Nik's Poulan Thread

[Todd Loosli]

Stay away from flebay

 

[s sidewall]

Good for blown up saws sometimes. I gave about $125 for a unknown condition 4200 but that was worth it. Used the most of the major parts for a build minus the shot top end and still have some usable spare parts if I need them.

Steve Sidwell

 

[Todd Loosli]

I got my 4200 on there, was a auction that everyone forgot to look at, was a better saw than what it said, p and c was good and all the parts were on it. Turned out to be ok, haven't seen any good deals since. Seems like all of a sudden everyone wanted to auction their stuff off

 

[s sidewall]

Don't forget the word Vintage they stick in the title to jack the price.

Steve Sidwell

 

[EngineNoO9]

This is for sale all the way out near the VA/WV border. Messaged the guy. He wants $40 for it. Worked last year. Problem is it's 160 miles away. Is it an 8500 I think?!?

 

[Todd Loosli]

It's a 3800 just like the one I have been playing with this last few weeks

 

[EngineNoO9]

Oh ok. I couldn't tell with that large handle on top. For $40 that's not worth it. I've seen some craftsman and poulan ones local.

 

[hotshot]

Just the one small hole right? Like the diaphragm on the bottom left of your photo?

Roger that.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Don't forget the word Vintage they stick in the title to jack the price.

Steve Sidwell

What sorts of age is a saw considered vintage?

 

[s sidewall]

Ours are, they just love to stick that on there to sounds like it's worth more, that's just my opinion.

Steve Sidwell

 

[s sidewall]

See the difference in the rear handles and muffler.

Steve Sidwell

 

[hotshot]

What sorts of age is a saw considered vintage?

If it’s like our old ladies, then about 30 years of marriage is a good parallel...lol

That takes us back to 1989!

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Hahaha still going hard too though eh!!

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

I fondled up a stihl 661 and a 441 today and well I have 1 word... YUCK!! Feels like cheap plastic wobbly bulky junk to me and have no interest in them whatsoever I've cut with a 441 a couple years ago and was kinda peaky I thought.

How does a big counter vibe compare? After running and repairing a 4000 and a bunch of 10 series Macs these modern saws just feel gross lol

I'm worried for the future

 

[EngineNoO9]

I didn't cut with it and I know it's a step down from those but my 3700 performed quite well against an MS311. His definitely had the upper hand on chain speed but I wouldn't say it cut considerably bit faster or anything.

 

[Todd Loosli]

I'm thinking that as long as we have a handful of good old saws we have it made. Speed of the cut isn't everything, ease of fixing, comfort,and just the fun of it is what makes my days with a saw enjoyable. The sooner you get done cutting the sooner the fun ends

 

[rocketnorton]

I fondled up a stihl 661 and a 441 today and well I have 1 word... YUCK!! Feels like cheap plastic wobbly bulky junk to me and have no interest in them whatsoever I've cut with a 441 a couple years ago and was kinda peaky I thought.

How does a big counter vibe compare? After running and repairing a 4000 and a bunch of 10 series Macs these modern saws just feel gross lol

I'm worried for the future

not new, but might like 038m or s.
rubber mounts n torque.

 

[EngineNoO9]

Mines red though, not green.

 

[Todd Loosli]

I have 2 red 3700 and a grey one, 3800

 

[Todd Loosli]

Did change to a handful of good old saws