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chain saw advice!
Posted : 21 Jan, 2011 09:47 PM

No dating related questions for me...



I need a chain saw. I went online and two high marks were Homelite and Stihl. Homelite is the low end price, Stihl looked good, but then I looked at the Echo and really liked the way it felt.(am vertically challenged at 5'1", and it felt balanced if that makes sence)

and yes, the Huskarvena (yeah, spelled wrong,) it nice but the most expensive.



So ...prefernces out there?

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Posted : 22 Jan, 2011 11:55 AM

Shepherdess,

Do you have sheep? Working dogs?

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Posted : 22 Jan, 2011 12:00 PM

Yes and yes. I raise Merinos and Alpacas. I have two Great Pyrs and a German Shepherd (Pyrs always w/ the animals, shepherd likes the new fireplace insert)

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Posted : 22 Jan, 2011 12:03 PM

No border collies : (

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Posted : 22 Jan, 2011 12:33 PM

Borders are good for the sheep, but not so much the alpacas. The nipping doesn't cut it. Pyrs are LGD (livestock guards) which is different of course that herding dogs. Do know a gal here in Terrebonne who breeds and trains border collies if you are in the market for one. She took care of my shepherd once and was wanting to train her when older (this was two yrs ago) and as much as I would love Isha trained, there's not funds for that.

(Isha means woman in Hebrew...trivia for today)

Put one of the dogs and a ram on my pics. Just lost that wonderful ram this winter...normally ya don't really 'love' a ram...but this one was an exception~sigh

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Posted : 23 Jan, 2011 02:42 AM

Got room for one more reply? AS a former hardware store partner and rancher as well, I learned that you really do get what you pay for. Stihl and Husqvarna are the best, esp. the Husqvarna model 55. I've owned both, The worse piece of junk I ever owned was a Poulan. Make sure you purchase the filing kit with it as well and a good socket wrench and screwdriver, (as well as a good pair of LEATHER work gloves and goggles.) When the chain is new it stretches a lot when it gets hot, as I'm sure 2Sparrows can well attest to, so watch out for that too.

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Posted : 23 Jan, 2011 05:27 AM

Hey there,

Good luck with your cutting. Do you harvest your alpaca's hair (I know, off the wall question, but...).

A couple of thoughts to add to Marika's....

I also live in a little old house. The first winter the floor furnace decided to gas the place, so I had the opportunity of living without heat, brrrrrrrrrrrr. But, it allowed me to figure out what I needed. If you have gas, check out the vent free furnaces and stoves. They are extremely efficient and you can install it yourself. I am actually looking at converting a fireplace with one at a family member's house due to heating costs. My little stove, besides being extremely cute, heats the entire house for around 25 a month (and no eye rolling on cute stove guys), is very safe and dependable.

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Posted : 23 Jan, 2011 10:58 AM

I have run chainsaws for several years and my Dad for well over 30 years. If you are buying a new saw I would go with the Husky. I like the old Echos because they last forever. The new one don't seem to last as well. We've had better luck with the Husky over the Echo. Also I agree that you get what you pay for. A cheap saw is a "24 hour saw." Meaning they will die after about 24 hours of use. So if you use for 2 full hours a year, you will get 12 years out of it. But if you are planning on using it a lot you want to spend the money for the better saw. Also a word of advice. Don't let the saw run in the dirt or anything metal. The chain will dull right away. Seriously. Also be careful to not cut around any metal of any kind. The saw WILL kick up in your face. I learned the hard way. Just watch your area, don't take any chances and you'll be ok. :)

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Posted : 23 Jan, 2011 03:24 PM

THANK you all for your imput. Hard to believe it was that nerve wracking for me to shop for the thing. Had been praying for wisdom but finally sat in front of the fire and talked to the Lord who bacially said,"buck up, you'll be fine" (but not in that venacular)

So I got the Echo (best warrantee`5 vs 2 yrs) priced like the Stihl, less than the Husqvarna (!) And yes, Edw- the poulan and homelite...just not the right choices. Want the thing to last, but need as much power and bar length as I felt I could handle.



ANY, I actually had a really fun time doing it! (Big boy toys are great!! :angel:

Have already learned how poorly juniper (which there is the most of) burns compared to pine...I live in high desert, so lots of juniper.

And, yes, Jack I will be careful (I am all there is to do all this cutting!) My bummer lamb, who follows me around Hated the noise, but stayed to watch...just crying :(



So, another blessing from the Savior. Another thing I never thought of doing, but truly He gives me what I need. And, too, promises never more than we can bear. What a great God we serve! :hearts:



thank you all

Maryann

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