What to buy

[Just Mow]

If it has to be a Stihl, just get the 250 then, it is perfectly adequate for 8" wood - and preferably with a 14" bar.....

It is not a bad saw, even though there are better ones out there.....:biggrinbounce2:

Get the C-BE only if you really need the easy-start, as it adds weight, and also makes it easy to "flood" the saw, so it won't start at all....

I'd avoid any Stihl with a "C" in it's model designation, for various reasons.

And what are your various reasons....

 

[Tzed250]

Thanks Troll,
If the used one does not work out I will start looking again. I am not sold on only Stihl, I just got the impression that they are one of the better ones out there. Still open to ideas, but I don't think I am in the market for a pro saw unless it is $350 or less.
Thanks.

Me

Funny how most of the worlds saw buyers get that same impression...opcorn:

 

[2000ssm6]

And what are your various reasons....

"They took me lucky charms".......he says

 

[Just Mow]

"They took me lucky charms".......he says

 

[ropensaddle]

Well I will probably get hammered but echo makes a fine
saw and for a home owner is an excellent choice I have used
several and all were pretty good for the dollar.

 

[SawBum]

Well I will probably get hammered but echo makes a fine
saw and for a home owner is an excellent choice I have used
several and all were pretty good for the dollar.

Wow....Echo makes a chainsaw???? It might be a saw with a chain on it but not a CHAIN SAW!!!!!!:chainsawguy:

 

[Just Mow]

Wow....Echo makes a chainsaw???? It might be a saw with a chain on it but not a CHAIN SAW!!!!!!:chainsawguy:

Yeah, I think they are available with the Husky crap at Home Depot and Lowes and Tractor Supply and Sears ant etc,etc,etc,etc........

 

[Urbicide]

Well I will probably get hammered but echo makes a fine
saw and for a home owner is an excellent choice I have used
several and all were pretty good for the dollar.

I agree. Echo may not be glamorous but they are reliable.

 

[Pablo26]

Welcome, I would suggest the MS270 instead of the 290.
The 270 is lighter and only 1/4 hp less than the 290 but has the features found in the pro saws. It also turns a higher rpm than the 290 so it outcuts it as well.
Good luck and buy a STIHL

I would be leery of the 290 just based on the weight issue. My sister in law just gave me hers because she found it too heavy to use for any amount of time, (plus she moved out of the woods into a condo and has no need for a saw).

 

[joatmon]

I would be leery of the 290 just based on the weight issue. My sister in law just gave me hers because she found it too heavy to use for any amount of time, (plus she moved out of the woods into a condo and has no need for a saw).

Oh man. SawTroll's gonna love this. A documented case of someone fleeing the woods and moving to a condo because the 290 is too heavy.

Pablo, you've probably set 'Trolls rehabilitation effort back by at least a month.

Dr. Jack

 

[SawTroll]

And what are your various reasons....

You know perfectly well, we have discussed this several times - it is the added "features", that add weight and complexity, and nothing that is useful for the "normal" user.........

 

[SawTroll]

Welcome, I would suggest the MS270 instead of the 290.
The 270 is lighter and only 1/4 hp less than the 290 but has the features found in the pro saws. It also turns a higher rpm than the 290 so it outcuts it as well.
Good luck and buy a STIHL

How about the 280, should beat them both........:greenchainsaw:

 

[joatmon]

The Dr. is in and in session.

OK, 'Troll,

We've had enough couch time, so now we'll move on. Ready? Good, let's get started. Got a DVD player? Oh, sorry, I'm sure they'll come out with a lighter model soon. I know, it's got features you don't need and it adds all that weight. OK, I'm just here to help you.

Now, put the DVD in and hit play. Good job. Oh, you recognize Dr. Jack and the 372XP, eh? Well, 'Troll, that's the new model, 372AS. No, it's not named for your favorite saw site. It stands for AirSaw. Yep, that's right. You can play it in our own little virtual world. No problem, I'll wait here while you don your chaps.

Nice chaps, 'Troll. Ready? Good, lets go. Oh, you want to get your hearing protection. Fine, but we could just adjust the volume if you want. Sure, I'll wait.

I agree, hearing protection is important. OK, ready to start? That's it, just press the start button. Well, thanks for pointing out that the remote control lacks a choke button. Calm down, I'll see about getting one installed for you. I agree, starts real easy and no choke needed.

Havin' fun yet? Yep, it's a blast. Right, it's just like playing air guitar. No, I don't know if Mr. Clapton has a chainsaw.

Oh, right you are, 'Troll. This 24" bar really works well on the 372AS. Pulls with authority, right you are. I agree, that big tree is not scary with the 372AS.

You wanna shed the chaps? OK. You're really feeling comfortable now, aren't you? No, I really don't know the specs. So, you think this is lighter than what Husky says? You could be right. No, I don't know if DLG/KWF tested the 372AS. Calm down, I know that what they say is important to you.

OK, that's enough for today. Yes, put the remote down and hand over the air saw. I know it's dangerous and thanks for turning it off. Yes, I promise to come back tomorrow for another session.

Witchy, he's all your again. Bye for now.

 

[Pablo26]

:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:
Darn funny stuff!

 

[belgian]

Yep, it's a blast.

:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: That's the dang trueth !!!

PS. Looks like Sawtroll is in real trouble, LOLOL


Stephanie, I think the MS250 will do real fine for your needs .

 

[SawTroll]

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Stephanie, I think the MS250 will do real fine for your needs .

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