Saws that surprise the hell out of you.

[Modifiedmark]

And ALL Craftsman chainsaws are worthless garbage :msp_wink:.

Yeah, thats right!

You should have seen the day a friend was bragging on his MS460 and I told him I had a old Craftsman that would whip it. He laughed.

I then had to pull out the Craftsman 5.2 and humble him. He wasnt laughing anymore.

 

[Ambull]

Homelite XL 102 Automatic. Goes really good for an 11 pound, 57cc saw built in 1968!!!!! I got this saw for next to nothing, put gas in it, and let her rip. What a surprise.

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[OhioGregg]

I would have to add another vote for the 5200 Poulan. The 4200 isn't to shabby either.

Gregg,

 

[jimdad07]

I have a mid-90's Craftsman in my shop that was my FIL's, I can't even tell you the size of it to be honest with you. It's one of those charcoal-gray models and it put 20 cords a year in the woodshed for about 8 years and it's still running great. Has enough zip for what it is but it has been one of the most reliable saws in the wood pile.

 

[stihl waters]

jonsered 2050, because it was the biggest piece of #### I have ever saw

I'll see your 2050 and raise you a 2055, screeching gutless piece of crap, bought it new,kept it 3 months and got rid of it, I hated that saw! Much ado about nothing.

 

[stipes]

The Husky 350 I got from Brad a few years ago for a friend of mine. That little saw impressed the heck outta me. Pretty much kept up with the 346xp. Gotta get me one one day just for the fun of it....

 

[TimberMcPherson]

I brought my FIL a jred 2045 that freaking rocks!

 

[rob066]

The most awsome firewood saw I had for its size was a Husqvarna 362xp special. I sold it and kept the ms 361 in it place. What a mistake. I should of did vice versa.

 

[sachsmo]

The most awsome firewood saw I had for its size was a Husqvarna 362xp special. I sold it and kept the ms 361 in it place. What a mistake. I should of did vice versa.

Yeah, but if you had the "Euro" version,


Just ask Troll, Ho, Ho, Ho



How could THE saw fall from it's lofty perch?

 

[sachsmo]

McCulloch 7-10

40+ years old and runs like a banshee.


Most disappointing, Husky 346. how could I not be after all the hype.

 

[sunfish]

First was a Poulan 245A. Just a cutting machine in a fairly small package.

Next, 346xp bought new in 2001. Still the saw I usually take to the woods.

Lately, a Stump broke 365 XPW, enough said!

 

[Sprintcar]

Poulan Pro 330. When the 22 inch bar is removed and the saw tuned correctly, yeah I'll say it,

The best 54cc saw out there.

 

[brokenbudget]

mini mac 110! if it starts and runs, it suprises the hell out of me:jester:

 

[cheeves]

The 79 Dolkita. Even though I knew it was powerful, still always surprises me with it's power. Also my converted 262 Husky. So much power in such a light package! Can hardly tell the weight difference from my old 55 Husky. Must mention my 156 Efco. Never expected it to be anywhere near such a great saw when I bought it sight unseen!

 

[ncfarmboy]

44 Husky for me. Bought one @ a thrift store for $15 probably the ugliest beat up saw in my stable. Put mix in it pulled it twice popped. Third pull started an ran. Tuned it and checked rpm's pulls 14K stock. Only K095 bar I had was an 18" and it pulls it with Authority! Since then have replaced most of the plastic with better looking stuff. Also inherited my Dad's 1984 grey top to go along with 6 white tops and a 444. Awesome little saws! Then my 261/262 conversions, CS56 Efco soon to be a ported CS62. And then the Echo top handle saws. Them little buggers wake up with a MM.
Shep

 

[longbar]

Guess I might need to get my shelf queen Craftsman 5.2 off the shelf and actually try it for once. I also think the Jonsered 801 is a pretty impressive saw. It has more torque than most its size.

 

[rms61moparman]

Well let's see,


Poulan S25DA
Homelite-XL101
Makita DCS-401
Poulan Pro 325
Dolmar 6400
Stihl 009L
Skil 1690
Poulan 3000

They all run a lot better than you would think.


Mike

 

[Bob95065]

I got a Husky 44 last summer. Look here for the thread: http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/179216.htm

I didn't think it was much until I started using it. That little saw pulls a 20" chain with authority. I cut cords of wood with it this winter and it has become the first saw I pick up. I am very happy with it and am glad to have it for the $20 I paid for it.

 

[chrisoppie]

The stock MS210 I had was more then I was expecting. Tuned right, it had nutz in 4"-8" hard wood. worked well for me as a nice little limmer and small-med bucker.

 

[McC]

My first Mac 250. I paid $25 for it at a car show swap meet. It has great original paint, so I don't think it has many hours on it. The first couple years I owned it I had a 24" Mac bar and old style semi chisel chain on it, not very impressive. Then I thought I'd try it at a local saw contest at a county fair. Put on a roller bar and 3/8 chisel with a 9 tooth, electronic ignition module, and it beats many stock 372's, and 440's, in a 10" cant. It won't do it with an 8 tooth, it needs to be lugged down in a 10X10, and the 9 tooth does it. Other than that, it's heavy, and numbs your hands in minutes, which doesn't surprise me.
Scott
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