Thread: Question about my saws????

I cut my own firewood, probably 3 or 4 cords a year. I have a poulan 2075 with 16" bar, and a husky 350 with 18" bar. My question is I need a new bar and chain for the 2075, Should I go back with the 16" or go with 14", or should I sell it and get a better small saw? Also, what is the best bar/chain size for the 350? Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted by creaid

I cut my own firewood, probably 3 or 4 cords a year. I have a poulan 2075 with 16" bar, and a husky 350 with 18" bar. My question is I need a new bar and chain for the 2075, Should I go back with the 16" or go with 14", or should I sell it and get a better small saw? Also, what is the best bar/chain size for the 350? Thanks for your help.

I sure wouldn't put any bar longer than 16" on the 350 (preferably shorter) - have no idea what that Poulan is, but it probably would benefit from an even shorter bar.

Originally Posted by SawTroll

I sure wouldn't put any bar longer than 16" on the 350 (preferably shorter) - have no idea what that Poulan is, but it probably would benefit from an even shorter bar.

I think the Poulan is a 34cc so should I go 14"?

The 350 came with a 18" bar, Is this to long? Seems to cut good.

If the 18" is to long on the 350 what would be the ideal saw to run 18 to 20" bar/chain?

Thanks

will have to disagree with troll here - 18" is fine for the 350.

14" on the 2075

Originally Posted by stevethekiwi

will have to disagree with troll here - 18" is fine for the 350.

14" on the 2075

+1

So you guys think the 350 is a good firewood saw for me? I'm cutting 3 to 5 cords a year, Some up to 36" most is 14 to 20". Thanks

Since the 350 is your "big" saw I agree with the 18" recommendation.

Is there a 8" bar available for that Poulan????

I would run the Poulan into the ground and save your money up for a 357XP or 365 Husky, if you can find one.

Originally Posted by HUSKYMAN

Since the 350 is your "big" saw I agree with the 18" recommendation.

Is there a 8" bar available for that Poulan????

I would run the Poulan into the ground and save your money up for a 357XP or 365 Husky, if you can find one.

I think 12" is the smallest bar/chain for the 2075.

Originally Posted by creaid

I think the Poulan is a 34cc so should I go 14"?

The 350 came with a 18" bar, Is this to long? Seems to cut good.

If the 18" is to long on the 350 what would be the ideal saw to run 18 to 20" bar/chain?

Thanks

Originally Posted by stevethekiwi

will have to disagree with troll here - 18" is fine for the 350.

14" on the 2075

18" is not "too long", but the saw handles better with a 16".

If you really need an 18", you also need a larger saw - if you just want it for reach and an occational "big" cut, it is perfectly OK.

Originally Posted by creaid

So you guys think the 350 is a good firewood saw for me? I'm cutting 3 to 5 cords a year, Some up to 36" most is 14 to 20". Thanks

Sounds like a slow prosess with a 350.....

What chain are you running on the 350 now? And is the wood you cut dirty or clean?

Originally Posted by SawTroll

Sounds like a slow prosess with a 350.....

What would you recommend?

Originally Posted by mbopp

What chain are you running on the 350 now? And is the wood you cut dirty or clean?

Not sure on the chain, it's stock. The wood is clean.

The guy I cut with the most uses only a 350 with an 18" bar. It holds up and cuts wood just fine. He picks the trees he wants to cut and I pick what I want.

I won't let him use one of my saws because he might then become dissatisfied with his. He is a humble man without any sort of chainsaw affliction, so there is no saw envy either.

I am not going to comment on the size (OK I will ... 16"), but I know for the poulan that places like Lowes and Menards sell an Orgeon chain/bar combo and the prices are really pretty good when you look at the price of just a chain. I think that it would take the s56 combo.