OK, so I'm going to get the safety gear at the same time I get the chainsaw. That's #1.
What is a good starter chainsaw? I expect to use it to buck about 3 cord/year. I live in the PacNW so lots of fir, and lots of blown down trees. We have a Sears outlet/refurb center nearby, where stuff is usually 30-50% off. How is the craftsman brand? I'm sure a Stihl would be the best but I'm on a budget.
I have used chainsaws before to clear brush, fell small trees, and I have bucked 6" logs or so in the past, so I'm not a complete noob. But I haven't worked extensively with one.
Any advice?
What is a good starter chainsaw? I expect to use it to buck about 3 cord/year. I live in the PacNW so lots of fir, and lots of blown down trees. We have a Sears outlet/refurb center nearby, where stuff is usually 30-50% off. How is the craftsman brand? I'm sure a Stihl would be the best but I'm on a budget.
I have used chainsaws before to clear brush, fell small trees, and I have bucked 6" logs or so in the past, so I'm not a complete noob. But I haven't worked extensively with one.
Any advice?