School project saw

   / School project saw #11  
I have a Poulan 365 60cc tore down to put crank bearings and crank seals in. It might be a little over your head installing bearings and cranks though.
Maybe just staying with a top end rebuild and carb stuff to learn on first.

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Someday to go back to this with 20"

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Here is a Poulan 415 I didnt have to go as deep with. You could start with something like this. Runs a 24" with ease in hardwoods.

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415 video after rebuild Poulan Pro 415 after carb soaking - YouTube
 
   / School project saw #12  
In '81, my Grandmother got my Dad a Stihl 024 for Christmas. She asked loggers in the Trinity/Weaverville area of N. calif what brand would be good. At that thiem, in that logging area, it was a mix of Stihl and Poulan. Seems to me back then Poulans's were green, and were much better than what is sold now.

I have a Poulan 365 60cc tore down to put crank bearings and crank seals in. It might be a little over your head installing bearings and cranks though.
Maybe just staying with a top end rebuild and carb stuff to learn on first.
 
   / School project saw #13  
Seems to me back then Poulans's were green, and were much better than what is sold now.

Your probably thinking older then I go back on poulans. 4200 4900 5200 5900 8500, then 3400 3700 4000. I have a 4000 runner and 3400 parts saw.

I dont know when they started that yellow poulan pro stuff. But most saws then could be bought in yellow like 305 335 and lime green same saw 3000 3300.

The new stuff is all plastic clamshell crankcases and lot easier to work on then those expensive other plastic saws.
I actually compared my like new 025 45cc I had and sold asap to a rebuilt PP 260 42cc I did and the build of the poulan was better imo and better av with coil springs. Only draw back was the PP took 3/8lp and the 025 .325. But for a homeowner the 260 was half the price of the 025 new and a better saw in my eyes.
 
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Hi guys, I have begun my search for the right saw but in the mean time can you guys help me figure out wht tools I will need to start working on saws. I don't mind spending money to get a lot of tools since I know I will use them for a while.

Thanks John
 
   / School project saw #15  
Compression tester
Torx set. (especially T-27)
Tachometer
Set of allens (metric)
Scrench
Granberg Sharpening jig
Air compressor and blow gun.
Screwdrivers
Little flat head screwdriver for tuning carb

I believe that is about all I ever use to work on saws.
 

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