lmbrman
stumped
Stop it, you need to save your $$$ for the 660.
not motivated to carry one- hang it on the shelf, maybe
Stop it, you need to save your $$$ for the 660.
I'm trying to avoid having too many saws around, considering that I only cut 6 cords a year.... It's tempting to keep them all, and it's not really about the money, it's just that I know if I have three saws around I will end up leaving one home and never using it. So I love the sound and feel of the 041, it's great to bury the bar on that thing, but I know that if I'm cutting all day it won't be long and I'll be going to something lighter. Pretty sure that's always going to be the 262, since it's not only lighter, but also stronger than the 029. (anyone able to confirm the weights of those two? I'm pretty sure the 262 feels lighter) So that means the 029 is only around in case the others won't run. But maybe I should keep it just for that... From the looks of the 262 I'm just not sure if I can count on it. On the other hand, it looks like someone counted on it pretty hard for quite awhile and it's still around.
Any ideas on how much trouble and expense I'd have to go to to get a chain brake on the 262?
Well when i cut for a living I had a 031 041 044 a few homelite 360's and a 262 xp the only saw that I still have after 20 + years is the 262 , doubt I will ever part with it . As mentioned parts are still available . I will probably send this to a builder to have it completely redone , that is if I can stop this insane itching to grab a 390 or 395.
(anyone able to confirm the weights of those two? I'm pretty sure the 262 feels lighter)...Any ideas on how much trouble and expense I'd have to go to to get a chain brake on the 262?
.... Would you sell the 029 to have the 262? .....
I think I'm going to be looking at replacing the whole chain cover and getting the chain brake handle as well. Whoever had it riveted some sort of cover onto the side cover to close up the hole where the brake handle comes out. Not sure, I haven't opened it up.
Question of the year?
The answer is of course yes, the 262xp is several levels better - but then you need to consider the condition of the saws....
...Anyone interested in a very nice condition 029 with a muffler mod?
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