"cj" wrote in message
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I've never owned one but I am considering purchasing one from Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Poulan-PP5020A.../dp/B0052EL9YU

The price is right but I am concerned about the quality.
Reviews seem positive but I figured I check with this newsgroup for
opinions. After years of fighting with Homelite chainsaws (trying to
start )its time for a different make.

Thanks, cj

If you are FINALLY ready to get a good chainsaw, get a Stihl, or a Husky for
a little less. All the others are junk, unless you are going to use it once
a year, and then you have the stale gas and warped gaskets.

btw, I hate the use of the words should and probably. A Stihl or Husky WILL
get the job done, and last a very long time. And not a lot more than the
cheapos.

MHO, but I cut about ten cords of wood a year. Plus various tree work,
felling, and odd jobs where a chainsaw is needed.

Steve