I use an Echo 14" for a rough and ready all around chain saw.
House demolition to light tree falling.
Brush work, carving.......
Lightweight, inexpensive, one hand operation.
A sharp chain is is important of course....Good fuel mix a must, little
grease gun for bearing.....
Saw cover for chain.....keep air filter clean......
And a chain file and handy small guide.....easy to keep prepped.

On the larger jobs, I use a Husqavarna. High powered, fast, and
dangerous.....
Not a home owners model either....They make 2 quality types.....
professional that tree fallers use.
Good cutting.
john

"Gramps' shop" wrote in message
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I have infrequent need for a chainsaw and have a little McCullough electric
that does OK. There are a couple of trees down in the back too remote for
the electric and I'd like to have a gas saw to take advantage of found logs
or limbs.

Since my use is infrequent, I don't want to invest too much. CL frequently
has Poulans available. Here's an example:
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tls/4346181306.html

Any thoughts?

Larry