@@InTheWoodyardBeing a west coaster , I can tell you most fallers don’t have a saw bar longer than 36 inches , mostly 32 . If your cutting a large tree you cut a window to get thru it , and a really big one like 12 or 14 feet a door . 372 is the preferred size , 395 for the big stuff , few guys own those monsters , too heavy to pack up a mountain and use it all day . 👍🇨🇦
Great content. I paid for my first home with a ms 290 a $500 pickup and a homemade log splitter. Those were a lot of long days and short nights sleeping like the dead. I sure am glad to see you put up this type of video. The youth of today do not seem to believe anything they did not see on RUclips. This video is a stellar example of well thought out education not just another regurgitation of a book. Had I had a computer or RUclips been around. I might not have had to work so hard. But then again I was hard headed and belonged on the struggle bus. Have a great day.
Marketplace always has lots of saws for sale where someone purchased them based off of bar size on the display shelf and the diameter of tree that fell over. The thought of cutting them from both sides never seems to cross their minds! When I head out to cut up a tree I almost always grab 3 saws. One each 50,60 and 70 cc combination has never failed to get the job done efficiently!👍
True! An 18' bar will cut a 30" log. You just have to be smarter than the tree! lol. 2 additional reasons having multiple saws is a great plan: a) if the one saw dies, breaks, or refuses to start- you aren't dead in the water. b) WHEN you eventually get pinched but good, you have another saw to cut yourself out! An extra bar and chain is handy for this as well.
Very good explanation of saw sizes! I ran 70cc saws all along. Jonsered 2171 was the last one. I still have it. My chronic Lyme has pitted my spine to where a light saw was the only way I was going to keep going. I started with a Husqvarna 346XP with a narrow kerf 20" bar and chain. I cut alot of firewood for myself with it. Then the 550XP came out. I never really fell in love with it. The computer was never right. The dealer tried different things and we got it working as good as it was going to get. Then the 550XP Mark ll came out. I absolutely love that saw!! It has great enough power that I run the regular .325 chisel chain on a 20" bar. I cut around 12 cord a year for my house and shop. We have all our land cleared now so my logger buddy brings in semi loads so no cutting down trees anymore! There is a saw for everyone!! But like you said...need to have a sharp chain!! I just end up switching chains out and then sharpening the on an Oregon bench grinder. Works great for me!! Thanks again for a great video. take care!
Good morning Chris!!😀😀 Good advice buddy!!👍👍 Time to batten down the hatches. Hopefully you don't get buried to deep today. Looks like blizzard warning for you guys. Take care my friend!!😀😀💚💚 Logger Al
Like so many tools, I don’t know what chainsaw I need or like best until I use a couple. I don’t need to use them all but just using something helps you understand what works. It’s such an easy thing but so many people want the perfect answer before they buy something. Don’t wait, just get something based on good information and try it out. If it’s a good saw you’ll be able to resell it if you end up finding you like something else better for your work. Just buy something and use it!
Hey Chris. Just wanted to let you know you have inspired me to get out and cut firewood again after a 2 year hiatus. Have a Woodstove and ran out of a free source of wood to cut but have secured a new spot. Also bought my first 50 cc saw, not as powerful as yours but I feel it's good enough for my use. Thanks again!!
Great video! We moved from DC to a wooded 2 acre lot in VA 6 years ago and I bought a 450 Rancher. It has not been feeling sufficient for dealing with 18+ inch diameter oak, beech, hickory and tuliptree that seem to come down every year, so I searched here to see if I was being ridiculous. This convinced me to go with a 70cc saw, as I still have a few downed trees that I've been dreading dealing with. Each cut takes 2+ min with the 450 and I need to sharpen the chain with every bar oil refill. If you're interested, I can follow up with how the new saw compares.
You re spot on. For production, get the biggest saw you can afford. That was your advice to me 2 years ago. I got the Stihl MS391. A 64 cc saw. It cuts beautifully….
Oh, my heart...A Titan bed, full of Huskies - what? No STIHLS!! LOL! Maybe do a video to explain why you are loving the Huskies and have no STIHLS. Don't worry...I'll get over it. :L)) LOL! Have a nice weekend Chris!
I have I barn full of saws and when cutting fire wood I love my old 044 . I have 2 660s 36 inch bar and you are right don’t need the big bar all that much . I truly don’t know how many saws I have lol .
At 70yrs old sthil ms290 I'm not in no hurry got logs waiting for me for next year,yes bigger is better but I get to go outside and play good video Chris
Went with 550XP. Highly recommended. Does everything I need. Plenty of power and rips. It's heavy vs 261, but still lightweight being a 50cc. The 562 mkI had issues when researching so went 50cc. Plan to eventually get a 572/592, but can't justify other than I like chainsaws/power.
