Value of Makita chop saw (seized)

[fearofpavement]

So I was at an estate sale today that had a lot of tools and equipment and was hoping to score some chainsaws. I passed on a Stihl 024 that had a scored piston (easy to tell because the muffler was missing) Figured the $100 price was about 3 times what I would have given for it needing engine work and parts.

I also passed on a Makita chop saw. Don't remember the exact model number but the thing was locked up so tight the rope did nothing. At $50, I left it sit there (no blade on it).
On the way home, I got to thinking that maybe $50 wouldn't have been that bad of a deal since the saw didn't seem to be physically damaged (like many typically are)
Anyway, I don't need a cut off saw, don't need another project, and the sale was about 35 miles from here so I'm not too tempted to go back. But I'm wondering, did I do the right thing?

I did grab a Stihl 25" 33RSC chain that was new in the package for $10 and a box of 3" wire collated Bostitch framing nails (unopened box) for $15.00 and last but not least, a full bottle of Marvel mystery air tool oil for a buck. There was a ton of stuff there but I just wasn't that interested in it. There was a 50 ton hydraulic short bottle jack which I could probably use but didn't feel like carrying it to the van. lol.

 

[gulity1]

IIMO $50 shot in the dark.. Sure why not but Ive only got about 6-10 project saws No where near your filing cabinet room full o' stuff. Not that I am pointing a finger but WTF!!! Really $50 if reasonably complete it was worth it I think carcess, coil, arm, recoil, tank/handle $10-$15 ea I don't think you would have lost.. But is that really a good way to measure IDK Im an addict too.

 

[HusqyStihl]

if it was the DPC-7301 i woulda gave ya $75 plus shipping, im a little crazy for demo saws, ive got 4 7301s myself and they make an
80cc big bore kit for em (if you are speaking of concrete handheld saw that is)

 

[fordf150]

If it was a 14" saw then it should have come home with you.Most of them take the same piston as a 7300 and are worth around $300-450 depending on condition. AM P&C are affordable and plentiful. Very well built saw but a bit big and bulky

 

[HusqyStihl]

Hell yeah, including the possibility of the big bore kits. Ive order 2 and if all goes as planned (because ive never heard of the BB kit) they'll rip. I got 2 recently for free, one fires and works great and the other makes alot of noise down inside the jug. I guess i should have ordered one kit to start but i go all in. Ive got two other runners so not a total loss tho. Not sure why but i prefer my ugly as **** Partner cause it fires dverytime and will chew up anything, including my steel toes and the hair off the top of my toes. What a close call that was!! Anyone weld steel toes here??

 

[Adirondackstihl]

if it was the DPC-7301 i woulda gave ya $75 plus shipping, im a little crazy for demo saws, ive got 4 7301s myself and they make an
80cc big bore kit for em (if you are speaking of concrete handheld saw that is)

Intetested in a TS760?
PM me

 

[fearofpavement]

I didn't make note of the model number. It was a typical big Makita handheld concrete saw. I'm not going to lose sleep over leaving it behind.

 

[HusqyStihl]

Intetested in a TS760?
PM me

Stihl TS760? Got any pics to send my way? Whats your askin price?? Or trades?

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Stihl TS760? Got any pics to send my way? Whats your askin price?? Or trades?

I can get pics later.

 

[HusqyStihl]

Thank man, money iskinda tight at the moment, hence servicing and rebuilding chain and demo saws. Out on temp disability due to a seizure as a result of a TBI. Still waiting on disability also but i got sone things up for sale that i havent been using so if the price is right, id def be interested!

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I took it in on trade for labor. It ran for about 10 seconds two summers ago.
It's missing the fan cover.
Other than that it appears to be a decent machine. I'm sure it will require the basic fuel system overhaul.
I was going to convert it to an 076/075, but haven't had any time. On the shelf it sits.
Probably cost $50 to ship, that being said, make me a reasonable offer.
Damn thing is HEAVY.

 

[HusqyStihl]

Let me see what i can dig up. I'd hate to offend you with a crappy offer though, i dont have much cash to spare at the moment. I do have a bunch of saws lined up for full service for a buddy so let me see what that nets. Im always on here on my celly and dont see an option for private messaging. Is that even an option or would i have to log in on a laptop to do so?

 

[HusqyStihl]

I hate to be the guy blabbering up someone elses thread

 

[fearofpavement]

You can have this thread, I'm done with it, lol.

 

[Guido Salvage]

I had a couple of them that I sold to a banned member back in 2013, not sure what he ever did with them.