Need your opinion on one of two saws

[bigbadbob]

Have the need/want for a bit more saw. So was at the local saw shop and they have two used Stihls. One is a 034 it has a new piston and rings and the oiler has been redone. The other is a 028s wood boss with a new cylinder and piston. Both have 20in bars. Both have a tag of $285 Canadian ($240 U.S.). I cut 2-3 cords a year maybe a bit more. Cut fir and pine. Whats the pros and cons. I will be going down there Saturday morning as the used saws here are nil. What do you think of the price. He won't move on it. Or should I just stick with my 026 with a 20in 3/8.
TIAopcorn:
Bob

 

[begleytree]

If it had to be between those 2, I'd opt for the 34...
-Ralph

 

[SawTroll]

If it had to be between those 2, I'd opt for the 34...
-Ralph

Me too, I don't think there is much weight difference (if any), but there sure are some power difference.

 

[elmnut]

Go with the 034!

 

[Trigger-Time]

I vote for the 034 also, better air filter, side chain adjuster and
does the 034 have a adjustable oiler? if it does it wont be oiling
when setting at idle

If I'm wrong someone speak up.

 

[Scandy14]

Another vote for the 034. Quite a bit more power, 56 vs 46cc.

 

[SawTroll]

Another vote for the 034. Quite a bit more power, 56 vs 46cc.

If the 028 is a "S", it could be 51.4 cc or so, but still less power.....opcorn:

 

[bigbadbob]

The 028 was not a "s" until it was redone with a new cylinder and piston.
thanks for the input and keep it coming. Does the 034 respond to any simple mods??
I can see a homelite sale at my place soon!! 1 dead XL12 one Half dead 330 one good XL1.
TIA
bob

 

[begleytree]

the 034 easy to upgrade to a 036 in the future too!
-Ralph

 

[Trigger-Time]

Does the 034 respond to any simple mods??
TIA
bob

I really don't know, but I don't think a muffler mod will help it much
if at all. I would say it has a before EPA type muffler. But you
could slap a 036 PC on it

 

[sawinredneck]

Just buy em both, you know you want to :hmm3grin2orange:
Andy

 

[Trigger-Time]

the 034 easy to upgrade to a 036 in the future too!
-Ralph

Ralph, you beat me to the 036 thing

 

[Trigger-Time]

Just buy em both, you know you want to :hmm3grin2orange:
Andy

Good idea

 

[bigbadbob]

Just buy em both, you know you want to :hmm3grin2orange:
Andy

Ineed some space in the truck for wood. The good woman needs not to see too much orange and white in the box, she may get suspicous of my addiction. well there is a clean 372 xpg for $449 at the pawn!!!
Bob

 

[Trigger-Time]

Ineed some space in the truck for wood. The good woman needs not to see too much orange and white in the box, she may get suspicous of my addiction. well there is a clean 372 xpg for $449 at the pawn!!!
Bob

Thats the way it goes, for a little more $ I can get this, next thing
you know you will be buying a new MS361. Been there done THAT!:biggrinbounce2:

 

[bigbadbob]

Thats the way it goes, for a little more $ I can get this, next thing
you know you will be buying a new MS361. Been there done THAT!:biggrinbounce2:

I hear you. Spring is coming and we have lots of good yard sales coming.
I will find a big saw somewhere for a song, just have to wait, thats the hard part. I like someone else to "drive the car off the lot"!!! Makes it cheaper for me.
LOL
bob

 

[Trigger-Time]

I hear you. Spring is coming and we have lots of good yard sales coming.
I will find a big saw somewhere for a song, just have to wait, thats the hard part. I like someone else to "drive the car off the lot"!!! Makes it cheaper for me.
LOL
bob

Thats the smart thing to do. If you are not in a hurry hang around
here and learn a few things, and you will be better informed about
saws when it comes time to buy one.

Good luck.

 

[Like The Woods!]

I have 034. Good saw. I sometimes use a 20 bar on it, but it runs stronger with a 16"

Mine is pre EPA. I ran it without the spark arester screen in it for a while. Then from info found here, decided to see what the muffler opening measured compared to the exhaust. Holy Moly! It was much bigger! this made me ponder and cogitate some, so being the bright bulb that I am, put the screen back in and it runs much better. Hard to believe I didn't notice how badly it ran without the screen. Just nummer than a hake, I guess.

 

[Freakingstang]

Get the 034, they are good saws.


on a side note, I usually buys saws more than one at a time.... Seems you get a bigger discount if buying a couple or three.....


:jawdrop:

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

What Clearance said....