AxeAndAnvil
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Hey there, this is my first post in the Chainsaw forum, second post on AS. Love it here- so much knowledge and friendliness.
I grew up doing small scale logging to feed our Woodmizer, and Dad always liked to keep a bigger saw (044) and smaller saw (260 Pro) around. I like this practice pretty well, and a second saw is pretty indispensable, especially with my propensity for getting pinched. I bought my own 460, and I LOVE that saw! I have a logging project coming up, and I'm thinking about a second, smaller saw.
I recently picked up a 290 from a local that frequents auctions/auction houses, and it is missing it's sprocket cover and handlebar, and bar/chain. The 290 is a bit heavier and bulkier than I was thinking for a second saw, and from what I read on here, is not super popular with the pros. But since it appears to be fairly straight, and SEEMS like it has strong compression, and the best part- I paid a WHOPPING $5 for it, I'm thinking of seeing if I can get a runner out of it.
What do y'all think? If I can get the 290 to run, is it worth setting it up with a good bar/chain, dual port muffler, etc for a second saw, or should I just get it running and trade it off for a 260 or some such?
I grew up doing small scale logging to feed our Woodmizer, and Dad always liked to keep a bigger saw (044) and smaller saw (260 Pro) around. I like this practice pretty well, and a second saw is pretty indispensable, especially with my propensity for getting pinched. I bought my own 460, and I LOVE that saw! I have a logging project coming up, and I'm thinking about a second, smaller saw.
I recently picked up a 290 from a local that frequents auctions/auction houses, and it is missing it's sprocket cover and handlebar, and bar/chain. The 290 is a bit heavier and bulkier than I was thinking for a second saw, and from what I read on here, is not super popular with the pros. But since it appears to be fairly straight, and SEEMS like it has strong compression, and the best part- I paid a WHOPPING $5 for it, I'm thinking of seeing if I can get a runner out of it.
What do y'all think? If I can get the 290 to run, is it worth setting it up with a good bar/chain, dual port muffler, etc for a second saw, or should I just get it running and trade it off for a 260 or some such?