First post
After lurking for a time and actually using the search tool, I read everything I could find on buying the correct the saw for my needs. Of coarse, as a homeowner/firewood only saw user, I had looked at the affordable Rancher and Farm Boss. After reading every thread here I decided to buy a new 361, but I was having a problem justifying the $650.00 out the door cost. Then I searched Craigs list for a used one with no luck, so I made a short list of a few highly rated saws that would fit my needs and checked C/L every hour or so. I ended up with a Husky 365sp with a 25" bar, in very good shape for $200.00, this leaves enough for some good PPE and maybe another saw. I checked it out as discribed in other threads on this site and it passed with flying colors.
I cut the first cord (not all split yet) and it work great, smooth, good power, easy starting and not too heavy. I thank all of you for answering the many questions asked by others with very knowlegeable, experianced, accurate information.
In the past (80s) I've had bigger pro saws, I had one with a 36" bar for about 6 hours before it was stolen, it was only started once before I brought it home new. I had another big Husky that was stolen after a few years, so after that I bought a few cheapies and a couple of those were stolen also.
Now a question from me. I understand The piston and cylinder kits from the 372s fit this saw, so if this one does get tired, or I convince my self it is, is this the way to go? The Baily's kit for $109.00 seems like a good deal, so "IF" I did this, what else do I need to get to make it work?
Now I'm looking for a smaller saw and I need to read all the threads on that subject, more fun!!
Thanks again to all of you.
After lurking for a time and actually using the search tool, I read everything I could find on buying the correct the saw for my needs. Of coarse, as a homeowner/firewood only saw user, I had looked at the affordable Rancher and Farm Boss. After reading every thread here I decided to buy a new 361, but I was having a problem justifying the $650.00 out the door cost. Then I searched Craigs list for a used one with no luck, so I made a short list of a few highly rated saws that would fit my needs and checked C/L every hour or so. I ended up with a Husky 365sp with a 25" bar, in very good shape for $200.00, this leaves enough for some good PPE and maybe another saw. I checked it out as discribed in other threads on this site and it passed with flying colors.
I cut the first cord (not all split yet) and it work great, smooth, good power, easy starting and not too heavy. I thank all of you for answering the many questions asked by others with very knowlegeable, experianced, accurate information.
In the past (80s) I've had bigger pro saws, I had one with a 36" bar for about 6 hours before it was stolen, it was only started once before I brought it home new. I had another big Husky that was stolen after a few years, so after that I bought a few cheapies and a couple of those were stolen also.
Now a question from me. I understand The piston and cylinder kits from the 372s fit this saw, so if this one does get tired, or I convince my self it is, is this the way to go? The Baily's kit for $109.00 seems like a good deal, so "IF" I did this, what else do I need to get to make it work?
Now I'm looking for a smaller saw and I need to read all the threads on that subject, more fun!!
Thanks again to all of you.
(for you non-locals, Monroe is 8 miles from me..)
