zolodon
ArboristSite Lurker
I need some assistance figuring out what chainsaw to buy…
I’m a woodturner/woodworker with access to free material as long as I’m able to carve it up and haul it away. Currently, for example, I have a solid maple trunk over four feet in diameter and some oak over three feet in diameter to chop into chunks…or partially mill into planks. I typically work with trees 18” or more in diameter, so I want/need a saw that won’t be too heavy but can handle whatever I come across. While I do not intend to cut on a daily basis, I am collecting quite a bit of material to work through so I expect to use the saw often.
I’d prefer to save some cash and buy a good used saw, but new is an option if there’s a compelling reason to do so (consider my budget flexible). I have Stihl, Husky, and Echo dealers in the area (Stihl is my first choice), and my primary concerns are reliability, power, and serviceability.
I would normally run the saw with a 20” bar, but need to be able to run up to 32-36”. I’m also interested in using the saw for portable milling, but I have no experience to pull from in this area (any suggestions?).
Thanks in advance for any advise you can offer!
-Josh
I’m a woodturner/woodworker with access to free material as long as I’m able to carve it up and haul it away. Currently, for example, I have a solid maple trunk over four feet in diameter and some oak over three feet in diameter to chop into chunks…or partially mill into planks. I typically work with trees 18” or more in diameter, so I want/need a saw that won’t be too heavy but can handle whatever I come across. While I do not intend to cut on a daily basis, I am collecting quite a bit of material to work through so I expect to use the saw often.
I’d prefer to save some cash and buy a good used saw, but new is an option if there’s a compelling reason to do so (consider my budget flexible). I have Stihl, Husky, and Echo dealers in the area (Stihl is my first choice), and my primary concerns are reliability, power, and serviceability.
I would normally run the saw with a 20” bar, but need to be able to run up to 32-36”. I’m also interested in using the saw for portable milling, but I have no experience to pull from in this area (any suggestions?).
Thanks in advance for any advise you can offer!
-Josh