thumper440
ArboristSite Operative
a 2152 is a saw to consider.
a 2152 is a saw to consider.
So my wife says she wants a chainsaw. This is not too unusual. She grew up on a ranch driving tractors and such. She also wants a bobcat but that will have to wait a bit longer I think. She complains that my Jred 670 is just too heavy and she wants a smaller saw for limbing etc. I had a stihl 021Av that she liked for its size. It ran well and cut alot of wood over the years but I found it far too small for my liking and the tiny teeth on the chain sucked. So I want something a bit bigger than that. I am thinking about 40 cc, able to run a 16-20 inch bar, lighter than my 670champ. I am going with Husky or Jonsered because I have dealer support with those saws and I have sworn off stihl at this point. The other saw makes do not have enough parts support locally. So given those parameters I have been looking at saws like the Husky 435, 445, 339xp, 346xp and Jonsered 2238 and 2245. Would prefer proven long term models with high sales numbers and reasonable parts prices and large parts inventories. Is that a tall order or what? Recommendations?
Have fun finding a 40cc saw that will run a 20'' bar!
What ever type of chainsaw that will help her make a sandwhich for you.
A 445 would be a better all around saw, but 1 LB. heavier.
A 2238 may be similar to 235-240 Husqvarna/Poulan clones,
they don't get much respect on AS.
The Stihl 211 does, but OP stated he wasn't interested in creamsickles.
What a bunch of dopes.
You are a man buying a saw for a woman, newsflash for ya: it won't work.
You want to do the right thing? Let Uncle Nitro steer you in the right direction.
Hand her a wad of cash, drop her off at the Husky dealer and YOU go do something AWAY from where she is. When she calls you, go pick her up and applaud her choice of saw. You'll make her happy. Keep the chain sharp for her and you'll both be happy.
A man buying a saw for a woman! I almost pee'd my pants laughing.
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