First saw

[corylus]

I'm sure this has been asked about before but can't seem to find anything and models are always changing anyway so here goes.......

 

The lad that helps me out wants a saw to start with and enable him to do his basic tickets, so what is a good first saw that will eventually fit into a multi- saw set up?

 

Years ago I started with a Sachs-Dolmar (50ish cc machine if I remember correctly) with an 18" bar. Used for a bit then later complemented with a smaller husky and an 066. They got nicked but were eventually replaced with similar (346xp ( which he isn't going near....it's my baby), 365 & MS660).

 

Reading another thread it suggested than a 346xp would run an 18" bar if needed (?) so would something like that with a 13" & 18" bar make a good first saw?

 

Any suggestions gratefully received.

[wardyc1]

550xp or 560xp maybe??

[Stubby]

If you can get a 346 then yes . Best with a 15" bar balance wise but would pull an 18" on the odd occasion . However as has been suggested 550 or 560 ........

[TGB]

346XPG - if he can get one

545 - though reckon it'd struggle on 18"

MS 260 - not 261

550XPG - if he can afford one

Equivalent Echo to MS 260

MS 241 C-M

[JimM]

If you can get a 346 then yes . Best with a 15" bar balance wise but would pull an 18" on the odd occasion . However as has been suggested 550 or 560 ........

 

 

Agree. Bear in mind that the NPTC courses want a maximum of a 15" bar.

 

What he does next with the saw determines whether to go for a 346/550 or jump to a 560.

 

Tree surgery I reckon the 560 would be the mutts for end of day general ringing up, with a 15 or 18 fitted. But if it's woodland work and he's going to spend the whole day swinging a saw, then the 346/550 is a more comfortable saw weight-wise, with a 13/15 bar. Being a bit lighter does make a difference. And they will pull an 18" bar

[corylus]

Agree. Bear in mind that the NPTC courses want a maximum of a 15" bar.

 

What he does next with the saw determines whether to go for a 346/550 or jump to a 560.

 

Tree surgery I reckon the 560 would be the mutts for end of day general ringing up, with a 15 or 18 fitted. But if it's woodland work and he's going to spend the whole day swinging a saw, then the 346/550 is a more comfortable saw weight-wise, with a 13/15 bar. Being a bit lighter does make a difference. And they will pull an 18" bar

 

 

He's not the biggest lad which makes me think the 346/550 route would be best to start. As no doubt I'll be buying it ( to be paid back tho!) he needs a top quality saw IF it will fit into a multi saw set up, which the ones mentioned will, and I don't mind him using my 365 should needs arise.

 

Cheers chaps....but keep em coming.

[Eddy_t]

346, 353, 550, 545, if your lad can manage it, 357, 359, 560 or 555. IME stihl is overweight and nobody cuts on the torque band

 

 

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