That looks bada$$. Nice job
Creating a custom Husqvarna...
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cobey
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nice work 
STIHLTHEDEERE
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Nice thread!
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Nice work........but I'm still waiting for that color to grow on me. 
eudaimonea
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The "dyeing" idea is a rather elegant soln. when dealing with "sister saws" and color schemes. Really nice finishing touch. Probably going to copycat in the near future.
TBrown
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How does the 353 run? I remember seeing it in person at a certain shop. It looked very nice.
Is there any risk of distorting the plastic in that hot of water?
ktm1217
Kyle
Vic, the saw looks awesome! Im glad it went to someone that made as much of a neat as project out of it as you did. Good luck with it and thanks again!
roddog
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That makes me want to find a junked saw and try my luck. Too cool. Very nice work
That's awesome.
What did you use to strip the cases?
What did you use to strip the cases?
drf255
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Great work. The color dye very interesting.
Well it's about time. I have been waiting for this thread since Christmas! Excellent work Vic!!!!
Perry pioneer
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Those saws look bad ass did you modify the 353 internally? Really nice work man!
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The 353 has been to Wisconsin..........
Matthew Sharpless
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Mitch and Roush for all of their help and teaching me so much!
jetmd
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Nice job Vic! See you in a few weeks.
In order to prep for powder coating, I just sand blasted the cases. that leaves the metal just rough enough to allow the powder to adhere
Yes, after I was done with powder, dye and reassembly, I then sent it to tree monkey... must say that it is VERY impressive now! Scott does amazing work... I almost can't believe this is the same 353
I also had this same fear. What I have found that works the best it to bring the dyed water to a low boil, insert parts and let low boil for about 10 minutes and then turn off the heat. I left the parts in overnight as the water cooled (in theory the plastic would 'pull' dye in as it cools too) and then rinse them with a 10:1 water:white vinegar solution the next morning. The vinegar helps to set the color...that also works well for dark clothes during first wash.
