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Old 10-12-2006, 09:35 PM
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I have used many different makes of saws and you can't go wrong with any of these 3.

1: Stihl ts400 reliable and well balanced but vibrates more than most

2: Partner 650/750 has the best sight lines to your cut and is a smooth runner but seems a little more finicky when starting and idling

3: Makita 7301 (also sold by other companies in different colours) powerful, relatively smooth running, and easy starting. but I find it kind of bulky even though well balanced. I also find that it is very easy to occidentally hit the kill switch when picking it up between cuts I also find that this has the quietest engine of the three

Go for the 14" versions
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