Paddy Galore! Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 hi chaps, after another, smaller saw and was looking at a husky 236, i know it's only a cheapy but it's not really for professional use. i've also seen a few 2nd hand pro saws for similar money but i'm dubious about 2nd hand stuff, what do you guys in the know think? just to clarify i'm after something light weight with about 12"- 14" bar. budget is around £200. cheers, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrypen Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) deleted Edited February 22, 2014 by harrypen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Useful reply ! Rather than type that why not just not respond ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Harrypen maybe it's because people don't want to waste their money buying **** when they could have had some good advice from people in the know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I use a 135, good little saw http://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products-page/machines/chainsaws-pole-saws/petrol-chainsaws/husqvarna-135-chainsaw-40-9cc/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 for £200 you could get a new still with 12"/14" bar. Personally I would go new for that money if you only want a "hobby" saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcock11 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 for £200 you could get a new still with 12"/14" bar. Personally I would go new for that money if you only want a "hobby" saw. Yes I am with you on that - STIHL is the best but once I again I plead that you invest in all the safety kit to go with it - take care...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 The hobby husky and Stihl saws can be had for that and will be fine. I've had both makes over the years but have stuck with husky recently they just seem to have a bit more power to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Our Husky 256xp is 20 years old now and still runs like a dream, don't be to afraid of second hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yes I am with you on that - STIHL is the best but once I again I plead that you invest in all the safety kit to go with it - take care...... Husky are the best saws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempers Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Sthil MS180, 14'' bar, I've run one for 6 years with no problems. Was under £200 when I bought it, not sure now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) I missed that harrypen, did you have something interesting to say? thanks for the help and advice guys, i'm replacing a McCullough which i bought to replace another Mcullough, they're mediocre i know, but have lasted me nigh on 15 yrs. the filler caps don't fit properly on the newest one and are a swine to undo hence why i'm looking for something more upmarket. I know i'm not as experienced as some of the pro arborists here, but i've got training, and safety gear, and a big old husky with a 24"bar that's nearly as old as me, it's just a tad too heavy for some things. I'm really tempted by the 2nd hand pro saws, because if it's anything like my old husky then it'll probably last forever which is why i'll never sell it, BUT, the main reason people sell stuff on ebay is because it's usually cream crackered, i just don't want to get lumbered with a rebuild thanks, Paddy. Edited February 23, 2014 by Paddy Galore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogey Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I missed that harrypen, did you have something interesting to say? thanks for the help and advice guys, i'm replacing a McCullough which i bought to replace another Mcullough, they're mediocre i know, but have lasted me nigh on 15 yrs. the filler caps don't fit properly on the newest one and are a swine to undo hence why i'm looking for something more upmarket. I know i'm not as experienced as some of the pro arborists here, but i've got training, and safety gear, and a big old husky with a 24"bar that's nearly as old as me, it's just a tad too heavy for some things. I'm really tempted by the 2nd hand pro saws, because if it's anything like my old husky then it'll probably last forever which is why i'll never sell it, BUT, the main reason people sell stuff on ebay is because it's usually cream crackered, i just don't want to get lumbered with a rebuild thanks, Paddy. I have a maculloch that I got off e bay and the fuel cap doessnt fit properly.I alos lost one of the nuts that holds the bar on and they want 14 quid for a new one. I wonder why the fuel cap is so hard to fit.It appears to me that the hole it fits into is no longer round making it tight to get started. So I endend up with a second hand Sthil that I bought from a guy of the SD.Its a cracker and not a bit of bother and almost like new when I bought it.Just felled a big old cherry tree last month and it was great.Get a good one mate will pay you in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 well i thought i was getting a husky but ended up with a bargain of a stihl ms181, builders equipment had them on offer for £165! too good to pass up on, nearly £100 off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 well i thought i was getting a husky but ended up with a bargain of a stihl ms181, builders equipment had them on offer for £165! too good to pass up on, nearly £100 off wow, thats a steal !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) wow, thats a steal !!!No it's not. It's a STIHL Edited February 25, 2014 by shoot and be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 No it's not. It's a STIHL dont give up the day job lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 used for the first time this saturday, took down some wind blowns and did a bit of logging, all fingers and toes still accounted for, although my father did manage to blunt the husky fairly rapidly, the little stihl carried on and got most of the work done, although the 2ft thick aspen trunk is a bit too much to ask from 2hp and a 14" bar, that'll have to wait until i get another chain. cheers, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Another vote for theMS180 on 14" bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 ive got a husky 51 starts and goes like new but the blade keeps going slack after two logs i have to adjust it any one have any ideas of whats wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 ive got a husky 51 starts and goes like new but the blade keeps going slack after two logs i have to adjust it any one have any ideas of whats wrong Check the oiler adjustment for the chain- insufficient oil leads to rapid heating and stretching of the chain ( new chains also stretch fairly quickly initially). Having never had a quality saw and having one last just 2hrs of cutting the other day I went out today and with the wife's permission purchased a Stihl MS391--- beast and probably more than I need, especially weight wise but prefer to have to much than too little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 My husky was made in 1981 and it's still going strong. Replaced the fuel pipe last year. All parts are still available for it, I was told by the dealer. I'd recommend a husky, or a stihl.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorismyhero Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Just remember....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Never been one for the old DIY Vasectomy, sure they do it better on the NHS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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