Picked out a new saw

[Madman_Mark]

Hi everyone, I joined this forum a few years ago but havent been on it for a while. Over the past 2 years I ended up selling my 2 Husqvarna`s ( which I loved ) and I just recently put a new Stihl on ``lay away``at the local dealers. 3 more weeks and its mine !!! I need a saw for cutting 20 to 30 cords of hardwood ( firewood ) a year and using it occasionally around the property falling the odd tree once a week or so. I read a lot of posts on here to help me decide what saw to get and I think I picked the right one. It was on sale for $100 off the regular price for $399.99 Canadian with an 18 inch bar. I picked a new Stihl MS290 with a 2 year warranty. What do ya think .........good choice......its not like my old Husky 365 Special but it should be fine I think. Thanks for listening.......just had to share my excitement.

[Dave Shepard]

I've spent plenty of time running the 029, which is nearly identical. Like you said, it won't replace the 365, but it will do a lot of work.

[567paloggger]

if your doing that much cutting why didnt you go with a pro saw just wondering

[Madman_Mark]

I used to use pro saws when I made a living with them but I dont anymore. A pro saw would cost a fair bit more and they dont come with a 2 year warranty so I figure for what Ill be useing it for it will be fine. 30 cords of firewood a year and cutting the odd dead tree isnt too much to cut compared to a pro saw thats used hard 5 days a week. Thats my opinion anyways.

[JohnG28]

Why did you get rid of your Huskys?

[tlandrum]

i believe all stihl saws have a two year warranty unless used for commercial use then that warranty is 90 days.