Hi and welcome, You need to be a little more specific as to the level of" PROJECT" that you would like to take on. You have the "needs paint and a bar" project and even the "should run once you get the swamp water out of it" project. So think about the level of mechanical competence that you feel that you have and post a more descriptive view of your venture. I have several xp saws from 254-262, some are bar and paint --- some are basket cases.