Which brand of chainsaw is best?

I will be cutting a fair amount of fire wood and want to purchase a good one. I would like to hear from anyone who has experience with a Poulan brand saw as that is what I am contemplating to buy.
I have used a chain saw many times Bill P. No need to be so snippy! I wanted to buy a good saw without spending more than I absolutely have to. As in my money does not grow on trees. (pun intended) I do know that Stihl is one of the best (Dad has one) but I was not quite sure I wanted to spend that much money.

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5 Responses to “Which brand of chainsaw is best?”
  1. onadad says:
    June 27, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I do not have a lot of experience with chainsaws but I have a freind who is an arbor and he recomends a Stihl or Husquavarna. He says the cheaper brands are just that – cheap. I bought a Stihl and works great.

  2. beth r says:
    June 27, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    i heard Poulan wasn't so great, i would go w/ a Craftsman or Black and Decker.

  3. Donna C says:
    June 27, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    stihl….my dad worked in a sawmill for years, that was the only kind of saw he ever used. He still has the 1st one he ever bought. It is over 20 years old and still runs like a brand new one. Hope this helps.

  4. Bill P says:
    June 27, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    If you do not know how to sharpen it or maintain it, don't get it. Poulans are iffy in my estimation and they make Sears's saws. The higher level of Husquavarna are excellent, Stilh is very good, John Deer's top line is great – Just get one big enough to do what you want to do and don't cut your stupid leg or hand off.

  5. Chris L says:
    June 27, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Stihl – hands down the best


 
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