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Popular Mechanics Chainsaw Review

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by schlot, Oct 13, 2013.

  1. schlot

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    Not sure if any saw the newest Popular Mechanics but they review axes and chainsaws.
     
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    And..... :D

    Not all of us subscribe ya' know. Did they declare the Wild Thing the best overall value? :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Probably the home lite that has the metal shield on the end the guy was talking about yesterday!
     
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    I barely read the mags I subscribe to. Field n stream almost never gets more than a story or two read. I read most mother earth news. But my aunt gives them when she finishes them. At cause Ihet them at the arm and there's no cable, internet or cell most of it is read that weekend
    And they only come every 2 months.
     
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    I wonder if the Ryobi Pro 20" chainsaw took first.
     
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    Probably the husky 435 that u get at Lowes with a case for $269.
     
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    I steal them from the dr office o_O Then I don't read them cuz I forget. They get exchanged the next time I go and Doc doesn't care.:D
     
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    luckily I don't go to the doctor that often! I just pay like $15 for 2 yrs!
     
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    luckily I don't go to the doctor that often! I just pay like $15 for 2 yrs!
     
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    The winner is...... Earthquake!!! :)
     
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    LOL. They liked the Echo, Husky and Stihl. It was pretty generic of an article. No Ryobi...sorry.
     
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    I saw that article too. I will get more info from magazine and the equipment they tested. It was pretty light in detail. They like the Husky and Stihl and Echo for different reasons.
     
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    Bummer, that auto sharpening gizmo that was all the rage wasn't even mentioned? Personally I get saw reviews from the guys that use the things up in a few years. Tree services & such. I just don't buy their used saws. LOL A C
     
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    The saws were all 45cc units. Ardisam Earthquake, Echo CS-450, Husky 445 and Stihl MS 251C-BE.

    The article was pretty light on info about the saws and no info on how they tested them. The Husky and Stihl received 5 stars, Echo 4 stars and Earthquake 3 stars.
     
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    Did they even take them out of the box? Stihls new 251 is quite the technological leap from the 250.
     
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