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Saws That Surprised You
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The jonny 590 is a 50cc saw. I thought you mentioned that you've only ever liked the 550xp in that class..?
the Dolmar 5105, while not the superlative handler as the 550xp, will destroy the 550 in overall power characteristics, imo.
the old jonny has very similar power feel as the 5105, only slightly less. The 590 feels really good in the hands with really nice balance because there's slightly more weight in your rear hand. It also rolls around easily and comfortably.
The jonny 590 is a 50cc saw. I thought you mentioned that you've only ever liked the 550xp in that class..?
the Dolmar 5105, while not the superlative handler as the 550xp, will destroy the 550 in overall power characteristics, imo.
the old jonny has very similar power feel as the 5105, only slightly less. The 590 feels really good in the hands with really nice balance because there's slightly more weight in your rear hand. It also rolls around easily and comfortably.
Went and bought another wood splitter today, the guy had a little stihl battery saw, he said he really likes it, thats coming from a guy who had a nice stihl pole saw, a 441, 361, and a 170.
They'll only get better.
Certainly not the best handling 50cc saw(and fat too for a 50) but I guess if it has more grunt for you then that's great for running a longer bar. t I like a 50 primarily for limbing and would take a 550mk1 or mk2 over one any day, unless it was one with heat and it was cold out
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Sure took long enough
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500i, how they took the engine from an imperial Tie fighter and fit it in a stihl is beyond me
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So again, which one do you like better MK1 or MK2?Sure took long enough
They both have their place, but a late model mk1 works best for me, if you had fewer saws then an mk2 may fit better.
It surprised me at how well this 50-cc saw works:
Makita DCS 520i. Now and then I give my Husky 353 a rest and pick this one up instead. Tough little puppy.
Makita DCS 520i. Now and then I give my Husky 353 a rest and pick this one up instead. Tough little puppy.
Nice saw. I want one of those some day.
How does that 520 compare to the 353? Weight, handling, power, maintenance?
when you get a minute...
when you get a minute...
Both saws have about the same power, weight, and balance. The 520i used to poop some bar oil when at rest, but I fixed that. The 520i is older, so it has a toggle on/off switch, separate choke control, and the chain tension screw is in the front. not on the side. These are not complaints from my end, but I did notice that the chain brake tends to engage too easily and rather sudden. Other than that, the 520i is a pleasure to use, just like the 353. Both are terrific firewood saws, start easily, and pull an 18" B/C with ease.
Goofy Husqvarna T435 . I dropped whole 12+ trees with it and cut them up. Lil turds getting it done all I got to say.
I noted my Echo CS-346 earlier.
With all the 50cc discussion I'll add my Jonsered 49SP. Doesn't have the RPM of the new 50cc saws but a lot of grunt. My only saw for a lot of years and I never felt shorted.
With all the 50cc discussion I'll add my Jonsered 49SP. Doesn't have the RPM of the new 50cc saws but a lot of grunt. My only saw for a lot of years and I never felt shorted.
TBS
I have chainsaws and chainsaw accessories.
Even though it's a pain in the ass to put fuel lines in it cuts well, but vibrates enough to make a concrete medusa wet.
I have to put in this ported 3750. I know how good it runs and it still surprises me.
Sweet saw!
Chris-PA
Where the Wild Things Are
That's why I converted my 32cc to the A/V chassis. With a muffler mod, a minor porting and a bigger carb it's perfect pulling a 12" McCulloch bar. The large diameter bar nose is somehow much easier to place accurately, and the saw will pull anything in that range. It's now one of my most used saws.
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