jmappleby
ArboristSite Lurker
Hi folks,
I recently bought a house with a couple of wooded acres and three fireplaces that need feeding.
Bought a Poulan Pro PR4218 and it broke after one usage, and was pretty slow at cutting through the 20" firewood I have in the back yard, so I took it back.
I have a policy of buy good quality tools once rather than junk that needs replacing every 6 months, which I broke because the Poulan Pro was only $130. You get what you pay for...
Anyhow I would like to buy a saw which can eat through 20" firewood and do cleanup. I'm not super concerned about weight, but I'm afraid to buy another saw which is underpowered for my needs.
I was looking at either a Stihl MS 251 or 271. Would sure appreciate thoughts on if one of these would be a good fit for my needs, as well as whether anyone can recommend a local store near Philly?
Thanks!
John
I recently bought a house with a couple of wooded acres and three fireplaces that need feeding.
Bought a Poulan Pro PR4218 and it broke after one usage, and was pretty slow at cutting through the 20" firewood I have in the back yard, so I took it back.
I have a policy of buy good quality tools once rather than junk that needs replacing every 6 months, which I broke because the Poulan Pro was only $130. You get what you pay for...
Anyhow I would like to buy a saw which can eat through 20" firewood and do cleanup. I'm not super concerned about weight, but I'm afraid to buy another saw which is underpowered for my needs.
I was looking at either a Stihl MS 251 or 271. Would sure appreciate thoughts on if one of these would be a good fit for my needs, as well as whether anyone can recommend a local store near Philly?
Thanks!
John