arhfirewood

Stihl Farm Boss 038AVS, bought second hand 1986 only thing changed is a new coil, never serviced and still going strong.

Another one for the a 372XP with a 24" bar

She's an expensive wife, it would be cheaper to buy the saw myself.

I had thought about a 560xp but I am just nervous about all of the electronics on it.

I had been looking at buying a 365XP in the new year then porting to make into a 372. But my wife bought me a 372XP with 24" bar for Christmas and what a saw it is.

Compared to my Stihl 038 & 064 it seems so much better, less vibration and cuts quicker, seems to use less fuel. Will also get an 18" bar which I assume will improve the performance as it has less chain to pull.

Even though I have just had a new clutch fitted to the 064 costing over £150 I think I will sell it as I cannot see any need for it now. I will keep the 038 just as a backup saw.

I can highly recommend a 372XP, and may even look now for a smaller Husky to run along side it.

Has anybody had experience with a ROTENBACH Jigsaw Circular Saw Firewood Petrol Engine 13 HP 700mm E-Start, here a link

ROTENBACH Jigsaw Circular Saw Firewood Petrol Engine 13 HP 700mm E-Start New | eBay

They look good value

So would I be better downsizing to either an 18" or 16" bar?

I am referring to the saw that lost compression a week ago (page 10 No 95).

The post above mine refers to a replacement he had been sent

Hello,

If I fitted a 8 tooth Rim Sprocket to my Stihl 038 how many extra links do I need in the chain on a 20" bar? I think it is normally 72 links.

Will it cut much quicker over the standard 7 tooth?

Thank you Andrew

Well my 5105 went tits up today, running fine then stopped and no compression now! ... wonder if dolmak will try and squirm out of warranty like other well know brands

Hello IC TREES, Any update on your 5105 yet?

How can I buy the 25ltr containers of Aspen? Most of the dealers only list the 5ltr at about £19 which makes the change expensive.

I am in the West Midlands.

Well I am excited now that I have decided to go 365 x-torque and looking forward to the first day ringing.

Also I will look at modding once I have put a few tanks of fuel through it, hopefully it will be fairly straight forward as I have the tools to carry out the work.

Very useful advise and opinions given here, much better than from a Stihl/Husqvarna dealer who will probably suggest the model he makes the most money on.

Thank you all, Andrew

Thanks Stubby, at the price I think the 365 is looking like a good choice.

Do you have any photos of a before and after grinding the fins, and I assume this would void any warranty?

Thanks all.

I think I am at MS362, 555 x-torque, 365 x-torque stage, and I am not sure I would get the full benefit of the XP range, but I also do not want to buy the wrong saw for me.

Didn't want to go below the 58-60cc mark and around £500'ish which possibly rules the MS out.

Thought about second hand but you never know what you will get so there would need to be a few hundred pounds saving just in case there is a major repair. Main reasons I think people sell a newish saw 1/ use it for their job everyday so makes sense to change on a regular basis, would have done a fair amount of work. 2/ Starting to get problems so need to sell before costing too much, which would then cost me. There appears to be a lot of ex-council saws on offer that aren't that old, not sure if they would be good buys.

I was going to stick with Stihl but for some reason I just fancy a Husky.

Andrew

Want does the XP stand for?

The 555 looks like it has the same x-torque engine, just a bit down on power.

Just when I think I know what to buy I read more and get confused again.

Looking for a saw that I can use on a Saturday, put in the shed knowing that when I get it back out 2/3 weeks later it will start and run all day again.

Thanks Stubby, would a 555xp be as good but without the Tech?

Hello All, Joined on here yesterday as there is some very useful information provided. I only produce logs for me and a friend but I am sure I will find a lot of help here, Andrew

I cannot find a UK based Dolmar supplier so would be worried about spares and service backup.

Thank you for your replies.

There isn't much 30" wood and most can be cut in 1 pass with a 20" bar, it is also just cut where it is tipped and the small stuff isn't bundled. Only buy hardwood loads.

I was thinking as I have just spent some money on the 064 I would keep this saw for any big stuff as it isn't very often, and then get something lighter and faster with perhaps an 16"/18" bar to replace the 038.

Hello,

I currently have a Stihl 038 & 064 both with 20" bars. As they are getting on a bit I am thinking of changing to a modern saw. I have just had a new clutch in the 064.

I buy timber by the trailer load and currently have about 50 ton to log up, size range from 5" upto 30".

There is 2 of us that work together, cut into 40" lengths then split then cut on a saw bench.

Looking for something to cut quicker than my current saws, I have only ever had Stihl's but would contemplate a Husqvarna, my short list is made up of MS362, 440, 441 or 555, 357, 372xp

Thought about a 560xp but I am not sure about all of the "High Tech" on it.

I just want a good reliable saw that is lighter than the 064 as that seems to be the saw I pick up first, possibly thinking bigger saws cut quicker which I know isn't always the case.

What are your suggestions?

Thank you Andrew