<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
A friend and his crew have been assisting with rebuilds and tree clearing in New Orleans. They're going through chain saws quickly and want something better than handyman grade gear.
He said they want saws with a 30 inch bar and "not the kind you buy at Home Depot."
I'm thinking I'd like to buy one of those saws. Anybody got a make/model/vendor suggestion?
Thanks much. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hey rodster, I have been using a Stihl 029 Super (the new model is the 290 Farm Boss) with a 20" bar for several years now and have cut more trees than I care to remember. (Especially since the storms hit.)
As long as you keep the bar lube reservoir topped off you should have no problems.I recently helped several friends that live down the road in Lake Arthur and Welsh clean up around their homes due to the damage they received from Rita and have had no problems with the saw. Here is a Link to a Professional Series available with the bar size that they require:
Stihl MS660