brianosaur
ArboristSite Lurker
As a homeowner, I cut and split several cords to burn in my wood stove every winter. I get a few 'log dumps' a year from you generous tree guys to keep me busy and everyone is ends up happy.
In the forum topic "$400 saw rec" I see a few good brands listed by the regulars around here. Dolmar, Sthil and others
I see 'computeruser' recd a Husqvarna.
Is that alone a dependable name? If so are either of THESE from Lowes any good? I am hesitant to get anything from Mr.BigBox anymore.
Or should I just go with the a 5100 or the MS290?
Also since some of the logs I get can be sometimes be up to 3' in diameter. While a 18" bar could take care of them I'd think I'd prefer a 20" bar.
Other then being able to cut wider trees, are there any other advantage to having a longer bar?
Now what do I know but - I would think a longer bar makes each saw tooth have less friction, causing less heat and less wear.
Thus, do longer bars cut better or more efficiently?
...and 1 more Q. Are there any online retailers for all the rec saws? I like to price shop
In the forum topic "$400 saw rec" I see a few good brands listed by the regulars around here. Dolmar, Sthil and others
I see 'computeruser' recd a Husqvarna.
Is that alone a dependable name? If so are either of THESE from Lowes any good? I am hesitant to get anything from Mr.BigBox anymore.
Or should I just go with the a 5100 or the MS290?
Also since some of the logs I get can be sometimes be up to 3' in diameter. While a 18" bar could take care of them I'd think I'd prefer a 20" bar.
Other then being able to cut wider trees, are there any other advantage to having a longer bar?
Now what do I know but - I would think a longer bar makes each saw tooth have less friction, causing less heat and less wear.
Thus, do longer bars cut better or more efficiently?
...and 1 more Q. Are there any online retailers for all the rec saws? I like to price shop
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