One thing that I've learned over the years is to not skimp when it comes to buying a chainsaw.
Forget price, buy quality. I like Stihl.
One thing that I've learned over the years is to not skimp when it comes to buying a chainsaw.
Forget price, buy quality. I like Stihl.
1969 Camaro SS, 350(NOM), M21, 12 Bolt Posi, 01B LOS Build
You get what you pay for. My Honda mower and snowblower that I bought forever ago still run like new. Replaced them with newer models. The only trimmer I ever bought was a Honda. One had gotten stolen. I've only had Stihl blowers and a chainsaw. Stihl & Honda are what I recommenced based on my personal experience.
2007 Lexus LS460
2013 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior
2011 Toyota Camry SE V6
I have an antique Ryobi line trimmer that I bought new 18 years ago at a place called Quality Farm and Fleet (now defunct) when I used to mow lawns for a summer job. Never done any maintenance ever. I think the key to buying crap is to see what it's made from. Some stuff is easily identified as junk. Some stuff is worth buying junk because it's disposable or cobble-able.
Buy made in the United States. Otherwise your job might be next. Unless you already wear black shoes and a visor with golden arches on it to work in which case your fellow american has already failed you.
Echo and Stihl are the best string trimmers you can buy hands down. Every lawn care company in the area will use one of those two brands almost exclusively. Nothing wrong with the Honda or Tanakas either however....those work awesome as well.
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2012 Subaru WRX STi 5-door
1964 Biscayne 2dr - 4-speed
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2012 Subaru WRX STi 5-door
1964 Biscayne 2dr - 4-speed
I think I may have jinxed myself... The weedwacker won't start... I haven't tried cleaning the carb or anything like that yet...
Oh well, it was only $39.
Thanks,
Joe Reichard
2007 Saab 9-5 Aero
2010 Saab 9-3 2.0T 6-Speed Manual... It's my wife's and she lets me drive it from time to time...
2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen Convertible
1995 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible