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Chainsaw recommendations?
I need a chainsaw to cut down approximately 120 mid to large size juniper (I have a large juniper problem). I will then process the wood into fire wood. I will need something that will be able to do both applications. I went to Home Depot; they recommended Echo.
 A lot to choose from. Can anyone recommend a model/length? I was thinking 16 inch should do fine? I don't mind paying the money for something that will last me a few years.
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i have a 50 cc husqvarna. very happy with it.
the guys i know who make a living with a chainsaw swear by stihl.
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Buy a Stihl. Don't bother with any crap from HD or Lowes.
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You can't go wrong with Stihl. I have the 2nd from biggest weed wacker and it works flawlessly. With a brushcutter blade I can go through 2" brush like butter.
I use two old late 70's vintage Homelite XL-76 chainsaws one has a 24" bar and the other is a 16". New Homelites are crap.
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A Husky or a Stihl. Chainsaws have a lots of stress and HP going on inside and any lesser beast is going to be very maintenance intensive or fall to bits.
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Have had 2 Stihl and 2 McCulloch in 38 years of cutting firewood as my only heat source.......Best move was a brand new 20 inch Stihl 042 a few years ago........
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I was personally leaning towards Stihl. Thanks for Helping make up my mind guys!
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I have a Husqvarna and Stihl. Both great saws. Stihl is from early '70's, Husqvarna is 20 years old. Both used heavily for my wood stove winter supplies.
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My Husky 61 is 30 years old and Stihl running! 
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Buy a saw with a de-compression button, sometimes they can be a be btich to start!
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I have three Stihl chainsaws.
The Stihl chainsaw I still use, I think a Woodsman, was in the barn when I bought this place 20 plus years ago. It looked old then! Still goes vroom every time. I have used it quite a bit over the years...I replaced the bar five years ago but no other issues other than fuel lines. I also have two pole saws, a six footer and an extended type that reaches ten feet. The extender will make you work. I really like the pole saws for most of the work I do now, mainly trimming and clearing. If the diameter of the Junipers is less than the bar size of a pole saw, don't discount using them for the type of work you may be doing. Also, get a bunch more chains than you think you'll need. Nothing sucks more than a dull chainsaw blade. I sharpen my own, which I enjoy doing. Lastly, please get all the gear and wear it, especially chaps and eye protection. One hot and sweaty post hurricane clean up day 15 years or so ago I cut my left knee up pretty nicely. No permanent damage, nice scar. I was very lucky.
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Stihl, Husqvarna, and Shindaiwa are all very good saws.
Don't go cheap, a cheap chainsaw is constant aggravation. I would buy a good used 16" before a new cheap saw.
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Husky for me. The Stihl is definitely the pro's choice, but for the weekender (120 trees is not much) the Husky has better vibration control.
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Stihl makes very good saws and their home owner / occasional use saws are more than sufficient for what you will do. I bought one for under $400 last year and it served me very well. Low weight and very good power. It is made in the US.
Regarding safety, safety pants, helmet and face shield are a must IMHO if you go do any volume of work. G |
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Phenomenally dangerous. My Mom insisted I did a two day safety and usage of chainsaws course before I used one. I had the time of my life! If I was to summarize the two days safety into one sentance; I'd say NEVER have the bar in line with your face. It's not a case of "if it kicks back" but rather "when it kicks back". Stand slightly to the left of it with a relaxed but firm hold and if it kicks back the bar will go vertically by your right shoulder - not touching you, rather than getting you smack in the middle of your face. |
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I have 4 Stihls (and an old Echo that doesn't suck either), and pay attention to what Paul said about the polesaw option. I opted for the 13' extender, commercial version, 'bout 750, and I wouldn't take twice that for it if I couldn't replace it....seriously. It's simply a beast and removes you from the danger zone on many cuts. FWIW....I've been using chainsaws for 45 years, and have never had a kickback....ever, though I keep a firm grip. A lot of those are just poor technique imo...
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