solo 633
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Ask Dennis, he had one, and was thinking of modifying it.
It rates 2 hp, a bit more than the Echo 3400/341. Search back here, there have been some discussions. Specs wise, it rates #3 behind the 335 and 200T, and ahead of all the other small saws. It is a reed valve saw, so it operates at lower rpm, I think, like the Echos. Nice and light and well built. There have been two or three on ebay recently, one was new. Both went for under $150.
It rates 2 hp, a bit more than the Echo 3400/341. Search back here, there have been some discussions. Specs wise, it rates #3 behind the 335 and 200T, and ahead of all the other small saws. It is a reed valve saw, so it operates at lower rpm, I think, like the Echos. Nice and light and well built. There have been two or three on ebay recently, one was new. Both went for under $150.
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Does anyone know why the Electrolux top handle saws are no available from distribution right now?
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The 633 seems to be a very good saw from everything I have seen so far..I am in the process of getting it back together right now, just havent had much time with it...should be running in the next day or two again...All the components seem to be good...a different cylinder config. but much easier to work on than the 335...
No Intenz bar on the one I have, and with a 2 year commercial warranty...seems like a pretty good deal to me...
No Intenz bar on the one I have, and with a 2 year commercial warranty...seems like a pretty good deal to me...
i orderd the solo today . ive never used one but it looks like a nice little saw. And from what you guys have said it sounds like its well buildt.. im normally not the type to buy something that i havent used. but in this case i figured i may as well considering its alot like the echo and ive used and liked the echo all accept the intenze baR. ERRr those things drive me up a wall i tell yAh . So bye the end
of the week i should have it and see how i like it. And ill letcha guys know.
*lol* i accidently sent my other message before it was done. i dont know how i did it but i did! . See YA guys. play safe and have FUNN
*lol* i accidently sent my other message before it was done. i dont know how i did it but i did! . See YA guys. play safe and have FUNN
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I have just one new one in stock, have never run one, and it did not come with an Intenz bar.
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howdy Jeff - you got the intenz crap right - it sucks a big one. From the picture it seems like you have visited the west coast - they seem to have an affliction for attaching long bars to trolling motor- sized powerheads - maybe you could try a helper handle to help the wrist, LOL
I need one of those long bars for my 335, then you don't have to climb out so far on the branches! I sure would look cool with that dangling from my harness!!
I have an intenz bar that I thought I would hate, but it really is not bad, keeps chain tension fine, needs to be tightened after 2-3 tanks depending on how bad I treat her.
Greg
I have an intenz bar that I thought I would hate, but it really is not bad, keeps chain tension fine, needs to be tightened after 2-3 tanks depending on how bad I treat her.
Greg
The reason i wanted to know about the intenze bar is because i cant stand the thing. And i was hoping that it wouldent have it on it. i know the echo 3400 does and so do the husky 335s. Ive never liked the intenze bars. some people have different opinions on them but mine is that they suck!
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Echo had the Intenz bar for a year, but the new saws have a side tensioner on them. But of course basing your purchase decision on the bar type is like basing an automobile purchase on what brand of tires are on it. 
I'm sure most dealers would be more than willing to swap bars.
I'm sure most dealers would be more than willing to swap bars.
I went bye alot of things. .. just a few were. nikasil cylinder vs crome seemed logical. i like the lanyard loop buildt into the casing like it is. better warrenty on the solo then anything else ive seen. And of course no intenze bar.. i would never buy a saw because of the bar.. i was just wondering what it came with .
i know the echos are good saws. i know some guys who run them and love them. Ive run them before and thought very highly of them as far as what you get and what you pay for . cant really go wrong.. as a matter of fact ive never seen one fail yet. i just figured since the solo is from the same dealer as the echo were i live. and has things about it i think im going to like better i may as well go for it and see if maybe its the right saw for me.
i know the echos are good saws. i know some guys who run them and love them. Ive run them before and thought very highly of them as far as what you get and what you pay for . cant really go wrong.. as a matter of fact ive never seen one fail yet. i just figured since the solo is from the same dealer as the echo were i live. and has things about it i think im going to like better i may as well go for it and see if maybe its the right saw for me.
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I finally got the chance to run my Solo 633. I bought this saw used from Jeff Sikkema. I really like this saw, it handles well and runs real strong.
633 chain
What chain are you guys running on your 633? it comes stock w/ Oregon 90SG Microlite. Is anybody running 91VS of 91VG .050 gauge? The .043 really isn't a "pro" chain but still quick. Any durability issues w/the Micro chain? Speed?
What chain are you guys running on your 633? it comes stock w/ Oregon 90SG Microlite. Is anybody running 91VS of 91VG .050 gauge? The .043 really isn't a "pro" chain but still quick. Any durability issues w/the Micro chain? Speed?
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Re: 633 chain
The Solo 633 that I bought from Jeff Sikkema came a 14" bar running 3/8 lo-pro chain. This saw has absolutely no problem running this bar/chain combo. I really like this saw !!!
The Solo 633 that I bought from Jeff Sikkema came a 14" bar running 3/8 lo-pro chain. This saw has absolutely no problem running this bar/chain combo. I really like this saw !!!
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Some makers are doing what I believe is experimenting with Intenz bars and .043 gauge chain. I'm hearing from hear and there that dealers do not like either, and are giving this feedback to the distributors.
