Howdy All, Well it looks like we've run Makita out of 6401's. The replacement is a DCS 6421. I looked it over and the only difference is that it has a Catalytic muffler. The only real bad news is pricing. We managed to get a couple of pallets of the 6421's at close to the 6401's cost but, once they're gone, it looks like we're going to add at ...A muscle disorder includes patterns of weakness, loss of muscle tissue, electromyogram (EMG) findings, or biopsy results that suggest a muscle problem. The muscle disorder can be i...The saw is very smooth and noticeably lighter and more nimble than my 70 cc saws and cuts through small and medium size wood just as fast. The tree today was an old apple tree with an oblong base of 20 X 22 inches. The saw cut very fast with the full length of the bar, I was very happy. However, this saw does not have the torque of the 70 cc saws.Chainsaw . New Saw. Thread starter PJwoodcutter; Start date Yesterday at 11:40 AM; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Dec 7, 2021 Messages 242 Reaction score 967 Location us. Yesterday at 2:29 PM #4 ElevatorGuy said:Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 27, 2004 Messages 2,064 Reaction score 258 Location ... Joined Feb 14, 2005 Messages 184 Reaction score 21 Location Aliquippa, PA. Oct 9, 2007 #3 Chainsaw Kickback Massacre Knew two people that got their chainsaw stuck in their throat because of kickback. One is dead, the other is maimed for life. Get some ...Sep 26, 2011. #7. 385xp history. Mike, These are some notes on 385xp that I pulled off the site before getting the 385xp that I used to have. Changes over time. -Change tank caps to new style. -Modified carb area base during '03. …Apr 13, 2010 · Stay away from Ebay though--prices are generally just too high. Depending on what you're looking to spend you might want to see if you can land a husky 350 refurb from a dealer. So "best" 50cc saws (used): 346xp NE, MS 260, Dolmar 5100, Dolmar 510. followed by a lot of other decent saws...ms 270, ms 280, husky 350, jonsy 2150. The 3410 replaces the 310 while the 3510 replaces the 352. Echo's press release for the 3410 says it has 1.7 horsepower. Echo's Non-US websites list the 3510 as having 2.02 horsepower (converting from Kw). Weird that they are both 34.4 cc - maybe its like 590 and 620 power difference but both being the same cc's.Eugene, OR. Dec 27, 2019. #19. Just reviving an old thread with my experience. I have an older red choke lever 026 that needed a new fuel line. I didn't have a 1121 358 7705 on hand and using the S shaped 1121 358 7700 I had would have required drilling out the tank hole. The I found that the 1119 358 7701 fit the small hole tank and the longer ...The ultimate remote workspace might just be your favorite hotel or resort. In Manhattan, there’s a dust-covered desk I used to sit at every Monday through Friday at TPG headquarter...Chainsaw . The ultimate 3 saw plan. Thread starter funky sawman; Start date Mar 2, 2009; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Arboristsite.com Spooner. Joined Jan 6, 2008 Messages 3,346 Reaction score 410 Location middle east: coast, that is. Mar 3, 2009Homeowner Helper Forum. Post thread. Homeowners, this is your chance to ask the pros advice and questions. PLEASE DON'T email arboristsite questions. We only answer questions on the bulletin board. You must join (free) to post.Reaction score. 4,091. Location. East Lansing, MI. Sep 5, 2006. #3. If you decide to sell it, let me know what you' re looking to get for it. It would look great on the shelf next to my current Ford chainsaw, assuming the price is right. The blue saw on the top shelf:Sep 12, 2021. #1. Hello Any Stihl Chainsaw Mechanics out there: I think I have dove way off in the deep end in this project…and let me just say, I am frustrated beyond the point of recovery! I have a Stihl MS290 that was given to me (junkyard special) as it had a scored piston and cylinder. I purchased an aftermarket one (LilRedBarn.net).Tsumura bars are high quality and moderately priced. Baileys has some good German made carlton bars for $30 that are pretty good IME. Personally I'd rather get deals on bars that are of decent quality. If you break it, bend it, etc, it's not a big deal. If you drop $100+ on a bar, it is a big deal.9, 10 pin for .404. 