dpcutter
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I have been told to stay away from top handle saws for any ground work, why? I know kickback can occcur on any saw, and technically you shouldn't saw one-handed anyway, so would I be better off with a rear handled saw? I plan on using the saw for cutting small firewood, 5" and smaller hardwood. I would occasionally like to use the saw climbing, but have zero climbing experience at the moment, and will primarily use it on the ground.
I was impressed with the weight of the rear handled 192 Stihl, but is it wimpy in the cut? I don't need a powerhouse for small limbs, anything larger then 5" in diameter, my 357xp will be used. Should I buy a top or rear handled saw? I will mainly be cutting very small stuff on the ground, and occasionaly top a few trees, and limb some branches in the air. What do you think guys? Thankyou...
I was impressed with the weight of the rear handled 192 Stihl, but is it wimpy in the cut? I don't need a powerhouse for small limbs, anything larger then 5" in diameter, my 357xp will be used. Should I buy a top or rear handled saw? I will mainly be cutting very small stuff on the ground, and occasionaly top a few trees, and limb some branches in the air. What do you think guys? Thankyou...