ja1724
ArboristSite Lurker
Back in 1986 my father and I (I was 16 at the time) cleared a heavily wooded lot so he could build his house. At the time he bought two new saws a Poulan something for me to use and a 680 for himself.
We spent about two weeks clearing the lot. The saw maybe has 25 hours on it. He then drained the gas and put it away in his basement. He just dug it up today and gave it to me. I already have a 488 pro that I like for 12-16" logs.
So, what should I know about this saw. The thing is a beast I think it's close to 5hp. Fires right up and screams through everything I've tried so far with the 20" bar.
Is this a good, durable, reliable saw? For the price at least, I couldn't beat it.
Is this bar size ideal? It has a new Oregon full chisel chain on it, should I switch to some Stihl RSC chain?
Any input or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Stihl 028WB
Shindaiwa 500
Shindaiwa 488
Shindaiwa 680
We spent about two weeks clearing the lot. The saw maybe has 25 hours on it. He then drained the gas and put it away in his basement. He just dug it up today and gave it to me. I already have a 488 pro that I like for 12-16" logs.
So, what should I know about this saw. The thing is a beast I think it's close to 5hp. Fires right up and screams through everything I've tried so far with the 20" bar.
Is this a good, durable, reliable saw? For the price at least, I couldn't beat it.
Is this bar size ideal? It has a new Oregon full chisel chain on it, should I switch to some Stihl RSC chain?
Any input or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Stihl 028WB
Shindaiwa 500
Shindaiwa 488
Shindaiwa 680