chuckwood
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And they are just making excess noise and wasting fuel, not to mention prematurely wearing out their backs.
Think I need a pro chainsaw for firewood
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And they are just making excess noise and wasting fuel, not to mention prematurely wearing out their backs.
Have you tried a rs Stihl chain?? They dont really stretch before they are wore out. I cut 167 cords last year with a 445. You could have what you need already. A 562 is very fun/efficient to cut wood with though. Try out a Stihl chain. Will be your cheapest option at this point. Make sure those chains are sharp before you start cutting. Otherwise bad things will happen.
Big Block
WFO or I don't go
what he said
Big Block
WFO or I don't go
372XP
Big Block
WFO or I don't go
Turds all of them. Not because they are stihl but because they are clam shell junk.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
20" is ok on a 70cc saw. My point is why carry the weight of a 90cc for a 18"-20" bar when you can use a smaller saw.I run a 20" on my 441 for fire wood..it screams!
I was at my local Stihl mechanic today fixing my 028 super. He told me he wouldn't even tune it up because it was so old and parts are geting impossible to find and/or very expensive. When was the 440 last made... 1992? It's a real concern.
Not a bad idea. I have an Oregon "pro" chain and it's great, but to be honest I've never assumed a stihl chain would work on my "homeowner" husky.
chuckwood
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I'm still using a Husky L65 I purchased new in the 70's. I've replaced a few things on it like the piston, the oiler etc., but nothing really major yet like a cylinder or crank bearings. It's a bit heavy, compression and power ain't quite like it used to be. But you really don't notice the weight that much while bucking up trunk sections and making big rounds. I'm curious now to see just how much longer it will continue making rounds. This saw may very well still be running somewhere when I'm in a nursing home.
They do. I thought the same as you until 3 years ago.
Skeans
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I'd be more tempted to pickup a semi pro saw if it was me like a 555 or a 365 for what you're doing you're not going to notice the difference. Now if you were falling timber daily that's a whole new ball game. I have both a 555 and a 562xpw the 555 holds it own in the smaller wood with a good sharp chain.
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Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
They were introduced around 92-ish.
The last "new" one I saw about 4yrs ago at a local dealer.
440's are not old by any means. Probably one of the best saws STIHL ever produced.
If MOST of the wood you're cutting is in the 16" range......I vote for the Dolmar PS6100. Great saw. Low vibes. Good power. Unbeatable price.
If most of the wood you're cutting is in the 24" range, I vote STIHL MS461.
Broad torque curve and not much noticeable weight increase from an MS440
Jon1212
Riff Raff Fart Knocker from other Forum's.
Yeah, you're right. That's why Stihl hardly ever made any of them. Nobody was buying them once they found out they were so bad..........
Big Block
WFO or I don't go
Would you buy one ?
Jon1212
Riff Raff Fart Knocker from other Forum's.
I own one. An MS390 from right at the change over from the 039. No decomp. Slightly heavy for the output, but after 13+ years of trouble free service, I had to replace the fuel line. What piece of ****, right?
Mine runs a little better than most though with a muffler mod, and port shaping from Cottle Lane in 08/2011.
Big Block
WFO or I don't go
No offense. I got a little bash happy. Like some other people on here. I like you you seam like a cool dude it was more of a poke in the ribs to rock jock and he knows why.
Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
This is the 290 turd I built for Chity_Avatar (RIP buddy)....
