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  1. stihldragon

    O20T replacement saw

    The 020t and 200t are my favorite top handle saws hands down. I rebuild Stihl saws so I would definitely repair it. The 201t tops out around 11,500 RPM and the 020t tops out around 14,500 which makes for faster cutting. If you're busy and need a saw right away for tree work, then a 201t will...
  2. stihldragon

    Homelite xl hot saw

    Awesome thanks. Do you know if treatland has a tuned pipe for a Stihl 025? I put a ts400 air filter on my 025 and a tuned exhaust would look and run amazing. I'll post you a picture
  3. stihldragon

    Eager beaver carb job" beware, not repair friendly"

    I appreciate any response I get new or old so I thank you. That was a tough saw for me to grasp but I think I finally got it. The first time I tried to rebuild one, it was a fail. I never got spark. I could've just ordered a new one instead of giving up and parting it out. What could've been...
  4. stihldragon

    025 hot saw

    I dug this saw up in the woods and it has been a work in progress. It had a crack in the crankcase pan, and the engine base was fried on the PTO side as I well, hints why it was abandoned. Starter assembly, ignition coil, oiler, carburetor, lines and seals all rotted out from sitting in the...
  5. stihldragon

    Self employed rebuild dealer

    My boss brings me more business than anyone else. I'm doing repairs for him all the time and pays for it separately from my hourly wage. Sent from my Z557BL using Tapatalk
  6. stihldragon

    Self employed rebuild dealer

    I cut trees for a living and I rebuild saws for fun and a little more money. It's also a really good fallback plan when work slows down in the winter time. If there is a way to make more money doing it on my own time I would love to know what it is. My number one guess would be advertisement...
  7. stihldragon

    Self employed rebuild dealer

    Before selling a saw without a spark arrestor on it, it's a good idea to have permission from the buyer as if you're rebuild ever caused a fire you could be sued. Sent from my Z557BL using Tapatalk
  8. stihldragon

    Self employed rebuild dealer

    That's a fact, but a markdown isn't the only thing a good rebuild has that a stock saw doesn't. Stock Saws are built for mass production. There's imperfections all over them because they have to produce a certain amount of saws in a certain amount of time. On a rebuild, the builder is able to...
  9. stihldragon

    Self employed rebuild dealer

    I've had this idea in my head since day one. Ever since I started working on chainsaws I've been trying to advertise my work to show people that I know what I'm doing and I'm far more cost effective than buying a new saw. Especially after I learned how to order parts online. I've had some luck...
  10. stihldragon

    part swapping experiment stories

    I've been saving outdoor 2stroke equipment engine parts for close to six years. There's a lot of parts that fit on a wide range of engines, especially carburetors. If it almost fits, then you can easily modify it to fit perfectly. With that said, if you want to experiment with part swapping...
  11. stihldragon

    How’d ya get started?-personal business

    Are you looking for a climbing crew leader position? It starts at $30 an hour. Sent from my Z557BL using Tapatalk
  12. stihldragon

    Ms 170 with as many mods as I can do

    I would like to get one for my ms290 Sent from my Z557BL using Tapatalk
  13. stihldragon

    Experienced tree climber/forman needed for tree removal in Chesapeake VA

    Scott Lane's tree service is the name, and we're looking for an experienced tree climber and equipment operator who is able to get a lot of very large trees down, Monday through Friday and possibly weekends. We've been in business since 1987. We're a highly trained crew that is able to laugh and...
  14. stihldragon

    tree climber and equipment operator needed in Chesapeake VA Starting pay $30 hr

    We've had some tough luck with climbers recently but our company is very competitive in all other areas. We run Stihl chainsaws and our lead groundsman builds them, we have a new spider lift, bucket truck, 3 chippers, 2 chip trucks, a log truck, And a big remote control stump grinder. We're a...
  15. stihldragon

    Homelite XL Little Red Questions

    I've never seen a chainsaw sit for so long and run on the first pull! Basic maintenance on occasion and It will never fail. It oils really heavy with the automatic oiler and I love that. As soon as I bought it, I was making money with it. If you ever decide to use an obsolete chainsaw to make...
  16. stihldragon

    Homelite XL Little Red Questions

    All of the "pre- chain brake" chainsaws are prohibited in commercial tree removal. Is there a chassis for the xl automatic that has a chain brake? I'm going to get one with a chain brake because I love the saw. Sent from my Z557BL using Tapatalk
  17. stihldragon

    038 super rebuild with all the high performance parts I could find

    Total price for parts: $410 and the buyer is paying for the parts in advance. My parts saw has a clutch and oiler failure and burn, but the saw had low hours when it occurred. Very clean around the oil seals. It's seems like a really good crank case. No need to remove the top end. I'm going to...
  18. stihldragon

    1975 Homelite xl automatic oiler chain brake question

    I love the little saws. They can make life easier on the ground if you have experience. Not everyone likes a top handle saw to be used on the ground. If It's within reach and I need to cut something I don't hesitate to. I build them. Sent from my Z557BL using Tapatalk
  19. stihldragon

    1975 Homelite xl automatic oiler chain brake question

    Tear it down, and put it back together 50 times without doing damage to it, and it will become a short painless repair. I converted to Stihl bolts. All t27 instead of several different things.That makes repairs less hectic. Be careful matching engine bolts. I have a ton of random 2stroke engine...
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