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WOW Guys!! I was having trouble sleeping and thought I would check out the A site. I am sure sleepy now though, after reading Newfie's post on tulip wood(yellow poplar-magnaoliaceae liridendron tulipfera):D Thanks Snydert....what do you want for one of those pool cues??? Off to "saw...

Stihltech...I hear ya....have been studying the owners manual...also cleaned the saw up after using it. Took it apart to get into all the tough to reach spots...What do you use to clean up your saws...I used a Greased Lightning product which worked well...Also sharpened the chain and...

Russ..thanks for the info...I purchased a Husky model 55. The full 55 with decompression valve, not the Rancher model. Has a 20" bar and I love the saw. I think that the 357 would have been too much power for me coming out of the gate. The John Deere(homelite) saw is back on the store...

My researching of saw types is done for now. I purchased a Husky model 55. The full 55 with decompression valve, not the Rancher model. Saw has a 20" bar and I tested it on an 18" oak and the thing just ate!!!! Thanks to everyone for your input and advice. The John Deere is history. I...

Mikey..thanks for you opinion and advice. I would not consider keeping the John Deere even for limbing because as a result of studying posts and participating in this process at this site, I am convinced that the John Deere saw from Home Depot is an inferior product. Now when you said the...

Newfie...that was a very emotional post. Sounds like you know something about being condescending and abusive. It's ok. I think you are a nice guy, and you think I am a jerk. But wait a minute, maybe we're both wrong!!

Tony...no hard feeligs here either. Here is a history on my latest saw purchase. I got a John Deere from Home Depot that I have owned for about a week. As a result of learning from people at this site, I have discovered that it is a Homelite saw "in disguise". I did not want to run the saw...

Sedanman..thanks for the offer to come up and run some of your saws. After I have had a chance to visit some of my local dealers(Husky and Stihl)I will let you know if I'm going to make the trip up your neck of woods. As for painting myself into a corner, I don't exactly see that I am doing...

Mikey..I hope you are joking. After talking with these guys, and getting "help" from them, I wouldn't consider keeping the John Deere. It appears to be an inferior, non-pro saw. I am going to my local Husky dealer tomorrow to check out the 357xp and the 372xp. Will visit my local Stihl dealer...

Thanks for the help Doug....from looking at your list, looks like you like Huskys. I noticed that you didn't list any Stihls. I beleive I will visit some dealers(smaller local places where I can get service over the life of the saw and my life as well!)this weekend and get to see Stihls and...

Dan..thanks for the welcome and the offer to run your saws. I will give your offer some thought. If I take a road trip it will definitely have to be on a weekend. This weekend I will take your advice and visit a few dealers so I can see the 026 and 357 up close and personal.:blob3:

Glad you got a chuckle. I guees the problem with the JD J3816 is that it isn't considered a pro level saw. I want a saw that I can rely on and will be able to use and get replacement parts for years to come. From what I have learned about the JD j3816 is that it is a Homelite saw in disguise...

Yes David..that made sense....And I get what you mean about Home Depot and their saws. All I'm saying is that ignorant people at this site should not try to make newcomers feel ashamed for buying their first saw at Home Depot. Hundreds of thousands of people shop there every day. Maybe even...

Buckwheat...loved your post....your sentiments about having the confidence in knowing that when you pick up a tool, you know it is reliable and will get the job done....Well stated brother. And thanks again.

David, Maybe all YOU are saying is that HD sells junk saws...Look at the tone of some of the postings. Some people in this forum make a lot of assumptions(translation=jump to conclusions). And like I said, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. Don't you think one function of a forum...

Thanks Eyolf Thanks for the info Eyolf. I will be returning the John Deere and getting either a Husky or a Stihl. Thanks again for the heads up.

Newfie Response Hallelujiah!!!!......Finally, some straight talk from a direct guy!! Let me respond in turn. I came to this site to get valuable information. What I have seen from some of you, is you're good at making assumptions rather than simply providing information. Pretty judgemental...

Thanks Dennis Thanks for the info Dennis...what about price?/ Husky or Stihl, do they cost about the same for the same type saw??

Husky 357 vs. Stihl 026. Do you think the Husky 357 or the Stihl 026 is a better saw when considering price, performance, ease to get replacement parts, saw features, warranty, ability to run different size chains etc.????

Geffardized was like War and Peace I guess I am a simple man who like simple pleasures. Reading Geffardized was like sorting through War and Peace!!...But thanks for the tip on hitting the last page link. The John Deere saw scares me. A lack of information is not a good sign in my opinion...