What Kind of Chainsaw Do you Own? - The Firearms Forum

tuckerd1 · 11-18-2003, 08:40 AM

I was just wondering what kind yall own and what kind you think is the best.

The reason I ask is because a little birdie told me LIKTOSHOOT has 3 in the shop at once right now. Man he must beat 'em against the tree like an axe!! hehehe!!!

I own and use Husqvarna myself. I also have Poulan and Homelite.

I believe Husqvarna and Stihl run a close race as best.

11-18-2003, 08:47 AM

Tuckerd, two Stihls and an old Poulan. They all WORK, just the owner doesn't run very well. Wonder what LTS has?

Xracer · 11-18-2003, 09:28 AM

Well, right now I have a 14" Mac....a nice little saw, which is fine for trimming limbs and such.

However, at one time I heated with wood (used 3 to 4 cords a year) and needed a really tough and dependable chainsaw, so I had a 16" Stihl (I think it was called a Farmboss)......and it sure did the job for me.

LIKTOSHOOT · 11-18-2003, 12:12 PM

Husky-Stihl-Poulan. Only saw not in the shop---Poulan and that`s what i bought yesterday. For the money, hate to say it....will never buy a Husky again. Can get three new Poulan`s for the price of my Husky and yes----we work them and are very hard on them. 16-18-22" models.....also have a Homelite 16", and it is in the shop too......has maybe 10hrs on it----a freakin nightmare to start TOO!!!. We are clearing brush and dropping large pines,and since they have no way to fall over, they are dropped vertically, very hard on the saw and bar.

LTS

FN_Project90 · 11-18-2003, 12:19 PM

I don't own one

Don't really have use for one.

armedandsafe · 11-18-2003, 12:37 PM

I've an 18" Jonserud(sp) Haven't started it for a couple of years. Used it alot when I was in Anza, heating with wood. Interested, LTS? Really solid saw, new bar, 3 chains.

Pops

tuckerd1 · 11-18-2003, 12:54 PM

A&S, that's an interesting brand. First I heard of it. Thought I might see some brands I don't know.

LTS, hung trees can be tough!

I have Husq 18", Husq 22", Homelite 14" and a Poulan 18"?? bow.
That bow will go thru wood on the ground in a hurry without the backache.

FN_Project90 · 11-18-2003, 02:32 PM

I feel left out
I have to go eat some red meat now

45Smashemflat · 11-18-2003, 02:42 PM

All Stihl, All the Time.....

Farm Boss is a great saw
FS85T is a great trimmer and brushcutter - plus small cultivator
BG85 is a great blower

All run on 50:1 mix, same as the boat.

If they made a lawnmower, I'd buy it!!!

This is after coming off of a mix of Poulan Saw, Weedeater Trimmer, Weedeater Blower, and four different gas cans for the different mixes......

11-18-2003, 03:47 PM

sorry for getting off topic

but I saw an advertisement the other day for smokeless two stroke oil. I think it is Homelite that is marketing it.

armedandsafe · 11-18-2003, 04:03 PM

It would probably help if I spelled it right: Jonsered.

It's Svedish, doncha know.

Jonsered line card

I was very happy with it. We used it part of one season and dropped, limbed and cut two 40' pines with it. Plus a little bit of ribbon wood and manzanita. Have used it only a couple of times since we moved away from the wood stove.

Pops

ibtrukn · 11-18-2003, 05:23 PM

little old (5-6yrs) 16" Poulan. cut lottsa wood, swamppoplar to maple etc. gave it a $40 pep talk this summer, runnin like noo

11-18-2003, 07:38 PM

Have two McCullochs...bought cheap...run well. If I was gonna take it up serious...Ther is no other name but STIHL....

swede

ysacres · 11-18-2003, 07:54 PM

Whoooo nellie, Sory Bout dat. TOOo big, cant find the edit, off da screen.

*I found yer edit button an deleted it fer ya* ruffitt

gpostal · 11-18-2003, 07:55 PM

its been so long since i last needed it ,i forgot who makes it ,i know its green

i once took a broken one ,took the chain and bar off .drained it ,drilled and tapped it and put a bolt where the chain was ,then instaled a 14" adult toy ,to it and give it to one of my horny old barmaids as a gag/birthday gift , funniest damn thing i ever saw
she opened it in front of about 60 people ,she and everyone luaghed their butts off

cruiser348 · 11-18-2003, 09:56 PM

Have a Stihl believe it's an 18" out in the shed, just finished off a tree in the yard with it the other day that some bad windstorms this year had basically already taken down about half of it.

armedandsafe · 11-18-2003, 10:07 PM

Neat, Ys. We can attach that to one of those cannons and drag it back to battery after firing.