I’m commenting before watching the video. This is like the hunting rifle can of worms lol. When I worked at a gun shop my “professional” advice for people not as versed was always the best rifle you could afford, the largest caliber you could handle (I’m in BC so the variety of animals and people budgets usually determined that would be one rifle and it was usually 30-06 people could handle) and don’t cheap out on optics, mounts and ammo. Most people will have practiced/familiarized with a 22. So in the case of saws I’d say people interested in them and cutting firewood will have used a stihl ms170 or a husqvarna 435. And if they are looking to dive deeper and be more efficient a pro grade 70cc range saw like a husky 372 or stihl 462 will be the 30-06 of saws. It has the ability to do lot of damage and accentuate bad habits but handled properly it can be an effective tool. The accessories correlation is buy good bars, chains, bar oil, mix oil and PPE
Nice review and summary, Chris, I'm sure many people will find this video informative...keep up the good work! Too bad the same questions will keep coming, LOL! I have 3 Stihls: An MSA160 (battery) with a 12" bar, an MS170 (30cc) with a 16" bar, and an MS271 "Farm Boss" (50cc) with an 18" bar. So far on my 10 rocky acres (the trees don't get very large), I haven't come across anything that I can't easily handle with these saws.
Good morning Chris nice chainsaw love it when start working in Wood yard 1968 thy had a Mc Culloch 300 80 cc and Pioneer no training cut log wow Danger thank You good video ( Ron
I’ve had 50cc, 60cc, Stihl 044 and now a Stihl 462. I love the auto tune personally and it’s not to heavy. And you right about the 70cc class saws cutting a lot faster. Yeah it’s a little heavier, but done cutting a lot sooner. Great video.
Love my Stihl 660 with heated wrap around handle and 25 inch bar. And i have a 36 inch bar i can switch to if i need it. But for bucking firewood logs it is awesome.
Love my 572 Husky but my 592 is a beast that you just can't choke down on a big log. Then there is my little fun Mac 10/10. I just love the sound of it. The Huskys will leave your ears ringing without protection!
Good morning Chris: I run a bunch of different saws. In Stihl I have the 026, 260, 360, 400c, and 500i. In Husqvarna I have the 550, 562, and 572- all XPGs with heated handles. The 50cc and 60cc saws I use the most for logging in my area of Montana. The trees are not that big here. The average is 6-10 inches.
450 rancher with a 20inch bar is perfect for a homeowner that burns wood,very safe. I also have the 460 rancher 24 inch bar. I needed it for a huge oak thar fell on my property, and by the time I get use to it I put it away for the year lol long bars save backs lol,and are a little safer I feel.
I picked a Holtzforma 372 with a 20" bar. It's doing pretty good so far. I had Scheib over and he taught me how to sharpen a chain and it made a huge difference.
I grew up using a John Deere 50v for everything (echo 452vl) I got a house and a husky 435 cheap. Sold that and got a 346xp I love that saw. Then my father gave me his low hour ms290. I hardly use that except to back up the 346 and the occasional larger log it does have a bit more grunt. Then I added a 20v dewalt top handle. I use that for anything it’s big enough for. Being able to wield it like a ginsu knife makes it faster then its cut speed for limbing. I just picked up a 400c, have a high flow oiler on order and I think it will get a 25”, maybe 28” lightweight bar. Now I just need trees or a woodstove. I have cleaned up a few that fell in my yard, helped friends with the same and with firewood just because it’s fun.
another informative segment Chris. i found myself checking out the H & S sites looking for a smaller saw to trim little stuff with. i have a MS 391 and a MS 291 but i want more.....lol. thanks for sharing the info.
We have two husqvarna, my dad's 268XP, and gram's is a 141. I also have a Greenworks 12 inch 40V. We've done everything from cutting pallets to clearing tornado damage in 93' with the 268XP.
Chris: As a logger, I agree I love the 372 or the 372G with the heated handle bars. Its a great saw, like you said I think I have 3-4 parts saws on the shelf. Great saw, I have a 390xp as well we use for big big wood.
I’ve got a battery powered 80 volt greenworks 16 inch saw. I’ve cut 12 cords with it so far, and felled multiple 25 inch Douglas Fir. Works amazing, and it’s one that I highly recommend!
Chris the biggest saws I have are 60 cc from there they go down. Now day’s I tend to grab a 50cc saw ether my 530 Echo or my 271 Stihl. My big saws are Echo Cs-600p and Cs620p X-series that saw loves a 28 inch bar. And I have a Ms -362 Stihl 25 inch bar .Keep on cutting
This is a great video. I'm in the market for a bigger saw, I just need to sell about a thousand face cords of wood first since people around here sell it so cheap that I can't get enough to make it worth selling wood. Good night Irene
Last fall I used my jonsered 2145 for firewood worked good on the smaller stuff. so I seen a hasqvarna 272xp at my local saw shop and made an offer on it a little under what they were asking for it. A few days later I went in and picked it up. What a big difference it makes to have the power to buck wood.
