Very true, but just how many is enough of one model,,..........I have too many saws...........
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Well, at least one of the early versions before any significant updates after the first release, any significant updates versions, brand new in box, of first version, along with several good condition, and some average for parts etc of each required version.Very true, but just how many is enough of one model,,..........
My ex wife never could see past the fact that they were all just saws. She was a very practical person
I use to invite neighbors wives to come help cut firewood all the time
True but when you get to where you have to use #66 on one model you are either a VERY big operation or you are so tough on saws you could break an anvil and replace them way too oftenDepends on your needs. If your running a tree service you may have a lot of the same saws
What! One is fun, two are enough, three is excessive, and a dozen is getting ridiculous. I resemble that remark I'll have you know. You have to have no less than four. One top handle for climbing, one gas pole saw, one bucking, felling saw, and one vintage saw that runs that still runs it's heart out to still please you.
I just use 1 saw at a time until each one wears out. But I am not a pro. We have a tree farm and I do TSI, plus cut about 6 cords of firewood per year. So far, I have owned a small Echo, some kind of Remington (maybe 50 cc?), a Stihl 038 Super, Stihl MS441C and my current saw, the MS 500i. Some think the 500i is too big for firewood, but it is lighter than the 441C and it cuts faster, so it is less fatiguing to use. I do mull over getting an electric saw from time to time, to carry on my tractor when clearing tails in the woods. Usually this means just cutting fallen trees enough to get them out of the way. An electric saw with an 18" bar would probably do OK at that.2 or 3 saw plan. Pick appropriately and you needn't think about buying another saw for 10+ years.
I just use 1 saw at a time until each one wears out. But I am not a pro. We have a tree farm and I do TSI, plus cut about 6 cords of firewood per year. So far, I have owned a small Echo, some kind of Remington (maybe 50 cc?), a Stihl 038 Super, Stihl MS441C and my current saw, the MS 500i. Some think the 500i is too big for firewood, but it is lighter than the 441C and it cuts faster, so it is less fatiguing to use. I do mull over getting an electric saw from time to time, to carry on my tractor when clearing tails in the woods. Usually this means just cutting fallen trees enough to get them out of the way. An electric saw with an 18" bar would probably do OK at that.
I have several bars, so my current backup plan is to remove the powerhead. I would do that anyway in most cases if I got the saw stuck. I once used a second saw to try to free up the first and the tree hit the saw on the way down and broke the handle off. It could easily have broken the casing, but I got lucky.A 500i and a 261 is about the perfect 2 saw plan. The 500i is a great firewood saw, and the 261 is about perfect for trimming and bucking of smaller diameter trees. The other important reason of having 2 saws is one to cut the other free from being pinched. One can always remove the Powerhead from the bar and mount a new bar, but the backup saw is so so much easier and convenient.
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