Now I need advice on wood cutting equipment.........

[Big Donnie Brasco]

Where are you located? I'm ready to sell my beloved Echo 510 EVL, discussed many times on this forum. It's likely the most reliable saw I've ever owned, but I hate two things about it:

1. Older chain brake lever design, works great, but just annoying to me after using the Stihl's.
2. Smaller top-mounted filler necks are hard to fill from 1 gallon bar lube jugs.

In any case, if those things don't bother you, the 510 EVL would be a much better firewood saw than that little CS-310, IMO.

I am in Kansas City....If you think it still has plenty of life left in it feel free to msg me all the details!!

Thank you!

Don

 

[Ashful]

Will do. It's got plenty of life in it, as it has never seen a whole lot of use. Unfortunately, shipping probably makes it not worth it to you, though.

 

[tekguy]

my bud has a bigger echo and loves it

i might consider this
http://www.amazon.com/Poulan-PP5020...4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1366407217&sr=1-4

if i was looking for a cost effective saw
http://www.farmandfleet.com/product...m_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase

 

[raybonz]

you guys are just FULL of great ideas!!

I'll hit up the pawn shops too!

Thanks!

(broken link removed)

 

[Pallet Pete]

my bud has a bigger echo and loves it

i might consider this
http://www.amazon.com/Poulan-PP5020...4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1366407217&sr=1-4

if i was looking for a cost effective saw
http://www.farmandfleet.com/product...m_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase

That is a good saw too I used one and even got to see the inside. That saw is a re skinned husky in my opinion. Check out other forums you will find a lot of good reviews as well.

Pete

 

[Pallet Pete]

(broken link removed)

Thanks ray I also forgot this refurb site.

http://www.vminnovations.com/Browse...r Source=Gas&gclid=CNOL5-rZ17YCFe1aMgod-kIAZw

Pete

 

[tekguy]

That is a good saw too I used one and even got to see the inside. That saw is a re skinned husky in my opinion. Check out other forums you will find a lot of good reviews as well.

Pete

got to love 50cc at that price point, put a good chain on it and rip

 

[raybonz]

Thanks ray I also forgot this refurb site.

http://www.vminnovations.com/Browse_560/Chainsaws.html?sort=&show=40&page=1&manuf=0&pm=17&px=455&attr=yes&xattr_Power Source=Gas&gclid=CNOL5-rZ17YCFe1aMgod-kIAZw

Pete

Great deal on a good name saw that you can get parts easily in my opinion..

Ray

 

[Big Donnie Brasco]

ok.... one last question..... for 5 cords a year or so....

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-435-Chainsaw-16-Bar-Gas-Powered-41cc-2-Cycle-Chain-Saw-2-2-HP-41-cc-/271167703679?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D146%26meid%3D7080705137442026158%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D1079%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D190825262564%26)

 

[Pallet Pete]

One more

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n:552918,p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin:2832500011

Pete

 

[tekguy]

ok.... one last question..... for 5 cords a year or so....

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-435-Chainsaw-16-Bar-Gas-Powered-41cc-2-Cycle-Chain-Saw-2-2-HP-41-cc-/271167703679?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D146%26meid%3D7080705137442026158%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D1079%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D190825262564%26)

tough to find a better deal than that, you'll drive yourself nuts trying

 

[Pallet Pete]

ok.... one last question..... for 5 cords a year or so....

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-435-Chainsaw-16-Bar-Gas-Powered-41cc-2-Cycle-Chain-Saw-2-2-HP-41-cc-/271167703679?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D146%26meid%3D7080705137442026158%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D1079%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D190825262564%26)

My opinion it will work but it will be slow going. For a main saw or only saw try getting a 50cc if you can. That said that saw is a very good price !

Pete

 

[Big Donnie Brasco]

tough to find a better deal than that, you'll drive yourself nuts trying

I may have done that already !! LOL

Between that and the actual stove decision I think I have lost my mind!

Nothing some old fashioned wood cutting won't remedy!

