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[5030]

Do you think this vise "upgrade" is worth it (~$100)?

Tecomec Complete Vise Assembly Jolly Star K00200169 replaces Oregon 511AX 526265 | eBay

Note: This vise assembly will replace the one on the Oregon model 520-120 if you add a washer under the knob. I then made a. 200 thousand thick washer/spacer to go under the knob and it works perfect.".

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[5030]

Even if I grind only a couple loops, which is rare for me, I ALWAYS clean the loops prior to grinding. Same applies to anything I run on the surface grinder in the shop. Oil is oil and grease is grease and the wheels on the surface grinder are all vitreous wheels, just like the ones you have on your chain grinder. I do run flood coolant on the surface grinder but it's 100% compatible with the surface grinding wheels and it 'floats' away the grindings and keeps the wheels from getting fouled.

 

[xyz123]

Just a typical neglected saw till she quits on ya.

Smelly old mix, plug was loose, muffler loose, 2 cylinder bolts loose.

Scored and finally stuck exhaust side ring.

Imho cylinder will clean up easily.

Just going to order piston kit and different muffler with out the cat. Tired of digging that crap out of them.

Mesh filter was doing its job. No fines in throat.

2009 346 etech

 

[JeepHead]

Just a typical neglected saw till she quits on ya.

Smelly old mix, plug was loose, muffler loose, 2 cylinder bolts loose.

Scored and finally stuck exhaust side ring.

Imho cylinder will clean up easily.

Just going to order piston kit and different muffler with out the cat. Tired of digging that crap out of them.

Mesh filter was doing its job. No fines in throat.

2009 346 etech

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Wanna sell this saw before repairs?

 

[xyz123]

Wanna sell this saw before repairs?

Parts already ordered.

So nope will sell after done and have a line already from my CR group and a local that bought my last OE one.

Matter fact he eyed on bench when I was testing his OE 45cc limbing saw he bought from me yesterday.

I've sold so many of these things. NE OE 346. XPG even in OE NE. 351 353 etc etc.

I know they got a cult like following and bring good money too.

Heck I used to buy these new back in the day cheaper then they bring used now days.

 

[Jstpssng]

Parts already ordered.

So nope will sell after done and have a line already from my CR group and a local that bought my last OE one.

Matter fact he eyed on bench when I was testing his OE 45cc limbing saw he bought from me yesterday.

I've sold so many of these things. NE OE 346. XPG even in OE NE. 351 353 etc etc.

I know they got a cult like following and bring good money too.

Heck I used to buy these new back in the day cheaper then they bring used now days.

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I think I paid around $400 for mine back in 2004. It was probably the best saw I've ever owned, I wish I hadn't listened when they told me it wasn't worth replacing the crank in 2008.

 

[xyz123]

I think I paid around $400 for mine back in 2004. It was probably the best saw I've ever owned, I wish I hadn't listened when they told me it wasn't worth replacing the crank in 2008.

Here is 2 NE 50cc ones I bought later. 2009 and 2010

One of them he gave me credit for b+c. I dont need the crap stuff they came with.

 

[xyz123]

The 1999 OE 346 I just sold came in for a check up and tune.

First year the 45cc was offered.

 

[JeepHead]

Located a very nice 353 this weekend for $125. I will put a 346 P&C in it now...

 

[xyz123]

Out of the 50cc cylinders this one is NLA from husky unless you find old stock. It just happened too.

Just looked still 4 353 around me FS 200 for 3 of them asking.

Can only get the one with decomp now.

Just plug it off like this one was.

My xpG a friend talked me out of was a no decomp one.

Last one decomp style.

 

[xyz123]

Lot of cleaning to get the crap out of all covers around coil etc etc etc.

New meteor kit in and she lives.

Pic from video idling.

 

[xyz123]

She sweet even with new piston kit.

Now waiting on regular muffler. Tired of gutting the cat ones on these and 359 etc.

 

[xyz123]

346 501 18" 325 set ups

 

[aba4430]

I am looking at getting another chainsaw (20”). My current one is an Echo CS-345 with a 16” bar/chain from 2002. Has seen limited use over the years and still runs great. I have been using it a lot lately.

Anyway, saw a Huskee 455 at a special price of $399 at Lowe’s. Then there is the discontinued Echo CS-4910-20 and the updated CS-4920-20, both $380 at Home Depot. Next level up on the Echo’s is the well reviewed CS-590 at $450 at several retailers. It is at least 2 lbs heavier than the CS-4910/4920 models.

Would appreciate some feedback on the Huskee 455 from users. Though I am biased towards Echo products, I can be swayed. TIA.

 

[JeepHead]

I am looking at getting another chainsaw (20”). My current one is an Echo CS-345 with a 16” bar/chain from 2002. Has seen limited use over the years and still runs great. I have been using it a lot lately.

Anyway, saw a Huskee 455 at a special price of $399 at Lowe’s. Then there is the discontinued Echo CS-4910-20 and the updated CS-4920-20, both $380 at Home Depot. Next level up on the Echo’s is the well reviewed CS-590 at $450 at several retailers. It is at least 2 lbs heavier than the CS-4910/4920 models.

Would appreciate some feedback on the Huskee 455 from users. Though I am biased towards Echo products, I can be swayed. TIA.

The 4910 is basically the same saw as the 501p and it’s an excellent saw, more pro saw than home line. The 590 is also very good. Avoid the 4920 if ya can. The 4910 is in my top 3 best bang fir the $ in the echo lineup. They’re going away so get one while ya can.

 

[xyz123]

455 plastic cased saw. 4920 heavier then 4910 it replaced and 4920 plastic cased saw. Pass.

4910 is just cheaper version of the 501. 4910 came with plastic handle and black covers. best bang for the buck in 50cc.

59cc 590 best bang for the buck.

4910 590 mag cased saws.

Just got to decide whats best for your uses.
I have slowly over the years went to smallest lightest saws to get the job done myself.


PHO dry weights before adding mix,bar oil and b+c.

 

[gstrom99]

I am looking at getting another chainsaw (20”). My current one is an Echo CS-345 with a 16” bar/chain from 2002. Has seen limited use over the years and still runs great. I have been using it a lot lately.

Anyway, saw a Huskee 455 at a special price of $399 at Lowe’s. Then there is the discontinued Echo CS-4910-20 and the updated CS-4920-20, both $380 at Home Depot. Next level up on the Echo’s is the well reviewed CS-590 at $450 at several retailers. It is at least 2 lbs heavier than the CS-4910/4920 models.

Would appreciate some feedback on the Huskee 455 from users. Though I am biased towards Echo products, I can be swayed. TIA.

I have a Husq 455 with 20" bar. I only use it for big(er) cutting. Runs just fine and I like it (FWIW).

 

[xyz123]

I have a Husq 455 with 20" bar. I only use it for big(er) cutting. Runs just fine and I like it (FWIW).

Their fine and cut alot wood for folks, even locals. I work on them for them. Strato dang saws too.

But better saws out there for the money.

I wont suggest them for the money they cost.

Pic of one tore down in my repair group. Clamshell design with plastic case.

Weight PHO

 

[dfkrug]

Anyway, saw a Huskee 455 at a special price of $399 at Lowe’s.

That's a good price.

I bought my Rancher 455 20y ago, new. It still runs great and has never been rebuilt. Even the primer bulb is original. It does not leak oil, and does not even need re-adjustment winter-to-summer. Both of my Shindaiwas need readjustment.

That said, it is kinda heavy, as XYZ shows. It has a plastic hoop handle, which will hold up if you don't drop it off your truck. I got it from an internet dealer with a 24" bar, which is bigger than you can pull, fully embedded. But I got it for reach, and it has served well. I use it often, which keeps it going. Very common and popular saw.

I don't get many Echos, but I hear good things about the 590, which I would love to try out. If you can get that at the Rancher 455 price, go for it.

 

[hayden]

Like in an earlier picture, I have a 262xp and a 346xpg. Both are great saws. I use the 346 the most since it's lighter, but for anything bigger than 10"-12", the 262 makes much quicker work of it. I also have a 385 for the really big stuff. Had to remove a 30" downed tree a couple of weeks ago and it beasted it's way right through it.