Aquired Stihl 056 and Husqvarna 242 Chainsaw

[Chilledbud]

Are you sure you wouldn't hurt the feelings of the person who sold them to you if they knew you were just flogging them on?

 

Personally, I think you should keep all of them, not just because of the above, but because they are treasures. Minimum of £1k for the 242 if it runs right. Someone built a "new" one from scratch genuine parts and it went on ebay for over $3000!

 

I do see what you're saying, but from my point of view, they where sold as a job lot on ebay, so there can't be much sentimental value to them for him, or the want for them to have gone into enthusiast hands.

 

In all honesty, that's what I'm torn between. From reading the forum and the posts in this thread, I now understand that I've actually purchased a somewhat cult-ish set of saws, and fully acknowledge they're wasted in my ownership.

 

It's nye on someone buying a classic Mustang just because it was the nearest car for sale locally, and using it to pootle about gently to the shops once a week .

 

But that won't stop me getting a fair old price for any of them, as they can fund a better (new) chainsaw that I can buy, a decent set of PPE and a course. So all the money will go back into the chainsaw market.

[Joe Newton]

What is the max diameter timber you're planning on cutting mate? It makes a difference on wether you should keep hold of one of the 056s. If it's just up to 2' your husky is the tool for the job.

[Chris Sheppard]

What is the max diameter timber you're planning on cutting mate? It makes a difference on wether you should keep hold of one of the 056s. If it's just up to 2' your husky is the tool for the job.

 

As awesome as the 242's are - I'd not want to spend any time ringing up 2ft diameter timber with one.

 

Never used an 056 so can't really say for certain, but, for ringing up firewood it's more than likely the better saw than the 242.

 

I would say though, that once youve used the 242 for a bit of felling, you'll definitely not want to sell it. They are, in my opinon, the nicest handling little saw ever made - best suited to a 13" bar but a 15" is OK. I can almost guarantee if you part with the 242 you will wish you hadn't.

 

If it was me, I'd keep the 242, sell the two stihls and eventually buy something like a husky 365 or similar as a general work horse.

[Joe Newton]

As awesome as the 242's are - I'd not want to spend any time ringing up 2ft diameter timber with one.

 

Never used an 056 so can't really say for certain, but, for ringing up firewood it's more than likely the better saw than the 242.

 

I would say though, that once youve used the 242 for a bit of felling, you'll definitely not want to sell it. They are, in my opinon, the nicest handling little saw ever made - best suited to a 13" bar but a 15" is OK. I can almost guarantee if you part with the 242 you will wish you hadn't.

 

If it was me, I'd keep the 242, sell the two stihls and eventually buy something like a husky 365 or similar as a general work horse.

 

Good call, the 056 is an 81cc, 11kg (plus bar/chain) beast. I bit overkill for firewood!

[swinny]

056 supers were wither 87 or 89 cc

 

Remember seeing saws on ebay cant remember if they were supers or not... hmmm

[Joe Newton]

056 supers were wither 87 or 89 cc

 

Remember seeing saws on ebay cant remember if they were supers or not... hmmm

 

The 056 is 81cc, Super is 87cc, and Magnum is min 90s I think.

 

The 056s the op has are Supers

[Big Beech]

love my 056 super, tad heavy mind but with a 36" bar aboard, she cuts real sweeet!

[Eddy_t]

Mate, keep the saws, you'll end up buying more anyway, I did... Lots of em! Especially these iconic saws, they usually appear once in a blue moon and are wonderful to run, not necessarily for extended periods, but still fun

 

 

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[Chilledbud]

I think the decision is made!

 

I'm keeping them for the time being, as I'll get them serviced and maybe change a few cosmetic parts to make them look like new!

 

Before I commit to sending them off for a service, any UK recommendations for the servicing of the two as I want them to use in early March.

 

Also what bar/chain combo should I be looking at for both for the best coverage in a mixed tree woods?

[Eddy_t]

I think the decision is made!

 

I'm keeping them for the time being, as I'll get them serviced and maybe change a few cosmetic parts to make them look like new!

 

Before I commit to sending them off for a service, any UK recommendations for the servicing of the two as I want them to use in early March.

 

Also what bar/chain combo should I be looking at for both for the best coverage in a mixed tree woods?

 

Your local dealer is a good place to start, failing that, one of the technical lot on here is a better choice

 

As for cutting combo choices, semi-chisel is the best option for a non-pro or learner, 13" .325 on the 242, 20+" what ever chain is on the 056

 

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Edited January 29, 2014 by Eddy_t