MEATSAW
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Well for the last 8 months or so I've been doing just fine and dandy (resisting CAD) with my 1-saw plan. My 028 Super was perfect for what I have needed: mainly cedar clearing and firewood. A few months ago I was out getting a load and having to cut down some large red oaks. I was able to get through it but did notice (I tried to suppress it) that clearly a 50cc saw can't do everything. Fast forward to now and with cooler temperatures I plan to start getting out more regular to get firewood. It happened in less than 3 days. The more I thought about it the faster the CAD took control.
So I just purchased a Homelite XL-924. I could have saved a couple more weeks for something brand new, but I feel drawn to the older saws. I look forward to receiving it in the mail. Its just the powerhead only. What do you guys suggest for a bar & chain? I will be running an 18" (seldom a 20") on my 028 -- perhaps a 24 or 28" on the 924? Also how easy is it to swap to the Oregon rim sprocket drive?
This is going to be fun because I know my way around a Stihl (that's all we have at my work) but I have never touched a Homelite before. I'm sure I'll be asking lots of questions. Oh and there will be pictures as soon as I get this beast!
So what do you think of my 2-saw plan? I like to think of it as a 1970 Chevelle and a 1985 Porsche. With one its big, heavy, American power with slow rpms. And the other is lighter, smaller, German with high rpms. I think they compliment each other nicely!
So I just purchased a Homelite XL-924. I could have saved a couple more weeks for something brand new, but I feel drawn to the older saws. I look forward to receiving it in the mail. Its just the powerhead only. What do you guys suggest for a bar & chain? I will be running an 18" (seldom a 20") on my 028 -- perhaps a 24 or 28" on the 924? Also how easy is it to swap to the Oregon rim sprocket drive?
This is going to be fun because I know my way around a Stihl (that's all we have at my work) but I have never touched a Homelite before. I'm sure I'll be asking lots of questions. Oh and there will be pictures as soon as I get this beast!
So what do you think of my 2-saw plan? I like to think of it as a 1970 Chevelle and a 1985 Porsche. With one its big, heavy, American power with slow rpms. And the other is lighter, smaller, German with high rpms. I think they compliment each other nicely!