dswensen
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Whatever you say Sparky... and it's "someone's"
Why are Stihls regarded as the "best"
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Whatever you say Sparky... and it's "someone's"
phillipmc
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In my opinion, Get whatever saw you like the dealer for the most, aka if there is 15 stihl dealers close by, that you do not like, but 1 dolmar dealer thats 15 miles away and you do like, go with the dolmar. Thats what I would do. I just bought a new stihl ms290 because, the dealer is 5 min away and a decent local mom and pop place, therefor I purchased my saw there. If there would of been a Husky or J-red dealer close by and not a Stihl dealer then I would of picked 1 of them. All of the top brands make very good machines, some are gems, some are turds but that same applies for all the manufactures.
benp
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Very well said!!!
To quote Ben Kenobi regarding the light saber- "An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. "
hunter0182
ArboristSite Member
Stihls vs Huskys
I have both saws stihl and husky,i do find me grabbing the husky more due to the weight ,and to my little poulans .its just preferance.
I have both saws stihl and husky,i do find me grabbing the husky more due to the weight ,and to my little poulans .its just preferance.
You guys are hilarious.
I have probably ten different brands of saws. Most of them are fairly old. I like them all. If I buy a saw and I don't like it, it goes down the road. Anyone who sticks to one brand because of the color of the paint is missing out on a lot of great saws and a lot of fun. They all make great saws and they all make turds, so buy the good ones and leave the turds regardless what it says on the side.
That's my two cents. Did I use enough ####ing punctuation????:msp_sneaky:
I have probably ten different brands of saws. Most of them are fairly old. I like them all. If I buy a saw and I don't like it, it goes down the road. Anyone who sticks to one brand because of the color of the paint is missing out on a lot of great saws and a lot of fun. They all make great saws and they all make turds, so buy the good ones and leave the turds regardless what it says on the side.
That's my two cents. Did I use enough ####ing punctuation????:msp_sneaky:
Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
I drive a Studebaker.... I would rather fix than switch.
Professional vs. enthusiast. Most if not all of the members here are chainsaw enthusiasts, while a good percentage (myself included) are not professionals. It is understandable imo there is a substantial focus on the tool itself: the chainsaw. Heck if arboristsite and the internet existed and was widespread in the 60s, 70s, and 80s im sure these deabtes would exist between homelite and mcculloch users.
For the pro faller I think, on the other hand, the bottomline is production of good quality logs and pride in their work. A skilled logger can pick up any brand of saw and use it. Skill is what counts in production what brand you use is irregardless. If someone is parading about the quality of a particular brand but is lacking in skill well that brand will do them little good in terms of production. At the same time you can change what saw and brand you use at the snap of a finger but your individual skillset is something that takes years to acquire. That is what is unique to the individual loggerand what they take pride in, that is their life as far as the tool goes anyone can buy it and use it, nothing unique about it.
They are the best for three reasons...
1) They have more metal in the same size package as the competition..therefor weigh a little more per cc
2) They require a few more dollars per cc vs. the competion
3) They do a good job of funding the lift kits for their dealers diesel trucks.
:msp_biggrin:
You got a problem with lifted diesel trucks ???
I guess you Husky fans girlie girls like...what ....toyota prius's ??? Maybe a Chevy Volt toaster oven thingee...
Yup I knew it ...Husky and Prius....perfect together...oh and probably a little white wine too.
Weimedog I hope you know I'm pullin your leg...
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C SAW 090
Extremist Chainsaw Junkie
Whatever you say Sparky... and it's "someone's"[/
Delaware Devil
ArboristSite Lurker
Sorry, but I have to
Sorry, but I have to point out that "someone's" denotes someone is. Whereas "someones" is the proper term here, it denotes singular possessive IE someones mad mind.
Not an english teacher, but I work for a school system.
Sorry, but I have to point out that "someone's" denotes someone is. Whereas "someones" is the proper term here, it denotes singular possessive IE someones mad mind.
Not an english teacher, but I work for a school system.
Anthony_Va.
XPW Fan Club
Because a 346 has a kickstand. Duh.:msp_biggrin:
tdi-rick
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I prefer a red, usually a cheeky little Shiraz (Syrah for you lot over there)
And as for vehicles, as with saws and most things in life, real individuals think outside the square.......
naturelover
Tree Freak
Well, I guess Stihls are regarded as the "best", because, well....
They are the best...
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They are the best...
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Fred Wright
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Well, I guess there's something to be said for brand loyalty.
Our father swore by GM and wouldn't own anything else. Me, I liked my Fords. Both will get you from A to B. With both brands, you spend a little more to get a better ride.
Pop had a car note. I didn't. In 1977, Dad paid more for the FM stereo radio in his new Olds than I paid for my 10-year-old Ford sedan. And the Ford had an under-dash FM stereo radio in it when I got it. Go figure.
An old boy I worked with when I was a teenager swore by his ancient Stihl saw. I'd have sworn that thing came over on the Mayflower... but it ran all day long. And he was a guy who poured straight gas in the tank, added a little 2-cycle oil and shook the saw before starting it.
He felled trees all day with that ancient heavyweight Stihl, making room for canal dredging.
Stihl is an old workhorse brand. It has a good rep for taking a licking and still ticking.
It's all in what you want.
Our father swore by GM and wouldn't own anything else. Me, I liked my Fords. Both will get you from A to B. With both brands, you spend a little more to get a better ride.
Pop had a car note. I didn't. In 1977, Dad paid more for the FM stereo radio in his new Olds than I paid for my 10-year-old Ford sedan. And the Ford had an under-dash FM stereo radio in it when I got it. Go figure.
An old boy I worked with when I was a teenager swore by his ancient Stihl saw. I'd have sworn that thing came over on the Mayflower... but it ran all day long. And he was a guy who poured straight gas in the tank, added a little 2-cycle oil and shook the saw before starting it.
He felled trees all day with that ancient heavyweight Stihl, making room for canal dredging.
Stihl is an old workhorse brand. It has a good rep for taking a licking and still ticking.
It's all in what you want.
You're fighting a losing battle. When George Bush junior used "drug" for "dragged" I knew all was lost in the grammar forum.
Rounder
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I prefer a red, usually a cheeky little Shiraz (Syrah for you lot over there)
And as for vehicles, as with saws and most things in life, real individuals think outside the square.......
I'm with you Rick....love the Syrah...Merlot more and of course the "mother lands own" Chianti rules the table....
Love the truck...buuuuuut....if you're gonna catch the babes it needs to be lifted and some bi gass tires need to be added. Its just the way we roll out here in the Country. And as Weimdog said...you need to be a "stihl" dealer to afford that stuff...can't afford that on a "husky" salesmen salary....
hehe
