Hot Saws and Stihls

Was browsing some reviews today for a new chainsaw, going with a Stihl MS 211 (maybe), only need it for basic clean up and maintenance here but i read they can be a finicky bitch, if anyone has any experience with that model let me know what you think of it.

in the mean time, i could always just buy one of these

 

I was looking at those as well and the Echo CS400. Like you i only need something for smaller stuff here, id say 8 to 10 inches max is what i would be cutting or smaller, mostly smaller though.

 

That's exactly why i been researching, i just don't need anything to big for my yard. I still think im stuck on a Stihl though, they just look easier to use. Pull it out, start it up and get to work. I was really liking the MS 211 but i read a lot of bad reviews about it not wanting to start right after running just a few minutes after stopping it. I cant be sure but i think it's user error as they have that easy start system.

 

Well i tell ya, you're more then welcome to come to my house and "out man me" by cutting all this shit down with an axe haha! Nah, most of it is just shit that is easier down with a saw, just zip down the fence line and get it done. Sad part is 90% of it isn't even my yard, it's over growth, brush, vines and limbs hanging over in my yard. It's been a problem since i bought this house.

We have a LARGE family of amigos living next door at the moment and i barely even know they are there compared to the last neighbors that lived there and did meth and heroin 24/7. Only problem i have now is the language barrier but i caught several of them outside yesterday and asked if any of them spoke English.. The 1 did so i talked to him and showed him what needed done and i told him i spent almost $300 last year in sprays just to combat the bugs, let alone all the growth and he agreed, told me him and his cousins could get it done in an hour so i agreed to spray their yard for free this first time and that i would even help with anything they needed to get it done, i find it's easier to work with people than against them.

 

You might just turn the fuck around when you see some of the fine specimens we have around here

But yeah i had to do something, it's so bad in some spots that it's 10 feet off the fence line of overgrowth on their side and i really don't want no drama or unneeded attention so i figured work with them and be nice to em, which is unusual, i really don't like people in general but this is a little different. It was either work with em or call the health department which could open a can of worms i really want no part of..

Just got back from RK and they had some Echo's but i just can't do it, i am going Stihl so i have to wait for the dealer here in my town to open up tomorrow. By the way, nothing against Echo or even Husq as i own both but when it comes to Chainsaws, i think Stihl is hands down the best option. Love my Echo leaf blower and Husq weed eater though.

 

Nothing like doing certain kinds of jobs and using muscles you aint used in a while.. Hell ive gotten sore in places before where i never knew muscles existed lol

 

Went and picked up my saw this morning, they had the 211 but not the 211 C so i went with the 180, it will be perfect for what i need it for.