Got 2 saws. Stihl because they're supported here. Husky makes great saws. Got a 261CM and a 462. Love the 261 as a general purpose saw. The 462 gets used for milling. With a 36" I can cut up to 31" wide. It works because the wood here isn't super hard. Outside of that i only use the 462 for trees/logs over 20" diameter because it's so much faster than cutting from sides with the 261. I would love to a smaller saw for limbing, especially so my wife can help with that. Another 261 or maybe a 361 for when a friend without a decent saw is helping. And a 661 or 881 for milling so i can go wider than the 462 will allow.
Awesome vid that day Chris! Absolutely agree 100% with not going to a box store for a saw! An yes for sure ask the pros at the dealership as they can really narrow down the saw to fit your needs 🔥💯👍. Great video!!! See you soon! Andrew from NB :)
Nice video Chris. You have a lot of saws and saw knowledge. Hard to find a stocking Husky pro saw dealer in my part of the world. I've managed to get what I needed done with the 55cc class farm & ranch saws and have friends with bigger Stihl stuff if I need to cut something really big. Weather channel tells me another 6" of new snow last night, -21F wind chill. Still snowing and blowing. GNI
I think your comment on bar length and going mid length of the mfg recommended is probably a good starting point, it may pull the longest of the recommended but I find from a performance standpoint it does not pull it well. For the one saw person 70cc is a good choice but glad I do not have just one saw.
Good info for a lot of folk my self iam in he west up north of te state now the best way to go it’s a 32 inch bar it will save your back I use 661 iam cutting big wood my self
I liked it. I liked it a lot. Thanks Chris Sometimes, do you think you could do a video on the box that chains come in. Maybe just the Dr, Suess version. I hang onto the boxes so when I purchase a new chain, I get the same thing all the time. The request is not for a chain maintenance video, but, what is printed on the box. I could barter and teach you about all of the different hand and machine sewing needles and how they are numbered. Thanks South Sector
I'm more of a lager than a logger . . . My neighbour bought of of those saws with the big bar to make a mill from. When he brought it over to show me it he showed off and just cut through my stack of poles in one pass.
I use a Husky 55 Rancher for years burn 7-10 cords a year. I now use that for limbing and I have a Stihl 461 for wood about 12 inches and bigger. It’s quicker, but heavier. I have cut 36” wood with the husky just takes longer.
Hey Chris, really like your videos. I have a small firewood business. I have a Echo 590 TimberWolf with a 24" bar. Runs like a champ. Thanks for the chainsaw education.
I need one of those! All of those🤣 Love chainsaws and whatever works for you is the best!! I do need a 3120 so I can trim trees from the ground without a ladder🤣👍🏻👍🏻GNI
Good video Chris. Something else you should've mentioned is in the 50cc class for example, a commercial grade 550xp will out cut a 455 rancher because xp saws are tuned different and built stronger than a rancher. But other than that good video.
That is your opinion. I say bigger is better IF you can afford it AND handle it. Bigger saws cut faster saving time which is the most valuable thing we all have. TIME!
@InTheWoodyard I agree but in my world it's often straight dollars and cents. I'm ready to pose the question if it would be better for the occasional guy(or even rarely) to buy a lower cost saw and port it or a bigger up front saw.
I use a 50cc saw for pretty much everything. I'm not in a hurry and like the lightness of the smaler saw. For the occasional bigger stuff I'll get a 70cc saw, simply because i cant justify the purchase of a bigger saw.
@@InTheWoodyard Yesterday I was looking at todays forecast both here and up north towards Kenny with very similar conditions, here they called it winter storm warnings up north they called it snow.
Great video. I get along good with my 34cc to 50cc saws. For what I do. I don’t get big wood normally. Had a white birch that was blown down and it was about 22”. Got along fine with a 16” bar. My main trouble with my chainsaws is, they all leak bar oil, while not being used. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ Have a great day 👍🏻👋
@@noelstractors-firewood57 and which side you lay it on depends on what is actually leaking be it the oil pump right side or the caps themselves left side.😉
A stihl 660 some days, some days a husky 450. But usually echo 620 😂 seems to be best fuel mileage for amount of wood cut. The log/tree size x temperature outside ÷ by existing back pain, + time of day, - beer30... 😂😂😂 24inch 59cc saw. 99% of the time😂😂
I think you misspoke when you said a Stihl 462 is the sweet spot. 462 is pretty a serious saw. The 362 is the medium all around saw. Just saying. I have both.
Do you have a top handle saw? I have an echo cs 355t and I love it. It's so light and I can use it with 1 hand. It's 36 cc and I have a 12 inch bar on it. It's rated for up to 16 inch bar. I cut everything up to 10 inches with it. And I have an echo cs 620 pw for bigger things. I usually have a 20 inch bar on it but put on a 24 for bigger stuff. It's 60 cc and works well for me. I sell about 150 ricks a year.
@@InTheWoodyard mines not or if so, it’s such a small difference I can’t tell. Honestly the Oregon power match 28 and that husky light 28 feel the same to me.
