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samb · 11-09-2011, 09:08 PM

I was going to say Stihl, but I think someone already said that.

And now for the chain. Get a chisel tooth. That square corner on the tooth cuts much better than the rounded type. Has little more tendency to kick back, but not anything extreme. Just keep the rakers filed properly.
Sam

Kosm1o · 11-10-2011, 04:05 AM

Stihl. But let me add to the great descriptions of other posts. I am not a young man anymore and need a saw that won't give me a heart attack just trying to start it. Stihl makes an easy start saw that builds compression as you pull the starting cord. You can pull as slowly as you want and when you have pulled enough, it tries to start and most of the time it does. Its the best saw and the best Stihl I have owned.

casa3805 · 11-10-2011, 04:19 AM

https://jawsaw.shopyardtools.com/?le...FSxrtgodaStq2A

We love our Stihl but depending on just how much work you are going to be doing, check this out. Saw it on tv the other day and thought...wow, that looks so much safer.. made for small jobs though.

DKDarrow · 11-10-2011, 05:19 AM

Since 87 a Stihl Farm Boss 18"...........Have cut at least 100 true cords, 4'X4'X8' of oak and hickory. Starts on the 3rd pull with full choke, idles for as long as I want, always starts first pull when warm, and runs longer on a tank of fuel than I can work.
Klatu is right on about the chain on a roll, preferably Stihl. Have an el cheapo grinder/sharpener for Northern Tool that truly works. Just don't forget to file the raker a stroke or so after grinding the cutters..........
WEAR THAT EAR PROTECTION..........God bless.......Dennis

ventport · 11-10-2011, 06:04 AM

I heat my house with wood, & cut about 10 Full cords (4x4x8) of wood per year. I own 2 Stihl saws. Have tried others but love my Stihl's.

kevin242 · 11-10-2011, 07:43 AM

Stihl. I have a Model 270 that starts and cuts like a dream. It replaced my Husqvarna that was high-maintenance and finicky.

Mikethefixit · 11-10-2011, 07:50 AM

Oh and I forgot to add,KEEP a CHECK on that CHAIN OIL! I see so many saws that come into my shop with the chain and bar BURNT UP because they forgot or didnt know ya have to put oil in the chain oiler.
UNBELIEVEABLE. Some people should never be allowed to be even near equipment.Let alone OWN ANY !