New here. Looking for saw advice

Post a pic of whatever you buy lol

 

Tree service stuff can be large. Trust me.

 

If your not sure how much you'll use it, go for a good used saw. If you really get into it, you can step up later if needed.

 

Like said previous in this forum try to run some saws without buying them just to see what u like. If your gona scrounge tree service stuff you might want a 70 or 80cc saw and a 40 or 50cc saw also. Two saws is very nice for many reasons. Number one would be that if one quits you got another to finish your load with.

 

This is the basics for those new to firewood saws. The best 1-saw plan is usually ~60 cc's. If you can swing 2 saws, ~40-50 cc and ~70-80 cc. If you want just one saw from from your OP, I would suggest the 036. Ported saws are nice, but they have a little less room for error, so I would not recommend one to a first time sawyer. Whatever you choose for your first saw, make sure you have dealer support. It sounds like you do, so that's good. You didn't mention it in your OP, but many people really like the Echo CS590. It seems to be the best value in the 60 cc market. FWIW, if I had to get rid of all my saws but one, I'd keep my MS361. It is stone cold reliable, has plenty of power to cut 20+" wood but still isn't too terribly heavy to use all day long.

 

Both!

 

Secondly, magnesium cased saws (e.g. Stihl professional, Husqvarna professional saws, etc.) are nice and usually have a higher power:wieght ratio, but clamshell saws are fine for typical home owner/fire wood use and are less expensive but slightly heavier.

 

First chainsaw purchase, first chainsaw use, buy brand new, go pick up that, CS-501P, specs are great, or other new
Just my opinion I have old saws and new saws

 

This ^^ or Miller Mod Saws had or still has a new one he ported for 600. Not a bad deal considering the work in it. He has a video of it test cutting. Saw rips.....

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Don't forget the PPE!

 

+1 on ppe and to save money in the long run.
I tried the new file guides.
They do it all keep the angle and set raker height with each pass.
I actually prefer the 15.00 forester to the 40.00 Stihl guide.
But they both work excellent.
I'm a hand filer have been for 30+ years but these are handy.
To get you're chain back in shape.
They can be bought for the chain size of whatever saw you get.

 

Well ,you've had a lot of good advice thrown at you . So, I'm gonna just throw an opinion out there .
Take a look at the MS 250 . It's on sale now for <$300 . Great little firewood saw .

 

Yup, you buy a saw you will have to sharpen the chain , might as well start thinkin about that now too

 

Here is some good information for you to view Matt Makinson
Chainsaw Maintenance Video | Maintenance Tips | STIHL USA Mobile

 

Some more , very good video, stay safe
Also shows how to limb and buck safely

 

I'd go with a good used Stihl 026/260 or splurge for a new 261 if you can't find a good used one. I can fell and buck about 80% of what I cut with my 260 and its light enough to trim and limb all day. If you find that your getting into a lot of big stuff you can always move up to a two saw plan and be one your way to CAD.

I started with a Stihl 391 and learned soon that it was to heavy to limb and trim with so I added a smaller saw and a bigger saw and the 391 was the odd man out so I traded it off.

 

Continued to look and really liked the ms-261 cm.... hmmm. $569 though ouch. Looked at the echo 600 as well and the other Stihl 50/60 models in the rancher lines. It seems like a 60cc saw is more than I will need. The weight of those seems to outweigh the maneuverability for what I would be doing..

 

Take a long look at the Echo 590 for a 1 saw plan. If you think you will be picking up another "big" saw in the future, go for good 50 cc-ish saw to start with, then add a 70-80+ cc saw later if you really need it. The good old MS260 was a great entry point saw (regret selling mine!!!). A good MS250 is another way to start. This is a "price point" clam-shell saw but perfectly serviceable for firewood duty. I'm not familiar with other brands' specific saws, but, in the homeowner/rancher clam-shell saws, they are all about the same for performance if not price.

 

So what is a clam-shell saw and how does it differ from other saws?

 

Clam shell design is typically seen in homeowner/farm saws where the jug and piston sit in a plastic case. this makes it harder to rebuild and work on if need be. Pro saws sit inside a magnesium case and are much easier to work on and are typically more reliable.