fatboymoe
ArboristSite Operative
First, I would like to say that this forum is very informative and addicting. I have spent hours looking through the thousands of threads and have found just about every answer to my questions. The search function is indeed your friend and works very well.
Chainsaws are a new hobby for me. CAD is very real and is fun. My friends make fun of me because I have more chainsaws than trees on my property but I am the one they call for help removing trees from their properties! I love it and wouldn't have it any other way. I am no way a professional and don't pretend to be. I am just someone that likes to use his chainsaws when time allows and help my friends and relatives. Good old fashion hard work once in a while is good for me.
I just bought a new Echo CS-600p. I had a $200 gift certificate for HD and that's what I used it on. I have't used it yet, but it seems well built. I have removed the limiter caps and will adjust the carb. I live in Kalifornia where C.A.R.B. and the EPA are ruining OPE. I couldn't make myself destroy a new, $500 saw because of stupid regulations. Cats and limiter caps are not your friend.
My other saws are homeowner types. I have had a Stihl 025 for over 8 years. Very dependable, cuts well with the right chain and is light weight. Not a pro saw by any means, but works good for me. My other HO saws are a Husqvarna 137 and an 142. I bought them at Lowes on sale for $125 each. Proper chain selection goes a long way in making them decent cutters. Not much power in either one, but I didn't't expect much. They are good enough for small jobs around the house.
My project saw is a Stihl 032AVEQ. It was given to me a couple of months ago by a friend that didn't use it anymore. It even came with the Stihl case.
Compression was 155psi and I looked down the bore with a bore scope and all looks good. Pulled the muffler and had very little carbon build up. Replaced the B&C, AV mounts, sprocket and chain catcher. A good cleaning throughout and some parts replacement has it running again. It's a great, well built saw that needed some TLC.
My other project is a Homelite 330 for a friend. It has the torn intake boot that seems common to this model. I am now making a parts list to get this Homelite running again.
I am now trying to get a used Makita from HD rentals. We have plenty of HD's around here and I keep checking them on a monthly basis. I really want one to put a big bore kit on it from Bailey's. Makita 6401's look very well built from what I can tell.
Thanks again for such an informative forum.
Brian
Chainsaws are a new hobby for me. CAD is very real and is fun. My friends make fun of me because I have more chainsaws than trees on my property but I am the one they call for help removing trees from their properties! I love it and wouldn't have it any other way. I am no way a professional and don't pretend to be. I am just someone that likes to use his chainsaws when time allows and help my friends and relatives. Good old fashion hard work once in a while is good for me.
I just bought a new Echo CS-600p. I had a $200 gift certificate for HD and that's what I used it on. I have't used it yet, but it seems well built. I have removed the limiter caps and will adjust the carb. I live in Kalifornia where C.A.R.B. and the EPA are ruining OPE. I couldn't make myself destroy a new, $500 saw because of stupid regulations. Cats and limiter caps are not your friend.
My other saws are homeowner types. I have had a Stihl 025 for over 8 years. Very dependable, cuts well with the right chain and is light weight. Not a pro saw by any means, but works good for me. My other HO saws are a Husqvarna 137 and an 142. I bought them at Lowes on sale for $125 each. Proper chain selection goes a long way in making them decent cutters. Not much power in either one, but I didn't't expect much. They are good enough for small jobs around the house.
My project saw is a Stihl 032AVEQ. It was given to me a couple of months ago by a friend that didn't use it anymore. It even came with the Stihl case.
Compression was 155psi and I looked down the bore with a bore scope and all looks good. Pulled the muffler and had very little carbon build up. Replaced the B&C, AV mounts, sprocket and chain catcher. A good cleaning throughout and some parts replacement has it running again. It's a great, well built saw that needed some TLC.
My other project is a Homelite 330 for a friend. It has the torn intake boot that seems common to this model. I am now making a parts list to get this Homelite running again.
I am now trying to get a used Makita from HD rentals. We have plenty of HD's around here and I keep checking them on a monthly basis. I really want one to put a big bore kit on it from Bailey's. Makita 6401's look very well built from what I can tell.
Thanks again for such an informative forum.
Brian
