Local HD has saws for sale.

[hornett22]

hey thanks for the info on Portland Power!

i know where it is but i've never been in there.it's kinda close but not convienient if you know what i mean. i just ordered a new 357xp but i'll consider it for my next saw purchase if someone lets me demo one.

 

[Freakingstang]

Sent you a PM Casey. Thanks I'll definately take it. Sorry I haven't responded sooner, but I am in Houston for work this week. Thanks again


-Steve

 

[Cut4fun]

Seems like the 6401 is starting to get popular...Great saw at a great price...Now that 7900 jug and piston...is this a direct bolt on? I'm leaning toward that direction..
Now ported and muff-modded, this 6401 screams!
Ron

Yep, Big bang for little bucks and then you have the best weight to power ratio for the buck too. keep us informed.

 

[Sethro]

I don't know if you guys had these?
parts break down

 

[Andy1234]

I just stopped in the local HD, they had (2) of the Makita 6401 for $205 each. The sales guy had to look for a moment to find the authorization to sell them, but it didn't take very long.

I bought the best looking of the two, was also the best running! I was able to start it up right there in the store, idle it and rev it, as well as check the chain brake.:biggrinbounce2:

Came with a new chain on the saw, scabbard, scrench, and owner's manual. An extra brand new chain was $10.00, but they limited me to just one.

Condition is on par with the pics shown elsewhere in this post, so if there's a HD nearby, you may want to go look. It seems like there are quite a few out there.

FWIW,
Andy

 

[Big Woody]

Don't forget to have HD give you the factory Makita clutch removal tool that should come with each saw.

http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32723&d=1143775680

 

[Freakingstang]

Got mine from Casey Today. It is in great shape, other than the chip in the case by the oiler. Got 1 brand new chain on the saw, and three more brand new ones still in the bag. No scrench, or scabbard, but for that price I'm not ?????ing. Thanks Again Casey! You don't know how many Home Depots I have called or stopped by. I lost count after about 13 or 14!


-Steve

 

[CaseyForrest]

DAMN! I knew there was something I forgot. The scabbard is sitting in my shed, will get that to you asap!!!

 

[CaseyForrest]

Hey Freak, get a chance to run that saw yet? Im curious how it works. I did start it, but didnt cut anything with it.

 

[Andy1234]

I used mine today, and it ran like a striped ape. Cutting some storm damaged maple like butter.

Andy

 

[TwoTurboVolvos]

JUST ARRIVED! Got the GB 24" bar and Oregon full chisel on the 6401 today... Hold me back! Hold me back!
Ron
*EDIT* I'm gonna be shopping for that 7900 upgrade real soon...Then watch out!

 

[Freakingstang]

Hey Freak, get a chance to run that saw yet? Im curious how it works. I did start it, but didnt cut anything with it.

Ran it tonight. I think the tank vent is plugged, as it builds a lot of pressure just sitting. I'll have to look into that when I get a chance. It has 165 lbs of compression and the piston looks new....??? It runs good and is real torquey, but I think a husky 365 would out run it. Doesn't matter much, as I have a piston and cylinder for a 7900 on the way. It cost me about $150. If anyone needs any 20" safety chains, let me know. Got about 4 more than I have a use for. Just need to gut the heat box before the piston and cylinder show up.


-Steve

 

[Cut4fun]

Chains

Sent you a PM Steve. Those chains would come in handy for my fence row clearing and stump grinding duties. I refuse to use a good chain for such dirty work. Let me know.

 

[rbtree]

Hey, if any of you easterners find anymore of those 6401's at HD, I'd love to have one. Of course, I'd put a 7900 jug on it....Just gotta have a teal and silver saw, it'll match my chip truck...

Here's what my fully woods modded 2 yr old 7900 can do..with a 32 inch bar no less.... like that roostertail?

And here's Travis again, using my ehp 5100S right after I got it from Ed with the pipe still on, creating a wildlife snag...(the first ever hopped up 5100...)

 

[TwoTurboVolvos]

"I think....Yes! It is raining wood..."
Love the pic bro!
Ron

 

[Andy1234]

rbtree, the HD by my house still had one as of yesterday.

PM me if you are interested.

Andy

 

[Lakeside53]

Ran it tonight. I think the tank vent is plugged, as it builds a lot of pressure just sitting. I'll have to look into that when I get a chance.


-Steve

Most modern tank vents only vent air IN, not gas fumes out... (thanks to the EPA). Pressure in the tank is normal and actually helps starting.

 

[Freakingstang]

Most modern tank vents only vent air IN, not gas fumes out... (thanks to the EPA). Pressure in the tank is normal and actually helps starting.

Ok, cool then, I guess...

 

[cuttinscott]

JUST ARRIVED! Got the GB 24" bar and Oregon full chisel on the 6401 today... Hold me back! Hold me back!
Ron
*EDIT* I'm gonna be shopping for that 7900 upgrade real soon...Then watch out!

[/QUOTE]

Ron how come your new chain is missing a tooth?

Scott

 

[Freakingstang]

Ron how come your new chain is missing a tooth?

Scott

Wow, that sucks!