Firewood Bandit
Minister of Fire
Thanks all, It is not that I am looking for power as much as reliability. This is why I am almost considering the little stihl ms170. I am not in a hurry a want to be a speed cutter but I just want a saw I know will make it through years without any issues except for occasional maintenance like plugs and filters.
What kind of warranty does stihl give you? Also, that little saw is so lite weight, it will be so nice on my back when cutting.
After all, if the ms 170 can support a 16 inch bar then I can really cut up to about a 30 inch diameter tree with it. This is good enough for me and what I do. Then, for my craftsman and poulans, I will use them when I need a larger tree which is not that often.
Let me know what you guys think. Also, as long as I am not using up all of the bar can I use my 18" bar and chain on the 170. Dont, get me wrong this will slow it down. But, I have only 14" bars and chains and 18" bars and chains just how I roll. I think the 14" will do okay but I would like to have the 18" bar on the saw in case I am just short with the 14" bar.
Sounds like you got it figured out.