I saw it on Ebay/Craigslist

[Modifiedmark]

Never bought a saw from Fleabay, guess now I never will....
Found my RA on CL tho.....good score.

I still don't think I lost out, the seller was more then fair after he was convinced I wasn't trying to scam him.

In fact, he did offer to refund all money including shipping! It was my choice to keep the saw at a reduced cost.

I was just disapointed that a desireable to me saw was almost destroyed by someones mistake.

When it's all said and done it will be all good.

 

[Brian S]

We need pics when done, I like those orange Daytons.

 

[lawnmowertech37]

Well I'm going to tear it down tomorrow and look closer. I dont have a good feeling about the cyl. Piston could probably be cleaned up. Rings are hard to find.

If I can I will fix it, if not theres alot of good hard to find parts on it, of course there the wrong color to use on the Poulans

mark whats the part # on the rings ?

 

[woodshed]

someone should buy the Makita DCS 6401 on Grand Rapids Craigslist...

$450 sounds decent to me, what do the Home Depot rental units go for? This saw is brand new, never gassed. I bet he would take a little less.

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/grd/1067041491.html

Scott

 

[Saw Dr.]

You can get decent HD rentals for less than half that. There is quite a bit on it here. I think their bottom line is $185 at HD. For that money, you could get the rental, upgrade to 7900 top end, and still have some cash left.

 

[Kemper]

For that much cash i would buy a new one.

 

[Wet1]

You can get them for about $300 to $350 on ebay from time to time.

 

[AOD]

Sounds a bit high. I got my CL score yesterday.

 

[Modifiedmark]

mark whats the part # on the rings ?

#2638

 

[Modifiedmark]

We need pics when done, I like those orange Daytons.

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Will do.

 

[Bill G]

As others have posted there is a demand for Orange Dayton parts. I also need a few.

Bill

 

[GeneralTJWillys]

http://www.epinions.com/reviews/Makita_DCS6401_20_20_64cc_Chainsaw_2_Cycle

Found this link. Maybe it'll help with your decision. It looks good to me, as I'm in the market and was looking HARD at the MS 361.

If you decide against it, I may take him up on it. I'm not TOO far from Grand Rapids myself. I won't snatch it out from under you though.

Tracy

 

[AOD]

Its not really in GR, it's in Hastings, closer to Lansing than GR and not too far from the IN/OH border.

 

[GeneralTJWillys]

Still, not too far. I need to travel to Adrian soon anyway.

I'd rather get a Stihl, but if the price is right, this will work. The ad says firm, but he still may deal. Not bad, that is, as long as it IS brand new, never used.

 

[AOD]

Still, not too far. I need to travel to Adrian soon anyway.

I'd rather get a Stihl, but if the price is right, this will work. The ad says firm, but he still may deal. Not bad, that is, as long as it IS brand new, never used.

I still think that price is a bit high. For your time and gas just save up and buy one locally.

 

[Brian S]

Try to find a former HD rental unit. Many are in great shape. Here's mine.

 

[GeneralTJWillys]

What's the longest bar I could use on the Makita?

 

[AOD]

What's the longest bar I could use on the Makita?

Probably a 20", possibly a 24" with skip chain. It won't run anything bigger than a 20" with authority.

 

[Brian S]

Probably a 20", possibly a 24" with skip chain. It won't run anything bigger than a 20" with authority.

I agree, also balance and reach are about right with a 20".

 

[Rookie1]

Help Identify Stihl On Ebay.

Im thinkling this isnt an 044. Maybe 029. Thanks for input. http://cgi.ebay.com/Stihl-Chainsaw-...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:1|39:1|240:1318