That sure would be nice to find an old stock 359 sitting on a TSC shelf with a 50% discount tag.......that'd be a pro grade saw for about $250
I don't think the 359 was ever in TSC. The 460 Rancher is the biggest I've ever seen in Lowes or TSC.
yet ANOTHER "which saw to buy" thread.....
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I don't think the 359 was ever in TSC. The 460 Rancher is the biggest I've ever seen in Lowes or TSC.
I just CALLED my TSC and asked them about it. They said all the Husky chains and equipment are CURRENTLY 50% off, but the saws aren't YET....... he said YET! 
He had no idea when they would be, but I'll keep chipping away!
Don
He had no idea when they would be, but I'll keep chipping away!
Don
You will be happy with any of them in truth ! I have a super 036 which is a good powerful saw my buddy has two older huskys as well as an 036 all very good powerful saws. The TSC deal if it happens would be great !I just CALLED my TSC and asked them about it. They said all the Husky chains and equipment are CURRENTLY 50% off, but the saws aren't YET....... he said YET!
He had no idea when they would be, but I'll keep chipping away!
Don
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I just CALLED my TSC and asked them about it. They said all the Husky chains and equipment are CURRENTLY 50% off, but the saws aren't YET....... he said YET!
He had no idea when they would be, but I'll keep chipping away!
Don
If I were you, and I was eyeing that 036 (and I would be,
) I'd mosey on over to that TSC and look for some deals on chain! Look for 3/8" (.375") .050" 72 Drive Links. Should be listed as a 20" loop. At 50% off I'd buy a few, even if it is "safety" chain. Wonder if they have any Husky chaps left? 
Even with 50% off on the Husqvarna ranch saws, I'd still go with the Stihl 036.
Comparing the 036 to the 036 Pro: The adjustable oiler is a nice but completely unnecessary feature for running a 20" bar, and decomp valve is not all that important on a saw as small as the 036. I forget to push mine most of the time.
Comparing the 036 to the 036 Pro: The adjustable oiler is a nice but completely unnecessary feature for running a 20" bar, and decomp valve is not all that important on a saw as small as the 036. I forget to push mine most of the time.
I'm not overly concerned with cosmetics, or the "next great saw", I just want a good reliable work horse! That is why I come to you fine folks because you help me sift through all the sales hype! You guys are really pushing toward the 036.... TSC did have some $70 Husqy chaps on sale for $32 !!
And obviously I could care less about that puny decomp cr@p! ...........
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The decomp is more for the starting system on the saw than it is for the operator .I'm not overly concerned with cosmetics, or the "next great saw", I just want a good reliable work horse! That is why I come to you fine folks because you help me sift through all the sales hype! You guys are really pushing toward the 036.... TSC did have some $70 Husqy chaps on sale for $32 !!
And obviously I could care less about that puny decomp cr@p! ...........
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And, if those are your arms , buy an MS 880, or a 3120xp !
I am not sure what chain to get if am getting the Stihl 036, and the dude working there was of NO help!
My local one did......I remember eyeing it up a year or so ago. Wonder if it's still there
I'm gonna do the odd man out here . Get RM , or Rm3 chain . Also get the Stihl file guide set .
Rm/rm3 is semichisel ,so it holds it's edge a bit longer than RS . It's also easier to sharpen .
The dremel tool may sharpen the cutters , but what about the rakers ?
Rm/rm3 is semichisel ,so it holds it's edge a bit longer than RS . It's also easier to sharpen .
The dremel tool may sharpen the cutters , but what about the rakers ?
18" bar in an 036 is like a Light Saber in Wood
Hold on tight
I'll "use the force" !
No dremel!
Sharpen by hand man like a pro would!
With those arms not a problem!!
!Sharpen by hand man like a pro would!
With those arms not a problem!!
No dremel
Sharpen by hand man like a pro would!
With those arms not a problem!!
If those are his arms, no need for a saw, just snap the logs to length! Cheers!
I didn't even know anyone still stocked RS chain. I figured all the dealers had switched over to RSC. Not sure I see the point in RS, unless you're some serious competition cutter, who can actually tell some minute difference in cut speed. Both are supposed to cut equally.
In any case, start off with RS3 or RSC3, the 3 being for safety. Once you get some hours behind the saw, switch up to RS / RSC.
In any case, start off with RS3 or RSC3, the 3 being for safety. Once you get some hours behind the saw, switch up to RS / RSC.
There was no difference in RS vs RSC as far as cutting speed goes. And just to make it interesting, the RSC designation has been discontinued and now it's back to just RS.
I don't believe in starting off with "safety" chain. Both type will cut your leg off just as fast. If you have the PPE, then go with the better chain. Sharp is safe. That said, I like RSC3 until you have to plunge cut or work with the bar buried. For straight through cutting where the bar is longer than the log diameter, it's a very close race.
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