Chain Saws

[TravisMac]

Looking at the stihl ms250 and 261. Anyone have any experience using both? Main differences seem to be the bar tensioner and some emissions equipment

[Bruce]

For a dealer reference, I picked up one from Georgia Chain Saw in CHAMBLEE a few years back. 

I need to look at the model I ended up with, but they didn't let me over buy.  In fact I ended up with a used chain saw and its been great.

Roswell doesn't allow cutting of trees, so not sure why you need a large chainsaw in the jeep. 

[TravisMac]

For a dealer reference, I picked up one from Georgia Chain Saw in CHAMBLEE a few years back. 

I need to look at the model I ended up with, but they didn't let me over buy.  In fact I ended up with a used chain saw and its been great.

Roswell doesn't allow cutting of trees, so not sure why you need a large chainsaw in the jeep.

I’ve got a lot of “brush” I want to clear out in the far end of the yard. I don’t want to buy something only to have to go back in a couple of years and get something bigger

[Bruce]

I just picked up one of these, https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Outdoor-Power-Equipment/String-Trimmers/2825-20ST, with the chainsaw head attachment.

Ive been using it for small branch and brush trimming and it works great in that application.  I can reach into the tree and or brush to cut branches then clean out later.  Keeps me from climbing into the stickers.  Ive cut 4-5" branches with it, goes through no problem. 

I have gone back with the chainsaw, but I've used this more than the chainsaw as of late.

I really only use the chainsaw now for cutting trees down.  This is much easier to use for day to day trimming.  The weed eater attachment works great as well.

[TravisMac]

I actually just got an echo string trimmer with the PAS system for my birthday. Maybe I’ll order the saw attachment for that and try that first

[clark123456]

I have not tried both chainsaws.

Ya got a picture of the brush? 

I have taken down a lot of brush with a Husqvarna brush/weed wacker;  Your string trimmer vendor may sell an attachment that isn't a chainsaw, but just a bad-ass blade.

I have the MS291...I couldn't get it cranked the last time I tried, so I switched to the electric chainsaw with the portable generator...not nearly as convienient, but it did work and was a lot less frustrating 

[Trailabite]

Roswell doesn't allow cutting of trees, so not sure why you need a large chainsaw in the jeep. 

One of our neighbors received a fine for cutting trees down in his back yard last year. If the tree is less than 6" in diameter or is dead your ok to cut. it most likely would not have been an issue if another neighbor would not have reported him.

[Jeepster1407]

Wait... there's seriously a law that you cant cut down a tree on your own property?

I've got a Husqvarna 455 rancher that's been great! Plenty of power for my needs and starts amazing with little effort over the last 3 years I've owned it.

[Raisinhead]

This will likely be my next chainsaw. Haven’t decided if I’ll keep the gasser too. I don’t expect it to have the same power, but for the light use that I’d need it, I think it will be great.

I decided to get one of their battery powered blowers and have been very impressed so far. 

[TravisMac]

I have not tried both chainsaws.

Ya got a picture of the brush? 

I have taken down a lot of brush with a Husqvarna brush/weed wacker;  Your string trimmer vendor may sell an attachment that isn't a chainsaw, but just a bad-ass blade.

I have the MS291...I couldn't get it cranked the last time I tried, so I switched to the electric chainsaw with the portable generator...not nearly as convienient, but it did work and was a lot less frustrating 

Here’s a picture of my bush for ya.

We’re putting in a fence and I want to create a square vs a radius that is in place now. Plan is to clear all the underbrush and ivy and put down some mulch so that there is a shaded area in the yard. I’ll leave the big trees but limb them up




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[TravisMac]

I have the MS291...I couldn't get it cranked the last time I tried, so I switched to the electric chainsaw with the portable generator...not nearly as convienient, but it did work and was a lot less frustrating 

Lookin to sail that 291?


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[clark123456]

This will likely be my next chainsaw. Haven’t decided if I’ll keep the gasser too. I don’t expect it to have the same power, but for the light use that I’d need it, I think it will be great.

I decided to get one of their battery powered blowers and have been blown away by them so far. 

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