Stihl MS 211 chainsaw review
Our new Stihl MS
211 chainsaw is about to turn a year old.
The smaller size really comes
in handy for stump removal, and the newer engine has about half as much
exhaust fumes to breath in.
I've had a few instances where I
felt like it was underpowered, but that was more the fault of a dull
chain, and I had a small learning curve with the starting procedure. It
took me a while to figure out when you push the choke all the way down
it sometimes springs back up if you're not paying attention.
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Emily --- Choosing a chainsaw depends on what you want to do with it. The bigger ones have more power and can have longer bars, which means they cut through bigger trees. On the other hand, they're more exhausting to use, which can mean less safe if you're not paying attention.
If all you're going to be doing is cutting down trees less than two feet in diameter and cutting some firewood, a small saw would probably work great. But if you're going to be building a log cabin out of big trees, you'll want a big saw!
Good luck with your new farm!