Posted by jdemaris on November 08, 2010 at 07:37:21 from (67.142.130.37):
In Reply to: O.T. Chain Saw advice posted by Kevin (FL) on November 08, 2010 at 06:37:49:
The problem with many name-brand new saws is - they see more profit in the homeowner market. So, Stihl and Husky make many cheap, all-plastic saws. They also still make better pro-saws that are very expensive. Stihl has a factory in China now to make some of the parts for consumer-type saws. Husky is owned by the same company that sells the Poulans.
I was a Sthil mechanic before Stihl even had an official presence in the USA, and am still using several Stihl saws that are 40 years old. But, not all they make is solid and rugged anymore.
If you do NOT cut hard, all day long, then many cheap plastic saws will do you well. If you cut hard and long, you better find yourself a saw with a metal crankcase and NOT plastic. Ask or research before you buy a new Sthil or Husky. Get them too hot (plastic models) and the main-bearing mounts melt and come loose in the plastic.
One of the best saws for the money right now - IF you can find one - is a Deere CS56. Made in Italy by Efco and is a true proffesional-grade saw. I bought two on close-out deals for $300 each. There are still a few Deere dealers around with new-old-stock selling them off. 56 cc, all ball bearings on the crankshaft, metal crankcase and metal bar cover. Good luck finding and Stihl or Husky with those features for that price. The CS56 will greatly out-cut any XL12 Homelite.
Second to that is a Dolmar. Buy a blue one with the Makita name stuck on it, and you might find a deal. DSC510 is an excellent pro-saw. Again, all metal and ball-bearing. Dolmar, technically, has been making saws longer then Stihl, but kept their business mostly in Europe. $350 is a good price for a DSC510, but many places charge more.
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