Chainsaw for beginners??

[karlk]

stihl ms261 and 15 bar, fab saw now all the teething issues have been resolved. had mine since feb, was new purchase and used nearly all day every day.

[spudulike]

wouldn't buy from the states as you will have import tax to pay, I've found that f r jones & sons web site had very good prices for saws.

 

You will pay our 20% VAT on any non EU import - think there is a threshold but it is something like £15.

 

This is despite already paying US tax and also you will find that the warranty probably won't be valid in the UK

[spudulike]

back to the saw question - 550XP or a good 560XP or 346XP secondhand - but would get it from a known reliable source...and NO, I don't have one for sale:001_rolleyes:

[wyk]

Get a 550XP and don't look back. Since you are starting, most outfits you work with will have a larger saw available for the bigger jobs.

[ldj92]

Thanks for advice everyone. I am currently half way though cs30/31 and its going well.

 

In regards to the saw, husky 550 xp looks like a good bet but what would be the Stigl equivelant, the ms 261?

 

Thanks

[carpenter1]

get the husky, and buy from f r jones

[harvey b davison]

I recently did my cs30 with a small husqy 135, a small light weight saw, mainly for home use. When i go back later in the year,to do my cs31, i'm taking my makita 4300 as thats the saw i use all the time. Its up to you what you get, but dont dismiss what dealers you have around you, for both servicing and parts. IMO i'd go for a husqy.

Edited July 2, 2013 by harvey b davison
missed a bit.

[Dan Earp]

Thanks for advice everyone. I am currently half way though cs30/31 and its going well.

 

In regards to the saw, husky 550 xp looks like a good bet but what would be the Stigl equivelant, the ms 261?

 

Thanks

 

STIHL STIHL STIHL

 

And yes it would be the ms261 which is a fantastic saw. What you need to think about also is what dealers are in your area? Husky or stihl? There are others but the closer a dealer is to you the quicker the parts, as you wouldnt have to wait for the courier or post

[The handyman]

Stihl ms261 15" grate saw done all my tickets with it

 

 

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[WoodED]

550xp nuff said

 

 

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