> As far as chainsaws, get a Husky.  When you consider that there has hardly
> been a tree worth felling in Germany since the Romans were there, it is
> unlikely that they would produce a superior saw.  Anyway, Stihl seems geared
> to the Home Depot market niche.
>
> Rich

Ah... You haven't been to Germany have you. I was amazed at the number
of forests in Western Germany. As for Stihl, perhaps they have gone down
hill, but my old 024 still cranks and runs after years of non-use.
(Whatzatnoise?) Amazing how fast a new blade on a chainsaw will go
through palm trees.

tim o'brien