Makita 6401

[LD1]

Isn't a longer bar more likely to "kick-back" because more bar gives you more chances to get the tip where it shouldn't be?
My saw has a 15" bar and has cut some pretty big trees. But I do have to bend over.

I guess you could look at it that way. But just be cautious and know your equipment.

I will say that In my case, I think a 15" bar would increase my chance of kickback. Because we often cut wood larger than 15", and when you cannot cut all the way through, theres an incresed risk with the tip burried in the wood as opposed to being clearly visible on the other side

 

[Builder]

Here's the saw. Looks like it might be an older version. Does not say "makita" on side of handle like newer models.

 

[LD1]

So ya got it:thumbsup:

If she runs good, I dont think you will be disappointed.

 

[Builder]

No, no. haven't bought it. Those are the just the sellers pictures. :laughing:

 

[LD1]

No, no. haven't bought it. Those are the just the sellers pictures. :laughing:

Ah, ok.

Well it looks pretty good.

It's hard to tell but in the second photo, the greay plastic top cover looks like it may have had a sticker on it at one time??? I dont know, could just be a deception.

I would ask the seller if he would be willing to let you pop the muffler off to look at the piston and cylinder. If there is no or minimal score marks, it is a great deal. But if the piston is fried???????

Not saying that is the case with this saw, but HD rents the 6401's. They sell them off quite frequently. And a lot of them have scored pistons due to the renters using either straight gas or the improper mix. Just cover the basics. I dont mean to try to scare you away, because the 6401 is one heck of a good saw, and $275 is a really good price.

 

[Builder]

All I ever did was pull slowly on the rope to see if it has some resistance.:laughing:

 

[Storm56]

From what I can see in the pics, the saw looks to be in nice shape. I was not able to enlarge the pics for a better look. If you are looking at having it shipped rather than going to pick it up, you are kind of at the mercy of the seller. I have worked with people most of my life and can usually read them pretty well.

So either take the time to drive and check it out for yourself, or roll the dice and hope the seller is honest and have it shipped. Assuming the saw is solid, it would be a good buy. Even if it needs a P/C, it would not be the end of the world. You would still end up with a good saw at a fair price.

 

[Builder]

So either take the time to drive and check it out for yourself, or roll the dice and hope the seller is honest and have it shipped. Assuming the saw is solid, it would be a good buy. Even if it needs a P/C, it would not be the end of the world. You would still end up with a good saw at a fair price.

That's exactly what I'm thinkin.
Might be an excuse to hop it up. :thumbsup:

 

[LD1]

That's exactly what I'm thinkin.
Might be an excuse to hop it up. :thumbsup:

Now your talking.

And dont forget, when doing a "compression" test by pulling on the rope to get a feel, make sure the compression release button isn't pushed in:thumbsup: