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Jon1270
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Okay, so you want something that can pull a 16" bar completely buried in hardwood. I'd normally recommend a 50cc model for that, but the smaller models you're looking at will work.
If you find an extra $50 hidden in the couch cushions, consider a Husqvarna 545.
If you find an extra $50 hidden in the couch cushions, consider a Husqvarna 545.
Jon1270
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Bigg_Redd
Minister of Fire
Jon1270
Minister of Fire
He probably means some combination of larger displacement and pro-style construction with a magnesium crankcase and flat-bottomed cylinder. The Dolmar has the latter qualities, whereas the Stihl 251 is a plastic-chassis carrying a clamshell motor, making it a bit heavier, less robust and sometimes harder to repair. Both of the saws you're considering are smaller than most people would want for regular cutting of 14-20" rounds.
Babaganoosh
Minister of Fire
Not affiliated but this seems like a decent alternative.
http://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/threads/dcs-6401.11354/
http://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/threads/dcs-6401.11354/
Babaganoosh
Minister of Fire
I agree that if you are serious about cutting wood for a stove that you want to go with a pro level saw. Barring a disaster it a going to just plain run.
I went from a poulan to an older stihl 036. Makes cutting a pleasure. I'd have gone a little larger to an 044 but I got a good deal.
I went from a poulan to an older stihl 036. Makes cutting a pleasure. I'd have gone a little larger to an 044 but I got a good deal.
I understand what you all are saying. I am have most (90%) of my firewood delivered, cut and split. Sometimes I get some free rounds that I need to cut to get them onto my splitter. Also thicker branches.
Whenever we have a storm, people in the neighborhood need to cut some (smaller) trees. But these are not 60 feet tall, 30 inch diameter trees.
I appreciate all the advise and take it all in serious consideration, but for the every now and then cutting I am doing I was assuming a 42 cc 16/18 inch saw is sufficient.
Jon1270
Minister of Fire
Babaganoosh
Minister of Fire
Yeah if you are getting the bulk of your wood delivered you don't need a pro level saw. But.... it's not always about need when it comes to horsepower!
DodgyNomad
Minister of Fire
Don't hassle the warranty, if you buy the dolmar and it doesn't break in half in the first year, as long as you treat it right, it will last way more than 7 years, and way longer than the tanaka. Those 2 saws aren't comparable, imo.
So, I went with the Dolmar. Arrived early this evening. Checked everything out. Chain was nicely installed. Cut a few 14" rounds with it just now. Looks very good so far. Lots of power for a "compact" machine. Nice balance. Very high rpm.
Will take a while before it has run in; time will tell, but I am very impressed so far.
Will take a while before it has run in; time will tell, but I am very impressed so far.
Babaganoosh
Minister of Fire
The only thing i will say is run it for a while and then get rid of that cat on it. They get very hot and add a liitle extra weight. You are gonna like.
Pic #1 is one of the crates I got. I will use them to support the interior of the shed I will build from pallets.
I'd second this observation. The 421 is always the choice compared to the MS-290 I that I have also.
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