"Test Tickle" wrote in message
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Hey,

I am looking for a new chainsaw, as I'd like to start harvesting more
wood to feed the habit. I'd love to hear any advice you folks might
have. I know I want a gas powered saw, and I suppose it's better to
buy a longer bar rather than a shorter one -- my old 16 inch was a
little lacking sometimes.

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Displacement determines the max bar length. Better to have a margin of
extra cc than be shy, as long as the saw doesn't get too heavy.

If you're a turner, you'd like the bar to go at least 2" longer than the
swing of your lathe for ripping. That way you won't have to bury a tip and
possibly get a kick.

Go to a real chainsaw place where they can make you a non "safety" chain or
expect to spend some time ripping. Safety chain crosscuts OK, but rips for
squat.

I've had a couple of Stihl saws. First one outlived its parts chain after
15 years, so I got another, trading the old for its other parts. Johnsreds
and Husquvarna are a couple of other types common in the woods. Around the
home you can see all kinds of brands.