need new saw

[carpenter1]

i need a new saw for cutting firewood.

needs to cut hardwood cord. about 25'' max

 

what do i need to get

[Andy Collins]

Hitachi, cos Im fed up with hearing the Stihl/Husky debate

[carpenter1]

are you sure, do you use them?

[Andy Collins]

No, it's been a bit of a joke every time someone asks it's sparks a debate between Stihl fans and Husky. I have heard good stuff about the new Hitachi range, but no experience.

For your needs, a nice little Stihl would be good.

[Wolfie]

No husky!

[Wolfie]

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

[Chris Sheppard]

Depends on quantity, how much of it's around the 25" size and how much time you have to spare for cutting.

 

if you're wanting to pull a 24" or bigger bar with any sort of regularity and not get bored while it cuts then ideally nothing smaller than 80cc.

 

Maybe one of the big Makitas? DC7901 I think is the 79cc one.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

460

[Big J]

Depends on quantity, how much of it's around the 25" size and how much time you have to spare for cutting.

 

if you're wanting to pull a 24" or bigger bar with any sort of regularity and not get bored while it cuts then ideally nothing smaller than 80cc.

 

Maybe one of the big Makitas? DC7901 I think is the 79cc one.

 

Seconded on the recommendation for the Makita DCS 7901. I've had one for about a year now (bought used from Rob D) and it's my favourite saw. Whether it's got an 18 inch or 24 inch bar on it, it's a fast cutter, especially with the 8 tooth sprocket. I've used an MS460 a few times, and would recommend the Makita over it.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

yI've used an MS460 a few times, and would recommend the Makita over it.

 

And vice versa.