New Saw Advice

[Guest]

Evening folks,

 

So, I'm not a professional nor do I tout for work as a "tree surgeon"; I need a saw for cutting sizeable lumps of timber in the round for my woodworking hobby. Cross cutting and ripping. I don't have a mill (as yet!). 

 

That said, I want to buy a 'proper' saw within about a £700 budget that will take a 20in bar. I have considered the Stihl MS362, Husky 565 and 562. 

 

Can't decide what to do! Any helpful advice gratefully received.

 

MR

[Stubby]

35 minutes ago, Mabazzarichie said:

Evening folks,

 

So, I'm not a professional nor do I tout for work as a "tree surgeon"; I need a saw for cutting sizeable lumps of timber in the round for my woodworking hobby. Cross cutting and ripping. I don't have a mill (as yet!). 

 

That said, I want to buy a 'proper' saw within about a £700 budget that will take a 20in bar. I have considered the Stihl MS362, Husky 565 and 562. 

 

Can't decide what to do! Any helpful advice gratefully received.

 

MR

Either of the two Huaqvarnas . the 362 Stihl is a bit of a dull dead wight .

[spudulike]

And so it begins

[Khriss]

Can't add anything to this  ? K

[harvey b davison]

Some training and ppe will take a very large chunk of that if you haven't had or got any.

Don't dismiss dolmar or makita.

[Dan Maynard]

If you are thinking of milling at some point I would avoid the 562 and then Makita/Dolmar 7900 is the best value for money within your budget.

In my opinion.

[Rough Hewn]

Evening folks,
 
So, I'm not a professional nor do I tout for work as a "tree surgeon"; I need a saw for cutting sizeable lumps of timber in the round for my woodworking hobby. Cross cutting and ripping. I don't have a mill (as yet!). 
 
That said, I want to buy a 'proper' saw within about a £700 budget that will take a 20in bar. I have considered the Stihl MS362, Husky 565 and 562. 
 
Can't decide what to do! Any helpful advice gratefully received.
 
MR

If you want to mill you'll need a bigger saw.
90cc would be a minimum engine.
You would be able to cut 28" wide with a 36" bar and mill.
For £700 you could get a second hand stihl 661 or husqvarna 395
You'll also need a couple of ripping chains and a couple of crosscutting chains.
[emoji106]

[billpierce]

Evening folks,
 
So, I'm not a professional nor do I tout for work as a "tree surgeon"; I need a saw for cutting sizeable lumps of timber in the round for my woodworking hobby. Cross cutting and ripping. I don't have a mill (as yet!). 
 
That said, I want to buy a 'proper' saw within about a £700 budget that will take a 20in bar. I have considered the Stihl MS362, Husky 565 and 562. 
 
Can't decide what to do! Any helpful advice gratefully received.
 
MR

I will sell my 3120 with 42" bar for £750. Shout if yer interested

[Steve Bullman]

29 minutes ago, billpierce said:

On 09/05/2020 at 19:51, guest said:

Evening folks,
 
So, I'm not a professional nor do I tout for work as a "tree surgeon"; I need a saw for cutting sizeable lumps of timber in the round for my woodworking hobby. Cross cutting and ripping. I don't have a mill (as yet!). 
 
That said, I want to buy a 'proper' saw within about a £700 budget that will take a 20in bar. I have considered the Stihl MS362, Husky 565 and 562. 
 
Can't decide what to do! Any helpful advice gratefully received.
 
MR

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I will sell my 3120 with 42" bar for £750. Shout if yer interested

He's long gone sorry. Asked for his account to be removed for some reason

 

[billpierce]

42 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

He's long gone sorry. Asked for his account to be removed for some reason

 

Thanks steve, i'll not hold my breath then