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Mar 27, 2008 | 10:08 PM

#16

lostmybeer

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Who's hijacking? Yes, I'll load the saw and bring it this time. I missed the first show, forgot it was on.

Mar 27, 2008 | 11:05 PM

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forddude05

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From: Forest Grove, OR

Honestly, Mike... I'm partial to Huskys. I'm a proud owner of a 372xp. The best saws come from Sweden! (Among other things)

Mar 27, 2008 | 11:21 PM

#18

lostmybeer

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IKEA is not the best.

Mar 28, 2008 | 12:00 AM

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Placermike

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Originally Posted by forddude05

Honestly, Mike... I'm partial to Huskys. I'm a proud owner of a 372xp. The best saws come from Sweden! (Among other things)

Husky's aren't bad, and I am sure you are familiar with PA Power...We worked on the best, and Husky's!

A Husky will hold up for the first two years, but then starts to loose compression....Why?...They only have one ring. Does this make a difference?...Yes!. Consider a chainsaw like a high performance engine...They crank about 12,500-17,000 rpms!...How many racing motors do that?

Stihl is by far the better motor!

Mar 28, 2008 | 12:04 AM

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lostmybeer

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Here we go, chainsaw battle! Bring it on. I own a Stihl AV028. Great saw. I won't buy another until this one is buried. Truck or Saw, which one will last longer?

Mar 28, 2008 | 12:06 AM

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Placermike

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Here we go, chainsaw battle! Bring it on. I own a Stihl AV028. Great saw. I won't buy another until this one is buried. Truck or Saw, which one will last longer?

The 028 will outlast that 372!...We have some old dudes that won't give the things up. Unfortunately, I had to make them work after all the abuse.

Mar 28, 2008 | 10:09 PM

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forddude05

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The 028 will outlast that 372!...We have some old dudes that won't give the things up. Unfortunately, I had to make them work after all the abuse.

In all fairness, I have already had to rebuild the saw. I bought it used from Sunset Wire Rope (first mistake), then used it to carve up a fallen oak tree. The rod bearing siezed on me when I was just cutting a small log after only 3 minutes, and without warning. After a quick search on ebay, I found a whole crankcase somewhere in Oregon and had it shipped to my door for about $70, then rebuilt. I can't remember if my piston has one ring or two, I seem to remember two, but that was a couple months ago. I do have to say however, that thing rips like no other saw I've run!

As to the siezed bearing, I think that the motor might have gotten a sip of unmixed fuel someplace - that's the only thing that I can think of.

Mar 28, 2008 | 10:12 PM

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forddude05

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IKEA is not the best.

Nice one, Tom!

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Mar 28, 2008 | 11:06 PM

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MARTYSTOWRIG

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Chainsaw battle at Easton!!! I will bring my Stihl 032AV, Mike can I put a 24" on that one?

Mar 29, 2008 | 01:23 AM

#25

whitebenz

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From: Yelm Washington usa

029 Farm boss and a 042 or 045 can't remember which. Love them both and have had no problems with either of them. Stihl rules the woods

Mar 29, 2008 | 09:23 AM

#26

cmpd1781

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From: Charlotte, NC

I'm just an amateur. MS-250 with 18" bar here......I've bucked some pretty good-sized oak logs with that SOB, though......

Firewood gathering only and land-clearing only. I ain't a pro like you guys.

Mar 29, 2008 | 09:50 AM

#27

MARTYSTOWRIG

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The only "PRO" here is Tom, Dont beleive me? Check his fresh Lipstick

Mar 29, 2008 | 12:06 PM

#28

billy12360

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From: darrington wash

i personally injoy my old home lite... and im not talking about a home lite XL... im talking about a home lite 410... thing was used by some guy in darrington for falling old growth... and dad bought it... im slowly stealing it...

or. my stihl or the McColoach

Mar 29, 2008 | 01:04 PM

#29

lostmybeer

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From: WA Resident

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTYSTOWRIG

The only "PRO" here is Tom, Dont beleive me? Check his fresh Lipstick

What's this all about?

Mar 29, 2008 | 01:11 PM

#30

cmpd1781

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From: Charlotte, NC

You couldn't pry my dad away from his Poulan. That's about all he's ever owned.....He's got a 16" Poulan right now, and I've seen him tear through some big-a$$ oak and maple with it.

Proof that the operator behind the machine DOES have at least SOMETHING to do with the job......

I guess what-with 69 years of experience and all.....

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