Monday, December 26, 2011

What Makes Stihl Chain Saws So Good?

!±8± What Makes Stihl Chain Saws So Good?

Stihl is one of the biggest, most well known and highest quality manufacturer of chain saws on the market today. They offer 31 models and have a web page listing over 31 special features of their chain saws.

If you want a quick, simple, summary of these features, please read on to learn of the improvements and features made to the Stihl chain saws (for further details please visit http://www.stihl.com):

Stihl Chain Saw Engine Features

Carburetor Modifications

* The carburetor has been modified to keep the saw humming along at a fixed RPM. This helps it to run smoother and cleaner. Stihl also makes it very easy to adjust the carburetor - if need be.

Engine Modifications

* The engine now uses a 2 ring piston (rather than a 1 pin piston). This 2 ring piston provides for a more efficient engine which runs cooler, helping it to last longer.

Start Up Modifications

* By using a combination of a special decompression valve and electronic ignition, the engine starts much easier - meaning less strong arm pulling of the starting cord. Many independent Stihl chain saw reviews are high on praise for their easy start.

Miscellaneous Engine Modifications

Stihl has also worked to provide the following improvements on their chain saw engines:

* Reduced vibration to help reduce operator fatigue. * Improved clutch to reduce slippage. * Longer life cylinders to give better wear, cooling, and lubrication which equates to more output power * Improved pump primer control to eliminate flooding.
Stihl Chain Saw Casing / Housing Improvements

* "Smoothed out" the casing by eliminating sharp or rough edges thus

allowing less snagging.

* Toughened the polymer housings to make it more durable while keeping it light.

* Increased the size of the handle to make holding easier.

* Streamlined the sprocket cover to reduce clogging and help clean easier.

Stihl Chain Saw Safety Improvements

* Designed a dual braking system to stop the chain in an emergency. This can be activated manually or by inertia if the kickback is strong enough.

* Designed the rear hand guard to help reduce injury. This design also allows for a wider area to put your foot when starting the chain saw.

* Ergonomically designed the front handle for comfort and reduced risk of injury, while giving a more secure grip. (A few models even have heated handles.)

* Designed a chain catcher to reduce the risk of contact with the chain if an accident were to happen.

Stihl Chain Saw Maintenance Improvements

* Developed an automatic bar and chain oiler to ensure proper lubrication while using less oil.

* Developed an inboard chain brake which requires less maintenance yet makes sprocket easier to remove.

* Designed a unique chain adjuster system which allows tool-free adjustment of the chain tension.

Stihl Chain Saw: The Little Things

* Reduced the number of knobs and switches to one lever that operates the choke, throttle and on-off switch.

* Designed a replaceable "in tank" fuel filter to lower cost and keep it easy to maintain.

* Protected the spark plug, yet still allows it to be easily changed.

* Designed the fuel, oil and air filter covers for easy opening/closing with no tools.

* Added large baffles to help reduce noise level.

This concludes the summary of the main features which give Stihl their good reputation. As you would expect, not all Stihl chain saws models will have all these features.

However, by knowing what they offer, you can now compare to other manufacturers or select the one chain saw that perfectly fits your needs.


What Makes Stihl Chain Saws So Good?

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Buying Used Tools on Craigslist - Helpful Tips

!±8± Buying Used Tools on Craigslist - Helpful Tips

If you are looking for quality, yet cheap tools, you may turn to Craigslist. This online classified website is where many items are bought, sold, and traded, including tools and other supplies. Whether you need hand tools, power tools, outdoor tools, or anything in between, you can usually find it for sale on Craigslist. But, how can you ensure you get a good deal?

Price compare online first. Some consumers buy certain tools, like a table saw, air compressor, or generator just to use it once. These individuals then try to later resell the item. However, since they only used it once, they consider it like-new and want to get most of their money back. Be on the lookout for these types of sellers, as you are likely to pay more. Used power tools, like a Black and Decker cordless drill, should not cost the same as a new one. Generally, used should cost at least half the cost of new.

Read reviews online. Not only do you want cheap tools, but you want quality ones too. Just because a seller says a generator works great, it does not mean it really does. They may not be lying, but they may not have owned or used the generator long enough to know. That is why reading reviews online is recommended. No consumer is ever 100% satisfied, but be cautious of products with lots of bad reviews or low ratings. You don't want to buy a used generator, even for a low price, just to have it quit working in three months.

Ask about noise. In addition to asking a Craigslist seller about noise, you can usually find out about this by reading reviews online. New tools have come a long way, but an old electric saw may be too loud to use around your home. Of course, also ask the seller if the tool works. Don't unknowingly buy an electric drill that can't hold a charge or table saw with broken pieces.

Look for affordable name brand tools, like Craftsman and Black and Decker. Although some off-brand tools work just as good as Craftsman and Black and Decker, these brands are popular for a reason. Instead of just browsing Craigslist.org, perform a search online. Tailor your search to the type of tool in question, like a cordless drill, or a brand name, such as Black and Decker or Craftsman.


Buying Used Tools on Craigslist - Helpful Tips

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