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I hate chainsaws

ESOXER

ESOXER

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So had a nearly new Jonsered CS163 turbo, spark plug was bad, so the only option was an E-3 at the hardware store. Rane fine for a few years. Then I borrowed it to a friend and the prongs fried off the plug. E-3 said they'd pay for repairs if I had the receipt. Didn't. Now I have an Echo CS-590 I obtained free, didn't run, put a new carb on it and it ran awesome for the last couple of days, today trimming down a stump it popped and died. Now it won't start again. Cheep Chinese carb the problem? I heard gurgling noises from the carb after trying to start it again.
Think I'm rebuilding my Jonsered, new jug and piston, carb kit.
 
Been running the same Stihl 026 for 32 years... I think I put a plug in it once!
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I have a Husqvarna 353 I bought new about 20 years ago. Fanstastic saw. Same as the Jonsered just orange.
 
I was given a Chinese chainsaw....a Stihl lookalike..... worked a few times before it gave up.
I ended up throwing it away. Only useful part was the chain that I gave to my buddy Cliff.

I now have a Stihl electric saw....uses the same battery as my new lawnmower. Only problem is that I no longer have any trees to cut. :lol:
 
^^^^ my buddy Cliff also has an electric chainsaw and pole-saw.....uses them down at his holiday bach in the bush. Apparently it is quiet enough so the greenies and lesbians living nearby don't hear too much noise.....not like a petrol 2-stroke anyway.
 
I have used just about every kind of powered saw in my career. I like chainsaws the least.
By coincidence, I have had two girlfriends whose fathers managed to stick themselves in the chest with a running chainsaw
Both survived, both had impressive scars.
If the job can be done with a Sawzall, the chainsaw sits unmolested.
 
I knew Stihl would come out. We use them at work a lot. Days on end, still have problems. Just not as many. We heated our house with wood growing up and always used Jonsered, they were super reliable saws. Husky bought them out at some point.
 
I have zero issues with my Stihl's. I have two 026's and a 391 for the big stuff.. 6 bush cords a year is the norm around here... THANK GOD, my Wife is a true Canadian Gal ! Oh.. and she's 5' 9" by the way....
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I purchased an electric Milwaukee last year. I’ll never go back to gas again. Used to be a stihl and husky guy.
 
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Stihl, and Husky here, and an "Old" McCulloch I call the Animal. 28" bar, NO safety features, and basically a header, for the exhaust, and Heavy. With the chain sharpened, it'll rip through any green hardwood I put it to. A day using that, and you're Praying for Sundown !!!
 
We have a 18” Stihl Farm Boss, bought new in 2007. 8-12 face cord/year most of its life as we did most of our heating with wood raising the kids. Chains and plugs are the only service ever needed. Still runs great.
 
Pay for the better options, and the end result will be reliable usage and good to excellent quality. Saving a buck or two for them cheap Chi-com POS will only result in frustration and disappointment...cr8crshr/Bill :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :usflag: :usflag: :usflag:
 
Yep, Im ordering a rebuild kit for the walbro carb. If that doesn't work, I have an axe. American white power.
 
Stihl Farm Boss from the late 70s for the larger stuff. 019 as a climbing/trim saw, always has been difficult to start. If you run each one every week they are great.
I purchased a Milwaukee to go along with all my other M18 stuff. It will handle everyday stuff fine. It sure beats working on one for a half hour just to get it to run.
 
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