9,10 pin for .325. those are all sizes guys do actually use on this forum (somewhat sparingly) and it would be cool to compare. I will say that actual chain speed at work (or play) is a delicate balance of the power of the saw, the wood being cut, the cutters style, the sprocket, the bar type and size, the chain length, type ...Chainsaw . The ultimate 3 saw plan. Thread starter funky sawman; Start date Mar 2, 2009; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Arboristsite.com Spooner. Joined Jan 6, 2008 Messages 3,346 Reaction score 410 Location middle east: coast, that is. Mar 3, 2009An arborist or top-handle chainsaw is a cutting tool arborists use for tree care. It is typically lighter than a traditional chainsaw with a maneuverable design, a smaller bar and low kickback chain, and ergonomic handles. In addition, it comes with a vibration-reducing feature and a fuel-efficient engine. Arborists are tree care specialists ...As much as it will rub folks the wrong way here at ArboristSite, I'd probably go with an MS290 if I was in your shoes. It will be a marked improvement over what you're used to, it won't break the bank, and with a good chain it will be a surprisingly good firewood and property-upkeep saw. ... They each have a section about "What Chainsaw to Buy ...The McCulloch sp125 is just about at its best at 175 psi / depending on which type combustion chamber you have. The Poulan 71A is just about at its best at 135psi and will still run on 90psi. Compression is relative to a lot of factors to that particular engine. I have a promac 800 and it has 180psi.Nov 10, 2015. #5. Correct gap is .014" And from the service manual (also attached): (a) Check for proper function of the primary and secondary coils as well as the resistance using an ohm meter. The resistance of the primary coil should be 0.75 ohms +/- 5%. The resistance of the secondary coil should be 5600 ohms +/- 10%.I have been thinking about buying another chainsaw so we could have two chainsaws going at the same time. We do not sell wood, we just cut wood for ourselves since we have an OWB. I don't really know how much wood we cut in a year but it is at least several rick. We currently have a John Deere CS56 and I think it doesn't have the power like it ...May 28, 2021 · Certified Chainsaw Tester. Joined Nov 25, 2010 Messages 1,002 Reaction score 1,110 Location ... ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Jul 15, 2020 Messages 25 Reaction score 16 ... ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Apr 3, 2023 Messages 44 Reaction score 38. Sep 25, 2023 ... A chainsaw was designed to disapate heat being made of magnesium that transfers heat very well! Take a look at all the crap that they put in the exaust pipe these days trying to save the planet! You cannot restrict the exaust of a 2-stroke!Sep 26, 2011. #7. 385xp history. Mike, These are some notes on 385xp that I pulled off the site before getting the 385xp that I used to have. Changes over time. -Change tank caps to new style. -Modified carb area base during '03. -RPM limited coil and epa carb change in '04.Tacoma, WA. Apr 3, 2023. #13. A healthy 038 mag will pull a 28” bar and full comp chain in soft wood no problem. Hard wood will slow it down a little, just like any other saw. I run a 28” light bar and RS chain on mine. Got another with a 20” bar EXL chain and 8 pin rim sprocket.Quebec. Nov 28, 2007. #3. I would stay away from the 2050.Because they have crank bearings in plastic cages that got deformed by heat in a short time causing air leak.I doubt this saw have an leak by the intake gasket like the seller says.More likely by those plastic cages or by the intake rubber.Jul 6, 2022 · General conversations between those who work in the chainsaw related industry. Arborist business topics? Tree work technique topics? Forestry management …Chainsaw . Pros & Cons on New Husqvarna 365 and 372. Thread starter dsell; Start date Feb 8, 2017; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Mar 4, 2009 Messages 1,864 Reaction score 832 Location Kansas. Feb 9, 2017 #20Feb 9, 2010 · West kentucky. Feb 9, 