Pole-line Paul
ArboristSite Lurker
After much research, visiting dealers and getting good advice on this site, I went out and purchased a new saw. It took me a while to find a 346 XP non e-tech. A local dealer here in Ontario had one but wanted $789 for it. I could have bought an e-tech model for $679 + tax but didn't want it. I found what I was looking for in Vermont for $499 with an 18 inch bar. With the high canadian dollar, it was a no-brainer and made for a nice little road-trip with the wife. Saved about $300 bucks and just ordered a pair of Labonville full-wrap chaps and other goodies from Bailey's with the money I saved.
This was the first time I used a pro saw and man was I impressed. This thing is a pure joy to use for cutting firewood. I can't wait 'til she's broken in. I'm extremely pleased with my purchase.
Thanks for all the input guys.
Here are a few pics. Hope this works.
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Husky 346 XPNE
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