A few weeks ago there was a thread about the best saw for under $400 and the Husky 359 got some love but a comment was made that the new Dolmar may be the saw to beat if it lives up to the hype for under $400.
I use a saw a few times a year to cut wood at my weekend place. I guess 3-4 cords of camp wood or so. Mostly oak, pecan, hickory, pine and mesquite (once a year on another property). Mostly firewood and a maybe a half cord or cord of the hickory/pecan/mesquite for cooking with. I cut a lot of down stuff mostly and have a 15 year old Homelite I bought at Sears that has been worth the $139 I paid for it but wanted to move up plus buy a saw I can probably keep for the rest of my life with proper mtc and care.
Looking to run an 18" and/or a 20" bar. Wood size varies but most in the 10-14" range I guess.
Looking at the $400 range. Was looking at the 359 real hard but am now considering the Dolmar too. And, if I decide to break the bank, I would go with a Stihl 361. No brand loyalty here. Don't mind and am capable of doing my own work so dealer service not that important but parts availability is (mail order is fine, just so I can get them).
Thanks for your input.
I use a saw a few times a year to cut wood at my weekend place. I guess 3-4 cords of camp wood or so. Mostly oak, pecan, hickory, pine and mesquite (once a year on another property). Mostly firewood and a maybe a half cord or cord of the hickory/pecan/mesquite for cooking with. I cut a lot of down stuff mostly and have a 15 year old Homelite I bought at Sears that has been worth the $139 I paid for it but wanted to move up plus buy a saw I can probably keep for the rest of my life with proper mtc and care.
Looking to run an 18" and/or a 20" bar. Wood size varies but most in the 10-14" range I guess.
Looking at the $400 range. Was looking at the 359 real hard but am now considering the Dolmar too. And, if I decide to break the bank, I would go with a Stihl 361. No brand loyalty here. Don't mind and am capable of doing my own work so dealer service not that important but parts availability is (mail order is fine, just so I can get them).
Thanks for your input.