2010. #7. timberwolf said: Measure the clearance at the skirt maybe 1/4 inch up from the bottom. The crown is intentionally undersized to allow for thermal expansion so the piston is more or less a perfect cylinder at operating temperature. .0060 does sound kinda so-so. Nov 10, 2015. #5. Correct gap is .014" And from the service manual (also attached): (a) Check for proper function of the primary and secondary coils as well as the resistance using an ohm meter. The resistance of the primary coil should be 0.75 ohms +/- 5%. The resistance of the secondary coil should be 5600 ohms +/- 10%.N.S. Canada. Nov 6, 2015. #2. Under reduced compression on a good tight saw the comp is still over 120 lbs, with the comp release closed it should be 140 or over. If a saw has less than 100 from the outset then it likely will be very hard to start and flood out easily.On the 310 the AV was much more flexible and is constructed different. On the 352 one AV spring is actually connected directly to the motor. The 352 actually felt much stiffer and as if it's really not the same build as the cheaper 310. Based upon today's results my thinking is the cost difference between the cs 310 and cs 352 is justified.Nov 6, 2016. #1. After listening to all the good and bad reviews on these saws, like others on this forum I decided to buy one just to satisfy my curiosity. Don't need another 50cc saw, but it's cheap entertainment. The one I settled on is a 52cc saw badged as a SWISS KRAFT INTERNATIONAL.model 5200. It's part of a general Chinese series of 4500 ...Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,167 Reaction score 11,962 Location Ohio. Apr 10, 2016 #4 Chain = JUNK. ... ArboristSite Guru. Joined Mar 13, 2014 Messages 645 Reaction score 850 Location Sumner, Iowa. Apr 13, 2016 #19 Yes I have one, it's a good bar. The rails seem to hold …I need to run the 435 and get accustomed to using a chainsaw first though. But I was at my local Tractor Supply last night and saw that they had the Jonsered CS 2255 on sale for $349. That seems like a good price for a 55 cc saw but I haven't really done any looking. ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Oct 22, 2006 ...Australia. May 29, 2021. #10. Oppama pet 2100 made in Japan. .5 second refresh rate and is accurate to within +/- 10rpm. It reads rpm on wasted spark engines, 2-stroke 1 to 4 cylinders, 4-stroke 1 to 6 and 8 cylinders. It’s Water-resistant, reads 100-30,000rpm.That saw was last produced around 2008 and represents the last actual pro model saw that Poulan ever produced. It is 54cc and far superior to anything else built in that class such as MS290 and 455 Rancher. It has split cases, adjustable oiler, and very solid construction. Do a muffler mod and that is all it needs to be a really good firewood saw.This is for stickies that are in the chainsaw forum. Once you PURCHASE a sticky with your credits a moderator will move it from Chainsaw to here. Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Arborist 101. Post thread. This Forum is for individuals new to the business and seeking help learning the basics. Ask the pro's here. The 088 and the 084 are the same sized motors but there are considerable differences inside. the 088 develops more power than the 084 does when they do stock. the factory changed a number of the things we were doing on our woods modifications, all for the better. they changed the combustion chamber volume from 13.5 cc to 11.5 cc. they lowered ...Jan 28, 2011 · Reaction score. 33,304. Location. Franklin, OH. Jan 28, 2011. #2. The 261 is the strongest 50cc saw on the market. The 346 is the best handling 50cc saw on the market. Both are phenominal saws. The ones that aren't in cases are usually stored upright unless they fit better on their side on the shelves. Don't think it makes any difference at all to the saw. Some saws can seep fuel through the vents if stored in certain positions. Know your saw and treat it accordingly. This won't keep me awake at night.The older models like the 91/92 were 100cc. My 71-A is 92cc, then if you want to include rebadged saws the 6000 is 100cc if I remember right. Thomas knows more on the older Poulans so he can shed some more light on them . The largest of the REAL Poulans is the 91/92. Yes, Thomas is pretty much the authority on those.2,692. Reaction score. 