Just picked up a used Makita DCS 6401 from Home Depot. New bar and chain..$191 out the door. I inspected it thoroughly (as best as I could in the store) and it started right up. I'll be ordering the 7900 kit from Baileys to make this the big saw in my stable. Through gifts and ebay, my current stable looks like this:
Makita DCS 6401
Stihl 034AV
Husqvarna 50
(2) Homelite XL 12...1 with a bow blade
Homelite super EZ
Question is, since I got the saw I will need for big work (makita) and the super EZ does great for limbing, I just need a good 50-60cc lightweight saw. What are your thoughts with the Stihl and Husky? Should I tank them and get a different one? Or can I get what I need out of them. I mainly cut firewood for me (3-5 cords) but I also help out all the locals when it's time to cut wood..Thoughts?
The XL are gifts from my uncle and grandfather, can't get rid of them!
Makita DCS 6401
Stihl 034AV
Husqvarna 50
(2) Homelite XL 12...1 with a bow blade
Homelite super EZ
Question is, since I got the saw I will need for big work (makita) and the super EZ does great for limbing, I just need a good 50-60cc lightweight saw. What are your thoughts with the Stihl and Husky? Should I tank them and get a different one? Or can I get what I need out of them. I mainly cut firewood for me (3-5 cords) but I also help out all the locals when it's time to cut wood..Thoughts?
The XL are gifts from my uncle and grandfather, can't get rid of them!
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