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Somebody loan me $350......har har

I don't know who that is...lol

Well, I was in a hurry, but reality has me cooling my jets. I am definitely keeping a list, though. I have a nice Honda 3500w generator I have to take to a local guy for a rebuild. I bought it, tried to keep it started every month, then the starter cord broke, it sat too long, and then it...

All points taken. Otoh, I see some saws being sold simply because the owner just doesn't need it, anymore. Nothing wrong with it, as stated. I've seen a couple of those "clones", if that's what you mean by chinese knockoff. Meh.....just on principle I don't consider them. It's true, though...

Perhaps it is easy. It's just if anyone wants to deal with it. I hear what you're saying about buying sight unseen. The deal in Martin, TN is close to my pop, and he could definitely be a good judge. He taught me to work on cars, bicycles, and other stuff growing up. He always fixed the cars...

I understand what you're saying. I just don't see much point in paying full retail. I am going to have to start just saving, though, you're right about that. The desirable saws are often too far away to drive or get snatched up pretty quick being at the generous prices they are. At least now...

BTW, anyone here ever shipped a saw? What did it run you? Found another MS310 in "excellent" shape for $150. It's in Martin, TN, but my pop and my sister is in Memphis. Might be able to swing a deal

Found an MS310 not too far away. There's the hint of trade or partial trade. Fingers crossed...... Edit: I guess he got offended when I asked if he was sure that was 25in bar on there. "Not available"

I am considering the Echo as the prices for used/in great shape are pretty good. Otoh, I would rather have a Stihl or, second to that, a Husqvarna. I don't see anything wrong with a homeowner grade saw if it's a good saw. Plenty of non-pro's seem quite satisfied. My Makita I bought from Lowe's...

Last many times I've been to a local dealer, used saws were/are well out of my budget goal. That's why I keep looking on marketplace. Craigslist is kinda dead usually, but I should look there, too. I just can't or want to spend a bunch on a saw. I missed out on an MS271 that had been rebuilt for...

I'm sure those are great saws, but again I'm also trying to go with something a bit more modern or updated. Otherwise, I do have the Makita though it has power limits

Lol....yeah I don't think I"ve ever cutting anything bigger than 24", but up to that is what I'd say.

Mostly white and red oak. But, some hickory, ash, and softer woods here and there

There's a 290 up for sale (in KY, so way too far) that the seller made into a 390. I suppose that means some modifications were done. However, since I read a lot, my understanding is most if not any of these saws I'm looking could stand a muffler enhancement. Like my 180 and 251....lol. One guy...

Yeah, and $150 is $150 if you can save it by buying a good saw for less than full retail. I bought my DCS520 brand new. But, many years later I had to find another second hand to replace my original piston and cylinder. The used 520 was in fantastic shape and lightly used. I was then able to...

I was thinking that, too. ie. the 590. There's even a 600p going for that. I'm looking harder at the Huskies. Unless a good Stihl comes up more nearby.

Hahaha, of course. I just meant over the 290. But, whatever. Thanks!

I just read the 290 was kinda hard to work on. So, what do you like about the 590?

Right here were some complaints..... https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/common-issues-with-a-455-rancher.262589/ Counter that, though, the YT review of one guy cutting 10 plus cords a year for five years without a hiccup. Having said all that, the specs say it doesn't have anymore power than...

Is it? I've been reluctant to consider them being such big box store saws. One seller has a stock pile of Echo 2 stroke equipment brand new from I don't know where. But, it's all in boxes and I compared it to these DeWalt, etc packages people are trying to offload for cheap. Makes me what kinda...