537. Location. Flagstaff, AZ. Feb 24, 2008. #19. I suppose I'm risking heresy, but I don't think that the 295 is a bad saw. I can't say I've read anything on the "side adjust model, but if you do a search on the site for "295," you'll find that some folks say some fairly positive things about it.Psychiatric conditions are easy to fake, because there are no truly objective tests for their diagnoses. In on Psychiatric conditions are easy to fake, because there are no truly o...Chainsaw Parts & Tools. Members must have 30 prior posts and 45 days membership before they can post items in the Trading post forums. Or one can become a Supporting Members and may post immediately. Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ...Rockford, Il. Jan 23, 2012. #5. The 630's have the same bore as a husky 61 (48mm) and they do interchange. Same basic crankcase with minor differences depending on the year they were made. The 630's are closed port cylinders while 90% of the 61's are open ports. 630's are a major plus for making more power 4.3 hp stock.Addicted to ArboristSite. McC 610 about 3.75 cubes, 60cc. Very similar McC models: 605, Timber bear, etc. Available new with 16"-24" bars, .354 (extremely hard to find now) and 3/8" chain. One weak point on these saws is the upper av mount for the rear handle is also the airbox, which is a white-metal die casting.Firewood, Heating and Wood Burning Equipment. Discuss all your firewood needs here. Equipment and home heating, firewood business questions and techniques.Long story short, I have a 2009 372xpw saw, 28" bar. Got it used with low hours. Around 2016 or 2017... Wasn't used much but sits a lot. (Inside a truck) Leaking bar oil, piston is scored on exhaust side, still have 150 psi compression though. Saw got hot and siezed up when it cooled down...The 372 is a good saw, but to say it's the best Husky ever made is a little wild in my opinion. Same here, also to be considered-266xp, 288xp, 2101xp, 272xp, 346xp, 394xp, 395xp. Ran all of them, killer saws. Stihl-034, 066, 020/200t, there must be more.Eureka, MT. #4. Howdy, The differences in Guide bars are pretty academic. Windsor is a milled groove (means rougher inside finish, but square inside surfaces). Both Oregon and Stihl are automatically ground grooves. (Means smoother finish but a slight taper to the groove width). Cannon is a ground groove, and heattreated by an outside outfit ...Location. North East USA. Jan 18, 2017. #1. A good book for felling techniques? I have been using saws all my life and have fell a good number of trees but never on a large constant scale. Mostly for firewood and storm/diseased tree removal. My tools are hand tools, plenty of saws, wedges, chains, cables, ropes, etc.Location. New Hampshire. Jul 24, 2002. #5. You're correct about the horsepower difference, Oakman. 125cc cart and bike motors are making in the 40 HP range, modified. With a pipe, head and serious other mods, Ken tells me that really hopped up 3120's, 088's and the like can make over 25 HP. What keeps 120cc chainsaw engines from being not quite ...Reaction score. 698. Location. Western PA. Apr 18, 2010. #3. A general rule to follow is that skilled sawyer can cut wood that is about twice the diameter of the bar. However, it takes some practice to do this safely and is not the fastest way to get a tree on the ground or logs bucked. Having a bar that is longer than the diameter of the wood ...Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jan 25, 2007 Messages 1,180 Reaction score 144 Location ... When my Dad taught me how to use a chain saw at the age of 15, he instructed me to do the same. 7 years ago I worked part time in a dealership for Stihl, and a customer came in with a chain saw, with his plastic starter mechanism in pieces. It was an ...An arborist or top-handle chainsaw is a cutting tool arborists use for tree care. It is typically lighter than a traditional chainsaw with a maneuverable design, a smaller bar and low kickback chain, and ergonomic handles. In addition, it comes with a vibration-reducing feature and a fuel-efficient engine. Arborists are tree care specialists ...On the 310 the AV was much more flexible and is constructed different. On the 352 one AV spring is actually connected directly to the motor. The 352 actually felt much stiffer and as if it's really not the same build as the cheaper 310. Based upon today's results my thinking is the cost difference between the cs 310 and cs 352 is justified.ArboristSite Guru. Joined Mar 13, 2014 Messages 645 Reaction score 850 Location Sumner, Iowa. ... Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,167 Reaction score 11,962 Location Ohio. Apr 13, 2016 #20 Those platinum bars looks like the ones Carlton used to relabel made in Germany.measuring piston to cylinder fit is an art form. pistons vary, as do cylinder bore. making a torque plate jig would take a while. honing process is an art form to get correct x-hatch and finish. even removing a hone takes care. cleaning cyl after honing properly takes a very long time. ring fitting, etc.Chainsaw . Chainsaw Pull Cord Not Pulling. Thread starter Mass. Wine Guy; Start date Sep 24, 2023; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Oct 22, 2008 Messages 123 Reaction score 14 Location N.E. Massachusetts. Sep 26 ...Chain locks up, smoke from clutch, chain and bar suddenly super-tight. Pilgrim1. Sunday at 2:59 PM. 2. Replies. 33.Reaction score. 2,752. Location. In the Timber. Aug 19, 2015. #10. If you are going with a one saw plan and getting into 24" wood, the 362 is the obvious choice. 50cc saws are nice, but only if you have a 70cc+ saw to handle the bigger stuff. A 60cc saw is a good one saw plan for most users, a 50cc is not.Chainsaw . Homelite XL-101 Parts. Thread starter Former Saw ... ArboristSite Guru. Joined Oct 8, 2005 Messages 903 Reaction score 177. Dec 14, 2005 #3 ray benson said:Save Edge - partially made in USA. Oregon- Double Cut Made in Switzerland by Vallorbe. remove more material than competitive brands. The Woodland Pro- "Double Cut" brand is made in Switzerland by Vallorbe. ( sold at Northern Tool also) Pferd- Standard aggressive cut round file. Pferd- Smooth cut round file ( more strokes but sharper edge )Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jan 9, 2009 Messages 1,711 Reaction score 431 Location gold hill,nc. Jan 31, 2010 #2 ... If you use a chainsaw very much you need a spare saw anyway and being able to do chainsaw repairs is also a plus. Reply. E. EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar ArboristSite Operative.Chainsaw . Echo CS-310. Thread starter ondarvr; Start date Oct 22, 2020; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Aug 12, 2006 Messages 4,279 Reaction score 2,471 Location USA. Oct 22, 2020 #7Dec 20, 2013 · Chainsaw. H. Stihl FS-130z Trimmer C1Q-S173 Carburetor Settings. Latest: Huskyvarnya Saws; 33 minutes ago; Hand Held Equipment and Tools. Scrounging Firewood (and ... Nov 17, 2013. #6. Handle angle is one difference. I happen to think they have a better looking saw with the color and plastic differences. In the 2166-365/2172-372xp class the Jonsereds have a lower profile air filter housing. I happen to like that more than the higher profile Husqvarna air filer housing.If a tree falls in your yard, you have brush to keep clear or you like to cut your own firewood, having a chainsaw around can be one of the smarter investments you can make. Howeve...That saw was last produced around 2008 and represents the last actual pro model saw that Poulan ever produced. It is 54cc and far superior to anything else built in that class such as MS290 and 455 Rancher. It has split cases, adjustable oiler, and very solid construction. Do a muffler mod and that is all it needs to be a really good firewood saw.Apr 12, 2012. #2. The mufflers are built the same way as the ms361 is. They have a very restricted exhaust. Theres a thread on here that Lakeside53 did on modding the 361 muffler. See if you can find it. It's an easy mod and works pretty good. Me, I like to uncrimp the muffler and pull the whole baffle system out of the muffler.Location. Oregon. May 2, 2011. #5. A heli-coil properly done is a strong repair. The problem is, most people don't have the patience and fine touch it takes to do it right. When you