It is pain for the dealers having to stock yet another type of bar and chains.
I think it was a solution for where there was not a problem, big marketing rip off from Oregon. I hope it goes the way of their last great rip off; the banana nose bar.
It is pain for the dealers having to stock yet another type of bar and chains.
I think it was a solution for where there was not a problem, big marketing rip off from Oregon. I hope it goes the way of their last great rip off; the banana nose bar.
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yes, I think Tony is right, this marketing deal from Oregon and that intenze bar is not being swallowed well by the dealer network. Mostly because you have to take off the bar adjusting pin and screw when installing the Intenze bar, and then if you want to put another bar back on it, you have to remember where you put it, or if you bought the saw that way , you most likly didnt even get a pin and adjusting screw, and then you either go back with another intenze..(just like Oregon wants you to do), or go but the parts from the dealer.
Oregon has so much pull with the manufacturers that they can pretty well get away with any thing they want to, you see, most saw manufacturers dont make chain, they just buy it (mostly from Oregon, #1 in market share). And They all know that Oregon can get real sneaky about the supply if ya dont do just how they want you to. They will hold up bar shipments, and chains , and pretty well cost you a ton by causeing you to have backorderd bars and or chains for the Manufacturers fall sales programs. So ALL ..(but 1) walk the line that Oregon promotes!
As far as the new 43 ga. chain goes however. It has been my expierience that anytime you take a small saw (read that lower power) and put on a chain that cuts a narrower kerf, you will increase the cutting speed, if all else is equal. This was pioneered by Stihl several years ago, and has proven to help the smaller saws sell better, because they perform better.
Neverthe less, the dealer network resists the change.
As always, same way they resisted the change from 1/4 pitch to 3/8 Lo-Pro back when that happened...(another Oregon introduction)
Manufacturers didnt give a hoot about the dealer resistance, as the 3/8 lopro was so much cheaper than 1/4 to produce that it influenced the price of the saw /chain package. A couple of saw companies didnt follow along right away and they found that their 1/4 pitch equipped saws were being outsold by the "other guy" ..who had that 3/8 lo-pro on his little saws..because the small saw biz is the most price sensitive...didnt take them long to get in line. Then the Chain manufacturers saw almost ALL the OEM biz take a jump to oregon, and they too figgered out they better start making 3/8 lo-pro to get that buisness back, which they did.
The Same thing has happened here men, with this 43 ga stuff. this time tho it was Stihl that got the jump on the smaller, cheaper, better preforming chain. It took the rest of the saw manufacturering world longer to follow simply because Stihl doesnt sell their chain to other OEMS, so no market share was lost.
The pressure for Oregon to develop this chain came from the big E boys, because they want their "shreveport huskies" to preform better against the Virginny Sthils". And of course any help in lowering the price gets them in tighter with their new "big" customers!
The rest of the players just have to take what cards oregon deals em.
yes, I think Tony is right, this marketing deal from Oregon and that intenze bar is not being swallowed well by the dealer network. Mostly because you have to take off the bar adjusting pin and screw when installing the Intenze bar, and then if you want to put another bar back on it, you have to remember where you put it, or if you bought the saw that way , you most likly didnt even get a pin and adjusting screw, and then you either go back with another intenze..(just like Oregon wants you to do), or go but the parts from the dealer.
Oregon has so much pull with the manufacturers that they can pretty well get away with any thing they want to, you see, most saw manufacturers dont make chain, they just buy it (mostly from Oregon, #1 in market share). And They all know that Oregon can get real sneaky about the supply if ya dont do just how they want you to. They will hold up bar shipments, and chains , and pretty well cost you a ton by causeing you to have backorderd bars and or chains for the Manufacturers fall sales programs. So ALL ..(but 1) walk the line that Oregon promotes!
As far as the new 43 ga. chain goes however. It has been my expierience that anytime you take a small saw (read that lower power) and put on a chain that cuts a narrower kerf, you will increase the cutting speed, if all else is equal. This was pioneered by Stihl several years ago, and has proven to help the smaller saws sell better, because they perform better.
Neverthe less, the dealer network resists the change.
As always, same way they resisted the change from 1/4 pitch to 3/8 Lo-Pro back when that happened...(another Oregon introduction)
Manufacturers didnt give a hoot about the dealer resistance, as the 3/8 lopro was so much cheaper than 1/4 to produce that it influenced the price of the saw /chain package. A couple of saw companies didnt follow along right away and they found that their 1/4 pitch equipped saws were being outsold by the "other guy" ..who had that 3/8 lo-pro on his little saws..because the small saw biz is the most price sensitive...didnt take them long to get in line. Then the Chain manufacturers saw almost ALL the OEM biz take a jump to oregon, and they too figgered out they better start making 3/8 lo-pro to get that buisness back, which they did.
The Same thing has happened here men, with this 43 ga stuff. this time tho it was Stihl that got the jump on the smaller, cheaper, better preforming chain. It took the rest of the saw manufacturering world longer to follow simply because Stihl doesnt sell their chain to other OEMS, so no market share was lost.
The pressure for Oregon to develop this chain came from the big E boys, because they want their "shreveport huskies" to preform better against the Virginny Sthils". And of course any help in lowering the price gets them in tighter with their new "big" customers!
The rest of the players just have to take what cards oregon deals em.
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