jra1100
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Hi all: I just joined yesterday, and find this a great forum and information site. I live in north central Iowa, and have been burning wood for about 30 years. I have always had used saws, and will continue to do so. I want to get a bigger saw and find much to my shame I really don't know all that much about them. I have had old Hommys, and a Craftsman or two and a couple of Poulans all less than 50cc. I cut all kinds of wood, but dead red elm and oak, both white and red, and some walnut is the majority of my cutting, and some of these trees are well over 100 years old and over 3ft in diameter, and power is a must. I am leaning toward a 820-920 Jonsered type of saw, but cost is very important to me. I burn wood to save money and also to get some exercise, my main jobs are sales agent and mayor, so working out is important, and I never could see spending 500-900 dollars on a saw to save money. From looking at the threads and responses I can easily tell the expertise that is here to ask about this issue. I am NOT trying to start a big mess, just want some guidance. Thanks