8433jeff
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OK, thanks! You can keep one or two from every class there, and send me the rest. Except the orange non372's. Send them somewhere else. Unless they say Dolmar. I'll pay the freight...
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OK, thanks! You can keep one or two from every class there, and send me the rest. Except the orange non372's. Send them somewhere else. Unless they say Dolmar. I'll pay the freight...
Butttt, the 245 weighs less then a 3400 and we dont even need to go there about which one will outcut which will we?
Sooo I think it could go in the mid class if you chose to put it there.
Eccentric
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My thoughts Egggg.............Zactly. That's where a 245 would fit in my 'diverse' lineup if I had one..
Hell, we're just arguing over how many angels can fit on the head of a pin here anyways. Who here can really limit themselves to three saws? Heck, I'm having a hard time sticking to three BRANDs of saws.
When I go cutting, I often don't even take a top-handle or 40cc class saw, unless I know I'm going to be wading into brush (when I get the XXV family saws and my Super E-Z up and running that may change). Usually I'll take a couple 60cc class saws (non-Poulan brand, as I don't have any Poulans in that class yet.........although RandyMac told me he has a 3400 with my name on it at his place), plus one or two bigger saws, depending on what I'm going to be cutting. The 60cc class saws do most of the work. I bring more than one just so I can rotate 'em. Quicker than changing or filing chains, and redundancy is good. Less wear and tear per saw too. Sometimes all I bring is a 60cc saw or two.
A 70cc class saw will usually go for most bigger stuff (only have one in that class at the moment, but I WANT a 245A), with an 82cc saw there for a bit more bar and zip if needed. The BIG iron only comes along if I know there's BIG wood to buck and rip.......and for a bit of fun.
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My thoughts Egggg.............Zactly. That's where a 245 would fit in my 'diverse' lineup if I had one..
Hell, we're just arguing over how many angels can fit on the head of a pin here anyways. Who here can really limit themselves to three saws? Heck, I'm having a hard time sticking to three BRANDs of saws.
When I go cutting, I often don't even take a top-handle or 40cc class saw, unless I know I'm going to be wading into brush (when I get the XXV family saws and my Super E-Z up and running that may change). Usually I'll take a couple 60cc class saws (non-Poulan brand, as I don't have any Poulans in that class yet.........although RandyMac told me he has a 3400 with my name on it at his place), plus one or two bigger saws, depending on what I'm going to be cutting. The 60cc class saws do most of the work. I bring more than one just so I can rotate 'em. Quicker than changing or filing chains, and redundancy is good. Less wear and tear per saw too. Sometimes all I bring is a 60cc saw or two.
A 70cc class saw will usually go for most bigger stuff (only have one in that class at the moment, but I WANT a 245A), with an 82cc saw there for a bit more bar and zip if needed. The BIG iron only comes along if I know there's BIG wood to buck and rip.......and for a bit of fun.
I can relate to most of that. Thing is around here there all bushy, lots of limbs Oaks etc and I rarely ever go to one of them without a S25 along. I start knocking limbs off with it and keep cutting with it till it gets to be 12"-16", then grab a bigger saw as we go down the trunk. A Super EZ would not be a bad choice either for that but I can one hand a S25 rather safely so I would choose one of them for my purposes.
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been out there finding some love for the older poulans. my 3x00 is nearly resurrected and I haven't even cracked it open yet!
secret weapon = pre mixed 50:1
secret weapon = pre mixed 50:1
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3400, 3700, or 3800
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Yea, I figure it had to be one of those but was wondering why he omitted the second number. I then saw another thread where he didn't know what he had due to missing decals, etc. Guess I'd measure bore to confirm.
Bob
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Pp 4218av
Tried to do a search but could't find or didn't have the patience to wade thru reams of non-related info. Is the 4218 made by Efco? I recall somewhere in my senior brain that Efco made the comparable RedMax saw and PP saw and wonder if the 4218 is the saw?
Bob
Tried to do a search but could't find or didn't have the patience to wade thru reams of non-related info. Is the 4218 made by Efco? I recall somewhere in my senior brain that Efco made the comparable RedMax saw and PP saw and wonder if the 4218 is the saw?
Bob
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Mike, I like your thinking. How about this setup?
Al.
Yep, that oughta do 99% of what needs doing.....
Mike, I can see your point when it comes to the 245. But, I guess I would have to put it in the middle category too. To me, I see it as a 306 with larger testicals.
Just its size & weight, or lack there of seems a better fit with the midsize saws.Gregg,
The S25 is GREAT for that kinda work. I just HATE cutting tops..LOL
and will when I have to. I usually will drop a tree, and buck it up till I reach branches. Then I let my sisters boyfriend work the rest of the tree with his Wild Things.LOL Thats the only saw he uses. It is amazing the amount of wood that guy cuts with just a Wildthing. I have tried numerous times to get him to use some of my saws if he wants to. He just prefers them cause they are cheap and light.He will pick one up real cheap, usually at a pawn shop or yard sale. Then use them till he gets all the good out of them..LOL He dropped off a sack full of chains for me to sharpen for him last fall. That should make life a little easier for him, cutting with a sharp chain. So I would have to put the lowly Wild Thing in that category of a nice light weight limbing saw too.
