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John Roberts {JR}

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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #20 on: March 14, 2018, 10:36:58 PM »

I gave up trying to fix my old POS Poulon last year and bought a small Stihl... No complaints (yet).

Husky makes well respected bikes too.

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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #21 on: March 14, 2018, 10:43:57 PM »

I get my Kubota shear pins (for the auger) at the dealer. The impeller uses a standard grade 5 bolt.

I have 2 Stihls (one is 20 years old) and a husky 450. I have a lot of trees. Many fall down


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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #22 on: March 14, 2018, 10:50:52 PM »

Thanks Rob for the offer. Your front yard looks like mine.

I ended up using my sawzall and 15" blade last night.

Today I ordered a Husqvarna 455 with a 20" bar to replace my 40 year old McCulloch. Couldn't decide on Husqvarna or Stihl. The husky won and I'll have it Friday. 

And Rob. I bought shear pins at O'Conner's, and after the experience I've had with them I won't buy from them again. I bought OEM on Amazon because I think that, no I'm actually sure that, the O'Conner's generic bolts are under size and not the proper alloy. They just shear way to easily for an Ariens Pro 28 with 15 horse power, and the generic bag they have them in gives no clue as to where they may have come from.

And you probably don't want to know where they've been... :D

As for your chain saw...  I don't recall grandpa's answer when I asked him if we were related to the "chainsaw Macs" but they were popular saws back then.  They were gone from market for 20 years or so (I think) and someone is using the brand name again.

My gas chainsaw will be a Stihl.
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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #23 on: March 15, 2018, 06:55:25 AM »

Yea, there seems to be two chain saw camps. Stihl and Husqvarna.
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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #24 on: March 15, 2018, 11:25:53 AM »

Yea, there seems to be two chain saw camps. Stihl and Husqvarna.

Unless you shop at home depot, then there is only Echo


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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #25 on: March 15, 2018, 09:26:59 PM »

Many people think Echo's are decent chain saws, just like many people think Behringer makes good speakers. Popular for people who cut brush around the house once every other year.

How do you like the 450 Rob?
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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #26 on: March 15, 2018, 11:18:22 PM »

I have not used much yet. My old Stihl was working too hard on the big oaks.


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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #27 on: March 16, 2018, 11:05:19 PM »

Got the saw today and the overall construction and design is really, really good. Went up to O'Conner's and picked up chain oil, and canned gas mix. I'll run it in for a bit tomorrow if I have the energy.

This is the saw.

https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/chainsaws/455-rancher/965030290/
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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #28 on: March 17, 2018, 09:51:48 AM »

I've had the same saw for several years and like it a lot.  The only thing I have had issues with was the manual compression relief for starting.  I didn't realize it wasn't seating correctly and trashed the cylinder-low compression made it run too lean.  The local dealer said it wouldn't be warranty as it had a "dry slide" condition.  I called Husqvarna directly and they told him to fix it under warranty as there had been issues with the compression relief.  This was 6-7 years ago, so maybe they have improved the design.

Be careful-storm cleanup can be tough and dangerous.  Part of me wants to complain at the officially "unknown" icy precipitation we are getting right now-but knowing what you guys have been dealing with, I dare not whine!
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Re: This weeks Nor’easter
« Reply #29 on: March 17, 2018, 11:04:19 AM »

Gas powered chain saws (and snow blowers) are modern conveniences we take for granted.

I'm still waiting for laser tree saws, ray beam snow melters.  8) (not really waiting for them).

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