If you are looking for a new saw, then a $200 budget gets you the low end saws that likely will have you dumping repair/replace money into them after cutting a season's worth of heating wood. These days, I recommend a $300 minimum budget for new.
Hi,
I'm new here, and learning a lot. I just got a wood stove, and it's nice, warm, and cozy. I learned that i need more fire wood. I just wasn't ready for this new life style (which I enjoy a lot).
I've been gathering wood, and splitting with an electric splitter (I'm glad that I got it. I learned about it here. Thanks) for next winter.
Now I need a saw.
I work on my motorcycle and build a montainbike, and I was going to get a 024, 025 or similar, and maintain or get a refurbished Husqvarna 445 18" $216.
I found one clean 024 for $220 but its got 135psi compression. What does this mean? Do I need to change the engine or something else soon?
I'm not going to use it often; just for getting firewood and for occasional trail maintenance.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks in advance
i agree
I'm totally new to cutting
I think I want to spend around $200 for my first one but I'm flexible a bit. I don't think I'm going crazy about this but it's been fun. never know. Later, i might want a bigger one just like how I've been with my other hobbies.
I got both Stihl and Husqvarna dealers with good reviews 20miles away from me opposite directions. There is one in my town. I only hear bad things about them, and I don't want to deal with them.
I don't know how big I'm going to cut since I just started. So far 18inch from the ground.
I can fix small engines. I worked on an old Suzuki Samurai 2st 3 cylinders engine and 100cc Yamaha when I was a kid.
It seems like a refurbished Husqvarna 445 or a decent 026 are my options.
Maybe get a refurbished Husqvarna 445 for now and look for a 026 or 029 to fix up and MM for fun later.
If you are looking for a new saw, then a $200 budget gets you the low end saws that likely will have you dumping repair/replace money into them after cutting a season's worth of heating wood. These days, I recommend a $300 minimum budget for new.
i agree
I'm totally new to cutting
I think I want to spend around $200 for my first one but I'm flexible a bit. I don't think I'm going crazy about this but it's been fun. never know. Later, i might want a bigger one just like how I've been with my other hobbies.
I got both Stihl and Husqvarna dealers with good reviews 20miles away from me opposite directions. There is one in my town. I only hear bad things about them, and I don't want to deal with them.
I don't know how big I'm going to cut since I just started. So far 18inch from the ground.
I can fix small engines. I worked on an old Suzuki Samurai 2st 3 cylinders engine and 100cc Yamaha when I was a kid.
It seems like a refurbished Husqvarna 445 or a decent 026 are my options.
Maybe get a refurbished Husqvarna 445 for now and look for a 026 or 029 to fix up and MM for fun later.
That sounds way off base to me. The OP found a refurbed 445 for $216. They are fine saws. Not "pro" saws, but he's not a "pro"
I have a few saws here that I'm into for less than 50 bucks. Nice dependable saws.
I've had my little 445 with a 16" bar for three years now, and it has been a great limbing/clean up/small firewood saw. It is very light, has plenty of power to pull a .325 chisel through oak on the 16", starts every time, filters well, and has needed nothing since I bought it. If you are not cutting daily, and not cutting larger diameter wood too often, I think it would be a great option for the price. I would get the 16" bar if available. If you will be using it several hours daily, the 026 or a used 346xp would be good options. Someone mentioned earlier that buying a saw too small was a common mistake. It is, but I think putting way too long a bar on your saw is the most common newbie saw mistake. Have fun with it and stay safe
OP, in case you don't know. Here at AS we have a forum called "Trading Post". Check it out daily for some great deal on saws from long time members.
I've had my little 445 with a 16" bar for three years now, and it has been a great limbing/clean up/small firewood saw. It is very light, has plenty of power to pull a .325 chisel through oak on the 16", starts every time, filters well, and has needed nothing since I bought it. If you are not cutting daily, and not cutting larger diameter wood too often, I think it would be a great option for the price. I would get the 16" bar if available.
CAD is just around the corner: Haven't bought the fist saw and already considering the second one and a MM... I like the way you think! Welcome to AS!
For firewood, go for the 2 saw plan. If you can fix and maintain small 2 cycle engines, start with a used small pro saw (husky 346xp or stihl 260). Some AS members might be able to help you on that. You should then seek a bigger saw (Husky 372 or Stihl 440).
Warning: you might then want to find a older bigger saw, then a pruning saw, then... AS might lead you to own more saws you could imagine...
One of my employees asked me last week how many saws I owned. I was ashamed to answer I didn't know...
You're probably out a lot for the stove, so for now just pick up a new Poulan Pro5020 (50cc) for about $170. I think Amazon will ship it to ya for free. You can worry about getting a better saw later.
Wow, 11lbs and 3.7hp
Sweet!
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