Suggestions sought. Next Stihl?

[SawTroll]

Cause he is making an investment and wants his saws to last. DUH!!

:monkey::msp_rolleyes:

 

[PlankSpanker]

Why does it have to be a Stihl? :msp_scared:

You mean there are other brands? I had no idea... :msp_confused:

 

[PlankSpanker]

For the OP, I am surprised no one suggested this option: That is, if you have been using the 029 for that long, if it is in good shape overall, how about upgrading it to the 039 engine for $100 plus or minus and have more power with essentially the same weight?

The rebuild kit (Asian) can be had for about $75 off the internet or you can acquire an entire engine (complete) for around $120 or so.

This would give the saw you are familiar with a lot more grunt without much investment.

Even if you buy a new saw, you may want to consider this upgrade and keep the 029/039 as a second saw.

Sounds intriguing, but I've got neither the time nor inclination to tinker with a saw that's running perfectly fine. It'll be a 2nd saw for the dirty jobs for sure.

 

[PlankSpanker]

Update

Ready to rock n' roll on some defenseless timber. CAD cured for now. Thanks y'all for the input.

 

[H 2 H]

Good choice

 

[Roll Tide]

Ready to rock n' roll on some defenseless timber. CAD cured for now. Thanks y'all for the input.

Very nice. You will love it trust me. New saw rep

 

[XSKIER]

Very nice!