Pops

BlackGun · 11-18-2003, 10:43 PM

2 Pooolands (Green boogers) and one orange & White Stihl! I have had them for 300 years and I think one even helped carve out the Pinta, Tinta & the Santa maria, when George threw his wooden teeth across the Trinity river, here in Texas! Trustme, this is a ture story! I was there!

pickenup · 11-18-2003, 11:13 PM

Got a McCullough back before I knew better.
Have not started it in 10-12 years, and don't want to.
Got some little electric thing now, not sure who makes it, does all the cutting I need to do.
Have 6-7 different brand name saws over in the shop to be worked on. Can not find the ambition to do it.

FN_Project90 · 11-19-2003, 12:40 AM

there is a new engine coming out that has the advantages of 2 and 4 stroke engines, for use in yard equipment. Check out Popular Mechanics

keppler · 11-19-2003, 06:18 AM

Haaaa...good'un GP

I got an old poulan thats probably 12 years old. Had to replace the fuel line once cause they rotted off. Last year was the first time it wouldnt start so gave it a 10 buck tune up and its back to running. I seldom use it so theres no need in having anything better.

wundudnee · 11-19-2003, 07:07 AM

I've got a 031Av Stihl that is about 1/2 as old as me. It has been as trouble free as can be. My dad had a 5 horse gear drive 26" bar David Bradley. There wasn't to much to big for that beast.

LIKTOSHOOT · 11-19-2003, 07:15 PM

What`cha need ta get for it Pops???
Always looking for a back-up or extra---like I need more work/LOL

LTS

Smokin Guns · 11-19-2003, 08:05 PM

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fuel line once cause they rotted off.

Yep! Pooulaaan rules...

armedandsafe · 11-19-2003, 08:45 PM

LTS, my #3 son saw my post and had some very harsh things to say to me. ME, his dear ol' daddy, who....oh well.

I'm going to talk to him and see if he really needs it or was just wanting it around and handy. He dropped 3 trees in his back yard this summer without asking for it, soooooo.

I have no idea what they are worth, so would have to do some research or have you make an offer. Shall we pick this up on PM or email?

Pops

11-18-2003, 08:40 AM	#1
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	What Kind of Chainsaw Do you Own? I was just wondering what kind yall own and what kind you think is the best. The reason I ask is because a little birdie told me LIKTOSHOOT has 3 in the shop at once right now. Man he must beat 'em against the tree like an axe!! hehehe!!! I own and use Husqvarna myself. I also have Poulan and Homelite. I believe Husqvarna and Stihl run a close race as best. -->

11-18-2003, 12:19 PM	#5
FN_Project90 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 803	I don't own one Don't really have use for one. __________________ Things n' Stuff

11-18-2003, 02:32 PM	#8
FN_Project90 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 803	I feel left out I have to go eat some red meat now __________________ Things n' Stuff Last edited by FN_Project90; 11-18-2003 at 02:33 PM..

11-18-2003, 07:54 PM	#14
ysacres Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wazzu WA Posts: 2,413	Whoooo nellie, Sory Bout dat. TOOo big, cant find the edit, off da screen. I found yer edit button an deleted it fer ya ruffitt Attached Images __________________

11-18-2003, 10:43 PM	#18
BlackGun Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 4,512	2 Pooolands (Green boogers) and one orange & White Stihl! I have had them for 300 years and I think one even helped carve out the Pinta, Tinta & the Santa maria, when George threw his wooden teeth across the Trinity river, here in Texas! Trustme, this is a ture story! I was there! __________________ He who angers you, controls you! an armed man is a citizen an unarmed man is a subject a disarmed man is a slave

11-18-2003, 08:47 AM	#2
cointoss2 Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Tuckerd, two Stihls and an old Poulan. They all WORK, just the owner doesn't run very well. Wonder what LTS has?

11-18-2003, 09:28 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Well, right now I have a 14" Mac....a nice little saw, which is fine for trimming limbs and such. However, at one time I heated with wood (used 3 to 4 cords a year) and needed a really tough and dependable chainsaw, so I had a 16" Stihl (I think it was called a Farmboss)......and it sure did the job for me.