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The right saw is what ever feel right at the time, at almost 72 years out I will grab a lighter saw to use
Yup, a lighter saw lets you work longer!
@@InTheWoodyard and can sometimes be double edged sword as the lighter saw usually requires working longer to finish the task.🤔
@@InTheWoodyardBeing a west coaster , I can tell you most fallers don’t have a saw bar longer than 36 inches , mostly 32 . If your cutting a large tree you cut a window to get thru it , and a really big one like 12 or 14 feet a door .
372 is the preferred size , 395 for the big stuff , few guys own those monsters , too heavy to pack up a mountain and use it all day . 👍🇨🇦
Great content. I paid for my first home with a ms 290 a $500 pickup and a homemade log splitter. Those were a lot of long days and short nights sleeping like the dead. I sure am glad to see you put up this type of video. The youth of today do not seem to believe anything they did not see on RUclips. This video is a stellar example of well thought out education not just another regurgitation of a book. Had I had a computer or RUclips been around. I might not have had to work so hard. But then again I was hard headed and belonged on the struggle bus. Have a great day.
Thanks for watching...keep cuttin'!
Marketplace always has lots of saws for sale where someone purchased them based off of bar size on the display shelf and the diameter of tree that fell over. The thought of cutting them from both sides never seems to cross their minds!
When I head out to cut up a tree I almost always grab 3 saws. One each 50,60 and 70 cc combination has never failed to get the job done efficiently!👍
Yup, the 3 saw attack is a good offense! I like the 70cc saws the best.
True! An 18' bar will cut a 30" log. You just have to be smarter than the tree! lol.
2 additional reasons having multiple saws is a great plan:
a) if the one saw dies, breaks, or refuses to start- you aren't dead in the water.
b) WHEN you eventually get pinched but good, you have another saw to cut yourself out! An extra bar and chain is handy for this as well.
Very good explanation of saw sizes! I ran 70cc saws all along. Jonsered 2171 was the last one. I still have it. My chronic Lyme has pitted my spine to where a light saw was the only way I was going to keep going. I started with a Husqvarna 346XP with a narrow kerf 20" bar and chain. I cut alot of firewood for myself with it. Then the 550XP came out. I never really fell in love with it. The computer was never right. The dealer tried different things and we got it working as good as it was going to get. Then the 550XP Mark ll came out. I absolutely love that saw!! It has great enough power that I run the regular .325 chisel chain on a 20" bar. I cut around 12 cord a year for my house and shop. We have all our land cleared now so my logger buddy brings in semi loads so no cutting down trees anymore! There is a saw for everyone!! But like you said...need to have a sharp chain!! I just end up switching chains out and then sharpening the on an Oregon bench grinder. Works great for me!! Thanks again for a great video. take care!
Thanks Mr. Carlson!
Good morning Chris!!😀😀
Good advice buddy!!👍👍
Time to batten down the hatches. Hopefully you don't get buried to deep today. Looks like blizzard warning for you guys.
Take care my friend!!😀😀💚💚
Logger Al
Morning!! Yup, winter dun showed up!!!
Like so many tools, I don’t know what chainsaw I need or like best until I use a couple. I don’t need to use them all but just using something helps you understand what works. It’s such an easy thing but so many people want the perfect answer before they buy something. Don’t wait, just get something based on good information and try it out. If it’s a good saw you’ll be able to resell it if you end up finding you like something else better for your work. Just buy something and use it!
Very very good points!
Great job mate.
Yep I think the 60 to 80cc for firewood fellas really works a treat.
400, 462, 500, 572 gets the job done nicely!
Thanks 👍!
Good morning all!
Hello!
Hey Chris. Just wanted to let you know you have inspired me to get out and cut firewood again after a 2 year hiatus. Have a Woodstove and ran out of a free source of wood to cut but have secured a new spot. Also bought my first 50 cc saw, not as powerful as yours but I feel it's good enough for my use. Thanks again!!
Awesome, get cuttin'!
I have both Husky and Stihl saws. My favorite is my Stihl 261. It cuts everything with 4hp engine and lighter than my Husky 460.
Nice!
Great video! We moved from DC to a wooded 2 acre lot in VA 6 years ago and I bought a 450 Rancher. It has not been feeling sufficient for dealing with 18+ inch diameter oak, beech, hickory and tuliptree that seem to come down every year, so I searched here to see if I was being ridiculous. This convinced me to go with a 70cc saw, as I still have a few downed trees that I've been dreading dealing with. Each cut takes 2+ min with the 450 and I need to sharpen the chain with every bar oil refill. If you're interested, I can follow up with how the new saw compares.
Great to get a bigger saw...you will be mad you did not do it sooner! Let me know how it goes! Thanks!
Ive ran two 455 ranchers for like 20 years. Great home saw. Id like to get a 462 stihl. Great Husqvarna lineup. Great explanation on the saw sizes
Thanks. Get a 70cc saw and see the light.
