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What’s your firewood saw?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Reloader, Mar 29, 2025.

  1. Rope

    Rope

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    The 462 and 500 seem to be the most picked up fo most wood duties. On the occasion that I need a saw but cc's don't matter. the 261 or 362 are called upon.
     
  2. Nord

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    I'm using a 261, hasn't let me down yet.
     
  3. Brian72

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    My trusty old Echo 520 with 20" bar has always been my favorite. Since I got cancer, I've sold all my other saws but I'm having a hard time letting go of that old Echo.

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  4. The Wood Wolverine

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  5. Rope

    Rope

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    Just got a new saw in, lots of power, really smooth cant wait to get a few more tanks through here. IMG_3932.jpeg IMG_3930.jpeg
     
  6. ammoaddict

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    I'm so sorry to hear that. What kind of cancer do you have? I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in February. Do you mind if i add you to my prayer list?
     
  7. JB Sawman

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    592 xpg 28 light bar and 550 18 with 3/8 chain then there is the Homelite 2100s with the 50 for the big stuff and of course the Homelite 1050 with a 30 and the list goes on and on just depends on what I am cutting most of the wood I get is 20 plus inch in diameter up to 48 plus inches (The bigger stuff is preferred I have the machines to handle it ) I find it is easier to buck several really big logs than spend hours with the smaller logs JB
     
  8. Rickyblazin

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    562, 385, and a bunch of homelites big ones image.jpg
     
  9. BC Doug Fir

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    572 XP Maybe tomorrow I’ll try it with a fresh square ground chain. My son bought a grinder on Wednesday. An old second hand Silvey. He swears by square grind chain for west coast falling.
     
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  10. T.Jeff Veal

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    My favorite go-to saw in the Echo XS4910, with 20 " bar, it's light and a beast for a 50cc saw...
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    For the big stuff, we use Stihl MS461 and 32" bar, also have a 25 & 28" bar for it. 20241016_094642.jpg
     
  11. The Wood Wolverine

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    I’ve swore by it for the past 9 years for east coast firewood’n.