Chainsaw Heaven???

[blsnelling]

Is that what you would call three 346XPs on the bench? Two are NOS, the other in excellent condition. The used one is my 2008 model that converted my to Husqvarna. It sports 190 PSI and the complete 357XP induction system. The new one that's assembled is ported and ready to cut wood. The other new one is disassembled and in the process of being modded. This is my personal saw, replacing my used one? Why? Because it was available and I love these saws.

Since I'm replacing my personal saw, I tore it down yesterday to thoroughly clean it. BTW, it's already sold. Yes, this saw has seen quite a lot of use. I just take care of it.

 

[blsnelling]

Here's my new one, in process of being modded.

Anyone know how close this one was to the end of production?

Quite a bit of work is required to case match the base. As little material as possible is removed while still attaining a nice case match. I use the gasket for a template. It fits the case well.

 

[1Alpha1]

I wish I could have more of an open mind when it comes to chainsaws. I've cut with Homelite, Poulan, Mac, and Husky at some time or another.

I still feel more comfortable with $tihl. I suppose it's the brand I've used most. Now that my cutting has decreased greatly, I don't see any need to change.

 

[Nate66n1]

Those saws are some screaming little monsters

 

[blsnelling]

I'm a Stihl guy at heart, but this is the little saw that started me running Husky work saws. There is simply no denying how they run.

 

[blsnelling]

This is my "old" one.

Setup as a GTG cant racer.


Skip to 0:12 to see it cutting firewood.

 

[R DeLawter]

Very nice pictures. Do you have one of the finished cylinder?

 

[sunfish]

Nice photos Brad!

Yes, if I could have only one saw, it'd be one of these!

 

[Nate66n1]

I'm a Stihl guy at heart, but this is the little saw that started me running Husky work saws. There is simply no denying how they run.

At the past PA gtg I seen a 346 ported by DD and it ran like a bastard.

 

[sunfish]

The last one I did, I just dropped squish to .020", with pop up, 190 psi, no porting. It runs VERY Strong! I am planning to work over the ports a bit at some point, but I don't really feel the need...

 

[Lignator]

wow....how is that saw so shiny!? what are you cleaning them with?

 

[Mike from Maine]

Wd 40

 

[Four Paws]

Should have worn the old one out and left the NOS saw in box. I like having a spare of my favorite(s).

 

[blsnelling]

wow....how is that saw so shiny!? what are you cleaning them with?

It was taken completely apart and cleaned in my parts washer with a brush.

 

[stihlaficionado]

Snellerized

 

[blsnelling]

Snellerized

She'll be home shortly after Christmas! Thanks for hooking me up!

 

[blsnelling]

Should have worn the old one out and left the NOS saw in box. I like having a spare of my favorite(s).

I'd rather add a different saw to the collection.

 

[Fire8]

I'd rather add a different saw to the collection.

What would that be Brad

 

[bluesportster02]

on the base of the transfers are you raising it like for the 372 or are you going level with the base

 

[blsnelling]

What would that be Brad

This time it will be a new little MS241 coming home with me, hopefully on Tuesday