PowerSharp!!!!
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AuerX
constantly confused
I have no patience, I want more powersharp options! 
zogger
Tree Freak
I have no patience, I want more powersharp options!
They have a contact on their website, shoot em an email or give em a call, see what is up.
AuerX
constantly confused
I did a month ago, haha.
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/powersharp.148391/page-11#post-4839475
As I said, I have no patience!!
zogger
Tree Freak
The 3/8ths lowprofile won't work for you?
I kinda sorta want the opposite, full size 3/8ths.
AuerX
constantly confused
I have not tried. The 340 uses .325 .058 bar and chain, would be nice to convert it to take a Powersharp setup but honestly I do not know enough about that.
zogger
Tree Freak
Well, you would have to find a drive spur sprocket or rim sprocket and clutch drum setup for 3/8ths low pro. One of the sponsors might know, or someone else here. I know some of the poulans are 3/8ths low pro, maybe one of those might fit. Heck, just email oregon and ask them, they make all that stuff, including the powersharp system.
AuerX
constantly confused
E-mailed Oregon.
BugaBoots
ArboristSite Operative
Let us know what you find out.
AuerX
constantly confused
Well I got an answer:
The PowerSharp system will not work on this saw. We do not offer a 3/8 sprocket and the motor mounts will not match for the bars.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Rebecca Somerville
Technical Customer Service
OCSD / Blount International
phone 503-653-4667/ fax 503-353-3206
800-223-5168 / fax 866-352-2346
[email protected]
The PowerSharp system will not work on this saw. We do not offer a 3/8 sprocket and the motor mounts will not match for the bars.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Rebecca Somerville
Technical Customer Service
OCSD / Blount International
phone 503-653-4667/ fax 503-353-3206
800-223-5168 / fax 866-352-2346
[email protected]
zogger
Tree Freak
Well, that sucks.
The easiest alternative is sell that saw, find another small saw that will fit a powersharp 3/8ths lowpro system. Give ya an excuse for a new thread, "hey, which saw to replace my husky 340, etc" Just find the list of saws they *do* cover with powersharp first. Heck, chances are good someone here will have one used.
edit: product page here/selector guide
http://powersharp.com/lookups/selguide.aspx?busid=pwrshrp&sellreg=namer&langid=eng
Just a few huskies, but you can use a bunch of poulans and echoes. Echo cs400 might be a good alternative to your 340 for a modern designed saw. If you like older saws, they have a system for a poulan s25cva and similar, those are jamup nice cutting small saws, real nice really, and can still be found cheap.
They say there they have a .325 under development, with a contact waiting list.
AuerX
constantly confused
Where on their site did you find that list?
AuerX
constantly confused
I was always under the impression that the 340/345/350 Husqvarna series sold well in the day so a little surprised Oregon did not come out with a Powersharp for these from the get go.
Would have been cool with a 18" bar and made a decent fast sharpening combo for all around yard/Storm cleaning for residential use I thought.
Would have been cool with a 18" bar and made a decent fast sharpening combo for all around yard/Storm cleaning for residential use I thought.
zogger
Tree Freak
Right at the link I posted, top of the page, first paragraph. Says they are working on it and a place to notify you when they are out.
Here, direct link
http://powersharp.com/powersharp_325contactus.asp
Ya, a lot of popular husky models don't have a powersharp system precisely because they shipped .325
I am still thinking a poulan 3/8ths low pro setup might be made to fit, then just a matter of making sure the adjuster holes fit, might take some grinding. guys make odd bars fit odd saws all the time around here.
Or like I said, go through a ton of models they have on that first link, pick a saw that they make a powersharp for, there's a lot.
PowerSharp Bump (and opportunity)!
I like the PowerSharp system. I understand that it is not for everybody, but I think that a lot of folks who would really benefit from having it on their saws are not aware of it or 'don't get it'. That's a marketing issue for Oregon. Anyway, I have been able to score several PowerSharp starter kits (guide bar/sharpening cassette/chain/stone) and replacement chain/stone kits on clearance for under $20 at several 'big box' retailers. I have seen similar deals on eBay. In Minnesota, we call this 'a heckuva deal'!
So, if you have been curious about PS, or know someone who would benefit from a low maintenance cutting/sharpening solution, this might be a good thing to look for (even to squirrel away for a holiday gift). As some others have noted, even if you decide after trying it that you prefer conventional chain, you still get a guide bar in the deal!
I'm still waiting for the .325 version to come out . . .
Philbert
I like the PowerSharp system. I understand that it is not for everybody, but I think that a lot of folks who would really benefit from having it on their saws are not aware of it or 'don't get it'. That's a marketing issue for Oregon. Anyway, I have been able to score several PowerSharp starter kits (guide bar/sharpening cassette/chain/stone) and replacement chain/stone kits on clearance for under $20 at several 'big box' retailers. I have seen similar deals on eBay. In Minnesota, we call this 'a heckuva deal'!
So, if you have been curious about PS, or know someone who would benefit from a low maintenance cutting/sharpening solution, this might be a good thing to look for (even to squirrel away for a holiday gift). As some others have noted, even if you decide after trying it that you prefer conventional chain, you still get a guide bar in the deal!
I'm still waiting for the .325 version to come out . . .
Philbert
Am I missing something or just a product that you either LOVE or HATE?
I've thought of this as being like Romco products and infomercials pitched by Ron Popeil.
I've thought of this as being like Romco products and infomercials pitched by Ron Popeil.
That was actually the point of these PS threads: People who may have been skeptical, but actually trying/using the chain before making an opinion.
Philbert
Wagnerwerks
The underdog..
Wagnerwerks
The underdog..
Here's some cool advertising from a few of my catalogs. Most are late 60s to early 70s. There's also a power-sharp conversion / startup kit I have a few of. It's actually in my us cleaner right now, but I have a full roll of the 404 58g chain to go with it all. Kind of a neat set.
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zogger
Tree Freak
404 powersharp, wow! Had no idea. Used to have an electric craftsman with PS, and I simply don't remember the pitch, but I don't think it was 404..but..dunno. Was not a big saw but cut well and the PS system worked as advertised.
