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Starting to get the "get another saw" itch - but as it goes - I don't really need one :laugh: . IF I heed to my "want", I'm interested in one more saw - smaller than my 260 or bigger than my 970 (71cc). I can't see really ever needing a bigger saw in the near future, but could need a smaller saw for trail clearing and light yard use. My question is will I find a MS170/017, MS180/018 (or ECHO CS305, CS346) size saw to be not much different than my 260? Will 20cc's be noticable? Anybody that has a 30cc and 50cc saw that could offer their opinion?

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Ask CaseyForrest. http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=33258.

I think that you sure would notice the difference between the small saws and the 260. Whether that means that you don't need a small saw, that's hard to say. I have an 026Pro and a little 30cc Echo and find that I use the little Echo a lot. Your experiences and needs may differ, but I can certainly see the point in having a small Echo or 170/180 around.
 
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KMB said:
Starting to get the "get another saw" itch - but as it goes - I don't really need one :laugh: . IF I heed to my "want", I'm interested in one more saw - smaller than my 260 or bigger than my 970 (71cc). I can't see really ever needing a bigger saw in the near future, but could need a smaller saw for trail clearing and light yard use. My question is will I find a MS170/017, MS180/018 (or ECHO CS305, CS346) size saw to be not much different than my 260? Will 20cc's be noticable? Anybody that has a 30cc and 50cc saw that could offer their opinion?

Kevin

The little saws are sweet. You'll find yourself reaching for it more and more once you've got one. The rest of your saws won't like it, though :)
 

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Ask CaseyForrest. http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=33258.

I think that you sure would notice the difference between the small saws and the 260. Whether that means that you don't need a small saw, that's hard to say. I have an 026Pro and a little 30cc Echo and find that I use the little Echo a lot. Your experiences and needs may differ, but I can certainly see the point in having a small Echo or 170/180 around.

Thanks for the link to that thread. I had read that post earlier, but didn't think to ask him :dizzy:.
Thanks for your experience with the 2 saws. That's what I was looking to hear :). Besides clearing trails in the deer woods and yard work, I would use it for a landscape timber flower bed I'm building for my wife and similar projects. Also a saw to take along on 4-wheeler rides.

Kevin
 

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coveredinsap said:
The little saws are sweet. You'll find yourself reaching for it more and more once you've got one. The rest of your saws won't like it, though :)

The other saws will get there use. They wouldn't be envious of what the little saw is used for. They would all get their share of TLC :).

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I do have the 180, and for what it is and costs, it cant be beat! I love it, the only draw back is you will reach for it so much you will use it alot, and its only a homeowner saw. I got to use computerusers 026 this past weekend, I now want one!!! For the minor weight difference, and the fact the 026 has a mag case, Im looking to swap. Or add an 026 to the lineup.

If your looking for a LIGHTLY used 180, w/14" bar and two 3/8 picco rm chains, let me know, we can strike up some kind of deal.
 
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coveredinsap said:
The little saws are sweet. You'll find yourself reaching for it more and more once you've got one. The rest of your saws won't like it, though :)
Hay ole cr,sappy,you trying to show me that you know something bout me?Go lay down **** head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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coveredinsap said:
The little saws are sweet. You'll find yourself reaching for it more and more once you've got one. The rest of your saws won't like it, though :)


That's more like it........good post Sap, no kiddin here. :clap: :clap:

If you'd dump the avitar & sign as a show of respect for others..........you may be able to carry on here without hassle ..........guess we'll see :popcorn::popcorn:
 
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Paul61 said:
That's more like it........good post Sap, no kiddin here. :clap: :clap:

If you'd dump the avitar & sign as a show of respect for others..........you may be able to carry on here without hassle ..........guess we'll see :popcorn::popcorn:

Tell you what...because you asked nicely, I'll give it a whirl and see how it plays out.
 
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coveredinsap said:
Tell you what...because you asked nicely, I'll give it a whirl and see how it plays out.

Well I'll be durn Sap, ya got rid of that insulting avaitar and looking at your posts there it seems you decided to talk saws in general, good for you. So good in fact that if you don't mention my name anymore I won't mention yours, hows that for a deal?
 
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I feel the friendship in the air!!!!:cheers:

Well my friend there comes a time in everyones life when its best bury the hatchet and act like you got some sense for a change. True its kinda boring and dull but we all need a break now and then and really act like uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh grown ups durn it, no fun but needed at times. Sorta like the calm before the storm don'tcha know................
 
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THALL10326 said:
Well my friend there comes a time in everyones life when its best bury the hatchet and act like you got some sense for a change. True its kinda boring and dull but we all need a break now and then and really act like uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh grown ups durn it, no fun but needed at times. Sorta like the calm before the storm don'tcha know................

I agree with that!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Paul61 said:
Way to go :clap: :clap:
Welcome back
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I agree Paul. Always best to try and get along. Heck one time I was in a "Napa" parts store one time and this guy was blowing smoke. After he left everyone in the store was talking about him. Sometimes its good to think what others think. Makes you a better person I say....
 
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THALL10326 said:
I agree Paul. Always best to try and get along. Heck one time I was in a "Napa" parts store one time and this guy was blowing smoke. After he left everyone in the store was talking about him. Sometimes its good to think what others think. Makes you a better person I say....


I heard from a guy in that store that that it nearly turned into a knife fight! Only cool-headedness and a little shyness prevailed, and it all turned out for the best.
 
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Hi,

does this mean that the forum is back to it's good old friendly self again? Are the flames from and against Sap really gone now?

If so then this is good news!

Well, it looks like Sap is coming back off my ignore list (the first person I have ever put on ignore in any forum).

Bye
 
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