Re: recommend a chain saw?

**D* N* <n*@gmail.com>**

Nan, we think the Stihl are just the best, both for being lightweight,
power, dependability, and we just used ours this morning to get a tree off
of our daughter's car.  The daughter is fine, and the car has a small dent.

The Stihl chainsaws are also the most long lasting.

Dee

On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Nancy Szerlag <szerlag@earthlink.net>wrote:

>
> Nan, Here's the advice of an old girl gardener who no longer uses
> chainsaws.  Choosing a chain saw is somewhatparamount like choosing a
> trowel. Certainly quality is paramount, but so is .weight, balance and
> ease of handling.
>
> Electric chain saws are probably fine for occasional cuts of small
> limbs. A big drawback for me is the cord as well as power.  I've cut a
> couple in my day,
> though not while using a chain saw. The other is entanglement, and
> that can be dangerous when using a chain saw.
>
> I own a gas driven Echo chain saw on a stick ( the short model) that
> was used extensively by my brother ( a cranky old Ph.D. engineer who
> only buys the best ) and he loved it so much he bought one for
> himself.  He stewards 140 acres of trees and shrubs. You need check it
> out to see if you can comfortably handle the weight.  I suggest you
> shop at an independent store where they will allow you to test drive
> the models. Big brother and I both have Stihl saws that have served us
> well for more then a decade.  (My late husband and I cleared an acre
> and a half of tree filled land to build our house in the country) We
> used a small Homelight, an aging Poulan and the Stihl. The Sthil is
> still here.  I like their safety features as well as quality.I suggest
> you compare the size cuts you plan to make and match it to the model
> size. When using a chain saw fatigue is dangerous, so it's a safey
> issue as well as comfort.  Regular sharpening and oiling  of the chain
> is a must. Best to buy a spare.
>
> Nancy Szerlag
>
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