I hate chainsaws

[33 IMP]

I purchased an electric Milwaukee last year. I’ll never go back to gas again. Used to be a stihl and husky guy.

Never rused any chainsaw that wasn't a plugged-in electric. WON'T USE a gas chainsaw for anything!

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Never rused any chainsaw that wasn't a plugged-in electric. WON'T USE a gas chainsaw for anything!

Mine’s cordless, but I agree, I didn’t think I would like it, but I was impressed.

 

[Photon440]

I purchased an electric Milwaukee last year. I’ll never go back to gas again. Used to be a stihl and husky guy.

Same here. It's quiet when running, and absolutely quiet when not, unlike the constant idle cackle with a gas saw. Got an electric pole saw as well (also Milwaukee) and for the little jobs, like branches that are just a bit too big for a branch lopper, a mini 6" chainsaw. Since I already have the batteries, this seemed a good deal, just $65 Canadian on Amazon. My wife loved it for work in the rose gardens.

 

[Photon440]

Never rused any chainsaw that wasn't a plugged-in electric. WON'T USE a gas chainsaw for anything!

I HAD a plug in electric, but the Milwaukee out powered it, and no need for endless cords when trekking out to the yard.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Got an electric pole saw as well (also Milwaukee)

I got one of those too. I like that all the batteries interchange. I have Milwaukee drills, impact drivers, sawzalls, and skill saws too. Good for when SHTF off grid. Don’t have to worry about gasoline.

 

[peabodyracin]

I bought a new Poulan years ago when cleaning up after a tornado. Great saw. Gave it to my son who was always having trouble with saws. It continues to serve him well. I then bought a clean old McCullough. Was just a bitch to start and gave me fits this month cutting down some trees. The guy that sold it to me said he’d just put a new plug in it because it had beef sitting so long. Yesterday in fact I decided to look closer at things. The plug was a brand I have never heard of. Bought a new Champion plug and can’t believe it’s the same saw. It is heavy and noisy but man it has power! Finished up the trees today in short order.

 

[68sprtsat383]

I've used several different brands in my lifetime. Currently own a MS261 stihl very good saw also a 50cc craftsman which has been good for last seven yrs for what it is. One of my favorite was a 455 rancher husqvarna. On your cs590 you probably need to get an o ring kit for the carburetor. It will help dust and small wood particles from getting in your carburetor. There are several videos on YouTube about this kit for the echo saw.

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

I have 2 Stihl saws and they do nothing but cut. I have a Milwaukee cordless that I use for smaller jobs and when I am using the wood chipper. The Milwaukee is good but it’s not enough of a saw for big jobs.

 

[VANDAN]

I haven’t heard anyone talk about the fuel. Always run Non-ethanol, and Good oil with it. I'll mix a bigger batch, when it's cutting season, and use the leftover in the weed-wacker. If I need to buzz some limbs, or a quick job, I keep a few cans of the 50:1 premix around for emergencies. The ethanol gas will destroy the fuel lines, and gaskets in your tools, if you're not using them daily...

 

[dadsbee]

Fresh premium and nothing but Stihl oil for me. Sure they don't make oil, but why guess what is right for the saw for the bit that you use?

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

My big saw requires premium fuel. I also use Stihl premix oil and bar oil.

 

[kiwigtx]

I bought a new Poulan years ago when cleaning up after a tornado.

I can still remember their TV adverts.... "It's a Poulan Ed...."

I had a corded hedge until about 3 years ago..... always worried about slicing through the cord....got close once.

Now I have a Makita 18V hedge triller....much faster cutting and the head rotation is quick & easy. I always lube the blades after I finish....I'm sure that helps.

 

[33 IMP]

Do any of you guys that use chainsaws sharpen your own chains? Or do you send them out, or just buy new ?
The only place I know of here that sharpens chains charges more than a new chain!?!
There must be a lot of dull chains around here somewhere.

 

[ESOXER]

We have a sharpener at work. I mix mine in the bunch and our supervisor/arborist doesn't know the difference or care. I'm almost done cutting on my property so my saw died at an unfortunate time. Less than an hour to go.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

 

[moparwacko]

Do any of you guys that use chainsaws sharpen your own chains? Or do you send them out, or just buy new ?
The only place I know of here that sharpens chains charges more than a new chain!?!
There must be a lot of dull chains around here somewhere.

I've always sharpened my own chains. I learned how to do it years ago, otherwise you'll always be waiting to do firewood.

 

[BB BELLA]

Echo CS4400 is my saw for the past 12 yrs. and changing saws is like using somebody elses ratchet, just doesn't feel right in my hands! after the ice storm we had few weeks ago it deserves a big attaboy again! I hand sharpen my own chains and usually touch up after 2 hrs cutting, it likes the bar oil though, oil is empty before the fuel! and whats with bar oil prices use to be $8 jug now $20!
its likely going to get another 50-60hrs on it in the next few weeks,club has a lot of limbs down, luckily i dead wooded in the fall so no building damage!

 

[Under Pressure]

Was my Dads, it’s a 245SA, I believe 1979, gotta use the compression release or you’ll never get it started.
Maybe I’ll paint it pink and call it Poulan Rouge.

 

[Hey-O]

I've had two chainsaws in my life, the only one I could afford, that lasted about a month and the one I couldn't afford, that I still have to this day. My Poulan 16 inch is 43 or 44 years old. I had to replace all the fuel lines in it about six years ago. In the early years, I built a wood shed out back of all my houses, 8'x16'x 7' tall. When it was filled to about the 6' high mark, that was at least the 5 cords it took to heat my house. I did that for ten years and don't miss it a bit. My saw now sits in it's chainsaw case, next to my pole saw, and I will never get rid of it. It's a proud reminder of how I got to where I'm at, saving money on heat to feed us.
Cord of Wood Calculator

 

[Don selleck]

I bought a Poulan wild thing back in 94, when I bought my house. i think it was about 150.00 bucks back then lasted 20 years of homeowner lot, land clearing, and basic trimming. finally died was getting harder to start towards the end. I just borrow my son's Stihl if I need one. I have alot of respect for those cutting machines, seen several friends bump an arm or leg a few times, cuts flesh alot faster than wood.