I like my 400c over my 500i!! At 72 its comfort over production!! Thanks for the video explanation of the saws!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Yup, being able to working for just an hour with a big saw verses being able to work all day with a smaller saw can make for better production!
You re spot on. For production, get the biggest saw you can afford. That was your advice to me 2 years ago.
I got the Stihl MS391. A 64 cc saw. It cuts beautifully….
Biggest you can afford AND handle!
Any time that Kenny saves using a big saw he gives back with that splitter of his…great video Chris
Yup, good point!
346, 562, 372, and got a 660 for gnarly stuff. None of em disappoint with a sharp chain!
Yup, and if I had to pick one it would be the 372.
Oh, my heart...A Titan bed, full of Huskies - what? No STIHLS!! LOL! Maybe do a video to explain why you are loving the Huskies and have no STIHLS. Don't worry...I'll get over it. :L)) LOL! Have a nice weekend Chris!
Tundra! I am lusting after a Stihl saw right now....soon!
I have I barn full of saws and when cutting fire wood I love my old 044 . I have 2 660s 36 inch bar and you are right don’t need the big bar all that much . I truly don’t know how many saws I have lol .
More saws is the right number!
I went from 55cc 290 and a 50cc 261c to a 50 something 391, to the 500i. What a difference from 55 to 79!!
Yup, more power!!!!
At 70yrs old sthil ms290 I'm not in no hurry got logs waiting for me for next year,yes bigger is better but I get to go outside and play good video Chris
That is a great size saw! Keep cuttin'!
Went with 550XP. Highly recommended. Does everything I need. Plenty of power and rips. It's heavy vs 261, but still lightweight being a 50cc. The 562 mkI had issues when researching so went 50cc. Plan to eventually get a 572/592, but can't justify other than I like chainsaws/power.
Try a bigger saw, you will like the power and cut speed... more wood faster.
I’m commenting before watching the video.
This is like the hunting rifle can of worms lol.
When I worked at a gun shop my “professional” advice for people not as versed was always the best rifle you could afford, the largest caliber you could handle (I’m in BC so the variety of animals and people budgets usually determined that would be one rifle and it was usually 30-06 people could handle) and don’t cheap out on optics, mounts and ammo.
Most people will have practiced/familiarized with a 22.
So in the case of saws I’d say people interested in them and cutting firewood will have used a stihl ms170 or a husqvarna 435.
And if they are looking to dive deeper and be more efficient a pro grade 70cc range saw like a husky 372 or stihl 462 will be the 30-06 of saws. It has the ability to do lot of damage and accentuate bad habits but handled properly it can be an effective tool.
The accessories correlation is buy good bars, chains, bar oil, mix oil and PPE
Yup...right on! like your ways!
Nice review and summary, Chris, I'm sure many people will find this video informative...keep up the good work! Too bad the same questions will keep coming, LOL!
I have 3 Stihls: An MSA160 (battery) with a 12" bar, an MS170 (30cc) with a 16" bar, and an MS271 "Farm Boss" (50cc) with an 18" bar. So far on my 10 rocky acres (the trees don't get very large), I haven't come across anything that I can't easily handle with these saws.
Nice saws!
I do like having a variety of saws. They all have a purpose.
Yup, more is the right number!
Good morning Chris nice chainsaw love it when start working in Wood yard 1968 thy had a Mc Culloch 300 80 cc and Pioneer no training cut log wow Danger thank You good video ( Ron
Thanks for watching Ron!
I feel like the right size saw all depends on what you're doing. Never hurts to have more than 1 tool for the job
Yup, good point!
Great information Chris 😊
Thanks!
I’ve had 50cc, 60cc, Stihl 044 and now a Stihl 462. I love the auto tune personally and it’s not to heavy. And you right about the 70cc class saws cutting a lot faster. Yeah it’s a little heavier, but done cutting a lot sooner.
Great video.
Yup!!!!! 70 cc is the sweet spot!
Love my Stihl 660 with heated wrap around handle and 25 inch bar. And i have a 36 inch bar i can switch to if i need it. But for bucking firewood logs it is awesome.
Yup, nice saw, it cuts fast!
Good morning Chris, and all of the woodyard. I have a stihl MS261C that I use the most and I also have a Dolmar PS-6800i and a Homelite super xl 12
Very nice! Keep cuttin'!
🤘I’m loving the 562xp. But the 572 is tempting
Just get one, you will like it!
Chris another excellent piece of advice and video 😮😊❤
Glad you enjoyed it Todd!
Great Video. My favourite brands are HUSQVARNA and Jonsered. I'd never buy something else. My grandpa cut over 55 years with those brands.
Good choice! But Stihl make great saws too, try one out some time!
Love my 572 Husky but my 592 is a beast that you just can't choke down on a big log.
Then there is my little fun Mac 10/10.
I just love the sound of it. The Huskys will leave your ears ringing without protection!
