Chainsaw Recommendations ?

CubRun · 08-15-2018, 02:46 PM

I have owned three Stihl saws in my lifetime . Two are still running . I have one Jonsered . They range in size from 16", 18" , and 20" .The only one no longer running was laying in the brush and it was run over by a pickup truck years back ! I never owned a Husqvarna but my buddy swears by them . Each of those brands are reliable and priced right. Buy from someone who can and will service them for you in the future . The few dollars you save from going with the big box guys will be repaid when you return to your local shop with a saw that you purchased there for service .
On another note : SAFETY !!! I refocused on safety after an accident occurred when I was tired and lost concentration . I was wearing a helmet with ear protection , work boots and long jeans . I figured that all bases were covered until I lost my grip on the saw while trimming off a branch a foot or so above my head and the saw went through my jeans and thigh like a knife through hot butter . Missed my femoral artery by a few inches. I bought a good pair of chainsaw pants and always wear them now . Be safe !

MAXUM · 08-15-2018, 08:50 PM

I have a Stihl MS361 (pro grade) and MS170 (homeowner grade) - both are awesome and neither have given me any trouble since the day I bought them new. Stihl makes a great saw, would not own anything else. There is a noticeable difference in performance and build quality in the pro saws though, but they are significantly more $$.

That said I have seen as many guys in the tree business with either Husky's or Stihls so that pretty much says a lot.

I had a jonsered 3050 which was considered a semi pro saw - was not happy with it and sold it. Did not have enough power, bogged down a lot. Build quality left a lot to be desired as well.

08-15-2018, 02:46 PM	#1
CubRun Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 15 Thanks: 110 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Chain saw and safety I have owned three Stihl saws in my lifetime . Two are still running . I have one Jonsered . They range in size from 16", 18" , and 20" .The only one no longer running was laying in the brush and it was run over by a pickup truck years back ! I never owned a Husqvarna but my buddy swears by them . Each of those brands are reliable and priced right. Buy from someone who can and will service them for you in the future . The few dollars you save from going with the big box guys will be repaid when you return to your local shop with a saw that you purchased there for service . On another note : SAFETY !!! I refocused on safety after an accident occurred when I was tired and lost concentration . I was wearing a helmet with ear protection , work boots and long jeans . I figured that all bases were covered until I lost my grip on the saw while trimming off a branch a foot or so above my head and the saw went through my jeans and thigh like a knife through hot butter . Missed my femoral artery by a few inches. I bought a good pair of chainsaw pants and always wear them now . Be safe !

08-15-2018, 08:50 PM	#2
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I have a Stihl MS361 (pro grade) and MS170 (homeowner grade) - both are awesome and neither have given me any trouble since the day I bought them new. Stihl makes a great saw, would not own anything else. There is a noticeable difference in performance and build quality in the pro saws though, but they are significantly more $$. That said I have seen as many guys in the tree business with either Husky's or Stihls so that pretty much says a lot. I had a jonsered 3050 which was considered a semi pro saw - was not happy with it and sold it. Did not have enough power, bogged down a lot. Build quality left a lot to be desired as well.