I got my Husky 346XP today

[clayman]

I spent more for it then I thought I would spend on a new saw, and it's likely more saw than I really need, but the deed is done.

By the way, the 346XP with an 18" bar and chain weighs 13.334 lbs.

The guy in the shop fueled it up, put in bar oil, started it up, and let it run a bit before they gave it to me.

I really thought hard about buying it on line to avoid the sales tax, but I thought if I have trouble, one time, during the warranty period, buying it local will have paid off.

Tomorrow, after I read the manual, I may go out and cut down a tree.

Thanks for all the helpful advice,

Clay

 

[2000ssm6]

Sounds good, be safe and happy

 

[16:1mix]

Sounds good, be safe and happy

+1

Enjoy!!!

 

[danrclem]

You bought the best in it's class. If you've never put a tree down before be careful and plan ahead for a route to get out of the way.

 

[clayman]

You bought the best in it's class. If you've never put a tree down before be careful and plan ahead for a route to get out of the way.

Yeah, I hope it does as good as I think it will. I'll post my opinion after I work with it a while, and thanks for the warning about falling a tree. I have cut down more than a few in my life, but it never hurts to hear "be careful" again.

I did go look at the Stihl models again. I even saw a good deal on a MS361, but after I looked at them all I thought if I were going to buy a Stihl It would likely be the 260 PRO model. I liked that saw, but not as good as i Liked the 346XP

 

[ropensaddle]

Yeah, I hope it does as good as I think it will. I'll post my opinion after I work with it a while, and thanks for the warning about falling a tree. I have cut down more than a few in my life, but it never hurts to hear "be careful" again.

I did go look at the Stihl models again. I even saw a good deal on a MS361, but after I looked at them all I thought if I were going to buy a Stihl It would likely be the 260 PRO model. I liked that saw, but not as good as i Liked the 346XP

Now ya done got me jealous I hear those are screamers good luck
to ya and happy cuttin!

 

[Longwood]

You chose a great saw, I hope you come back later and tell us how you like it. :greenchainsaw:

 

[tdi-rick]

You bought the best in it's class.
<snip>

cough cough, PS5100S :monkey:

 

[pbtree]

Rockin saw choice my friend!

 

[ropensaddle]

cough cough, PS5100S :monkey:

Clean the filter there bub

 

[SawTroll]

cough cough, PS5100S :monkey:

The Husky is better handling when limbing etc, and a tad lighter, but nothing really wrong with the Dolmar..........


Each to his own.......

 

[SawTroll]

I spent more for it then I thought I would spend on a new saw, and it's likely more saw than I really need, but the deed is done.

By the way, the 346XP with an 18" bar and chain weighs 13.334 lbs.

The guy in the shop fueled it up, put in bar oil, started it up, and let it run a bit before they gave it to me.

I really thought hard about buying it on line to avoid the sales tax, but I thought if I have trouble, one time, during the warranty period, buying it local will have paid off.

Tomorrow, after I read the manual, I may go out and cut down a tree.

Thanks for all the helpful advice,

Clay

Congrats, you did it right!

 

[nikocker]

Congratulations!

You're going to love that saw . . be sure to wear PPE as well. Post some photos if you get a chance.

Al

 

[toddstreeservic]

:agree2:
And be careful!

 

[Ole Farmerbuck]

You're going to love that saw . . be sure to wear PPE as well. Post some photos if you get a chance.

Al

+1 and then......open the muffler up. Quite a difference.

 

[nikocker]

Buck - have you opened up the Non EPA muffler? If so what did you do?
Thanks - -Al

 

[Ole Farmerbuck]

Buck - have you opened up the Non EPA muffler? If so what did you do?
Thanks - -Al

I sure did. I put one piece of 5/8 conduit on it. Wow! Kind of set the 5100 back a bit. I'll find a pic and post it for you.

 

[Ole Farmerbuck]

Buck - have you opened up the Non EPA muffler? If so what did you do?
Thanks - -Al

Here ya go.

 

[nikocker]

Now that looks like it means business! Did you do any timed cuts before and after?

Al

 

[Ole Farmerbuck]

Now that looks like it means business! Did you do any timed cuts before and after?

Al

I ran it before but didnt time it. The only times are after i got the 5100 but the 346 was already opened up. The 346 outcuts it more than i thought it would. Same chain same bar. I do intend on opening the 5100 muffler just to make it fare but it'd better change the 5100 a lot.