The chainsaw thread...

[Mrogers21]

If you're going to be using the saw for more than just an hour or 2 a day, and will be hike through the forest with it, I would recommend getting a pro saw. They are much more expensive and have more power (yes read Louder) but they are a pound or 2 lighter than the home/medium duty saws, for example 11 lbs for a Stihl 362 (pro model) vs a 13lbs for a less powerful 391 (midrange saw) that pound difference may not sound like a lot until you're holding it above your head for several hours. I am told Husqvarna's pro models are just as durable as stihl's while being even lighter however I don't have much if any experience with that brand.
But if spending $700-800 on a saw still sounds crazy, the Stihl 291 is a great durable saw that will last forever if take care of.

As for packs and covers, TrueNorth Makes a pack for carrying saw or you could just use a cloth chain scabbard
http://www.firecache.com/prodinfo.asp?number=763-92001

http://www.nationalfirefighter.com/p...oducts_id=1506

[PNWbrit]

Sedro Woolley man killed with chainsaw

A Sedro Woolley man has been arrested, accused of attacking another man with a chainsaw and killing him.
Monday, Skagit County Sheriff's deputies found the body of a 52-year-old man inside his home on Blank Road.
He suffered chainsaw wounds to the head, detectives said.
Tuesday morning, the 34-year-old suspect, who lived on the property with the victim, was arrested.
Detectives said the suspect and victim were likely engaged in a dispute prior to the incident.
Skagit County Sheriff's deputies continue to investigate.

[Jethro]

I just bought an old Stihl 020 AVP top handle model, probably from the 70s, for clearing moto and mtn bike trails. It has a 14" bar and no kickback protection, so it is pretty compact. $53 on Ebay. I thoroughly cleaned it and took it apart, but did not take the head off since it feels like it has a lot of compression, and the cylinder looks good through the exhaust port. After I reassembled it I shot a squirt of premix down the carb and it fired right up. The problem is I cannot get it to idle with the choke off, and if I open the choke it is like full throttle. Even with full choke it wants to rev to the moon. I am thinking air leak, but I cannot find one. If there carb issues with a saw this old, I would expect blocked passages in the carb, but the problem seems to be too much air/fuel. Any advice? I work on my two stroke KTM's, RMK, and Husky and skil saws, but I have never experienced carb tuning like this saw has.

[DaHeel]

Just recently came to be the owner of a brand new Stihl MS 362 25" bar. Is she a good one?

[~mikey b]

a good saw

[DaHeel]

Any Thoughts on selling price both here and in the real world?
MSRP with a 25" bar is $699.00

[stfu&gbtw]

Anybody need a lightly used pair of White's Hathorn Explorer loggers? $100

[jeffyg]

I just bought an old Stihl 020 AVP top handle model, probably from the 70s, for clearing moto and mtn bike trails. It has a 14" bar and no kickback protection, so it is pretty compact.

Be hella careful with a top handle saw they Fuck up a lot of people

[Jethro]

Be hella careful with a top handle saw they Fuck up a lot of people

Not to worry, I can't get the little bugger to run properly. I took it mostly apart (left the head on) and cleaned everything. I reassembled it, and I cannot get it to idle. It goes to a full scream with no throttle and full choke. Symptomatic of an air leak, but I cannot seem to find it. If I cannot get it running properly I might search for a newer model, but the top handle arborist saws are really expensive. I am aware of the dangers of a saw like this though. thanks for the heads up.

[Meadow Skipper]

Not to worry, I can't get the little bugger to run properly. I took it mostly apart (left the head on) and cleaned everything. I reassembled it, and I cannot get it to idle. It goes to a full scream with no throttle and full choke. Symptomatic of an air leak, but I cannot seem to find it. If I cannot get it running properly I might search for a newer model...

Likely the carb needs adjustment - work the idle screw until it idles, then:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...-Chainsaw-help

[~mikey b]

What Bob said.

If you can't fix it take it to a shop. That saw sounds worthy of some professional help.