get right down to it really, there's a lot of ham-handed, ham-brained people in the world. I had a 272 that had a heli-coil spark plug repair I did myself and I ran ...Chainsaw . MS290 TO 390 CONVERSION OR STICK WITH OEM. Thread starter stihlfan7; Start date Oct 25, 2022; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Dec 2, 2011 Messages 43 Reaction score 66. Oct 27, 2022Use the Mfg. 2 stroke mix recommendations (use mfg or other top qual. 2 cycle oil) and run the saw like you normally would, avoiding hi revs for several tanks of fuel. Give the saw a workout, albiet avoiding the full open throttle, and allow the saw to break-in over the course of an hour or two of use.Australia. May 29, 2021. #10. Oppama pet 2100 made in Japan. .5 second refresh rate and is accurate to within +/- 10rpm. It reads rpm on wasted spark engines, 2-stroke 1 to 4 cylinders, 4-stroke 1 to 6 and 8 cylinders. It’s Water-resistant, reads 100-30,000rpm.The 075/076 series weigh about 22lbs for the powerhead alone and for that kind of weight I want real performance not a cool looking boat anchor. I'd go with a 084 or 088, a Homelite 750, or a Mac 125, or even a 090. I traded my 076 super in on a Stihl fs250 weed trimmer and gave him $200 too boot, and mine looked nice.Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jul 14, 2004 Messages 7,724 Reaction score 1,521 ... Only an idiot would try to repair/restore a two cylinder chainsaw. Check Chain Saw Collectors Corner/Acresinternet. Off the top of my head, look at Disston, Echo (610?) IEL, & Mall. Also search here at AS for two cylinder. Reply. pbtree Addicted to ...Looking for a end all be all chainsaw for myself. I have large? (20-30 inch diameter) trees in my area and in case of a shtf scenario want a chainsaw that can get it done. Willing to pay for the "best" upper tier chainsaw. Needs to be extremely reliable and have excellent power. ThxIt has been dead reliable and works great with a 16-18" bar. The 645 is Solo's "mid level" saw. It is a way better saw than the normal box store junk, but not quite on par with the pro saws from stihl/husky. Solo dealers are few and far between but parts can be had online at solousa.com. Parts lists and owners manuals can be found there as well.Both the MS 250 and CS-440 are apart of the review. All of the saws in the review are in the 45cc saw class (+/-) and appear to be direct manufacturer competitors. The review is not overly in-depth and it's a little dated, however, it should provide a good base start from with adjoining pics. The review concludes with final rankings.Pennsylvania. Feb 11, 2011. #1. Believe it or not, Stihl still makes the 070 chainsaw. It is a Stihl ms 070. I just bought a new one on Ebay and I was skeptical before I bid so I did some checking. I found out that on Stihl's website under the country of Mexico, sure enough the Stihl catalog lists an ms 051, ms 070, and ms 076.Northern Illinois. Nov 2, 2005. #1. I finally got to see a 7900 up close and make a few test cuts. Real smooth power. But what's up with the tiny stock air filter? The guy that let me try his saw, modified a Husky 365 air filter to fit the Dolmar cover. He said rpm's went from 12,800 to 13,500 with this mod.ArboristSite Member. Joined Mar 25, 2008 Messages 67 Reaction score 12 Location North Carolina. Apr 4, 2008 #3 In a 2 srtoke motor your in coming air/fuel mix pushes out the exhaust from the combustion chamber and you always loose some air/fuel mix out the exhaust. A stratified charge engine allows a charge of air into the combustion area in ...Nov 22, 2006 · The main differences are the "dished" piston and the much more restricted muffler of the 261. The clutch is also different - weaker on the 261. That saw family consisted of the 154se, 254, 262xp, 254xp, 257 and 261, in order of introduction. By far the longest lasting model was the 262xp, made from 1989 to the late 2000s. I am on my third fill up of gas and chainsaw oil and now the chainsaw smokes when cutting, leaves burns inside the cut and general doesn't seem to cut well. ... ArboristSite Guru. Joined Aug 31, 2022 Messages 551 Reaction score 727 Location Georgia. Yesterday at 6:45 AM #4 Sharpen after every tank. Fill oil and gas at the same time.Last month, I hosted a cordless chainsaw Head-2-Head where we evaluated a total of twelve battery powered cordless chainsaws. We recently posted an in depth article on our website as well as YoutTube video. 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Feb 22, 2020. #9. I've got a pair of the notch armor flex chainsaw pants and absolutely love them. Drawback is they are hot. I live in the Midwest and can really only wear them from about October to March comfortably. I attempted a day of felling and slashing in 85+ in them and wanted to strip down.. Rocky long underwear
