yhateanxj?
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They use one like that but smaller to cut the xmas trees down by my house. ^
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Lets Talk Saws
- Thread starter TORX
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I might know a guy who might be interested.
Was at Lowes today and checked out their Husky selection. The 450 was a good looking saw. Didn't feel overly plastic like the new Stihl's.
yhateanxj?
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Well let me know what "that guy" decides. Like I said, it is basically brand new, maybe 30 seconds of run time. I'll make a deal on it, cash, cash plus parts I need/want or whatever. Think iirc, I paid $370, but, technically, its used so..$325...? I didnt buy the box set, it just has the plastic bar gaurd. Still haven't made my mind up on selling it % 100, but, cash talks, and jeep parts whisper, so let me know.I might know a guy who might be interested.
Was at Lowes today and checked out their Husky selection. The 450 was a good looking saw. Didn't feel overly plastic like the new Stihl's.
hadfield4wd
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- Roanoke, VA
I love chain saws. I used to own a landscape business and we did a lot of tree work. Don't buy a saw from a box store. Go to a landscape supply store. There are different models that are cheaper materials built for those stores. Plus you'll get better service after the sale from the local store. I have specific preferences that I won't get into, but you can't go wrong with either Stihl or husky. Again from a local dealer not a big box store.
And when you are done using it drain the fuel out, start it and let it run out of gas.
And when you are done using it drain the fuel out, start it and let it run out of gas.
ceb0217
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- oregon,corvallis
knowing torx he will probably build a saw in his garage, some thing really trick.
BoringDave
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- Boring
All this saw talk made me buy one. One of the guys at work had this in his truck today.
It's a McCulloch power Mac 310 from 1982. The things like brand new other then a missing brake bar and auto sharp cap.
I think I got a good deal for $50.00
It's a McCulloch power Mac 310 from 1982. The things like brand new other then a missing brake bar and auto sharp cap.
I think I got a good deal for $50.00
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- NE Texas
I have an old mcculloch like that.. Great saws.. Just super heavy!
BoringDave
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- Boring
Heavy? It weighs in just under 12lbs. full of fuel. In comparison a Husqvarna 460 rancher is 12.79 dry.
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- NE Texas
Oh I thought it was a Mac pro 610..
Mine weighs in at just under 1000 pounds If you use it for more than 15 minutes
Mine weighs in at just under 1000 pounds If you use it for more than 15 minutes
josefxj97
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- Bonney Lake, WA
Re: Re: Lets Talk Saws
Yes, the Husky 460 Rancher with a 26" bar is a heavy pig.
"Heavy is good. If it doesn't work, you can always hit them with it"--Boris The Russian
Heavy? It weighs in just under 12lbs. full of fuel. In comparison a Husqvarna 460 rancher is 12.79 dry.
Yes, the Husky 460 Rancher with a 26" bar is a heavy pig.
Jbh97009
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- Damascus, Oregon
I have the same saw, actually 2. After using a 15-20 year old sthil my whole life, they are really nice saws.
Got super lucky on the first one, pawn shop score
Got super lucky on the first one, pawn shop score
josefxj97
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- Bonney Lake, WA
Re: Re: Lets Talk Saws
Good choice. A little non-ethanol and a skip tooth and you'll chew up pretty much any tree in your way.Well I'm pretty pleased with my new acquisition.
Josh (yhateanxj?) and I worked out a deal on his virtually brand new Husky 450. It rips pretty good, 50cc with 20" bar.
LJ dude
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- Vancouver, WA
Nice saw!!! Unless you become a logger that should be the last saw that you ever own.
While working up in the Burn this last summer I spent quality time with the Stihl MS250. Very quality saw and Ive been thinking about getting one myself.
This fall Ive been using my dad's old Stihl to cut down some of the tree's at our new place.
That was a nice looking little maple but it was in the way.
And this ugly beast had to go.
The saw is straight out of the 70's, has cut more wood then most saws out there, has taken a tumble out of the back of the pickup onto the road, and still fires up on the second pull.
I have two tips for you.
First... When not in use drain the gas out and run the carburetor dry.
B... When only doing small jobs/trail clean up use an old oil quart size oil bottle for your fuel. One quart of fuel is all I used for the tree's in the yard. And I did many more cuts then you would usually do when clearing a tree or two from the trail. Its easy to carry with you in the Jeep. In most situations going to be more then enough fuel for what your going to be using it for. And its a small enough amount of fuel that its easy to dispose of if you dont use it. But your saw does have a good sized motor so may want to carry a little more fuel with you at least until you know how thirsty it is.
:cheers:
While working up in the Burn this last summer I spent quality time with the Stihl MS250. Very quality saw and Ive been thinking about getting one myself.
This fall Ive been using my dad's old Stihl to cut down some of the tree's at our new place.
That was a nice looking little maple but it was in the way.
And this ugly beast had to go.
The saw is straight out of the 70's, has cut more wood then most saws out there, has taken a tumble out of the back of the pickup onto the road, and still fires up on the second pull.
I have two tips for you.
First... When not in use drain the gas out and run the carburetor dry.
B... When only doing small jobs/trail clean up use an old oil quart size oil bottle for your fuel. One quart of fuel is all I used for the tree's in the yard. And I did many more cuts then you would usually do when clearing a tree or two from the trail. Its easy to carry with you in the Jeep. In most situations going to be more then enough fuel for what your going to be using it for. And its a small enough amount of fuel that its easy to dispose of if you dont use it. But your saw does have a good sized motor so may want to carry a little more fuel with you at least until you know how thirsty it is.
:cheers:
BPB
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- Battle Ground, Washington
I'm trading my mcculloch 1-43 for a new ms170
BPB
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- Battle Ground, Washington
ruger81
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- Battle Ground WA
Those safety glasses would do yo some good not hanging on your shirt. Where did you get the chaps?Nice saw!!! Unless you become a logger that should be the last saw that you ever own.
While working up in the Burn this last summer I spent quality time with the Stihl MS250. Very quality saw and Ive been thinking about getting one myself.
This fall Ive been using my dad's old Stihl to cut down some of the tree's at our new place.
That was a nice looking little maple but it was in the way.
And this ugly beast had to go.
The saw is straight out of the 70's, has cut more wood then most saws out there, has taken a tumble out of the back of the pickup onto the road, and still fires up on the second pull.
I have two tips for you.
First... When not in use drain the gas out and run the carburetor dry.
B... When only doing small jobs/trail clean up use an old oil quart size oil bottle for your fuel. One quart of fuel is all I used for the tree's in the yard. And I did many more cuts then you would usually do when clearing a tree or two from the trail. Its easy to carry with you in the Jeep. In most situations going to be more then enough fuel for what your going to be using it for. And its a small enough amount of fuel that its easy to dispose of if you dont use it. But your saw does have a good sized motor so may want to carry a little more fuel with you at least until you know how thirsty it is.
:cheers:
ruger81
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- Battle Ground WA
BPB
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- Battle Ground, Washington
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- NE Texas
I like those husqvarnas.. They have a great feel to them
