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The max' size would be 18 inches, but I suspect the bulk of the logs would be 12 inches in diameter. From what I understand, trees are thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top......

 

As far as chain sharpening, imagine you are talking to an idiot...:biggrin:

 

Anyone want to sell a 346?

 

Cheers - DEAN.

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Three years ago I was in the same position, I had been using a very old Stihl 009 but wanted something with more go.

 

I am guessing £290 is the top end of your budget and you can buy a wealth of saws from secondhand pro saws to lower power, home owner saws brand new.

 

My opinion in this case is always look for a tidy secondhand 345/350 Husqvarna. The 346, 560XP that the lads on here are talking about are pro saws and will probably scare the bejesus out of you.

 

The two saws I am recommending will be great on a 15" bar and cut your 12" - 18" with no issues, both will be a joy to use and cut your firewood for years to come - I had a 345 for three years and cut loads of firewood - always a joy to use!

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I had a 435 for a year or so and it was a great little saw running a 15" bar it never felt under powered to me it coped with logging some 16-18" ish poplar no problem. I have recomeneded this saw to a couple of friends who are also more than happy with them. I only got rid of mine as I traded it in against my current saw (353) as I was getting more work and needed a bit more power and the reliability of a pro spec saw still only running 15" bar but I would think for your needs it would be overkill and a waste of money unless you plan to do more in the future.

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The max' size would be 18 inches, but I suspect the bulk of the logs would be 12 inches in diameter. From what I understand, trees are thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top......

 

As far as chain sharpening, imagine you are talking to an idiot...:biggrin:

 

Anyone want to sell a 346?

 

Cheers - DEAN.

 

Ok. I don't think you are an idiot, far from it ! but get someone who knows what they are talking about to teach you how to sharpen up . A cheap B+Q saw that is razor sharp is worth more to you at that moment in time than the best pro saw if the pro saw is blunt .

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The max' size would be 18 inches, but I suspect the bulk of the logs would be 12 inches in diameter. From what I understand, trees are thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top......

 

As far as chain sharpening, imagine you are talking to an idiot...:biggrin:

 

Anyone want to sell a 346?

 

Cheers - DEAN.

 

Oh yea , in a minuet someone is going to mention PPE and college oh I just did ! :biggrin:

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