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How do you Answer "Can I borrow your Chainsaw?"
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didn't i tell you your 361 was done?
it's held my truck on a decent incline for two weeks.i have measured several times and the truck hasn't crept an inch.
saw seems to working fine.
it's held my truck on a decent incline for two weeks.i have measured several times and the truck hasn't crept an inch.
saw seems to working fine.
scotclayshooter
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I currently have my 262XP out on loan and i can say ive had trouble sleeping.
I couldnt manage last weekend to do the cutting for the guys and the Husky 350 they were using had been run with straight petrol!!!! Then the replacement piston and cylinder kit decided the clip would come out and ruin the piston!!!!
I got them another 350 with no muffler and a melted oil tank so i was hoping they would get that together and not use my saw.
Needless to say they had to try my one out
And ended up using it all freaking day!
Im planning swapping it for the 036 tommorrow!
They were warned if the broke it they paid for a genuine P and C.
I couldnt manage last weekend to do the cutting for the guys and the Husky 350 they were using had been run with straight petrol!!!! Then the replacement piston and cylinder kit decided the clip would come out and ruin the piston!!!!
I got them another 350 with no muffler and a melted oil tank so i was hoping they would get that together and not use my saw.
Needless to say they had to try my one out
And ended up using it all freaking day!
Im planning swapping it for the 036 tommorrow!
They were warned if the broke it they paid for a genuine P and C.
Depends on who asks. There are two friends who can borrow my saws whenever they want, but beyond that...
My usual answer is that I'd rather just come cut for them, since I work indoors all week long and would hate to miss an opportunity to do some cutting. I have yet to see anyone argue with that answer.
My usual answer is that I'd rather just come cut for them, since I work indoors all week long and would hate to miss an opportunity to do some cutting. I have yet to see anyone argue with that answer.
So their punishment for straight-gassing the 350 is they have to run a 262XP?
That'll teach them.
scotclayshooter
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So their punishment for straight-gassing the 350 is they have to run a 262XP?
That'll teach them.
Not just any 262XP but my bloody ported 262XP!!!!!!
BarkBuster20
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i just say no, explanations arent required. exceptions, well my 026 is loaned out to my uncle right now, if he messes it up, ill get what its worth out of him one way or another. my 044, well it dont get loaned out to anyone.
biggenius29
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I guess I am just a to nice of a guy. Right now 3 of my 5 saws are loaned out. My 395xp, MS460 and 346xp are loaned out. I know the 346 is in good hands, a member here who I have absolute utmost respect for and knows knows way more about saws than I could ever dream of knowing about. The 395 and 460 are loaned to guys who I know that if anything happens to them I will own brand new saws.
Short story, the guy who has my 460 right now borrowed it a few months ago and he thought he was doing me a good thing by sending the chain away to be sharpened. He told me he would have the saw back in the same condition he got it it, he said it would come back with a sharp chain. I said not to worry about the chain. Well, the dealer did a good job on one side of the cutters, but pretty much took the other side of the cutters right off. I mentioned it something in passing so his son and a I got a call one day from the guy who used my saw asking me about the chain. Well, needless to say a day later I had 3 brand new chains on my door step.
I only loan my saws to people I know will take care of them. I give them the gas and bar oil though.
So far I havent been burned.
Short story, the guy who has my 460 right now borrowed it a few months ago and he thought he was doing me a good thing by sending the chain away to be sharpened. He told me he would have the saw back in the same condition he got it it, he said it would come back with a sharp chain. I said not to worry about the chain. Well, the dealer did a good job on one side of the cutters, but pretty much took the other side of the cutters right off. I mentioned it something in passing so his son and a I got a call one day from the guy who used my saw asking me about the chain. Well, needless to say a day later I had 3 brand new chains on my door step.
I only loan my saws to people I know will take care of them. I give them the gas and bar oil though.
So far I havent been burned.
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
No problem boss, I will bring ya a nice new shiny anchor lol<a href="http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&lpver=3&ref=11" target="_blank"><img src="http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000203FC.gif" border="0" title="Click to get more." ></a>
GASoline71
Mr. Nice Guy
My answer is usually... "You're kiddin' right?"
I have never loaned a saw... Ever... if someone needs a saw... the sawyer (me) goes with them.
Gary
that is probably the smartest way to handle it.
i'd feel bad if i had to kill someone or they hurt themselves with my saw.
My answer is usually... "You're kiddin' right?"
I have never loaned a saw... Ever... if someone needs a saw... the sawyer (me) goes with them.
Gary
i'd feel bad if i had to kill someone or they hurt themselves with my saw.
What's the expected lifespan of a ported 262XP on straight petrol?
5 cuts, 10 cuts, 20 cuts?
scotclayshooter
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i bet its nearer 1!!!!! im going to pick it up tom night!
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Nobody asks to borrow my saws, because their afraid of them. lol
John
John
Saw Bones
ArboristSite Operative
I lent out a saw once. Fortunatly the guy flooded it and fouled the plug and couldn't get it started so no harm done. My answer from now on is, No I'm sorry but I don't lend out my saws. I will be gland to come over and give you a hand. Or you can rent one from Lowes or Home Depot or any one of the local tool rental places.
People will ruin the saw, or hurt themselves. (These are the guys that cut from ladders, and scoff at PPE)
People will ruin the saw, or hurt themselves. (These are the guys that cut from ladders, and scoff at PPE)
dingeryote
Blueberry Baron
Taxman,
I tend to like dark humor, but that was just creepy dude...
Gives me shivers.
Stay safe!
Dingeryote
woodchuck361
ArboristSite Guru
Sure, then hand them the Poulan.... what? it says its a pro saw right...lol
scotclayshooter
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My chainsaws are like my regular tools. When i need to use them i want them to be their ready to go. Loaned out a engine hoist and leveler once and i didnt get back the special bolts for a old Ford block among some other things. A month ago a friend asked if they could borrow my big saw. 1st answer was no but ill be happy to bring all my gear over and help you cut down the tree's. 4 tree's down and he has 8 more and also 2 black walnut tree's. Doing it for free as long as he runs the loader. I drop and take what i want and he picks the rest up (of course i help with that to). If you loan something out, be prepared for the worst that can happen and friendships can be ruined over it
catman963
ArboristSite Guru
I wouldn't let anyone borrow my saws!! I would rather go and help them out by doing a little cutting myself - if thats what it took!!
That - or point them towards the closest "tool rental" shop around!!!
That - or point them towards the closest "tool rental" shop around!!!
