Hi all, a new guy here wanting to be talked into one or the other of these saws by those of you with the knowledge and experience I'm looking for. Any and all info is very welcome, good, bad or otherwise:msp_biggrin:
I'm not new to saws but have never spent this kind of money on a saw before, so I'd like to get it right the first time if I can.
I realize it all comes down to personal preference, as both are well thought of and I'm sure I can't go wrong with either, but out of curiosity I'd like to know what other folks think.
As above, I'm leaning towards either the Husky 555 or the Stihl MS 261 (or the 261 vw arctic).
I don't need a bar any longer than 16''
Uses will be mostly for firewood, with some ripping on spruce and pine only since it's all we have, along with the odd bit of birch. Max tree diameter would be about 14 to 16'', with most in the 8'' range or less. Our trees just don't get very big here, so either of these saws are totally unnecessary. I just want a good one:wink2:
Thoughts please....
I'm not new to saws but have never spent this kind of money on a saw before, so I'd like to get it right the first time if I can.
I realize it all comes down to personal preference, as both are well thought of and I'm sure I can't go wrong with either, but out of curiosity I'd like to know what other folks think.
As above, I'm leaning towards either the Husky 555 or the Stihl MS 261 (or the 261 vw arctic).
I don't need a bar any longer than 16''
Uses will be mostly for firewood, with some ripping on spruce and pine only since it's all we have, along with the odd bit of birch. Max tree diameter would be about 14 to 16'', with most in the 8'' range or less. Our trees just don't get very big here, so either of these saws are totally unnecessary. I just want a good one:wink2:
Thoughts please....