Cheap saw for homeowner/DIY

[doobin]

18" is a bit too much for a MS251. Sounds like your dealer doesn't deal with pro saws or users much.

 

I'd look online. Can get an MS181 with 12" bar for approx £220. If the Stihl delivery policy kills that with your location, screw 'em and get a Husky 135.

[mendiplogs]

18" is a bit too much for a MS251. Sounds like your dealer doesn't deal with pro saws or users much.

 

I'd look online. Can get an MS181 with 12" bar for approx £220. If the Stihl delivery policy kills that with your location, screw 'em and get a Husky 135.

 

HI ALL i have a cheap ms180 that was my DADS saw good saw comes in just under £100 at £95 good thanks all jon

[Joe Newton]

18" is a bit too much for a MS251. Sounds like your dealer doesn't deal with pro saws or users much.

 

I'd look online. Can get an MS181 with 12" bar for approx £220. If the Stihl delivery policy kills that with your location, screw 'em and get a Husky 135.

 

 

The 135 seems to rev it's little tits off compared to the 181. Fair enough it's got a bigger engine, but for the same weight the difference is noticeable.

 

The problems are the crap bar and chain, and I don't like the silly master control, or the fact it doesn't like to stay running or warm start.

[smokewood]

After reading lots of reviews I went for an echo 420 It has a 16" blade and cuts anything you throw at it, and with a 5 year warranty and a lot cheaper than a Stihl, you can't go wrong.

[div_h]

The 135 seems to rev it's little tits off compared to the 181. Fair enough it's got a bigger engine, but for the same weight the difference is noticeable.

 

The problems are the crap bar and chain, and I don't like the silly master control, or the fact it doesn't like to stay running or warm start.

 

My 135 is a lot better on aspen was a cow to start hot and cold on normal 2stroke some difference on aspen 👍

[Joe Newton]

After reading lots of reviews I went for an echo 420 It has a 16" blade and cuts anything you throw at it, and with a 5 year warranty and a lot cheaper than a Stihl, you can't go wrong.

 

 

Glad you picked up a good'un

 

Bit of advice if I may? Spare yourself the mick taking, and call it a bar, not a blade.

 

Every other homeowner asks me if I sharpen my own blades, not their fault, but if you're using a saw with any regularity you should really know what the basic bits are called

 

I'm being pedantic anyway, please let us know how you find it.

[aesmith]

HI ALL i have a cheap ms180 that was my DADS saw good saw comes in just under £100 at £95 good thanks all jon

Jon, I'm sending you a private message ...

[peatff]

The 135 seems to rev it's little tits off compared to the 181. Fair enough it's got a bigger engine, but for the same weight the difference is noticeable.

 

The problems are the crap bar and chain, and I don't like the silly master control, or the fact it doesn't like to stay running or warm start.

 

Mine was like that till I adjusted the carb and it ticks over and keeps going now no problem. I bought a couple of spare chains on ebay and it's only an occasional use firewood saw so have had no problem with the bar. I have bought Aspen so I don't drain down after use but it did run just as well on petroil mix.

[Sherwood Ranger]

I've thrashed the pants off an MS170 for years on anything up to 8". With regular maintenance it's never let me down!

[Daveyboy]

Aspen, 4 star, Tesco's finest - it doesn't matter. If your saw is going to be left for any period of time, drain out the fuel and run it until it dies.