Did I read this wrong or did you say you're 16?
I'll add my opinion, worth what you pay for it. I think an up and coming sawyer would be well served with a rear handle Poulan 2000 series such as 2050, 2150, 2350. These saws are easy to start and easy to work on. Put a 91VXL chain on it and adjust the carb as needed. Parts are cheap and easy to find and these saws perform well for their size and cost. $40.00 will get a nice low mileage example on Fleabay or Craig's List.
Are Poulan even available here ?
Oh, no such thing as Craig's List outside the US either
I think I may have found a saw. A Makita (Dolmar) MDE3440 - 34CC, decompressor, no bar at present but will wear a 3/8LP 14" if I get it. The interesting thing is it is not clamshell construction which I would have expected. Looking at the parts list it doesn't seem too bad as far as work on ability, except for the recoil starter being mounted behind the flywheel - why would you do that???.
Anyway it is up on Ebay as a non runner due to not being used for several years. The seller, (100% feedback rating), says it turns over and has compression and states he is sure it would start. This seems to cover most of the aspects we have discussed thus far and will introduce my son to some basic maintenance when we go through it together - assuming I am the winning bidder. If it goes pear shaped I will not have mega dollars tied up and it will serve as a good learning experience.
I'll let you know how it goes.
There's a range of Stihl stuff on gumtree, from a contra, 090, 066, even an as new ms880
Not all practical, but he could grow into them :msp_sneaky:
Are Poulan even available here ?
Oh, no such thing as Craig's List outside the US either
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