Like alcheehal 1 is enough bu2 is better an 3 or more is a bunch Much mo' betterer.
Does your echo dealer stock the 4310sx or the 4910sx, they seem to
Googling on:
Yea saw prices are all over the place one place is 299.99$ another place is 419.99$ gives a guy something to do to look around for the best price, as the C.A.D creeps in. I lucked out and got 2 cs-590 for 239.99 each as my dealer matched them to a chainstores clearance price as they were switching to homeowner size huskys.Googling on:
echo 4910sx site:.nl
has exactly zero results.
The 4310sx only has a very shady site referring to the 4510se that has article number: CS-4310SX-35
Or they just messed up. Either way, it is 730 euro (about 800 US$ for our transatlantic friends)
That is almost Echo CS-590 money, as Brufab recommended.
Yes, I found a few Echos 4310 saws and they are all really expensive for what they are, the 590 is certainly better value. I was looking for a 4310 for a friend,Googling on:
echo 4910sx site:.nl
has exactly zero results.
The 4310sx only has a very shady site referring to the 4510se that has article number: CS-4310SX-35
Or they just messed up. Either way, it is 730 euro (about 800 US$ for our transatlantic friends)
That is almost Echo CS-590 money, as Brufab recommended.
Understandable. There is something magical about hearing those little OS-MAX engines screaming at 35.000 RPM.
No, no, no. Machine tools are completely different. You don't really need more than a one or two lathes and mills. Possibly a surface grinder. A DRO for each. And who needs more than one optical comparator? Of course, you can't turn a 6" micrometer around to measure the other half. You have to have a full set. And a full set of gauges to verify their accuracy. And a set of internal mikes. And circular gauges for those. And thread mikes -- can't forget thread mikes. Plus a height gauge, which of course requires a granite surface plate...
I went to an antique auction for a friend who knew I used to collect and sell antiques. Took my wife too.As a chainsaw newbie I am looking at the prices of new saws.
I am somewhat taken aback, but also quite aware that good money gets good gear, and that in the end it is probably well worth it.
I am prepared to dish out for good tools, as I know the pleasure a reliable and trustworthy tool brings.
More over, all my maintenance skills of combustion engines comes from a petrol RC car when I was a teenager.
I am well aware that this skill level is probably not enough to analyze and tackle serious problems with chainsaw engines.
So the best and most sensible thing to do would be to get a new saw, from a good store, with warranty.
But then, there are a lot of really fun second hand saws on industrial auction here, for a decent prize.
Such as a an Echo 750 EVL, that even comes with its own *crate*: https://www.troostwijkauctions.com/nl/kettingzaag/03-40165-30956-7908484/
It is a country away, so getting gas across the border (for my car, not the saw) will cover a significant part of the cost of the gas of driving there,
and the saw probably has issues, or it would not be there on auction. Yet, it is a fascinating.
There is also a well worn Stihl 046 that I read on this forum is a valued peace of equipment: https://www.troostwijkauctions.com/nl/kettingzaag/03-39507-30956-7845991/
From its looks, it is only good for scrap, but looks can deceive.
I would buy such a saw knowing that it may, but probably will not, work out. Either way it can be a fun project to take apart and learn from, without having to mourn a serious loss if mess things up.
I would consider it a lottery ticket. The chances of winning are small, but it might just be a decent saw.
Would I be a bad kind of idiot if I would fall for such an offer, or would I be a good kind of fool?
Advice on how to channel my idiocy would be much appreciated.
She is indeed a treasure trove of information! Thank you!
And thus the student of chainsaw-zen found enlightenment
