Any chainsaw experts on here?

[henry Kadzielski]

My two cents worth.
I have a MS193T Stihl which replaced a MS192t that was 'borrowed without my knowledge', I must say I love it, whether you use it one handed or with two. Since the chain is quite thin it will cut quite quickly 'providing the chain is sharp', better than and faster than the MS460 I have. I use my MS193t when climbing and also when liming as it cuts so quickly. I initially got the MS192T instead of the then MS200T (pro saw) due to cost, but have had no complaints. It has been the go to saw for me. Don't know what any others are like as have had nothing else. I can still cut bigger sections wider than the bar by just going to the other side, so don't plan the get anymore toys here. It is also quite good on fuel, whilst the MS460 can destroy fuel and noise, what a noise

 

[premmington]

just go Japanese.......
Echo or Tanaka......(FugiRobin also make nice stuff....hedgecutters)....both excellant......have both makes.....always start seem to run faultless forever......
Know personally a very big dealer in Stihl.......they just dumped them cos of poor qual and bad warranty back-up......
they now sell only ECHO........!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just bought online a Echo CS-2511WES - rear handled one.

https://www.gardenmachinesltd.co.uk/echo-cs2511wes-25cc-petrol-chainsaw-12-139495-p.asp

£350 free delivery.

Thanks to mtt.tr - it was the make/model I thought I wanted. But he found me a rear handled saw model number - with the power head I was looking at. I did not know they made this with a rear handle - so raising a thread for "chainsaw experts" on here - done me a favour.

Would prefer a rear handled saw.

I have only ever needed/had a lightweight saw with a short chainbar - now I have the lightest pro one made (made in Japan).

Apparently this is the "saw of choice for chainsaw carvers". Maybe a new hobby brewing? (joke).




Plus I found one £30 cheaper.

Double thanks to mtt.tr

 

[premmington]

conrod bent!!! i might have some ts350 08S bits hiding in one of the garages ..... used to have box's and box's of stuff but cant remember whats left

ill have a rummage and see what i can find

Thanks. But just bought a new Echo.

 

[reb78]

Its too late now but I would have recommended this husky: https://www.radmoretucker.co.uk/sho...hainsaws/husqvarna-135-ii-petrol-chainsaw-14/

For the price i dont think you can go wrong really. I have this to compliment my big Stihl 044 which comes out for the very heavy stuff.

 

[pedrobedro]

The Stihl 08s I have had for 27years was a top handled model

The 56cc Stihl 08s is not a true top handle it's just an old fashioned design and was phased out in favour of proper rear handle and top handle saws. True top handle joins to the front handle so the balance and trigger is central for work at height but the saw is lighter. The problem with top handle saws is you are tempted to hold the wood with one hand and cut with the other, 08s was too bulky and front heavy to do that. Top handle saws are getting smaller and lighter, your 08s weighs in at over 8kg and has no anti vibe as fitted to newer saws as well. The 08s was also the base for the TS350 disc cutter so there will be spares available for them. I use a Husqvarna 135 for firewood cutting, I've had it a few years now and had no problems with it.

 

[tom2207]

Its too late now but I would have recommended this husky: https://www.radmoretucker.co.uk/sho...hainsaws/husqvarna-135-ii-petrol-chainsaw-14/

For the price i dont think you can go wrong really. I have this to compliment my big Stihl 044 which comes out for the very heavy stuff.

Ive an old 044 , one of the best mid sized saws ever , these really were built in the day when things were built , I put a new clutch assy and oil pump in it last year , and again dont expect to touch it again for manys a day , I run an 18 inch bat and a chisel cut blade on it ,,, but wouldnt buy a new Stihl with the electronics , long gone are the days of stripping them on the bench ready for work again the next day ,,, You couldnt give me a husky though . Never had much joy with them , mt xp335 , from memory was a heart breaker, so it was off to Japanese for the replacements , Ryobi were using maruyama engines on some models which is a quick way of getting great quality at humble money . Just thought id mention it .

 

[sako243]

For occasional use I can't recommend the little battery powered Husky highly enough. OK it's not the cheapest but I think I paid £200 odd at the local tractor dealer for it with charger and battery.

It's damn light to the point you can use it one handed for those times your at full stretch up a ladder naturally. Sharp chains make all the difference but I've felled a 30ft ash tree and cut up the trunk and large branches into 1ft logs on a single battery so it's got decent legs on it.

It's so nice also not having to faff with getting the damn thing started if it's used occasionally. And you don't have a saw idling around, no need for ear muffs because it's quiet too.

It's my goto saw now with 4.5 acres and some huge trees on the property. In fact it's even my father's goto saw on a 60 acre farm.

