Want to Buy Needed, Good saws or easily fixable larger CC chainsaws.

[Brushwacker]

I don't know how well the 357 is built but on an 034 super when it was the only saw I had I put an 24-25 3/8 pitch inch bar on it to cut an large white oak tree that yielded about 3 full cords of 16 inch firewood and it didn't hurt it a bit. Didn't continue using it long after cause it was a bit underpowered in large wood which concerned me mostly when falling large trees. At work was running short on 20 inch bars and I put an 24 inch 3/8 solid nose bar on another 034 super and cut mostly Black and pin oak trees into firewood in the 20 inch diameter range , some larger. No problems. Under 20 inches it ate it up at a comfortable pace. (White oak is harder)
For what reason wouldn't a 357 work decently with 24 inch?

 

[sean donato]

I don't know how well the 357 is built but on an 034 super when it was the only saw I had I put an 24-25 3/8 pitch inch bar on it to cut an large white oak tree that yielded about 3 full cords of 16 inch firewood and it didn't hurt it a bit. Didn't continue using it long after cause it was a bit underpowered in large wood which concerned me mostly when falling large trees. At work was running short on 20 inch bars and I put an 24 inch 3/8 solid nose bar on another 034 super and cut mostly Black and pin oak trees into firewood in the 20 inch diameter range , some larger. No problems. Under 20 inches it ate it up at a comfortable pace. (White oak is harder)
For what reason wouldn't a 357 work decently with 24 inch?

Comparing a 034 super to a 357 isn't apples to apples. 61 vs 56cc for starters. Your other observation is admittedly flawed, you're cutting 16-20" wood, then go on to say it's not great above 20". the 357 like to kept in higher rpm for optimal performance, id even go as far to say they arnt a saw that has great torque in mid and lower rpm range. I am a big fan of them, as they are very dependable saws, but running that 24" bar without a good operator will kill it in short order.

 

[262freak]

a hybrid building would be a better option power wise. Just thinking practicality for your situation. Don't need a good saw over loaded/abused, since it's going to be loaned out. I sincerely wish you the best of luck with your circumstances.

I found a 18” bar and chain for the 357 but I’m happy to have the 24” that David gave me. I know that it will be put to use in one way or another especially at these times.

 

[cookies]

In emergency situations people use what they can get their hands on to get the job done, these folksare not looking to run saws every day doing production work. I'd suggest a couple 2 in 1 files, even the cheap generic ones to keep the chains somewhat sharpish on the loaned ones because thats the most likely reason for failure by the inexperienced.

Wht are you still needing?

 

[dboyd351]

I thought about a cheap harbor freight grinder to keep the chains reasonably sharp in short order.
Folks not accustomed to using saws tend to hit the ground a lot, I'd imagine.
Don't know if they have a power source for the grinder though.

 

[262freak]

I am still in need of a top handle saw several people have learners and I’ve been climbing them but my smallest saw is one of the ms170’s but a handheld is what I really need. I have a pretty well complete crankcase for a husqvarna ts540 xp but need the tank assembly, carb top handle and trigger air filter cover and sprocket cover.
Yeah I have a small chain sharpener but only cuts one direction. Still could use some mix, bar oil, a top cover and air filter for a 357xp. Some plugs, various carburetor kits, fuel line etc. I’m try to fix a ts400 for the fire department missing a coil flywheel cover, top handle trigger assembly top molding, air filter cover, operator lockout lever, kill switch knob and a carrying handle.

 

[262freak]

If anyone has a decent top handle saw for a reasonable price let me know it’s kind of hard to top these trees with a regular saw. DM me and it doesn’t matter the model or make

 

[Brushwacker]

Comparing a 034 super to a 357 isn't apples to apples. 61 vs 56cc for starters. Your other observation is admittedly flawed, you're cutting 16-20" wood, then go on to say it's not great above 20". the 357 like to kept in higher rpm for optimal performance, id even go as far to say they arnt a saw that has great torque in mid and lower rpm range. I am a big fan of them, as they are very dependable saws, but running that 24" bar without a good operator will kill it in short order.

I don't understand how you get my post flawed. The first tree I cut I was referring to 16 inch lengths of fire wood, near 3 ish full cords, 1 tree. A lot of cuts is hard work for the size saw, in other words was referring to it never hurt the saw. The white oak tree was actually close to 30 inches in diameter for several feet up. The other identical saw was cutting 20 inch trees and larger, the point was it got the job done, never hurt the saw, power and speed felt satisfactory in 20 inch black oak species other then falling some that size.
Didn't know there was a 5cc difference or that the 357 would be that delicate with a 24 inch bar, never had 1 , that's why I asked for comparison. If that was my biggest saw I would not let just anyone use it.