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I’ve got an old low mileage Echo CS-341 top handle chain saw. I’d like to convert it to a rear handle saw. Will the handle arrangement on a CS 305, 306, 346, type saws be a bolt-on swap. Anyone convert a top handle Echo like the above to rear handle? Any sage advice is appreciated!

Considering an Echo 501P for firewood cutting. Is there a Shindiawa version of this saw? Approaching retirement, would like something new, that is 50cc-ish and lightweight. The 501P has been out for a number of years, has it been a good chainsaw over the long term? The 501P that I looked at...

I see Stihl dealers everywhere, seems like I see and read a lot about Echo chainsaws. Our local dealer who sold Husqvarna changed hands - don’t think they carry them now. I see TSC and Lowe’s carry Husqvarna. Are Husqvarna chainsaws still a very good chain saw? Perhaps it’s a local thing for...

Old thread… What model carb are you using for a replacement for the 330 and is it a direct bolt-on or are mods required? Are these replacement carbs still available? Does this carb replacement render this saw a good trouble free firewood saw? Got a couple 330’s I’d like to keep going. Thanks!

I have an old Stihl MS 260 with a 16 inch bar and am considering an Echo CS 501P with 16” bar. Both are 50cc saws, both have decompression for startup. I’ve had great luck with both Stihl and Echo in Chainsaws and string trimmers. Stihl MS 260 is no longer available, I think I bought one of...

My son was given a Poulan 375 chainsaw - not a problem. However, it does not have an anti-kickback lever brake built onto the chain cover like later model saws do - so from a safety concern, I'm concerned. Question is - is there another model Poulan that is newer that would have a cover with...

I thought I'd make a FYI post regarding the change in TSC's 22 ton log splitter engine from a Briggs & Stratton to a Kohler. Some background: I had a 22 ton TSC log splitter with the vertical shaft Briggs engine and it was GREAT! I traded it for a garden tractor with a front end loader...

I saw Tractor Supply had the Husky 460 chainsaw $100 of at $369 with 24 inch bar. I think in my neck of the woods, the sale went off yesterday. I guess they are clearing the orange saws for the J-red's? Looked like a good deal to me. What do you think? Thanks! Bill

Can anyone tell me what type bar mount was used for a McCulloch 10-10 chainsaw? Is there any difference between a bar mount on a 10-10 and a 10-10A Looking at putting an 18 inch bar on this saw. Any recommendations would be appreciated too. Thanks for everyone's help. Bill

Nice score! My brother had a Super-EZ and that was one nice looking/handling saw (at least I thought so in my teens). He cut a lot of brush with that saw and it would get hot and vacuum lock and not restart. He finally got rid of the saw, but I always thought it was a decent saw. Good...

I bought one of these last year and it does a pretty good job - for me. My routine is to hand sharpen with a file, but somehow my chains visit a rock from time to time and the HF sharpener is a quick way to grind the chain back into shape. One thing you can't do is rough handle it - there is a...

Is that bar a direct bolt-on or does it have to be modified?

That is one stubby bar - LOL!!!

Mark, Thanks for the reply. I just want to see how my stock bar stacks up to other offerings. It is a very flat bar top to bottom, not much if any arch, and maybe there shouldn't be, so I didn't know if this was a bar made to compliment a safety chain or a "normal" (if there is such a...

I've got a Poulan PP330 with a 16 inch bar in it, but also have the 22 inch bar that came with it. Every now and then I need a longer bar for felling or bucking a tree (firewood) and am thinking about putting this 22 inch bar to work - or replacing it with something else. I know the stock...

Thanks for everyone's replies - very helpful!!!!!!!! Bill

Thanks again everyone! I passed on buying one of these 445's, but my Brother bought one! Nice saw. Bill

I posted earlier about a Husky 445 I was considering and noticed it only has one bar lug/nut. I guess there may be 2 lugs, but only one nut holding the cover on and the bar/chain in place. I think I've seen this set-up on a smaller Dolmar saw too. Is this something to avoid or not something...

Thanks again for everyone's replies!!!! Couple of questions. I gather the 445 is a "strato charged" saw. What does that mean? Also, does the 445 have a catalyist in the exhaust? Thanks! Bill

Thanks everyone for the replies. The 445 would be an addition to the fleet - not getting rid of the 4620, it has been a good saw.