I lived in Northern Michigan years ago and firewood was our main source of
heat. Now I live in FL, so I only trim the trees on my 1/2 lot. I can
appreciate the huge difference between the two needs, but ya didn't say what
category you learn towards.

As a home owner, I really like the Poulan that I bought at my local Borg.
It starts quick, IDLES when set on the ground, and hasn't required anything
other than sharpening/replacing the chain in the several years I've owned
it.

If I lived up North again (yea right), I'd opt for either of those brands
you mentioned. I think they'd be overkill for my use these days.

The Poulan was cheap, it's reliable, works great, and when it dies someday,
I consider it disposable due to the low initial cost.

"___ Bob ___" wrote in message
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My trusty old Stilh 031 is about dead and parts are getting hard to
find, so I'm looking for a new saw .. .. ..
Narrowed it down to another Stihl or possibly a HUSQVARNA .. .. ..
anyone have recommendations PRO/CON for either brand ?? ?? ?? Haven't
yet settled into a specific model number in a Stilh, but am looking at
the #359 and the #55 .. .. ..

thanx in advance !!

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I AM NOT PARANOID .. .. .. but EVERYONE thinks I am !! !! !!

__ Bob __