Best saw for a small firewood operation?

[Figgy]

Have a look at the Dolmar 50cc saws TCD is importing £380 new inc warranty. Think this saw would be my choice.

[Marc Lewis]

I would suggest getting a husky 550 xp with 15" bar. You can pick one up for a little under £500 incl vat. I've just purchased one and am really pleased with it. I would spend an extra £30 and get the heated handle and then look forward to those cold winter mornings!!

[DCS6800i]

Have a look at the Dolmar 50cc saws TCD is importing £380 new inc warranty. Think this saw would be my choice.

 

 

+1. Good saw at good value. Makita version is almost same price.

Ive used a few of the older Makita DCS520's and its great with 18" bar - so much iv just bought a Dolmar 115i

[Sburdy]

Have a look at the Dolmar 50cc saws TCD is importing £380 new inc warranty. Think this saw would be my choice.

 

What model Dolmar is it for that price?? would it be the PS-5105??

[Figgy]

What model Dolmar is it for that price?? would it be the PS-5105??

 

Yes that's the one.

[bushtuckaman]

Well its done, I've gone deep and bought myself a 550xp. Looking at it now, I must say she looks reeeal pretty I think that little bit of extra juice will help speed production up. I went for a 15" bar and got myself a 18" spare as well for a bit of flexibility. I'm massively looking forward to firing this baby up tmrw

 

Thanks for all the feedback guys, every one of you have been very helpful and generous with your advice! I'll report back once I've had a bit of time on the saw!

 

Cheers

John

[Stubby]

Well done . Now do you know about setting the auto tune first time you use it ?. Read the bit in the hand book .Also the hot start thing . My 560 hot starts like all the older saws NOT how they tell you in the book . Starting from hot on my 560 is ONE pump of primer bulb and pull , it starts . Don't touch the red lever . It is always in the on position . It resets as soon as you switch off . I find you don't need to touch it for hot start like it says in the book . Hope this is of help .

[bushtuckaman]

Thanks Stubby, yes I read yours and others comments on the 'Husky 550xp' forum... useful info!

[bushtuckaman]

So, the night before last at 4.30am I disturbed a a gang of thieves in the process of burgling our house/garage. They made off with my 2 Husqvarna chainsaws (550xp and 55), husqvarna brushcutter 545rx, a masport lawnmower, chainsaw helmet. Also went through the whole ground floor of the house, where they grabbed cash in wallets, a watch, car keys and would have had alot more had I not spotted them out of the window! Apparently, there have been 6 burglaries like this in the Vale of Glamorgan in the last few weeks, so anyone local best keep vigilant and if you get offered these items get in touch please.

 

I'm feeling really angry! Basically I'm now sawless and urgently need to get a new one to cut up a load of semi seasoned spruce that will be going out later this winter!

 

I though I would post as I was wondering if there were any new wonder chainsaws about that I should replace the stolen 550xp with, which is now my main firewood saw and I like alot(except the hot start). I was thinking about getting the warm handles version, the 550xpg at the moment.

Any thoughts welcome!? ;-)

Cheers

John

Edited August 12, 2014 by bushtuckaman

[SamWhiting12]

Sorry to hear that John, hope you get yourself sorted out quickly.

 

Where about in the Vale were the burglaries? Just last night I had a group of people snooping around the fence of our yard.