Leaving a brand new 455 saw unused
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Ductape
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the 455 is a solid firewood or home owner saw.
Saw Dr.
Junk Collector
You are going to be waiting a long time for your 310 to die. I have seen several of those last YEARS in tree service use. I'd put the $250 in a bank account. By the time the 310 wears out, you'll have enough $ for an MS-884. If you smash the 310, or score it with crappy gas / cracked fuel line, then I guess it would be nice to have another waiting in the wings.
zogger
Tree Freak
A spare saw?
--excellent price for that saw. Talk about saw "needs", here's my take on that. You never know when you might need a spare saw. Not for firewood, for REAL IMPORTANT STUFF.
Hurricanes/tornadoes/ice storms/ straight line wind storms all can happen. You go one day thinking all you need is a used firewood saw, the next day every saw in the community combined ain't enough saw to get the big job done. Same with generators.
That's exactly what happened with me and learned my lesson, now multiple saws in different sizes. I still don't have a real big saw, still looking for a deal there, but at least I have some good, 30-40s, 50s, will have a 60 when fixed plus backup there, have a 70 that works good enough, need around a 90 with a big bar for the big stuff.
You just ain't had no fun until tons of oak decides to come into the living room to visit with you....you go instantly from just thinking firewood and some thinning to OMG..and you can't have enough saws or saw then.
Plus an excavator.
So ya, a backup known good saw is a good idea especially at a bargain price, although I don't know if I would leave it as it, I'd break it in and tune it correctly, then maybe consider long term correct storage.
--excellent price for that saw. Talk about saw "needs", here's my take on that. You never know when you might need a spare saw. Not for firewood, for REAL IMPORTANT STUFF.
Hurricanes/tornadoes/ice storms/ straight line wind storms all can happen. You go one day thinking all you need is a used firewood saw, the next day every saw in the community combined ain't enough saw to get the big job done. Same with generators.
That's exactly what happened with me and learned my lesson, now multiple saws in different sizes. I still don't have a real big saw, still looking for a deal there, but at least I have some good, 30-40s, 50s, will have a 60 when fixed plus backup there, have a 70 that works good enough, need around a 90 with a big bar for the big stuff.
You just ain't had no fun until tons of oak decides to come into the living room to visit with you....you go instantly from just thinking firewood and some thinning to OMG..and you can't have enough saws or saw then.
Plus an excavator.
So ya, a backup known good saw is a good idea especially at a bargain price, although I don't know if I would leave it as it, I'd break it in and tune it correctly, then maybe consider long term correct storage.
tallguys
Addicted to ArboristSite
Like zogger said, but it because you never know when yours might not be enough and then you'll be kicking yourself for paying much more. Besides, this may help prevent CAD from setting in too soon...
russhd1997
Innocent By Stander
I would buy it and take it along when I go to cut wood. Hit a rock or something with the first saw, put it back in the truck and grab the next one and keep cutting. The multiple saw plan works well for me. I only have a limited amount of time to cut wood and like to get as much done as possible when I am out there. I sharpen them, on my lunch break when I am at my 8 to 5 job.
Sport Faller
Gate Pimp
that 455 aint a newborn baby or made out of porcelain, buy it and use the hell out of both of em 
Scooterbum
Addicted to ArboristSite
What he said, man should always have 2 saws when out cuttin' wood.
Why buy something you don't need?
Sport Faller
Gate Pimp
That's adorable Brad, especially coming from you
other than my 460, which was my first saw, need has had nothing to do with any of my saw purchases
Log Hogger
ArboristSite Operative
Wait until the 310 dies, then buy a new Husqvarna 655.
russhd1997
Innocent By Stander
The OP needs it, he just doesn't realize it yet.
I vote buy the 455 and run the he** out of it and put the 310 away...
455 sure aint no show stopper. but it is a fair price and a decent performer.
455 sure aint no show stopper. but it is a fair price and a decent performer.
jus2fat
Two Harley Fatboys
I have a BRAND NEW 455 Rancher in the box circa 2005-6..??
I bought for $300 off e-bay from local seller...NO shipping cost...and No local sales tax..!!
I have other saws..for sure..but this one is my Ultimate Back-Up Emergency Saw...!!
I hope I never have a need to use it...but for the price...I'll just 'sit on it'..!!
J2F
zogger
Tree Freak
I have a BRAND NEW 455 Rancher in the box circa 2005-6..??
I bought for $300 off e-bay from local seller...NO shipping cost...and No local sales tax..!!
I have other saws..for sure..but this one is my Ultimate Back-Up Emergency Saw...!!
I hope I never have a need to use it...but for the price...I'll just 'sit on it'..!!
J2F
--good for you!
Something I thought about, that I should have done when much younger..always buy two identical whatevers, the necessary stuff, and just squirrel one away.
Provided that you still have room to squirrel stuff away!!!:msp_blushing:
