Just another junk chainsaw

[TomSeller]

Now that I don't cut professionally, I run stock and like a quieter saw, even though I do wear hearing protection. As a professional the percentages you can improve by mods sometimes keeps you in business.

 

[CJONE]

My stock 562 is as loud as my modded 346, so you guessed it no muffler mod for the 562. My modded 372 is now proudly wearing a block off plate for the muffler mod. These modded saws are just too loud to run all day. CJ

 

[Bluegill2]

My stock 562 is as loud as my modded 346, so you guessed it no muffler mod for the 562. My modded 372 is now proudly wearing a block off plate for the muffler mod. These modded saws are just too loud to run all day. CJ

My modded 346xp is/was a lot loader than my stock 562xp?

But then I went and modded the 562 muff. Heck of a lot more noise and just a little gain... I think I'll put a stock muff back on the 562. I like quiet and smooth, sometimes...

 

[Bluegill2]

Now that I don't cut professionally, I run stock and like a quieter saw, even though I do wear hearing protection. As a professional the percentages you can improve by mods sometimes keeps you in business.

A quicker saw sure can put more money in yer pocket.

But for me it's more of a time thing and I just enjoy runnin mean, nasty, fast saws!

 

[CJONE]

My modded 346xp is/was a lot loader than my stock 562xp?

But then I went and modded the 562 muff. Heck of a lot more noise and just a little gain... I think I'll put a stock muff back on the 562. I like quiet and smooth, sometimes...

When I had the 346 modded I specifically said I did not want it loud, so it got a 3/8" hole and I opened up the factory outlet. Worked good, improved the saw a bunch with only a little extra noise. CJ

 

[Bluegill2]

When I had the 346 modded I specifically said I did not want it loud, so it got a 3/8" hole and I opened up the factory outlet. Worked good, improved the saw a bunch with only a little extra noise. CJ

Yeah, that'll make a difference. My second outlet is around 3/4" and the factory outlet is opened up. I don't really like the extra noise, but I do wear ear muffs when cuttin...

 

[Artisan]

What I do not know about chainsaws would fill volumes and volumes...

Having said that, today I bought a flebay special, a Husky 445 . It seemed like a pretty good
deal at under $180.00 w/ FreeShippin'.

I am a big boy if I blewit please tell me!

CLICK HERE to see other pics is interested in what I grabbed.

I am going to be wanting one of those log debarking tools like a Log Wizard
some day (looking for a deal on one) and I figured if this saw is worth a darn it might make a good
candidate for the that tool.

I am also thinking I might be better off buying a rebuilt "something" from xyz123 or others
as well when I want another saw. (which is already...ha! )

Interesting how the videographer in the above link trash talks Poulan. Isn't "Poulan"
a subsidiary of Husqvarna?

 

[LD1]

Well, if it runs good and does what you need and you are happy, then no you didnt blow it.

But...for a hundred more I think you can get them new????

For me, I wouldnt buy a 445, even for $100. Just no value to me. But everyones needs are different. If you want a light trimming saw, it should be fine. For for similar money, you can get a used bigger and faster saw, but then again, if you want a trimmer.....you dont want big and fast.

Let us know how it runs and what you think.

 

[LD1]

Well, if it runs good and does what you need and you are happy, then no you didnt blow it.

But...for a hundred more I think you can get them new????

For me, I wouldnt buy a 445, even for $100. Just no value to me. But everyones needs are different. If you want a light trimming saw, it should be fine. For for similar money, you can get a used bigger and faster saw, but then again, if you want a trimmer.....you dont want big and fast.

Let us know how it runs and what you think.

 

[mikehaugen]

Around here I believe the 445 is around 400-450 new.