Shindawa 345 F/S - Worth $150? Opinions appreciated.

[V3_288xp]

Hey guys just saw a little SHINDAWA 345 close to me, in very nice used cond possible (9).
It's listed for $150. This is a 30cc class saw, seems high to me, although I have No exp with Shin's.
I have a small saw limb, but could use another good one as my 212 is semi retired.
WWYD? All opinions, welcome and appreciated, TIA

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

If it's a runner, I think it's a good price. I paid $200 for my Echo CS-346, and it's a runner.

 

[wcorey]

Well built but heavy for it's cc, nothing special, to me a $25 to $50 saw...

 

[alderman]

I have several in my collection. I got a few for $50 and grabbed up one locally for $70 that had never been fueled. Seems high to me. I like the older Shindaiwa saws.
The Achilles heal on the 345 is the three piece ignition system. The replacement parts are no longer available.

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[V3_288xp]

alderman- Nice Looker there!

Yeah- they are a nice looking saw. But the price is a bit high especially around here.
I'll make an offer as I imagine it won't sell for $100...
Heard Shidawa are good saws, made in Japan so, its worth a shot.
Thx guys!

 

[wcorey]

Isn't the 345 about the same size/weight of the 500?

 

[alderman]

I believe the 345 weighs 9.9 lbs and the 500 11.7 lbs.


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[V3_288xp]

Although I don't know jack about Shin-D
Most all 30 / 50cc saws I've come across are built on diff case sizes, there are crossovers
between 30/40s 40/50s etc.. But 30-50 is a fairly large case/design jump most of the time.
Not saying it hasn't ever happened, as it sure would be welcome on the back tho'- right!

alderman said: I believe the 345 weighs 9.9 lbs and the 500 11.7 lbs.
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So, come on then prove it 'alderman' show us your super nice Shinny 500!

 

[naturelover]

Per request.

First locked up saw I’d repaired after it was straight gassed by a relative. He gave it to me for free.

Very little transfer. Cleaned up and new rings, runs great.

Noodling a sveedish candle.



Storm damage cleanup with it and the 441C.

 

[V3_288xp]

Thx- Nature
I really like the looks of the Shindaiwa saws- if they run as good as they look, I'm gonna get 1...!