[jeffyg]

I have a top handle one made by 'echo' it's a decent little little saw... Takes a bit to warm up as the muffler also has a cat in it but it does the job, has a 3 or 5 year warranty has a chain brake and is a fraction of the cost.

It's definitely not as nice as the sthil but it's not like it's running all day.

I split my muffle removed the cat and tuned accordingly and it runs way better

[stfu&gbtw]

Any Thoughts on selling price both here and in the real world?
MSRP with a 25" bar is $699.00

The 362 is a nice saw. On the smaller side of Stihl's pro saws. People seem to think the 390 (mid grade) is an upgrade from the 362, but it's not.

What kind of condition is it in? If it's not nearly new or nearly dead you'd be looking at:

TGR - $350
IRL = $400
Trade in - $300

[irul&ublo]

Sedro Woolley man killed with chainsaw

A Sedro Woolley man has been arrested, accused of attacking another man with a chainsaw and killing him.
Monday, Skagit County Sheriff's deputies found the body of a 52-year-old man inside his home on Blank Road.
He suffered chainsaw wounds to the head, detectives said.
Tuesday morning, the 34-year-old suspect, who lived on the property with the victim, was arrested.
Detectives said the suspect and victim were likely engaged in a dispute prior to the incident.
Skagit County Sheriff's deputies continue to investigate.

Did he use a Sthil or a Husky?

[stfu&gbtw]

Did he use a Sthil or a Husky?

Could have been either.

If that had been a poulan, this would probably be aggravated assault. A homelite might have knocked it down to disorderly conduct.

[gretch6364]

What does everyone think of Dolmar?

[XXX-er]

do you have dealers near by?

they are suposed to be great saws but I had never heard of them before I started looking for a saw

no dealer = no support = no sale for me

I decided on a husky 353 next year

[gretch6364]

Yeah, there are 4 Full Service dealers within 10 miles of denver and another one 17 miles out

[jeffyg]

My 361 wails mind you it's ported and piped but I can do a full bar cut in softwood no problem (20 or 24) but kinda loud for people standing nearby

In my opinion unless you are actually cutting big wood... You cannot go wrong with a 346xp light and it absolutely rips. Pricey but quite a bit cheaper in the states.

In big wood I got a 066 or 090gear drive I could let go

[Kim Jong-un]

What does everyone think of Dolmar?

Fine saw, but in general just harder to get parts for, even if you have a dealer nearby parts are not always as easily available as the big 2. Opinion based on a friend of mine who has one.

[stfu&gbtw]

Jonsered makes some nice saws too. A couple have turbos which really come in handy if you're cutting at altitude.

[swerve]

Ive had a dolmar 5100 for four or five years and have had no problems. When I was looking at saws it seemed like you could get more saw for your money with dolmar as opposed to the big two with the downside being less dealers/support which I didn't really care about as if and when I have a problem with mine Ill be fixing it myself. Also makita saws are the same as dolmar and can be found pretty cheap some times.
edit - I cut alot of wood with the saw when I was in Co at 9000+ ft and never had a problem with power

[refried]

My 361 wails mind you it's ported and piped but I can do a full bar cut in softwood no problem (20 or 24) but kinda loud for people standing nearby

Yeah my 029 Super was a nice quiet saw until I ported it and opened up the muffler, no where near as loud as the two Homelite Zips I picked up the other day though. now I'm looking at pieces to make a nice quiet saw, found two boxes of 026 parts, looks like enough parts topiece one together.

[char]

361 stock is more than 90% of non-commercial firewood cutters in the west need.

Great saw.

[karpiel]

Use a Husqvarna 455 rancher, takes about a week to cut a semi truck worth of logs into 16'' rounds working at a very casual pace, biggest logs are usually around 2'6'', which is annoying with a 20'' bar. I really like it, good vibration dampening, light, rarely stall it and always easy to start in the morning, larger fuel capacity would be nice though.

I'd kill for something that could handle a 4+ foot bar, might invest in one next year. I bet I could cut the whole load in a day no problem. It's not like I'm hauling this thing up a mountain.