Thanks, friends! For all the help...
Glenn Madsen in the SF Bay area
>... in deciding which chain saw to purchase. My little trimming saw, purchased nearly 20 years ago still does everything it ever did, but that isn't enough for bowl blanks and larger pieces.
So thanks to the friendly, open, and more importantly, completely frank discussion here, and a good local dealer, I am now the proud owner of a new Stihl MS250. Total time at the dealer: 12 minutes, and I'm on my way. I LOVE easy retail transactions!















