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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:26 pm
by williams
I have decided today after using the husq that i need a petrol cutter, i literally can not believe how strong it was and i enjoyed the fact i could put water with it for no dust and literally no blade wear.
So which of the above is best? husqvarna is slighty more powerful and it seems a touch more expensive but does that matter?
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:35 pm
by rab1
cant comment on the costs etc but when we did our drive etc, my brother lent me a k1250 which was brilliant and then later on the project the equivalent sthil model , preferred the partner saw. thought it was more powerful and quicker on the cuts. 
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:38 pm
by mickg
some days I can be cutting for most of the day and its the stihl ts410 for me
both have the anti vibration but the stihl is more balanced in your hands compared to the bulkier looking husqvarna but there is only point 3 of a KG in weight between them and both have virtually the same features anyway
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:44 pm
by williams
It does look like the stihl is smaller and easier to use, the husqvarna is a bit of a brute, i just could not believe how easy i was cutting through 65mm minimum 20 year old blocks today, i had a double six blade which i always have liked but christ they were like butter, my poor little makita 9" would have been bouncing about after about 5 cuts lol
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:04 pm
by haggistini
stihl ts 400 the older model are my favorite i find it more balanced and accurate it’s just a matter of which feels right for you as both husky and the stilh are top kit!!! TOP TIP.[ I find that if you fit an inline filter to the water pipe on the saw and keep a hard toothbrush handy you’ll keep the jets clear of any crap that blocks them up]
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:09 pm
by mickg
the correct diamond blade makes the difference too
I was given a free diamond blade because i attended the world of paving exhibition last march and it was one of the best blades i have ever used, just bought 2 more a few weeks ago @ £ 65 each but in between time i have been using marcrist costing £ 115 each or Travis Perkins have a general purpose blade for around £ 45
the marcrist is an expensive blade but it last a lot longer than the cheaper blades which makes it just as cost effective
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:18 pm
by GB_Groundworks
we have the k1250 "rail" saw its a double sized one takes a bigger blade, think they are 420mm and are about £350 each we use for cutting bigger coping stones and kerbs in one cut. but its also twice as heavy and when rev the size of the blade acts like a propellor and moves it in you hand haha.
stihl all the way though
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:56 pm
by haggistini
OTEC dx05 blades are the best i have used but i cant find them anywhere now tho!
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:22 pm
by Al Jardin
Macrist blades very good in my limited experience with cutting stone. I'm sure TP blades are made by Macrist but not branded by them.
Al
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:25 pm
by mickg
seeing as the TP blades are the same colour of deep red and look very similar to the marcrist blades i think you may be right there Al
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:00 pm
by Dave_L
Another Stihl fan here too
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:19 pm
by lutonlagerlout
stihl here
i still have no problems with OBAS cheapo blades
£15 per drive for a blade suits me fine
mind you mostly i use it for brickwork cut outs and they are a lot softer than CBP
cheers LLL
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:06 am
by cookiewales
lutonlagerlout wrote:stihl here
i still have no problems with OBAS cheapo blades
£15 per drive for a blade suits me fine
mind you mostly i use it for brickwork cut outs and they are a lot softer than CBP
cheers LLL
sthil is the one hard to see the line on long cuts in york stone with husqe puts you off balance i bought a blade at the show still going strong but allways with water of to scotland for the weekend will take in the rugby cheers cookie :;): 
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:10 am
by lutonlagerlout
who's playing?
:;): :;):
LLL
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:23 pm
by mike builder/landscaper
try the makita 6410. better than stihl 410. great starter.