jeffmalvern
ArboristSite Lurker
I'm looking for a good mid range firewood saw, and have pretty much narrowed the choices down to a 270 or a 290. Thinking either a 18 or 20 inch bar. This will be my first new saw, so I want to make the right choice and keep it for many years. I will be mostly cutting 12" or so pine and poplar and cherry- but some larger stuff. The biggest will be about 24", but that will be rare. Your thoughts on pros and cons of each, and which bar and chains to run- also, if I get the 270 there is an option for a toolless chain tensioner, is it worth the extra money?
How important are the extra 6 cc's of the 290?
I do have a homelite 550 for the really big stuff.
How important are the extra 6 cc's of the 290?
I do have a homelite 550 for the really big stuff.