OK,WHAT IS YOUR MOST DEPENDABLE FIREWOOD SAW?
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flyboy553
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My 359 has sentimental value, but after that, I wouldn't be without any of my saws. They all get to tag along out to the woods, but the first one I grab is the 2171, then the 359 to limb with. Once in a while the 385 comes out first but only when I have larger wood to work up.
TEd
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My go to saw is my Jonny 2159 for all around cutting but my Jonny 2171 is my real favorite.
Axfarmer
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My most used saw is a STIHL 026 PRO
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Husky 55
Runs like a new one every time.
Runs like a new one every time.
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Is it Friday yet
I think my go to saw very versatile generally for most applications is my ms441cm heaps of grunt
My 290 farm boss Stihl
Its accidentally fell off the back of a log cart onto the mud ..I've dropped it in 2 ft deep freezing water
Pulled the plug pumped the water out of the cylinder yanked the filter out and it started right up
It's been used and abused and runs like a champ I could go out in. 5 degrees weather and it'll fire right up. That saw has helped heat my home and save me many thousands of dollars . The best 375 $ I probably ever spent
Its accidentally fell off the back of a log cart onto the mud ..I've dropped it in 2 ft deep freezing water
Pulled the plug pumped the water out of the cylinder yanked the filter out and it started right up
It's been used and abused and runs like a champ I could go out in. 5 degrees weather and it'll fire right up. That saw has helped heat my home and save me many thousands of dollars . The best 375 $ I probably ever spent
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Twindad
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Honestly, all of my saws have been dependable. I try to take care of them and haven't had one let me down. The 372 gets the most use now, but the saw that has cut the most wood is my semi-retired 55.
Chris-PA
Where the Wild Things Are
I first found AS looking for info on the oil pump of my McCulloch. One of the reasons I stuck around was because I wanted my equipment to be more reliable. At this point I have 10 saws - plastic Poulans, little RedMaxs, McCullochs, and an Earthquake, all considered homeowner saws here - and I can count on every one to start and run reliably and cut well.
If I had to pick one though, it'd be one of the 42cc Poulan/Craftsman saws with 18" lo pro B&C. They always work, always do whatever is asked of it, big enough to do most any firewood job I need done. Probably would be the one I built from pieces that Marc (Diggers Dad) gave me and an old engine I ported. It's my rat saw, but as such it gets used a lot.
If I had to pick one though, it'd be one of the 42cc Poulan/Craftsman saws with 18" lo pro B&C. They always work, always do whatever is asked of it, big enough to do most any firewood job I need done. Probably would be the one I built from pieces that Marc (Diggers Dad) gave me and an old engine I ported. It's my rat saw, but as such it gets used a lot.
zogger
Tree Freak
Hard to say, my last batch of good saws stolen. In that batch if I had to grab one and keep it would have been the 365sp husky. Real nice all around reliable saw. Not too small, not too big, able to buck or fell or brush quite a wide variety of trees by swapping bars around.
With that said, any of the older mag case poulans in the countervibe and/or more modern designs series. Wicked easy to work on, start easy, cut great, your choice in sizes 38cc on up. My s25cva cuts above its class for sure.
I think they were too good and husky intergalactic just insisted poulan not make larger good pro saws anymore, to not have to compete with their own flagship brand. I swapped for a poulan 505 after my other saws got stolen and excuse me, but that saw is 100% badazz like it sits stock. I haven't run it enough yet to see if it is my fav saw yet or not, but it might turn out that way.
With that said, any of the older mag case poulans in the countervibe and/or more modern designs series. Wicked easy to work on, start easy, cut great, your choice in sizes 38cc on up. My s25cva cuts above its class for sure.
I think they were too good and husky intergalactic just insisted poulan not make larger good pro saws anymore, to not have to compete with their own flagship brand. I swapped for a poulan 505 after my other saws got stolen and excuse me, but that saw is 100% badazz like it sits stock. I haven't run it enough yet to see if it is my fav saw yet or not, but it might turn out that way.
Cbird14
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After letting the 2159 breath and a trim of the limiters, it's a damn strong saw. The 2172 got the muff opened too, but the '59 is my first pick, starts in 3-4 pulls. It was also the first new saw I've bought.
DCC
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Husqvarna 262xp gets used the most but it was the first "PRO" saw I have owned.
513yj
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My saws all run great but I mostly use my 025 Stihl 18" bar. I put one of the carbs on with both mixture screws and this thing has been great since 2003. Perhaps the real key is the RSC chain.
fiasco
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My Jonsereds 2159 is my more powerful saw, but my Dolmar 510 is more reliable.
My husky 346xp is really the only saw I'd ever need. Just please don't tell my wife!
Out in the woods, I use my Jonsered 2152 the most because of weight issues, but it was a pawn shop buy for $110 and I still have a couple bugs to work out. My real favorite saw is my 2171. It can't be beat for bucking and noodling and it always starts and runs great. It will sit and idle perfect if I have to set it down for awhile and it has the power to put a grin on my face.
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