Firewood chainsaw

[fred bassett]

I have increased my budget a little,i am thinking of going for either the ms 341 or the ms 390 farm boss with 18 inch bar, both about the same price but i can't decide which one!

Edited January 1, 2009 by fred bassett

[Ian C]

I have increased my budget a little,i am thinking of going for either the ms 341 or the ms 390 farm boss with 18 inch bar, both about the same price but i can't decide which one!

 

Ms390 is 5cc bigger than 341, both same weight, if you look on the stihl web site the 341 comes under forestry saws, 390 under agiculture and landscaping dont know if it really matters though. get the one with the best deal afterall 60cc is big enough for a firewood saw.

[Al Smith]

What brand and what size ?The subject comes up all time on many forums .

 

Truth be known about any thing from 40 ccs to 125 will cut firewood ,some just preform better than others .

 

Then too it just depends on the users mechanical ablities to keep one in running condition .If you can't turn a wrench on one ,find a good dealer .It's not a question of if they need worked on but rather when .

 

My favorite firewooder is a Stihl 038 Mag which has been ported and runs about as good as any 80 cc stock saw. Then again this usage of a 15-20 year old saw is not everybodies cup of tea ,so to speak .

 

You have to keep in mind that some of us Yanks are just a tad bit eccentric on this stuff though .So all that said ,my suggestion is whatever works out best is the thing to do .

[fred bassett]

I went the ebay route in the end, just bought a brand new husky 375 xp for £390 which is well under any price i could find on t'internet

[nz paul]

i use a 372 xp and ya just cant beat them.the 375 for that price is a steal especially for a new one.good buy and happy cutting

[Rowden the cowboy]

Hi guys and merry christmas

I am looking for recomendations for a good saw for cutting around 40 cubic metres of firewood per year,i am looking to spend around £300.00,any sugestions?

 

I know you aren't meant to, but i like to use a stihl 020 for logs like that, fitted with a 16"bar. it means you've always got a spare hand free to steady the log, its nice and light and its got plenty of poke. does anyone else do this, or am i just living up to my name?

[Ian C]

I know you aren't meant to, but i like to use a stihl 020 for logs like that, fitted with a 16"bar. it means you've always got a spare hand free to steady the log, its nice and light and its got plenty of poke. does anyone else do this, or am i just living up to my name?

 

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[Mesterh]

I know you aren't meant to, but i like to use a stihl 020 for logs like that, fitted with a 16"bar. it means you've always got a spare hand free to steady the log, its nice and light and its got plenty of poke. does anyone else do this, or am i just living up to my name?

 

I severed the nerves in one of my fingers while doing that, kickback with no control!

 

Doesnt stop me from still doing it though

 

What doesnt kill you will only make you stronger

[Mark T]

I severed the nerves in one of my fingers while doing that, kickback with no control!

 

Doesnt stop me from still doing it though

 

What doesnt kill you will only make you stronger

 

Not always mate... Risky strategy!