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    Update on my Jonsered 2171

    We had a good wind bring some trees down. Today I took the 2171 out and went through 6 tanks of fuel. The saw is starting to break in and I notice much more power. This saw is great. I can run the saw with the 24" bar cutting Oak and it cuts through with ease with chisel tooth chain. I like the...
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    Looking for the best file guide

    Well after using the Roller File Guide for about one hour I am not impressed with it. it does a nice accurate job but it is slow and one roller did not last. It has a flat spot already. One of the rollers must of got filings in it and it rolls very hard. The thing I can't stand the most about...
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    Looking for the best file guide

    Thanks everyone for your input! It helped a lot. I decided to try the Roller File Guide. It seems easy to use. One question. Is it better to file towards the chisel point or away? I will let you all know how my first sharpening job goes tonight. Henry
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    Looking for the best file guide

    I will be starting to sharpen my chains myself. For years I have been bringing my chains away. Since I joined this site I hear good reports that many having good successes sharpening there own chains with a file and guide. I believe the file and guide is the way to go for my needs. I am trying...
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    Had my 440 up against a 2171

    I agree, some funny post's on this site at times.
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    Dolmar 7900 or Jonsered 2171

    Thanks everyone. I purchased a 2171 last week and love it. I have a very good dealer close to me. The saw feels good and that is one of the main reasons I went with the 2171. A saw that feels right should be safer and less tiring to use. The HP is plenty for what I do. I will use a 24" bar...
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    jonsered dealer

    Email Jonsered and they can give you names and numbers of a few dealers that are closest to you.
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    Which saw to get for cutting firewood?

    That is a very good price from the Jonsered dealer 20 miles from you.
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    Which saw to get for cutting firewood?

    Yea all the good posts on this site will do it to you.
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    Which saw to get for cutting firewood?

    I cannot stress enough to look at all the saws. Pick them up and get a feel for each one. If you can run a demo, do it. This will help you narrow the choices. Remember the most powerful saws is not always the best fit. It is how it fits you not anyone else. I feel the more you feel comfortable...
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    Which saw to get for cutting firewood?

    Look at a Jonsered 2171. I just purchased a 2171 Thursday of last week and I can't say enough good things about it. Jonsered has a deal going, when you bring an old saw in they will give you $150.00 for it on the spot towards a 2171. I got mine for $634.95. I cut wood all weekend and I have to...
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    Just purchased a Jonsered 2171

    I downloaded the owners manual from the Jonsered site but there is no parts breakdown in the manuals.
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    Just purchased a Jonsered 2171

    Thanks everyone for the responses. I am glad to hear that everyone that owns a 2171 likes it. I would also like to thank the people that do not own a 2171. If you are looking for a 70cc class saw please look at the 2171. And if you can find a dealer that will let you try one out jump on the...
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    Just purchased a Jonsered 2171

    Well, after a month of reading and shopping which saw will fit my needs I just came home with a Jonsered 2171. I liked the looks of it from the very start I saw it in the dealers show room. It looks much better than the picture in Jonsered's catalog. It seems more compact than I expected from a...
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    Dolmar 7900 or Jonsered 2171

    I narrowed my choice down to Dolmar 7900 and Jonsered 2171. I am looking for pro's and con's on each saw. I am very lucky that I am very close to dealers of both brands so service and parts will not be an issue. Here are some question's I have: a) Which saw might last longer? b) Which...
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    How Rugged is the RedMax G621AVS

    Called Shindaiwa directly in Oregon and talked to someone in technical support. I was told the new 490 is an updated version of the 488 and the 490 uses the 488 motor. Why change a good thing? I love my 488. The differences is in ergonomics. side chain adjuster, all in one on off choke switch...
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    How Rugged is the RedMax G621AVS

    Thanks. I never had it this hard to make a decision on purchasing a saw. I know the 7900 weighs in at 13.5 lbs. only a pound more of my weight limit I am looking for. But I just thought about the time saved cutting with the 7900 means less fatigue. on the same amount of cutting with a slower...
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    How Rugged is the RedMax G621AVS

    The Shindaiwa 490 is using the same engine as the 488. The 490 will be a great saw but I already have a 488 and it is a great saw. I have had no problems at all with it. I need a saw with a little more displacement and I am thinking a saw at 12.5 lbs. as the weight limit. The more I think...
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    How Rugged is the RedMax G621AVS

    bowtechmadman, Did you get a chance to get your hands on the RedMax? I will be ready to buy soon. I will hopefuly make a decision this week. Dolmar 5100? I guess this is in the same league as the Shindiawa 488. RedMaX G621AVS? Seems like a good compromise. Shindiawa 757? Heaviest...
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    How Rugged is the RedMax G621AVS

    That is good to know. That is a plus for RedMax. It seems like they are not known for mecnanical problems and to me that is the most important thing I look for.
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