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I ran Stihl Ultra in my MS290 when I first got it for the extra warranty. Never really had any trouble with it but I switched over to Amsoil Saber around 8 years ago because I feel it's a better oil and it costs less than the Ultra.

I finally got out to do some cutting with my G372xp. I bought this from the Farmertec website when they were having their Christmas sale . Saw was on sale for $89, 24" bar was $15. Shipping was around $65-$70. Running an 8ten brand semi chisel chain. Ran 3 tanks of gas through it cutting some...

My uncle used to own a tree service in Florida. Did a lot of palm tree trimming, he always had some smaller Echo saws (can't remember the model) but they got run hard 5 days a week and held up remarkably well. For a real budget economy saw, I've actually heard the Joncutter saws from Farmertec...

I've ordered from Farmertec a few times. 1 complete saw, G372xp. 1 saw kit , MS440. And some various parts, tools, bars etc. The stuff honestly isn't bad, especially for the money you pay!

I ran a couple 8ten chains last year , and it cut well and seemed to hold an edge respectably well. I just got a Holzfforma 372xp clone and I ordered the Holzfforma 20" and 24"bars to go with it. I'm impressed with the looks of the bars , I think the 20" was around $12 and the 24" was around...

Double check on www.pure-gas.org They compile a listing of ethanol free stations all over the country.

I just picked up some Harvest King bar oil to try out. Found it at Runnings. Think it was $8 per gallon.

Champion power equipment makes good stuff. I would feel comfortable recommending them. I have owned a few of their generators and they are a top notch product. I have looked over their splitters at Home Depot and they look to be as well built as the Tractor supply splitters. Honestly I wish I...

Wow, you are right. I looked up the specs and there isn't much weight difference. Probably the 590's I've handled just felt lighter than my 440 due to a 20 bar vs 24.

If you are looking for something lighter weight but capable for firewood, I'd take a look at the Echo CS590.

I'm not a fan of Seafoam, I've seen a study that it actually decreased the shelf life of gas. If you look at the msds, the ingredients are 40-60% pale oil, 25-35% naptha, and 10-20% isopropyl alcohol. So you buy ethanol free gas and then add alcohol back in anyways by adding Seafoam. I run...

I've played around with the Holzfforma and Farmertec stuff. Built a Stihl 440 clone out of a parts kit in 2019. It's been good other than the carb that came on it was so bad it wouldn't even run, and the recoil failed after the first summer of cutting. Once I got those kinks worked out, it's...

I've toyed with the Farmertec and Holzfforma stuff a bit. They have definitely made improvements on their products over the years. I bought a Ms440 parts kit from them in 2019 and built the saw over the winter. I've used it from 2020 to present cutting firewood. It did have a few minor issues...

My fondest Christmas memories was Christmas dinner at my Grandparents. We lost my Grandfather in 2001 when I was 18 years old. (Cancer sucks!) My sweet Grandma kept on going and made Christmas dinner every year for me and my brother and cousins. She passed away 2 years ago at 94 years old and...

I live in Northern NY, and firewood is almost always sold by the face cord. It is simply 1/3 of a full cord.

From my experience, you are usually better off repowering with a horizontal shaft engine. It opens you up to a better selection of engines. Those small vertical shaft engines are usually pretty light duty in a splitter application. It's usually not terribly hard to mount up a horizontal engine...

I've used Amsoil Saber for years in my saws and 2 stroke equipment. Mix 50:1, no carbon build up, little smoke, never any oil related failure. Plus it has fuel stabilizer in it, I mix with ethanol free 90 or 91 octane and it stays fresh for a year no problem.

Well, I messaged him today, he said with delivery $120 a load, but all he has left is limb wood. So that really isn't as tempting.

I typically burn about 10-12 face cord of wood to heat my house over a winter. I'm behind this year, have maybe 4-5 face cord as of now. A local guy is selling a dump trailer load of logs for $100 plus a small delivery/mileage charge. He says its mostly ash and maple, which is good by me since...

Welcome and greetings from "the north country", Watertown NY!