Yup, I always wear plugs AND muffs when I cut with all saws! What did you say??? Haaaa!
heo Chris. I a,m going back and watching your old videos. back when you stacked. interesing how far you have come. (sort of funny at times)
Yes I have seen the light! Thanks!
Good morning Chris: I run a bunch of different saws. In Stihl I have the 026, 260, 360, 400c, and 500i. In Husqvarna I have the 550, 562, and 572- all XPGs with heated handles. The 50cc and 60cc saws I use the most for logging in my area of Montana. The trees are not that big here. The average is 6-10 inches.
Very nice batch of saws!! If you had to pick one...what would it be???
@@InTheWoodyard - 562XPG
@@richardbrowne1679 I would have guessed 400 or 562, is your favorite based on having the heated handles?
450 rancher with a 20inch bar is perfect for a homeowner that burns wood,very safe. I also have the 460 rancher 24 inch bar. I needed it for a huge oak thar fell on my property, and by the time I get use to it I put it away for the year lol long bars save backs lol,and are a little safer I feel.
Yup, for home owner use that is a good saw.
I picked a Holtzforma 372 with a 20" bar. It's doing pretty good so far. I had Scheib over and he taught me how to sharpen a chain and it made a huge difference.
Nice size saw.
Yep I ran a 455 for a while. Had a neighbor let me use his 372 and my world changed. Lovin my 572xp with the 24” light bar 👍. Working on gettin a 592!
Yup, I am glad you saw the light!
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!
I grew up using a John Deere 50v for everything (echo 452vl) I got a house and a husky 435 cheap. Sold that and got a 346xp I love that saw. Then my father gave me his low hour ms290. I hardly use that except to back up the 346 and the occasional larger log it does have a bit more grunt. Then I added a 20v dewalt top handle. I use that for anything it’s big enough for. Being able to wield it like a ginsu knife makes it faster then its cut speed for limbing. I just picked up a 400c, have a high flow oiler on order and I think it will get a 25”, maybe 28” lightweight bar.
Now I just need trees or a woodstove. I have cleaned up a few that fell in my yard, helped friends with the same and with firewood just because it’s fun.
Yup, it is a lot of fun and great exercise!
261, 400c and 462. The 400c is my most comfortable saw to run but all three have jobs to do. Fun video as always and I do love your collection. 🧡🤍
Good choice! i like the 70 cc saws best. I have ran all of them and the 462 is my favorite.
another informative segment Chris. i found myself checking out the H & S sites looking for a smaller saw to trim little stuff with. i have a MS 391 and a MS 291 but i want more.....lol. thanks for sharing the info.
Thanks...try out the 462 and the 500...awesome saws!
I recently purchased a MS291 with a 20 inch bar 55cc It is really a nice saw to use I also use my MS170 for limbing Keep up the great work!!!
Very nice!
We have two husqvarna, my dad's 268XP, and gram's is a 141. I also have a Greenworks 12 inch 40V. We've done everything from cutting pallets to clearing tornado damage in 93' with the 268XP.
Yup, those are good saws!
Chris: As a logger, I agree I love the 372 or the 372G with the heated handle bars. Its a great saw, like you said I think I have 3-4 parts saws on the shelf. Great saw, I have a 390xp as well we use for big big wood.
Right on!!!
Husqvarna 395xp been my weapon of choice for years love it so much i brought a few more and 288xp not to bad too!!..
That is a man size saw!! Nice!!!
yeah I remember the ash tree video. I had Covid while I was watching it.
Thanks for watching!
I’ve got a battery powered 80 volt greenworks 16 inch saw. I’ve cut 12 cords with it so far, and felled multiple 25 inch Douglas Fir. Works amazing, and it’s one that I highly recommend!
Nice one!!!
Chris the biggest saws I have are 60 cc from there they go down. Now day’s I tend to grab a 50cc saw ether my 530 Echo or my 271 Stihl. My big saws are Echo Cs-600p and Cs620p X-series that saw loves a 28 inch bar. And I have a Ms -362 Stihl 25 inch bar .Keep on cutting
All nice saws!
I'm a 70cc fan myself...does it all 🔥
Yup!!!
This is a great video. I'm in the market for a bigger saw, I just need to sell about a thousand face cords of wood first since people around here sell it so cheap that I can't get enough to make it worth selling wood. Good night Irene
You can do it! A bigger saw will help you make more wood faster!
572XPG is about a grand or so, yes you need to get money for your firewood. I would give $5 per facecord if you will deliver.🤪
Great video on size coverage. Caliber for carrying handguns are just as diverse!!
Yup, more is the right number!
Last fall I used my jonsered 2145 for firewood worked good on the smaller stuff. so I seen a hasqvarna 272xp at my local saw shop and made an offer on it a little under what they were asking for it. A few days later I went in and picked it up. What a big difference it makes to have the power to buck wood.
Yup...70cc saws are sooooo much faster and powerful it is not even funny!
