Hi all,
Quick background -- I'm very new to working on saws, but inherited a MS660 a while ago and really enjoyed the process of fixing it up. I recently picked up a couple more project saws -- just for the sake of learning more and having a bit of fun.
The project saws are both Huskies, a 55 Rancher and 455 Rancher. I already own a 450 Rancher that I use for firewooding, and a 50cc Radley (Zenoah clone) that I keep in my truck and use occasionally for work (carpenter). Since I don't really need any more saws in this class, I'm having a hard time deciding what to do with them. I could fix them up and sell them to "feed the habit", or if they're a better fit for my needs, I'd just as soon keep them. If I fix them up, I don't want to spend more than I have to, but I'm not going to do a band-aid fix to maximize profit at someone elses expense. So I guess the first thing I should ask, is if any of these saws are worth putting more money into? The 55 doesn't seem to get much respect, but I could put a 460 top end in the 455 (needs a new piston for sure, cylinder *might* be serviceable) if it's going to be a noticeable improvement over my 450?
Sorry so vague, just looking for general direction!
Quick background -- I'm very new to working on saws, but inherited a MS660 a while ago and really enjoyed the process of fixing it up. I recently picked up a couple more project saws -- just for the sake of learning more and having a bit of fun.
The project saws are both Huskies, a 55 Rancher and 455 Rancher. I already own a 450 Rancher that I use for firewooding, and a 50cc Radley (Zenoah clone) that I keep in my truck and use occasionally for work (carpenter). Since I don't really need any more saws in this class, I'm having a hard time deciding what to do with them. I could fix them up and sell them to "feed the habit", or if they're a better fit for my needs, I'd just as soon keep them. If I fix them up, I don't want to spend more than I have to, but I'm not going to do a band-aid fix to maximize profit at someone elses expense. So I guess the first thing I should ask, is if any of these saws are worth putting more money into? The 55 doesn't seem to get much respect, but I could put a 460 top end in the 455 (needs a new piston for sure, cylinder *might* be serviceable) if it's going to be a noticeable improvement over my 450?
Sorry so vague, just looking for general direction!
