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Post by esshup on Jul 28, 2018 22:58:06 GMT -5
nfalls116: I bought a new Echo Arborists saw back in 2003. 30cc motor I think. I have a 14" or 16" bar on it, and the "dogs" on the saw are molded into the plastic case. I've used it so much that those plastic dogs are worn down to about 1/4 their original length, and I can't tell you how many bars and chains I've worn out. It has a primer bulb to prime it and I've only had it not start when the fuel line developed a crack in it. It's a workhorse. Yeah I think this is missing the front cover and air filter. But with some research it appears the dogs are molded on the air filter cover on this one It needs just a few small parts but I think I’ll be just a little bit into a running fully functional saw if I am smart about it. I have a small stihl also but not a top handle one On mine the dogs are molded into the air filter cover AND the plastic body of the saw. Air cleaner cover, special screw, and C clip to hold the screw onto the air filter cover when it is removed. Probably would be a good time to change the oil pump and gas to carb lines too.
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Post by esshup on Jul 28, 2018 23:01:23 GMT -5
The first saw I used working at the tree service I worked 15 years for was an Olympic saw. The largest saw we had was a 36 inch bar on it. The case was cast aluminum. You want to talk about making a man out of you, it did or in a hurry. Dad bought a new Clinton saw to cut up the Oaks that the Palm Sunday Tornado dropped. Manual oiler, trombone exhaust with stainless spark arrestor screen that blew out every few tanks of gas. IIRC it weighed over 20# and had a little over 6 hp, same as my Dolmar that weighs half as much. I'll see if I can dig up a picture of the 2 saws side by side.
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Post by esshup on Jul 28, 2018 23:07:46 GMT -5
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Post by duff on Jul 29, 2018 4:08:55 GMT -5
that is a back breaker! it would be a great show piece in my garage
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Post by scrub-buster on Jul 29, 2018 9:55:04 GMT -5
I thought about getting a new saw this summer. I like the Husqvarna 455. I just couldn't justify spending the money when my 40 year old homelite XL-12 is still running strong. I can bet you money if you bought a newer saw you would be less convinced about how good and strong that xl is I think you would lose that bet. That old XL-12 will still tear through a 20" osage log in no time. Plus is sounds really mean. It is a little on the heavy side though.
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 29, 2018 10:07:49 GMT -5
Go buy a new saw and then in a few months let me know which one sits in the shelf the most
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Post by welder on Jul 29, 2018 11:06:26 GMT -5
I can bet you money if you bought a newer saw you would be less convinced about how good and strong that xl is I think you would lose that bet. That old XL-12 will still tear through a 20" osage log in no time. Plus is sounds really mean. It is a little on the heavy side though. I ran Homlite super XL for YEARS, I thought it was as powerful as I would ever want. Then, along comes my Stihl 066 Magnum. I am very confident that I will NEVER need more power than I have now. Yes, the 066 is a handful and it will out work me every day, but, holy cow, it's a beast and I can tear through any log in a fraction of the time. I would say go with whichever one has a good dealership/service department close to you.
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Post by duff on Jul 29, 2018 15:49:31 GMT -5
066 is the real deal. You guys are beasts.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Jul 29, 2018 17:44:07 GMT -5
I bought myself a stihl 271 on Father’s Day. I’ve used it 3 times so far and love it. Just bought the stihl sharpener and it is amazing. Sharpens a chain in no time.
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Post by welder on Jul 29, 2018 17:54:34 GMT -5
066 is the real deal. You guys are beasts. 066 is most definitely the real deal, I am sure a Husqvarna in "professional grade" is just as powerful. Had I not gotten mine in a trade, I would never have bought it. Pro grade saws of any brand are $1000+. That being said, you get what you pay for.
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Post by oldshotty on Jul 31, 2018 7:26:35 GMT -5
I worked for a Stihl dealer and would recommend a minimum of a 251 Woodboss or step up to a 271 Farmboss for cutting firewood and felling trees. Buy enough saw or trust me neither you or the saw will be happy.
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