A good saw?

[PorKChoP13]

I'm looking for a good saw to use everyday, I don't really need a large saw, but I need something to handle a 20 inch bar, I want to be able to do a few mods such as muffler porting and throwing out that pesky head gasket. I have been reading on here as well online n. I have been thinking about these models 029 039 n, s260 ms290 310 or 390 any body recommend any of these saw if so which would you suggest be the best option for me or maybe any other saws to help me narrow it down, thanks.

 

[z71mike]

If it will be used everyday, that list gets narrowed down quickly to the pro saw, 260.

 

[ndlawrence]

If you want a good "All Around Use" pick up a husky 2100...










Joking Aside, Get a 346xp and never look back!

 

[timmcat]

Echo 600P w/20" bar, best bang for your buck and a five year warranty to boot.

 

[cat-face timber]

Why not a Husky?

Seriously, what dealers do you have in your area?
Spare parts, oil ect...

 

[Johny Utah]

Get a Stihl 260, any other brand is a waste of money.

 

[ndlawrence]

Get a Stihl 260, any other brand is a waste of money.

That's a joke!!!

 

[Johny Utah]

That's a joke!!!

I've never owned any other brands so I don't really know what saw I would prefer. A 260 is way to small for me, but I overkill everything.

 

[Eecho]

why not a dolmar 5105 a 346 xp both handle the 20 " they can also run a 3/8 chain instead of just .325 dolmar is closer in value to the 290 but its a pro style saw got a dealer in the area . everyday use would lead me to go to pro series and 50 cc runs a 20" bar at max.

 

[FATGUY]

check your local Home Depot for rental Makita (Dolmar) 6401's. Unbeatable value and a 20" bar is perfect. IMHO, you need at least a 60cc pro built saw.

 

[sefh3]

"Our number one selling chain saw: enough said. Designed for rugged homeowner or landscape and farm use, the legendary STIHL FARM BOSS® is a true work saw. With plenty of power to spare, you can let the MS 290 do the cutting for you — from limbing to felling and bucking larger trees into firewood"

Get the MS290 and don't look back. Unless of course you want to throw a extra $200 more and get a 261.

 

[procarbine2k1]

If the MS260 is an option (hopefully used), I think they are a fine saw. MS261's are great saws too, tons of power for a 50cc saw and fuel efficient as well.
A friend of mine has a 290, not necessarily my pick of saws- BUT they are a well built saw, and a good bang for the buck. They have kept quite a few people warm for sure.

 

[Johny Utah]

Get a WILD THANG and never look back.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[D&B Mack]

I'm looking for a good saw to use everyday, I don't really need a large saw, but I need something to handle a 20 inch bar, I want to be able to do a few mods such as muffler porting and throwing out that pesky head gasket. I have been reading on here as well online n. I have been thinking about these models 029 039 n, s260 ms290 310 or 390 any body recommend any of these saw if so which would you suggest be the best option for me or maybe any other saws to help me narrow it down, thanks.

Out of your list I would take the 260 first, 390 second. Nice part about taking the 260 now, you can get a 460 in the (hopefully near) future and you will have a nice 50/70 combo.

 

[ndlawrence]

Get a WILD THANG and never look back.:hmm3grin2orange:

Glad to see you revise your OP, this is some solid advice :biggrin:

 

[PorKChoP13]

I have a stihl a husky n a echo I like echos but if I'm gonna get one of them I'm gonna have to pay msrp +. 100 never debt much with husky so I don't no much about them, and and is this guy serious a wild thang?? Really? I also have never even herd of dolmar

 

[ndlawrence]

I have a stihl a husky n a echo I like echos but if I'm gonna get one of them I'm gonna have to pay msrp +. 100 never debt much with husky so I don't no much about them, and and is this guy serious a wild thang?? Really? I also have never even herd of dolmar

Wild Thing= Joke:hmm3grin2orange:
On a serious note we can go on all day about what our favorite saws are but unless you do all your own work on them(like myself and many others here),You need to go to all the dealers in your area and find the most helpful one and buy the size saw you want in the brand he sells. Also Dolmar is a very good brand

 

[Eecho]

dolmar and makitas are the same thing very well built saw and a great price .I would buy another one just take a look at one if you have a dealer close by . i gave them a shot and im not going back to the other big two personally

 

[PorKChoP13]

As far as workin on them I plan to fix them myself and when all else fails my neighbor does small engine work and he would gladly help me out if I needed it also, I'm not planning on a new saw done want anything with those snazy new California carburetors, I'm looking a project saw nothing that's gonna thingneed a ton of work n have to put one of everything on it just a tinkering project.. I am looking for reasonably priced older and used any ideas on a older saw kinda low in the budget

 

[ndlawrence]

Look on Craigslist, search the whole Craigslist site and see if someone will ship