Got 2 saws. Stihl because they're supported here. Husky makes great saws. Got a 261CM and a 462. Love the 261 as a general purpose saw. The 462 gets used for milling. With a 36" I can cut up to 31" wide. It works because the wood here isn't super hard. Outside of that i only use the 462 for trees/logs over 20" diameter because it's so much faster than cutting from sides with the 261.
I would love to a smaller saw for limbing, especially so my wife can help with that. Another 261 or maybe a 361 for when a friend without a decent saw is helping. And a 661 or 881 for milling so i can go wider than the 462 will allow.
Yup, the right number of saw to have is ...more.
Everytime I see that 6 foot monstrosity I smile and remember you and Ken on your Dad's big Ash tree!!! What a beast of a tree and Powersaw!!
Yup, we will use it again some day!
Awesome vid that day Chris! Absolutely agree 100% with not going to a box store for a saw! An yes for sure ask the pros at the dealership as they can really narrow down the saw to fit your needs 🔥💯👍. Great video!!! See you soon! Andrew from NB :)
Well said!
Nice video Chris. You have a lot of saws and saw knowledge. Hard to find a stocking Husky pro saw dealer in my part of the world. I've managed to get what I needed done with the 55cc class farm & ranch saws and have friends with bigger Stihl stuff if I need to cut something really big. Weather channel tells me another 6" of new snow last night, -21F wind chill. Still snowing and blowing. GNI
Thanks 👍 Yup, weather is happening...again!
I think your comment on bar length and going mid length of the mfg recommended is probably a good starting point, it may pull the longest of the recommended but I find from a performance standpoint it does not pull it well. For the one saw person 70cc is a good choice but glad I do not have just one saw.
Yup, more saws is the right number!!!
That was a really good vedio that will help alot of people out. 👍
Glad you think so!
Good info for a lot of folk my self iam in he west up north of te state now the best way to go it’s a 32 inch bar it will save your back I use 661 iam cutting big wood my self
Nice saw and nice size!
I just found myself watching. Wanting to see that big saw going through a tree!
It is on a few other videos from last March.
I remembered that day you used the big bar Chainsaw…😊
Yup, it is a beast!
I liked it. I liked it a lot.
Thanks Chris
Sometimes, do you think you could do a video on the box that chains come in. Maybe just the Dr, Suess version.
I hang onto the boxes so when I purchase a new chain, I get the same thing all the time.
The request is not for a chain maintenance video, but, what is printed on the box.
I could barter and teach you about all of the different hand and machine sewing needles and how they are numbered.
Thanks
South Sector
Great suggestion! That wold be a good one for a lot of people. Out to move snow now for the first round!
I'm more of a lager than a logger . . . My neighbour bought of of those saws with the big bar to make a mill from. When he brought it over to show me it he showed off and just cut through my stack of poles in one pass.
Sounds like fun!
went to use my 6 inch battery saw ..an its cold in the barn i got one cut from it...had to put the battery on charge ...you cant beat gas yet
Yup, batteries need attention!
I say get the biggest saw you can handle and that you can afford. Rather have it too big than too small..(that's what she said).
yup!!!
I use a Husky 55 Rancher for years burn 7-10 cords a year. I now use that for limbing and I have a Stihl 461 for wood about 12 inches and bigger. It’s quicker, but heavier. I have cut 36” wood with the husky just takes longer.
Yup, bigger saws cut faster! Keep at it!
Still running my 576 going to buy a 572 soon my son just bought a 562 to go with his 372. Good video
Thanks!
Hey Chris, really like your videos. I have a small firewood business. I have a Echo 590 TimberWolf with a 24" bar. Runs like a champ. Thanks for the chainsaw education.
so after this video will you now be upgrading your next saw?
Sounds great! Try a 70cc saw for a day...you will see the light!
yup, I hope so!
Have the Echo 590 Got a 592 xp and it cuts 5x faster.
For what i am doing right now, the 590 is good. @@jpfist707
I need one of those! All of those🤣 Love chainsaws and whatever works for you is the best!! I do need a 3120 so I can trim trees from the ground without a ladder🤣👍🏻👍🏻GNI
Right on! Good idea!
My take is whatever you feel comfortable running go for it. 😉👍
Fair enough! Very good point my good man!
Good video Chris. Something else you should've mentioned is in the 50cc class for example, a commercial grade 550xp will out cut a 455 rancher because xp saws are tuned different and built stronger than a rancher. But other than that good video.
Yup, good point!
For the Stihl fans a similar example would be 250 vs the 261, often times the Pro saw is lighter as well because of aluminum and magnesium vs plastic.
If I could only own 3 saws. Echo 2511t, Stihl 400c and 661.
Good line up!
G’morning Chris ! Husq 450 - 18”. Stihl 170 - 14”. Echo 7310 - 24”. My Echo runs much gooder than when you “saw” it. Nice action. GoodNightIrene
I just got a new 7310 and it's a nice running saw. I like it so far.
@@NeighborlyHomestead They are great saws. Pretty rich from the factory, but it will break in
Very nice! Yup, that is a great size saw!