He's had one for about 3 years now and it's not missed a beat and its certainly had months where its not been used. The only problem he's had is one of the battery terminals corroded when he was keeping it in one or the workshop's which got a little damper. They were replaced under warranty and he know keeps it in a dryer workshop with the battery out of the saw rather than in it if its on the shelf.

 

[tom2207]

Its amazing how battery power has changed just about everything in the last few years , lights , grinders , saws and the likes , sort of hand in hand with led's actually doing what you wanted them to do ,, long gone are the boxes of 40w bulbs sitting in the corner for every time you sneezed any where near your inspection lamp ,, Oh the good old days .

 

[pedrobedro]

Ive an old 044 , one of the best mid sized saws ever

Not getting into Husky versus Stihl as I use both and have no problems fixing either. I have an 044 with a 20 inch bar and it is a great saw, I also have 036 with 18 inch bar which will do the same job and is lighter. I buy them broken and fix them and can't bear to part with them, it's called CAD (chainsaw acquisition disorder) and I am looking for therapy.

 

[Spark plug]

Not getting into Husky versus Stihl as I use both and have no problems fixing either. I have an 044 with a 20 inch bar and it is a great saw, I also have 036 with 18 inch bar which will do the same job and is lighter. I buy them broken and fix them and can't bear to part with them, it's called CAD (chainsaw acquisition disorder) and I am looking for therapy.

I have to agree the old Stihl’s are in a different league to the new stuff. I have a 064, 24” bar and it chomps through the biggest hardwood as fast as you can drive it through.

 

[Migmac]

They’ll never ban them but they will make it harder for non trained people to buy them.

 

[tom2207]

They’ll never ban them but they will make it harder for non trained people to buy them.

And quite right too , friend of mine went into B&Q , walked out with a petrol chainsaw , shes about 55 and eight stone , why the guy there sold her a chain saw I dont know ,, any way , back it went , and a pair of loppers later every ones happy and safe. Lots of folk dont quite understand that if a small saw will go through an eight inch limb with no bother , that limb could be oak , ash , beech or your other arm.

 

[Fraserb]

And quite right too , friend of mine went into B&Q , walked out with a petrol chainsaw , shes about 55 and eight stone , why the guy there sold her a chain saw I dont know ,, any way , back it went , and a pair of loppers later every ones happy and safe. Lots of folk dont quite understand that if a small saw will go through an eight inch limb with no bother , that limb could be oak , ash , beech or your other arm.

Reminds me of an incident a few years ago, one of my friends had a really tall hedge separating their garden from the neighbours, hedge had been left to grow seriously tall by both previous owners so it was decided to fell it down. Next door neighbour went to local chainsaw place and bought a decent sized stihl saw and all the gear, the plan was I would fell the hedge, friend and neighbour would saw them up and clear away, on the day the neighbour was desperate to show off his new saw so insisted he would get them felled, he eventually got it started, went round the other side to make a start, after a few seconds and some engine revving with very little sawdust he appeared back our side as white as a sheet and never touched the saw again.

 

[MetalMonkey]

I shall go against the grain and suggest not ruling out a cheap and nasty electric disposable Titan for under £50.

I usually like to invest in better quality tools, but they seem to do the job just fine - got two of them that have been used and abused over the years.
Not a high quality machine, but also not a problem if you drop a tree on it either.

I chopped up about 3 ton of logs the other weekend, no faffing with petrol, lightweight and easier to manage as long as you can get an extension lead to where you need to be, or wheel out the genny.
I wouldn't want to manage a wood with one, but for round the garden I really can't knock it for the price.

Just a thought

 

[badabec]

Hello, although I have no intention of buying a chainsaw, what is meant by 'top handle' and 'rear handle'? Just curious

 

[Migmac]

Hello, although I have no intention of buying a chainsaw, what is meant by 'top handle' and 'rear handle'? Just curious

 

[pedrobedro]

Hello, although I have no intention of buying a chainsaw, what is meant by 'top handle' and 'rear handle'? Just curious

Rear handle has a handle at the rear, top handle is on top A reputable dealer will not sell a top handle saw to anyone who does not have a climbing certificate CS38 and CS39 as was now known as units 206/306 and 308.

 

[tom2207]

Rear handle has a handle at the rear, top handle is on top A reputable dealer will not sell a top handle saw to anyone who does not have a climbing certificate CS38 and CS39 as was now known as units 206/306 and 308.

trouble is e bay will ,,,,

 

[badabec]

Thanks, I've never seen a top handle one before to know the difference. It looks like your hand is a bit too close to the action

 

[tom2207]

Thanks, I've never seen a top handle one before to know the difference. It looks like your hand is a bit too close to the action

biggest thin is that if it kicks you dont have the leverage to keep it under control as easily ,, even top handles are meant to be used with two hands ,, they just seldom are.