more about this because its interesting

 

[Sam Reynolds]

ok as of right now i cant afford the 350 but working on it

 

[buckwheat]

Sam,

Perhaps I missed it, but what are you going to use the saw for? How often will you use it? What size wood will you typically be cutting? What is your budget for the total package - saw, extra chain(s), eye protection, chaps, etc...?

 

[woodhog]

From what I gather, The Stihl saws thru, & including, the MS390, are made in Virginia Beach. The models MS440, & larger are made in Germany. I heard all of the Stihl bars are made in Germany, & the Stihl chains are made in Sweeden.
Currently I have a Stihl 029, & 2 046 Magnums. I have also owned a Husky 55 rancher.
I don`t think you can go wrong with either of these brands, however I suggest finding a servicing dealer.