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    Echo CS400 to replace redmax GZ380 ?

    I do a little bit of tree work on the side, been looking to replace my red max with something of similar size with a little more power and stumbled across the echo CS 400. I have an echo dealer close by and had good luck with other echo stuff. Thinking I’d run a 16” bar on it to use the...
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    Saddle advice

    I picked up a used weaver double-D from a Facebook arborist group (he was selling as it was too big for him) Anyways...planning to learn to climb with it (DRT) but was looking around treestuff.com at all the saddles and was wondering what a good next step would be without being crazy expensive...
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    Bidding question, new guy here

    I’m going to be looking at an apartment complex job this weekend that they want the lower branches removed on all the “pine trees” for mowers to go underneath easier up to 5-6ft (seems that’s what everyone says they have because of the needles lol). Being pretty new to doing tree work is there...
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    Power Pruner Rsck

    What is everyone using for a rack to secure a power Pruner to a open trailer? Just picked up an echo PPT-2260 and want to carry it on a rail sided utility trailer
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    Saw lanyard recommendation needed

    Looking for or recommendations on a lanyard for my echo 355T. I haven’t started climbing yet (just getting started in tree work) and do some work from a ladder and don’t want to to drop the saw. I just do small/medium trees as this is a weekend PT thing
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    Advice on this removal/cleanup?

    a friends HOA is looking to have this tree removed/cleaned up. (Storm took it out). Any advice on it? Be my first this size. Got a buddy helping that will take it for firewood. How do I bid this?
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    Want to Sell Craftsman 1.9 12"

    Project saw...the line that comes out of the crankcase to pressurize the oil tank is split Judd outside the case. Was told it has a new carb kit installed. Didn't try to start it after I saw the oil leaking and investigated. Not sure If it's worth fixing/value. If interested we'll work out...
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    Scored an Echo 355T

    Scored a new (out of box with tags) 355t 14" on eBay. Never run per the ad...still has the warranty advertising "tags" still on it. Lots of pics so it's believable as new. Was planning on buying a 271T but got this for the same price. Little bigger than needed but will be great for lighter...
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    Looking for a "cheap" top handle saw

    ok...don't roast me too bad here! Looking for a cheap homeowner top handle saw, 12-14" bar for trimming/pruning and the occasional cutting wood when camping. What are some good new or used to look for? Planned use Is a handful of times a year if that. Currently have a Redmax 16" rest handle...
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    Echo CS310 input?

    Hey all! Was looking at "cheap" saws at Menards (poulan) and wandered over to Home Depot and was checking out the echo 310, $70 more than the poulan, bar is 2" shorter but feels like a nice saw..good balance. Anyways, it's just for occasional homeowner use...what's the good/bad/ugly on them?
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    Homelite ranger 33cc

    Just picked up a used homelite ranger at my local shop to use as a "beater/dirt saw" I do lawn work on the weekend as a side gig and just not wild about abusing the redmax or echo. Cut a few logs with it yesterday seemed like a decent "homeowner duty" saw and atleast was still a US made saw...
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    Poulan saw

    Don't bash me too hard here, I do own a pair of nice saws (redmax 380 and echo cs300 top handle) I'm seriously looking at a cheap poulan 33cc 14" to throw in the truck to take with on lawn jobs (its just a side gig on weekends). Can these be tuned to run decent? I know they get lots of bad...
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    CHEAP saw for cutting on stumps/fence posts

    What would you guys recommend for a "crap saw" for cutting stumps, fence posts ect where it'll get abused/stuck in the dirt. For my current saws I run a redmax GZ380 and an older echo cs300 top handle. Was thinking cheap poulan ect...suggestions welcome. It's not commercial work just stuff...
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    New to me CS300

    Picked up a used top-handle echo cs300 (also says cs3400 on the clutch cover) this weekend. Setup with a new 12" bar. Paid 125 for it seems to run great. Came from a local guy that rebuilds saws as a hobby. Anything particular to watch for on these saws or just fuel it and give it hell...
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    Reman blowers?

    Was looking around online and came across some reman homelite blowers, its for occasional use, 3-4 times a year to clean sidewalks off after trimming bushes. Or should I go with a new one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free
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    McCulloch mini Mac?

    Was digging on eBay and came across a few mini macs 12" bars. Any input on them? I know it's a little saw kinda Just want something to tinker with and have something "different" on the shelf. Any info appreciated :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free
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    new member with a question

    Greetings all, finally stopped lurking and joined :rock: My current saws are a new redmax gz380 16" have about a gallon thru it and love it so far, also have an old homelite xl plastic case 12" bar. My question is what is a good top handle "pruning/limb-ing" saw that isn't horribly...
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