Need Stihl 042 input.

[joat717]

I am considering the purchase of a used stihl 042 with a 24 inch bar and was wondering what everyone tinks of this saw. I'm currently out of work so i'm cutting lots of wood on top of what i plan to use this year to try and make some money. i'm currently using a dolmar 120 with an 18 inch bar. I cut mainly hard woods and have benn cutting on a 24-26 inch diameter red oak that was brought down in last winters storms. i believe the price is right for this saw it is well used but in good running cutting condition. Thanks for any info. Jack

 

[smokinj]

Thats a pretty old saw parts are hard to get,and to run it on a daily bases going to be hard!

 

[Mmaul]

Did you see that on Craigslist, if its the same one I saw it looks really clean but looks arent everything. Old saw hard to find parts that are worth it.

 

[joat717]

yep on craigs list i can relate to the old saw parts problem i'm dealing with that right now with finding the rubber vibration dampners for my dolmar 120 found some on ebay but the auction has over three days left

 

[Mmaul]

The handle looked worn on it.

 

[smokinj]

225.00 way to much for that saw its not old enough to be a collector and to old to be a work saw

 

[Mmaul]

Joat where are you at in northern IN?

 

[joat717]

Not really that northern I live aroond the markle bluffton area now.

 

[Mmaul]

i will keep an eye out for a good deal on a saw for you, what are your requirements?

 

[joat717]

I'd just like to have a reputable name saw around 50cc probably 18 inch bar or so. i'm pretty mechanical so one that needs a lil tlc. thanks i appreciate the extra eyes.