Collins B ArboristSite Lurker Joined Oct 12, 2022 Messages 8 Reaction score 6 Location Texas Oct 14, 2022 #1 There's a Stihl 017 for sale near me for $90. Would that make a reasonable carving saw and is $90 a reasonable price for a good running 017?
There's a Stihl 017 for sale near me for $90. Would that make a reasonable carving saw and is $90 a reasonable price for a good running 017?
stihltech Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member Joined Mar 23, 2002 Messages 3,478 Reaction score 1,962 Location western NY Oct 14, 2022 #2 You can buy a carving bar to fit. If you do not need a top hndle it will be fine. Have a few being used around here. Seeing more battery saws in the mix.
You can buy a carving bar to fit. If you do not need a top hndle it will be fine. Have a few being used around here. Seeing more battery saws in the mix.
B buzz sawyer Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. AS Supporting Member Joined Mar 7, 2006 Messages 7,309 Reaction score 6,620 Location USA Dec 2, 2022 #3 Should be fine for a small detail saw. $90 is a good price if all is well.