First let me say thank you to all the folks on this forum. For a new guy AAW is like having mentors available any time you need advice (which is all the time!). I've been to one AAW meeting in Tustin CA and plan to join AAW this month. Every day is like a new adventure and I get up every morning with a smile on my face looking forward to the day's learning and creating.
So onto my question. I've obtained several large logs (about 15 - 20 inches in diameter). I have no experience with a chain saw. I've done lots of reading and I'm aware of the safety issues (face sheild, ear protection, chaps etc). I am not afraid to spend the money to get a good, reliable and hopefully safe chainsaw. I'm considering a Stihl MS261 based on what others have said about it. Is this overkill? I live in Southern California so cold weather starting isn't an issue. I had initially considered an electric but they appear to subject to burning out and I really only want to do this once. What are the major factors outside of price that I should be taking into consideration? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mark
So onto my question. I've obtained several large logs (about 15 - 20 inches in diameter). I have no experience with a chain saw. I've done lots of reading and I'm aware of the safety issues (face sheild, ear protection, chaps etc). I am not afraid to spend the money to get a good, reliable and hopefully safe chainsaw. I'm considering a Stihl MS261 based on what others have said about it. Is this overkill? I live in Southern California so cold weather starting isn't an issue. I had initially considered an electric but they appear to subject to burning out and I really only want to do this once. What are the major factors outside of price that I should be taking into consideration? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mark