Chainsaw 2013

[thvigil11]

I generally cut 8-12 cords per year. I've a complete teardown at the start of a season helps. What many people overlook is the fuel line. Over time, in our dry climate, these things develop microscopic cracks that affect the vaccum. Replacing it once a year is a cheap fix that helps keep my saw in top shape. I run a Husquvarna 562 with a 20" bar. Like was said earlier, the saw brand debate is as hot as the piston/DI debate on gun forums. The tipping point for me is the lighter weight of the huskies. Time on a fire line taught me the bonus to carrying the lighter saw.

[Hummer]

Hey Pook, do you happen to do chain saw repair for a living? I need some engine rebuild work done on both my Husqvarnas.


Here are my tools, a Husky 335XTP arborist saw with 14" bar, my trusty old 1983 Husky Rancher 61 with 20" bar, a workhorse Stihl 036 Pro with 20" bar, and my hot rod Stihl MS200T arborist saw with 14" bar (when it was new). These have all cut a lot of wood for me on thousands of fruit trees in Palisade as well as big Englemann Spruce and Sub-alpine Fir in the mountains of Boulder County.

[Ah Pook]

Hey Pook, do you happen to do chain saw repair for a living? I need some engine rebuild work done on both my Husqvarnas.

I fix my own stuff but that's about it.

Ah pook, look up Wranglerstar Chainsaw winch for an alternative idea for your poulan.

That looks interesting.

All the gasoline additives will cause a shellac in the carbs pretty quick, also.

Maybe that is the design so the chain doesn't snap. Picked up a pair of chaps with my last saw. Figured they were cheap insurance. They do keep my pants cleaner.