Time for a new saw.

[Admin]

Well I just couldn't take it anymore. I been back and forth to the shop with my Stihl 036 just too many times. I been trying to cut timber with my little husky, which cuts just fine but it's too small to tackle what I have ahead of me. I brought my Stihl home last week when they said it was all fixed and I've pulled that damn cord too many times. I've had it.

I brought a new 562XP home with me.

[TRAPnHUNT]

Great machine JC! What size bar do you have on that?

[Admin]

it's got a 20" bar on it. Same saize bar as my 036 but more guts and about 250.00 more in price.

If this don't do the trick... I quit.

[TRAPnHUNT]

If that diesnt work for you, buy yourself a double blade axe and a blue ox!

[paddyg441]

;D Rhymes to "Old Dan Tucker"

"YOUNG JC DESCLOS"

Young JC Desclos was a angry young man;

He Trashed his Cherished 036 Old STIHL SAW;

And bought a New 562XP Husqvarna Chainsaw;

He rushed right home and said to MA; (with a sheepish grin)

Pack them Spices, Mac and Cheese, Jerky too, were of to Sell, while sales are hot

Wait to you see what I have got!!!, now I can clear our new "LOT".

[Admin]

I think you summed it up pretty well there Paddy

[patricimo54]

I have been considering buying a quality saw, and have strongly considered the Husqvarna.

Although I heat primarily with wood my demands aren't that great because of the temperant zone I live in.
I have seen the Husqvarna low end saw for under $200. I am thinking about moving on that unless y'all have some incite that y'all are willing to share?

I have lost several oaks on my Texas property that need to be harvested. When the road and pond are cut on the Stone County property in the Ozarks I will need a saw that is dependable.

Please keep us informed on your saw performance.

[fishleclair]

The ole man bought Huskeys for a long time. Good saw. You will get some good miles outta that one!

[woodsman416]

Good choice! ;D

[Canadian trapper]

I've been using a husky for the last couple years and it's a great saw. I also have a smaller, light saw but like JC said they are a little small for the bigger jobs. (that's how I explained it to my wife.
Not sure if anyone has used these new chain sharpeners made by Oregon www.powersharp.com/default_flash.asp A few guys around here are using them and say the chain is easy to sharpen but it also stays sharp for a long time.
The Canadian Trapper

[Admin]

I have always been a Stihl guy. Had great success wit them. Then I bought a husky and had a ton of trouble with it. I went back to Stihl and both of my newer Stihls had issues repeatedly so I went back I tried Husky again. Aside from the wimpy choke lever breaking, I've had pretty good luck with the husky so I went with Husky again. At 750 bucks it better be all they say it is.

[ninedeer]

for that money JC it better spit chunks of wood like a beaver working on a tree.going take alot of mac\cheese to fund that beauty

[barkspud]

Now thats a saw...Huskies my fav...id love to up grade but both my old huskies are still running fine....whats that one weight JC...

[TrappinTommer]

Looks like an awesome new toy... I mean tool, JC ;D The XP's seem to have a lot more torque than the other models. The one we have at work is great.

[maritimer]

That's a sweet looking piece of gear. ;D

[tinknocker1]

hard to beat a Husky JC ;D maybe a Jonsered

[oldminkman]

I've got both right now-Husky is the one thats in my truck. Pat I wouldnt go any lower than the 445 due to the power issue. The 445 is around $319 at Lowes or Co op farm store and its worth the extra 100. The other saws are geared more for the occasional weekend user and it sounds like you're in more than that.

Cool saw JC!!! Let us know how it runs-I bet you can get a mac daddy bar for that-32" ?

Have fun.... ;D


Oldminkman-

[patricimo54]

May 17, 2012 21:31:06 GMT -5 oldminkman said:

Pat I wouldnt go any lower than the 445 due to the power issue. The 445 is around $319 at Lowes or Co op farm store and its worth the extra 100. The other saws are geared more for the occasional weekend user and it sounds like you're in more than that.

Oldminkman-

Karma for the heads up