Thanks again guys

Don

 

[Pallet Pete]

Here ya go don it might be a little more but its a little more lol.

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-445-chainsaw-FACTORY-RECONDITIONED-/111054167701?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item19db581e95)

Pete

 

[raybonz]

I may have done that already !! LOL

Between that and the actual stove decision I think I have lost my mind!

Nothing some old fashioned wood cutting won't remedy!

Thanks again guys

Don

Personally if you're only going to run one saw I'd go for the Husky 455 Rancher for $317.00 which is the least used and can handle most everything..

Ray

 

[smokinj]

5 cords a year on a cheapo saw not going to be much fun. Year or two maybe.

 

[Ashful]

I personally would aim above 50cc, if this is going to be your only saw. Lots of folks love their 62cc saws. I have a 35cc saw, and just sold a 41cc saw, and they're both great for cutting small limbs, but not much else.

 

[tekguy]

That is a good saw too I used one and even got to see the inside. That saw is a re skinned husky in my opinion. Check out other forums you will find a lot of good reviews as well.

Pete

i was reading some of the reviews for kicks and its mentioned that its coproduced with one of the top manufacturers (Husky like you said)... richen up the fuel mix and get rid of the safety chain it comes with seems to be the consensus to make it decent for the cash

 

[Scols]

Some of the previous posters say a Fiskars is a luxury item but I have to disagree. The fiskars will get through any thing a medium sized maul can and you will use alot less energy doing so. Anything the Fiskars cant handle you will need a BIG maul or a sledge and wedge for, but a big maul just isnt practical for normal splitting. I paid $45 for my fiskars at an ace hardware but they can be had for less on amazon or at HD. Besides if you break a fiskars ( which is very rare) they will replace it for free. If or when you break your maul you will be out of pocket for a new one. Im in the same boat as you. Im young and healthy enough to process without a splitter and right now I have other projects that require the cash a splitter would use. After buying a Husky 445, a Fiskars, a timber jack and a sledge and a couple of 5# wedges im in for just under $500. Ive processed 10 cords over the last 2 years without a splitter so I think it was money well spent.

 

[raybonz]

i was reading some of the reviews for kicks and its mentioned that its coproduced with one of the top manufacturers (Husky like you said)... richen up the fuel mix and get rid of the safety chain it comes with seems to be the consensus to make it decent for the cash

Personally the low kickback chain works fine for me and Don being a newbie can benefit from the added safety..

Ray

 

[Pallet Pete]

i was reading some of the reviews for kicks and its mentioned that its coproduced with one of the top manufacturers (Husky like you said)... richen up the fuel mix and get rid of the safety chain it comes with seems to be the consensus to make it decent for the cash

Husky owns Poulan among other brands.

Pete

 

[HDRock]

it's not a stihl or a husky but it's in my price range and it's new.... http://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-14-...a-Compliant-CS-310-14C/100678725#.UXGZo7XU_TQ


I would like to get one off Craigslist, but I just don't have the experience needed to discern weather or not I am getting screwed.

A lot of people say this is is best bang for the buck saw for $199 Poulan Pro 5020 ,definitely way better than a 30cc saw, read all about it (broken link removed)
It would be new, with a warranty, a month ago was $165 at amazon

Look here to, http://www.ebay.com/bhp/refurbished-husqvarna-chainsaw I just bought a Husky 445 from them for $220

 

[HDRock]

You do not have to have a Husqvarna,or a Stihl to cut wood

 

[Bigg_Redd]

Find wood cutting friend. Preferably one who's been at it for a good long time. Work with him as often as possible. Listen. Ask questions.

 

[bogydave]

Patience

Ask around, relatives & friends.
Might find a good used one close.
Put an add on CL, "wanted a running chain saw, $100."

Find someone who just bought a new 562XP or a new MS362 & loves to cut fire wood.
They cut it you carry it home . Both happy. LOL

Give it a day or 2, watch CL. You'll come across a deal.
I cut many cords with a old 14" homelite . Learned to file a chain too
Patience