The main differences are the "dished" piston and the much more restricted muffler of the 261. The clutch is also different - weaker on the 261. That saw family consisted of the 154se, 254, 262xp, 254xp, 257 and 261, in order of introduction. By far the longest lasting model was the 262xp, made from 1989 to the late 2000s.ArboristSite Guru. Joined Nov 11, 2006 Messages 966 Reaction score 93 Location NC. Oct 29, 2007 #4 if you can get a pro quality saw.Anyones pro saw is better than like the 310 . Reply. woodchuck361 ArboristSite Guru. Joined ... I am looking at purchasing a new Stihl chainsaw in the near future. I have been looking at Stihl's …for those that have never ran motorcycle/racing oils in saws. synthetic motorcycle/racing oils are different in a couple of ways than synthetic 'chainsaw' oils. 1. viscosity - thicker, make that way thicker. 2. flashpoint - way higher (chainsaw type: 250 to 425F) vs. (moto/race oil 450 to 550F) retuning will be necessary. because of 1. and 2. what that translates into when using them in a saw ...Chainsaw Enthusiast AS Supporting Member. Joined Nov 25, 2006 Messages 19,693 Reaction score 37,682 Location Minnesota. Oct 23, 2015 #5 OBX Koastie said: ... ArboristSite Member. Joined Aug 4, 2013 Messages 51 Reaction score 32 Location Virginia & North Carolina. Oct 23, 2015 #68. Location. Ponchatoula LA. Jun 22, 2021. #1. OK, I know it's weird asking questions about AS on here, but see no alternative. I know a lot of you folks use both sites. I joined OPEForum and AS at the same time. Already own several chain saws, but looking to start milling my own lumber next year and also always looking for tips on keeping the ...Nov 26, 2009 · Feb 1, 2017. #1. finally got around to spending a day and a tank of fuel with my "new" 2015 makita 6100P chainsaw. my first impressions are very favorable , the saw is very well made and logically laid out-- starts in one or two pulls , it even started on two pulls after i flooded it. three non "pro" things about this saw as it comes new--. Location. SW CT. Apr 27, 2012. #6. carym2a said: I still run 32:1 in mine, even with the stihl or husq mix oils , and 92oct non-alky gas, alittle smoke don't hurt , but thats just me. In fact, a little smoke do hurt. You might not notice it happening. That smoke contains some super-nasties. :eek2:Sep 26, 2011. #7. 385xp history. Mike, These are some notes on 385xp that I pulled off the site before getting the 385xp that I used to have. Changes over time. -Change tank caps to new style. -Modified carb area base during '03. -RPM limited coil and epa carb change in '04.Jan 3, 2024 · Chainsaw. 2. Replies. 20. Views. 486. 4 minutes ago. Jethro 2t sniffer. O. Wanting decent small cheap saw. Old Grunt. Today at 2:47 AM. Chainsaw. Replies. 0. …Dec 29, 2011. #20. Forester sells several rim/drum systems with 7-pin lo-pro rims with small spline. Mis-matching 3/8 and 3/8 lo-pro will result in excessive wear in sprockets, drive links, and nose sprockets since size and shape of chassis and drive links is different, even if the pitch is the same. Ordered list.Swarm’s new network of satellites is intended to provide low-bandwidth, low-power connectivity to “Internet of Things” devices all over the world, and the company just announced ho...The guy that owns Arboristsite hates the members of the forum. He is only interested in making money from site sponsors. Reactions: Mack 880, amberg, mtngun and 4 others. M. MHHPartner ... Chainsaws; Replies 7 Views 525. Feb 21, 2024. Junk Meister. J. Log Wizard/ bar-mounted debarker questions. Firewood Hoarder; Feb 5, 2024; Milling; ….