Gregg,
really looking forward to getting this s25da after reading all the priase on this thread. and im not even paying for it. i had listed a wanted/for trade add on CL and am trading a nice pellet rifle with a scope i no longer use.
so you would suggest using the s25da for cutting 12"-16" no larger.
i was looking at a sachs-dolmar 112 with a 16" bar. could that possibly fit into the middle category?
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thanks again.
so you would suggest using the s25da for cutting 12"-16" no larger.
i was looking at a sachs-dolmar 112 with a 16" bar. could that possibly fit into the middle category?
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thanks again.
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Mike, I like your thinking. How about this setup?
Al.
I'd go to the woods with ANYBODY with that combo!
And if they weren't real careful, I'd bury their (insert your favorite word here) in wood chips!!!
That is a 3 saw combo that doesn't take a back seat to anyone................................almost!
Mike
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I wouldn't want to make a career of cutting stuff larger than 16" with the S25 but I would not be afraid to buck up an occasional 20"-24" tree with one.
I'm not familiar with the 112 Dolmar but a 520-540 would fit in NICELY if you can't find a 3400/330/3700/365/380/245 etc. (hope youall feel better now!LOL)
A 3400 was my only saw for 12-15 years and a 306 replaced it for about 5 more.
As far as firewood cutters go, it's kinda like the dog thing.
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the FIGHT in the dog.
It's not how big your saw is it's how determined you are to heat with wood!
Wood is the ONLY source of heat I've ever had since I left my parents home in my early 20's.
I would provide a warm home for my family with just an S25DA if I had to.
That's what men do!
Mike
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Chris, I agree with what Mike says and would add that the Dolmar 112 is a great little saw. I have one which I love and though a little heavy for a 50 cc saw, it is rock solid and certainly fights above its weight. Really, not too much different to a 3400.
Al.
Al.
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got a lil problem..
so i got my dayton in the mail.... took some pics as i was cleaning and running the fuel lines... need a carb rebuild... it shoulda been a sign when the plug seemed to come out easy but ive got many where they where just hand tight so i went about scuffing the points and all put her back together and i go to tighten the plug it just did not feel right.the piston and cylinder look nice but the plug hole is stripped it has an over sized bolt to hold the bar on also it did not come with a bar so i will adress that acordingly!this saw is basicly a cvs poulan 25 my question is have you guys done a heli coil is there any other way should i just look for a good cylinder? and if you have had this how did you fix it and did it last?im thinking this guy just had really to big of arms LOL!:frown:
so i got my dayton in the mail.... took some pics as i was cleaning and running the fuel lines... need a carb rebuild... it shoulda been a sign when the plug seemed to come out easy but ive got many where they where just hand tight so i went about scuffing the points and all put her back together and i go to tighten the plug it just did not feel right.the piston and cylinder look nice but the plug hole is stripped it has an over sized bolt to hold the bar on also it did not come with a bar so i will adress that acordingly!this saw is basicly a cvs poulan 25 my question is have you guys done a heli coil is there any other way should i just look for a good cylinder? and if you have had this how did you fix it and did it last?im thinking this guy just had really to big of arms LOL!:frown:
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I am not a fan of the helicoils, the Time-Sert is the best solution but a bit expensive to get started.
If you try everything you can and still have no luck, give me a holler.
Mike
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thanks!
thanks mike. im digging through parts saws found 2 cylinders one did not look to good the other looked good except by the exhaust ports tried to get a pic camera does not foucus to well. i was reading about the inserts and what not i may just buy another s25da saw and make sure to ask them about the cylinder LOL!i have a good one but its not a points saw ... to bad they dont make a lock tight that works on plugs LOL... i was tempted to jb weld it to get it running then shelve it till i found a donar saw the piston looks pretty good i would hate to screw it up! here is some pics so far.View attachment 192849View attachment 192850View attachment 192851View attachment 192852View attachment 192853
thanks mike. im digging through parts saws found 2 cylinders one did not look to good the other looked good except by the exhaust ports tried to get a pic camera does not foucus to well. i was reading about the inserts and what not i may just buy another s25da saw and make sure to ask them about the cylinder LOL!i have a good one but its not a points saw ... to bad they dont make a lock tight that works on plugs LOL... i was tempted to jb weld it to get it running then shelve it till i found a donar saw the piston looks pretty good i would hate to screw it up! here is some pics so far.View attachment 192849View attachment 192850View attachment 192851View attachment 192852View attachment 192853
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