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I've got a pretty good collection of Shindaiwa saws, a few Homelites and an old Mac. 50+ runners.
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What saws do my fellow wood cutters have??
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I heat with wood, except for a couple of space heaters. I have a dozen cheap used saws, most of them 40cc or so. Some of those are GZ400/GZ4000, but most are plastic Poulans. There's one 46cc plastic Poulan, and the 62cc Chinese clone or my old McCinderblock for when I need a 24" bar.
Those take care of the easy part of the job, and when I'm done with the cutting it's time to get down to real work. It doesn't take much saw to cut firewood for heat.
My CAD burned itself out and I doubt I'll do any more saws - there's a couple I'd like to mess with, but I probably won't bother unless they fall in my lap. Maybe if they put AutoTune on a cheap saw I might go for that.
Those take care of the easy part of the job, and when I'm done with the cutting it's time to get down to real work. It doesn't take much saw to cut firewood for heat.
My CAD burned itself out and I doubt I'll do any more saws - there's a couple I'd like to mess with, but I probably won't bother unless they fall in my lap. Maybe if they put AutoTune on a cheap saw I might go for that.
I meant it wasn't a kit saw, it is a Husqvarna. Brought it in broken and stuck, trying to make a user out of it again.What does that mean, a non-hutzl 372xp.
You mean it ain't a chini saw.
That's what I was thinking, but wanted to clarify as I've never heard anyone say it like that before.
Worthy endeavor if you ask me
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Very nice collection Brad. Here's a tough question. What's your favorite? Hope you're feeling better.
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Sirlopalot
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I have 6 Ms200t one is still brand new 1xms660 2xhusky 357xp 2x husky 346xp
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Stihl lineup with many newer but mostly ported 046 and 028 Super. Keep 028 salvaged from a fire bungeed on tractor for blow down on fences. Done nothing to it.
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Captain Brown
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My lineup has changed since I took my avatar picture. Here are the current saws:
Stihl: 028 super wood boss, 036, 044
Husqvarna: 455 rancher
Homelite: xl 12, 360, 410, 450, 550, 750
McCulloch: pro Mac 55, 10-10a
Other: huztl 372 clone with bb kit
Favorite to run? Without a doubt the homie 550. He always manages to make his way to the woods with me for firewood duty.
Stihl: 028 super wood boss, 036, 044
Husqvarna: 455 rancher
Homelite: xl 12, 360, 410, 450, 550, 750
McCulloch: pro Mac 55, 10-10a
Other: huztl 372 clone with bb kit
Favorite to run? Without a doubt the homie 550. He always manages to make his way to the woods with me for firewood duty.
pa firewood cutter
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My dad has an o28 wb , it is one of the ones without a chain brake, good running saw.
Conquistador3
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MS362C-M, MS231 and MS193T. This picture was taken when the 193 wasn't broken in yet and I had just given the other two a good clean: I have worked on enough saws coated with years worth of solid resin, gum and sap to appreciate the value of keeping equipment clean. Yes, the 231 could be a bit cleaner but it's a tool, not an ornament.
The only other saw I see myself buying is a Zenoah GZ4500, but that's more for sentimental value and may hold off until a reasonably priced one comes along. These three saws cut all the firewood I may reasonably need and then some.
I have to admit I didn't think the 362 was so good at noodling or tackling large good.
My pile of junk saw are
Stihl ms290, 026pro, 041, 038 mag
Echo cs520. My go to saw
Husky 353
Dolmar 420 ( was my dads. Havnt ran it since he been gone)
Little old mac. My ugly duckling saw.
Craftsman 2.1.
Two old big pioneer project saws.
And yes an electric. ( if that counts)
I was up to 25 last summer. I didnt realize i got rid of that many till now.
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Stihl ms290, 026pro, 041, 038 mag
Echo cs520. My go to saw
Husky 353
Dolmar 420 ( was my dads. Havnt ran it since he been gone)
Little old mac. My ugly duckling saw.
Craftsman 2.1.
Two old big pioneer project saws.
And yes an electric. ( if that counts)
I was up to 25 last summer. I didnt realize i got rid of that many till now.
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Brian72
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Glad to see I'm not the only one with a soft spot for the 520. It's been a phenomenal saw for me.
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This might be blasphemy around here but I have one saw. A husky 555. I want to convince myself that I need a 70cc saw and every time I go cut firewood I put the kool-aide down and realize how much fun I have running that saw.
Brian72
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We'll help convince you Ben. You can have more than one toy.
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Brian72
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Nice saws bud. Sure look good all cleaned up. I'm trying to get better at cleaning up myself.
MS362C-M, MS231 and MS193T. This picture was taken when the 193 wasn't broken in yet and I had just given the other two a good clean: I have worked on enough saws coated with years worth of solid resin, gum and sap to appreciate the value of keeping equipment clean. Yes, the 231 could be a bit cleaner but it's a tool, not an ornament.
The only other saw I see myself buying is a Zenoah GZ4500, but that's more for sentimental value and may hold off until a reasonably priced one comes along. These three saws cut all the firewood I may reasonably need and then some.
I have to admit I didn't think the 362 was so good at noodling or tackling large good.
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Conquistador3
Le Comte de Frou Frou
The trick is a combination off a good paint-safe industrial detergent (I use it everywhere, even to clean the floor at home), a capacious enough sink and a good supply of used toothbrushes.
Don't think they always look that clean however. Most of the time they have to be happy with being blown with compressed air before being put away.
Nickolas
Retired and messing around with old stuff...
Couple more for the hell of it... These get run now and then, some more than others, some not much for condition. I rebuilt the 797 and it's a great runner. Super 44A Is just too nice to run but ill run it a bit. Strong saw at 200psi. Homelite 990D also has 200psi at 112cc is also powerful but not used much. Last is an 87cc 440 in great shape. I run it more than others it's a pretty strong saw... I like cutting firewood with it. Macs are most of what I collect, rebuild and run. I usually tear them all down, make new gaskets, replace seals so no leaks and they run if I grab one off the shelf. I like running them as much as collecting them.
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Ya i love mine. I did opened the muffler and its whole new saw.
Only complaint i have is the clutchs on the echos seem a little week. My inlaw has a 670 and says the same thing.
But with a nice sharp chain it realy dont make much differance.
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A month ago I had 1 saw, now I have six and still looking.345 Sporting a new top end
562 Still breaking it in
346. Ne. New non cat muffler. Six. Tanks of fuel in it
346. Ne new never used
346 Oe Gasket delete,mm, Powerful
540. Runs and cuts great. Cool little saw
