RiverRocket
ArboristSite Guru
I would stay away from top handle saws from a safety perspective for a first time user.
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I would stay away from top handle saws from a safety perspective for a first time user.
Dolmar 420 or 421. Easy starting, professional build, great power.
Dolmar 420 or 421. Easy starting, professional build, great power.
Mini mac. :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
Thanks everyone. I have an MS210C that I was thinking about selling. I'll see if she can handle that one. If not I'll look for something else. I'm hoping she won't want/need an easy start. PPE is a must and I'll get her set up. I'll check with a couple dealers and see if they can get a 150. That might work well to get my son going as well. He's only 9 and I'm not in a rush but he's the best worker I've had in a long time (everyone else takes more breaks than work).
A MS170 is a throw away homeowner saw that I would not use myself, so that's off the list.:taped:
Yes, I'm a chainsaw snob, lol
My wife was helping me clean up a creek bottom today and she told me she wants her own saw. She has never ran a saw and to be honest she's more comfortable in a country club than the country. But she is trying. I can't help but appreciate that. Any thoughts on a good starter saw for a complete nooby? I was thinking about picking up a used Stihl 192. She won't be felling trees. Mostly just cleaning up ground clutter and maybe some smaller tops.
I'm still a little in shock. Not only was she busting her ass but she wants a saw. I guess teaching her how to shoot is paying dividends.
EARTHQUAKE 3816, just happen to have an extra.
Hate me all you want... But the few guys that have them or have had them wish they had another...
Redmax 3800 or 4000!
I gave my neighbor the 3800 I had and wish I had it back! Easy to work on and screaming powerful with just a muffler mod. My 3800 was run poorly by myself with semi chisel 3/8 lo-pro chain at the 40cc saw races in Iowa and I was still on 2-3 seconds off the leaders... They are super powerful and light. I have 021, 018, 024, 026, super2, earthquake, etc etc etc mentioned above and would gladly trade and 3 or 4 of them for another clean 3800!!!
Brad and others that have ran them will back me up on it...
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