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Is that Husky for $179 worth it?
Im looking for something to cut firewood, probably not over a rick or so per year. Idont heat with wood, just want to feed my fireplace on really cold weekends.

 

I can't read what size bar it is or how many cc engine is. I have a few saws, used to cut timber as a teenager. I would think you would want an 18 inch bar and 50cc displacement, minimum 45cc. I do have a little lightweight sthil trim saw that really suprizes me though as long as you keep it sharp.

 

Husky makes a good saw. Can't make out the model. I have a 345 and a 455, both are great. I like Still more though. Have two of them also - big saws though.

Personnel Protective Equipment is also important. Chaps, gloves and hearing protection are a minimum.

Have fun!

Hal

 

zoom in a bit, it looks like 40cc 16" bar.

 

Do you see the numbner on the side?

Hal

 

If that's a Husky 142, it's a very good price.

 

For the money, and what you want it for it would probably do the job if you keep it out of dirt and sharp ( as you know, a dull chainsaw will work you to death.) It is a consumer saw and not a professional, but you don't really need a 400 to 500 dollar saw for what you want, so that may be a good saw for you. I would compare a sthil with it too though. Good luck.

 

Looks like a 137. Was able to download and zoom the picture.



From the Husky site:
137
2.2 cu.inch / 36.3 cm³
2.0 hp / 1.5 kW
13-15" / 33-38 cm
10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg

A little small, but for small wood and not too much of it, good.

Keep the chain sharp and it will work well for what you want.

Hal

 

Yeah, the side says 137, but the specs say 40cc. Something isn't kosher.

 

Rounding up.

The specs I posted are from the Husky site

http://www.usa.husqvarna.com/product...97%2c151%2c127

Hal

 

I looked at the paper copy of Atwoods ad, its a 1something 7

 

It will do everything you need and the price is right.

I bought the 350 model, it is a little bigger about $50 more and a real screamer for a home owner.

Tim

 

For what ever it is worth. I bought the smaller Husky first. I ended up taking it back and buying the 455 Rancher. It has been a great saw.
The smaller saw just didn't do what I thought it should.

 

Thats the other thing of this thread.

I really dont know what I need.

 

I almost bought the rancher nice saw for sure. I got the 350 because the cash I had in my pocket said I could afford it.

You can't go wrong with the rancher, better to have more than enough, than not enough.


Tim