Wear marks/dings 044

[terrafirma]

My ebay 044 rat saw obviously has had a tough life and I thought I might be able to find out what type of abuse she's been through if I posted some pics. Despite it's rough shape, it continues to run like a top. The serial # starts with 123 so it's a 91-94 vintage based on findings on AS.

What caused all the paint to wear off?? I presume it happened when it wasnt being used, ie. moving all around in the back of a truck or something.

Little closer up.

And these nicks? Looks like someone was trying to beat it with a scrench.

Overall. Bar and dogs are new compared to everything else.

 

[Bowtie]

Why are you worried about that? GO CUT SOME WOOD WITH THAT THING!!!

 

[Lakeside53]

Looks pretty normal to me... for a well used saw.

Paint it not.. it wil cut the same! But, i suspect you'll be happier with paint .

 

[Oldsawnut]

Yea Its been pieced back together I noticed it has a 440 tank on it. But I agree just cut some wood. I would rather have an ugly saw thats been maintained well than a pretty one that been ran on straight gas or bad mix.

 

[Bowtie]

Maybe I was a little harsh. I can understand wanting your saw to look good too. But in time you will ding the heck out of it again. I believe in taking good care of tools, but I would just cut wood with it.

 

[stihl 440]

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The paint being worn off the side of the starter cover came from the operator holding the saw to his side alot. I wear the felling sights off my 440 all the time, I just highlight them with a black marker after awhile. And yes it does look like someone beat the top of the starter cover with a scrench. But overall it is in very good condition for a old 044, you're lucky! Nice saw!!!! Now go cut a lot of wood!!!:greenchainsaw:

 

[bigbadbob]

I have a used 044 that is so beat I'm afraid to sell it its so ugly. That's a creampuff you got there!!!

 

[Sprig]

Looks like a wee case of "back-of-pickup-truckitus" (say that10x fast), nice saw though!
As stated above, give it some love and GO CUT WOOD!



Serge

 

[slowp]

Yuck. Way worse than the scratches and nicks, IT HAS THE STINKIN' NEW STYLE GAS CAP!!! Twinkle is getting scarred up from riding in the back of the pickup and I also scratch up the handle cuz I learned to start the saw with the foot in the handle and can't seem to do it any other way and I wear calks. One should really wear felt bottomed slippers when starting the saw this way, a pastel color of course. Or maybe I could put some protective purple duct/duck tape on for a protective layer.:greenchainsaw:
Looks like you will need a longer bar.:biggrinbounce2:

 

[terrafirma]

Thanks guys, I've had it a while now and it has paid for itself at least twice over. Being a starving (for beer) college student I needed something cheap but powerful for weekend jobs in the Vermont sticks.

Motor is getting tired...going to re-ring her pretty soon.

"Piss oak" rip. My foreman names trees based on their smell, not species. Can't argue with that logic.

 

[Freakingstang]

The paint being worn off the side of the starter cover came from the operator holding the saw to his side alot. I wear the felling sights off my 440 all the time, I just highlight them with a black marker after awhile. And yes it does look like someone beat the top of the starter cover with a scrench. But overall it is in very good condition for a old 044, you're lucky! Nice saw!!!! Now go cut a lot of wood!!!:greenchainsaw:

Could the marks be from the belt buckle?

How long have you had your ebay Rat? Doesn't matter how it looks, as long as it cuts.

 

[stihl 440]

Could the marks be from the belt buckle?

How long have you had your ebay Rat? Doesn't matter how it looks, as long as it cuts.

I don't know, maybe, I don't wear one though. I ususally just have my chaps and wedge pouch, they work as a good enough belt.lol!!!:greenchainsaw:

 

[RiverRat2]

Yuck. Way worse than the scratches and nicks, IT HAS THE STINKIN' NEW STYLE GAS CAP!!! Twinkle is getting scarred up from riding in the back of the pickup and I also scratch up the handle cuz I learned to start the saw with the foot in the handle and can't seem to do it any other way and I wear calks. One should really wear felt bottomed slippers when starting the saw this way, a pastel color of course. Or maybe I could put some protective purple duct/duck tape on for a protective layer.:greenchainsaw:
Looks like you will need a longer bar.:biggrinbounce2:

Ha Ha Ha!!!!! good one slowp,,,, Its all about what works best for you,,, I pick mine up by the rear handle and drop start,,, with longer bars I rest the bar tip on a root flare, stump, or limb whatever's available,,,,

It just limits some of the bending over and works for me ><>,,,,,,,