I have saw envy
Get some more that is the right number to have!! Haa! Thanks for watching!
I'm using Stihl ms211 baby saw for firewood preparation🙂
Nice one for all day work!
Good vid idea. I see a lot of people spending way to much $$$$ on way more saw than theyll ever need.
That is your opinion. I say bigger is better IF you can afford it AND handle it. Bigger saws cut faster saving time which is the most valuable thing we all have. TIME!
@InTheWoodyard I agree but in my world it's often straight dollars and cents. I'm ready to pose the question if it would be better for the occasional guy(or even rarely) to buy a lower cost saw and port it or a bigger up front saw.
I use a 50cc saw for pretty much everything. I'm not in a hurry and like the lightness of the smaler saw. For the occasional bigger stuff I'll get a 70cc saw, simply because i cant justify the purchase of a bigger saw.
Thanks for the input!
The good size for the woodchips!
Okay!
great video. looks like were going to get a lot of snow as we are currently under a blizzard warning.
Yup, more weather!
@@InTheWoodyard Yesterday I was looking at todays forecast both here and up north towards Kenny with very similar conditions, here they called it winter storm warnings up north they called it snow.
I love to hear the thumping torque of my 661.
Yup, I have ran a few of them....AWESOME saws!
The last time i priced a 880/881 it was between $2400-2600 n that was depending on bar size the customer wanted
Yup, that sounds right the Husqvarna 3120 is about $2000
Great video. I get along good with my 34cc to 50cc saws. For what I do. I don’t get big wood normally. Had a white birch that was blown down and it was about 22”. Got along fine with a 16” bar. My main trouble with my chainsaws is, they all leak bar oil, while not being used. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Have a great day 👍🏻👋
Lay your saw on its side while storing, and that will help with the bar oil seeping...👍
@@waynetharp Thanks. I’ll try that. 👍🏻
@@noelstractors-firewood57 and which side you lay it on depends on what is actually leaking be it the oil pump right side or the caps themselves left side.😉
@@iffykidmn8170 ya. The oil caps don’t leak. So I’ll lay them oil cap down. Thanks for your reply. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋
Try a 70 cc saw some day. You will like it!
Like about 60-70cc saw. Stihls.
Yup, good saws!
All of em😂👍
Yup!
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Thanks!!!
Currently running the 565xp with a 24inch bar ,
nice size saw!
I have 3 saws 261-400 and the 661
Very nice size range!
My 51 was there just may have been in the shop since it needed a sharpening job. That would have given you a 50cc class saw.
Yup, I also have a 55 at my studio that I forgot about too!
@@InTheWoodyard so what was the excuse old age or to many saws?🤪
Good Morning Woodhounds!!
Hello!
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Thanks!!
We have a husky 455 and a husky 350 they work perfect to heat our home
Yup, good all around saws.
A stihl 660 some days, some days a husky 450. But usually echo 620 😂 seems to be best fuel mileage for amount of wood cut.
The log/tree size x temperature outside ÷ by existing back pain, + time of day, - beer30... 😂😂😂 24inch 59cc saw. 99% of the time😂😂
Right on, a SHARP 60-70cc saw is my favorite!
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Thanks!!!
I think you misspoke when you said a Stihl 462 is the sweet spot. 462 is pretty a serious saw. The 362 is the medium all around saw. Just saying. I have both.
Yup, both good saws but my sweet spot is 70cc saws. The 462 Stihl and the 572 Husqvarna..
@@InTheWoodyard it is hard to beat the newer 70cc saws. Just incredible. I love my stihl ms462c.
maybe you can demonstrate the old 2 man crosscut saw. any decent size powersaw sure beats the 2 man, i did alot of two 2 man especialy by yourself.
Maybe some day I will.
Do you have a top handle saw? I have an echo cs 355t and I love it. It's so light and I can use it with 1 hand. It's 36 cc and I have a 12 inch bar on it. It's rated for up to 16 inch bar. I cut everything up to 10 inches with it. And I have an echo cs 620 pw for bigger things. I usually have a 20 inch bar on it but put on a 24 for bigger stuff. It's 60 cc and works well for me. I sell about 150 ricks a year.
I have a 14in bar on my cs355t. I had it over by the shop to sharpen chain may be why he didn't have it out there
I have 3 Top Handle saws, and The makita 18V Top hande Which are My most used saws, I can switch hands depending on what I am cutting on.
Yup, I had a new 540 top handle for a while and Bert has an echo top handle too, it is a very nice saw.
I found out reallllll quick the word “light” in Husqvarna Light guide bar is a false advertisement…
They are lighter???
@@InTheWoodyard mines not or if so, it’s such a small difference I can’t tell. Honestly the Oregon power match 28 and that husky light 28 feel the same to me.
I like the 70cc - 80cc with a 28 inch. I can buck with one saw with out bending over.
Yup, good choice!
@InTheWoodyard i was told, not bending over is a big deal especially when you get older.