11-18-2003, 12:12 PM	#4
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	Husky-Stihl-Poulan. Only saw not in the shop---Poulan and that`s what i bought yesterday. For the money, hate to say it....will never buy a Husky again. Can get three new Poulan`s for the price of my Husky and yes----we work them and are very hard on them. 16-18-22" models.....also have a Homelite 16", and it is in the shop too......has maybe 10hrs on it----a freakin nightmare to start TOO!!!. We are clearing brush and dropping large pines,and since they have no way to fall over, they are dropped vertically, very hard on the saw and bar. LTS

11-18-2003, 12:37 PM	#6
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	I've an 18" Jonserud(sp) Haven't started it for a couple of years. Used it alot when I was in Anza, heating with wood. Interested, LTS? Really solid saw, new bar, 3 chains. Pops

11-18-2003, 12:54 PM	#7
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	A&S, that's an interesting brand. First I heard of it. Thought I might see some brands I don't know. LTS, hung trees can be tough! I have Husq 18", Husq 22", Homelite 14" and a Poulan 18"?? bow. That bow will go thru wood on the ground in a hurry without the backache.

11-18-2003, 02:42 PM	#9
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	All Stihl, All the Time..... Farm Boss is a great saw FS85T is a great trimmer and brushcutter - plus small cultivator BG85 is a great blower All run on 50:1 mix, same as the boat. If they made a lawnmower, I'd buy it!!! This is after coming off of a mix of Poulan Saw, Weedeater Trimmer, Weedeater Blower, and four different gas cans for the different mixes......

11-18-2003, 03:47 PM	#10
warpig Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	sorry for getting off topic but I saw an advertisement the other day for smokeless two stroke oil. I think it is Homelite that is marketing it.

11-18-2003, 04:03 PM	#11
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	It would probably help if I spelled it right: Jonsered. It's Svedish, doncha know. Jonsered line card I was very happy with it. We used it part of one season and dropped, limbed and cut two 40' pines with it. Plus a little bit of ribbon wood and manzanita. Have used it only a couple of times since we moved away from the wood stove. Pops

11-18-2003, 05:23 PM	#12
ibtrukn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: central N.J. Posts: 4,335	little old (5-6yrs) 16" Poulan. cut lottsa wood, swamppoplar to maple etc. gave it a $40 pep talk this summer, runnin like noo

11-18-2003, 07:38 PM	#13
WyomingSwede Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Have two McCullochs...bought cheap...run well. If I was gonna take it up serious...Ther is no other name but STIHL.... swede

11-18-2003, 07:55 PM	#15
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	its been so long since i last needed it ,i forgot who makes it ,i know its green i once took a broken one ,took the chain and bar off .drained it ,drilled and tapped it and put a bolt where the chain was ,then instaled a 14" adult toy ,to it and give it to one of my horny old barmaids as a gag/birthday gift , funniest damn thing i ever saw she opened it in front of about 60 people ,she and everyone luaghed their butts off

11-18-2003, 09:56 PM	#16
cruiser348 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: southern Ohio Posts: 70	Have a Stihl believe it's an 18" out in the shed, just finished off a tree in the yard with it the other day that some bad windstorms this year had basically already taken down about half of it.

11-18-2003, 10:07 PM	#17
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Neat, Ys. We can attach that to one of those cannons and drag it back to battery after firing. Pops

11-18-2003, 11:13 PM	#19
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Got a McCullough back before I knew better. Have not started it in 10-12 years, and don't want to. Got some little electric thing now, not sure who makes it, does all the cutting I need to do. Have 6-7 different brand name saws over in the shop to be worked on. Can not find the ambition to do it. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

11-19-2003, 12:40 AM	#20
FN_Project90 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 803	there is a new engine coming out that has the advantages of 2 and 4 stroke engines, for use in yard equipment. Check out Popular Mechanics __________________ Things n' Stuff

11-19-2003, 06:18 AM	#21
keppler Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eastern Oklahoma Posts: 646	Haaaa...good'un GP I got an old poulan thats probably 12 years old. Had to replace the fuel line once cause they rotted off. Last year was the first time it wouldnt start so gave it a 10 buck tune up and its back to running. I seldom use it so theres no need in having anything better.

11-19-2003, 07:07 AM	#22
wundudnee V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Perry, Kansas USA Posts: 315	I've got a 031Av Stihl that is about 1/2 as old as me. It has been as trouble free as can be. My dad had a 5 horse gear drive 26" bar David Bradley. There wasn't to much to big for that beast.

11-19-2003, 07:15 PM	#23
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	What`cha need ta get for it Pops??? Always looking for a back-up or extra---like I need more work/LOL LTS

11-19-2003, 08:45 PM	#25
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	LTS, my #3 son saw my post and had some very harsh things to say to me. ME, his dear ol' daddy, who....oh well. I'm going to talk to him and see if he really needs it or was just wanting it around and handy. He dropped 3 trees in his back yard this summer without asking for it, soooooo. I have no idea what they are worth, so would have to do some research or have you make an offer. Shall we pick this up on PM or email? Pops