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Thinking of getting a 3120, on the fence about it...
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My babiesAlso a pic of my custom 550 exhaust I made
Thinking of getting a 3120, on the fence about it...
Colt Marlington
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This CAD thing is killing me. I don't even think I suck for buying this, but I figured I'd post it anyway since there was kind of a good omen that took place when I was checking it out.
I seen this red saw sitting on the shelf at the pawn shop. And I kinda like red saws. From the tag it had been sitting there since August 31st. So I made an offer of $125, which in hindsight I shoulda offered $100, because they countered with $130 plus tax.
Anyway, I took it outside to crank it up. And I figure it hadn't been started for a couple of months or more, so it took a half dozen pulls for it to pop.
Started on the next pull, and I let it idle for a minute or two.
Then I started revvin it a bit...to make sure it was ok and all. It revved pretty quick, and sounded good.
And then it happened. While I was revving it, the oil cap came off. But I didn't notice right away. And it spilled a good bit of oil, narrowly missing my shoe. So I figured that was a sign, and I'd go ahead and take it. And then haggled a few cents off to get it out the door for 140 even.
It's a June 2016 edition of a Shindaiwa 491s. And it's got a couple of scuffs, but they don't look too bad on the red. (The white on the top is some of the pawn shop tag I that I didn't scratch off). Everything seems to be as it should and the sprocket still looks newish. And this morning it started on the second pull.
It came with an 18" b&c, which balances noticeably better than a 20. But I got a line on a new 20" bar and chain for $10 that I'd like to have. And a 16" Pro-Lite K095 for $14, that I'd hope to make work and be the everyday setup.
I wonder when it ends? I guess I'll be selling my like new Echo 490 now. And hopefully make a dollar or two since I got a smokin deal on it.
And if the 16" bar can be made to work on the 491s, then I'll move along the recently acquired for cheap Echo 400 and the Dolmar 421 and set my sights back on getting a big saw that'd be more worthy of mention here in the you suck thread.
I seen this red saw sitting on the shelf at the pawn shop. And I kinda like red saws. From the tag it had been sitting there since August 31st. So I made an offer of $125, which in hindsight I shoulda offered $100, because they countered with $130 plus tax.Anyway, I took it outside to crank it up. And I figure it hadn't been started for a couple of months or more, so it took a half dozen pulls for it to pop.
Started on the next pull, and I let it idle for a minute or two.
Then I started revvin it a bit...to make sure it was ok and all. It revved pretty quick, and sounded good.
And then it happened. While I was revving it, the oil cap came off. But I didn't notice right away. And it spilled a good bit of oil, narrowly missing my shoe. So I figured that was a sign, and I'd go ahead and take it. And then haggled a few cents off to get it out the door for 140 even.
It's a June 2016 edition of a Shindaiwa 491s. And it's got a couple of scuffs, but they don't look too bad on the red. (The white on the top is some of the pawn shop tag I that I didn't scratch off). Everything seems to be as it should and the sprocket still looks newish. And this morning it started on the second pull.
It came with an 18" b&c, which balances noticeably better than a 20. But I got a line on a new 20" bar and chain for $10 that I'd like to have. And a 16" Pro-Lite K095 for $14, that I'd hope to make work and be the everyday setup.
I wonder when it ends? I guess I'll be selling my like new Echo 490 now. And hopefully make a dollar or two since I got a smokin deal on it.
And if the 16" bar can be made to work on the 491s, then I'll move along the recently acquired for cheap Echo 400 and the Dolmar 421 and set my sights back on getting a big saw that'd be more worthy of mention here in the you suck thread.
r1stgei
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Wow! Great find!
Colt Marlington
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Couldn't stop thinkin about the saw that leaked gas on my shoe.
And this morning, I was right around the corner waiting on some business to happen. So while I was waiting, figured another look was in order. And danged if they weren't havin a 40% off sale!
Stupid CAD
Thought about putting it in the bought it for the bar thread since the almost new bar and chain would probably approach what I gave for the saw. But that's not entirely true. I guess I got a thing for old saws that don't have much plastic on them. And although I realize this saw don't have the ponies or r's of a newer saw, it's still 64cc's.
And this morning, I was right around the corner waiting on some business to happen. So while I was waiting, figured another look was in order. And danged if they weren't havin a 40% off sale!
Stupid CAD
Thought about putting it in the bought it for the bar thread since the almost new bar and chain would probably approach what I gave for the saw. But that's not entirely true. I guess I got a thing for old saws that don't have much plastic on them. And although I realize this saw don't have the ponies or r's of a newer saw, it's still 64cc's.
Did my buddy overpay for this gem? It cost him a ride home in his truck while he was on a business trip.
Jan-Sietze
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Give it a chance in the woman's dishwasher,
and it comes out as new...
Good luck...
and it comes out as new...
Good luck...
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It ain’t a rare antique or muscle saw but the price was pretty good, $145 out the door, new in box.
brandonstc6
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This 10mm pin 044 for $75. Does this count?
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kenton.a.frank
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Well I’d guess that is a start to a flat top 066 or a 064. I’d bring them all day home for a ride lol.
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Well, I finally scored. 4 chainsaws and 1 weed whacker consisting of 2 Poulans, 1 McCulloch, 1 Montgomery Ward 24086A, and 1 Echo. All non runners at the moment but for the low price of $35.
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Timberjack zack
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Got this pile for 25 bucks a saw and he threw in a 362 and 385 box saws to put together for free
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now that takes the cake!Got this pile for 25 bucks a saw and he threw in a 362 and 385 box saws to put together for free
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HO HO HO Merry Christmas
Christmas gift from my friends daughters 7&12...they know me well...chainsaw tree ornament
Plus a free NIB Poulan 2015 P4018 (rigid 42CC strato) from a friend cleaning out his garage unfortunately due to the grinch (bank forclosure eviction). Very similar to my PP4218AV and the P4018AVBH except both being antivibe.
Christmas gift from my friends daughters 7&12...they know me well...chainsaw tree ornament
Plus a free NIB Poulan 2015 P4018 (rigid 42CC strato) from a friend cleaning out his garage unfortunately due to the grinch (bank forclosure eviction). Very similar to my PP4218AV and the P4018AVBH except both being antivibe.
Colt Marlington
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Free is always the best deal.
And new in box to boot!
And new in box to boot!
vonb
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This was given to me; However on sad circumstances. My dad has end stage renal failure and no longer can handle a chainsaw. He gave this one to me in hopes that it would be used. It makes me sad to see this as Dad taught me everything about the woods.
mkinslow
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Sorry to hear about your dad bud.
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Glad he passed it on to you.
AgTech4020
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I just managed to pick this up tonight from a Craigslist add. It’s a 2015 MS 362. Has 155 psi compression and seems to run great. Picked it up as pictured for $150. My first M-tronic saw.
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I’ve been using Stihl ms201tc,024,028’s and an 041 for my work and as I get more involved with tree work I decided to make some upgrades. I went shopping for Stihl and Husqvarna.... my goal was a 50cc and a 70cc saw. As we all know Stihl pricing is pretty rigid in terms of buying new. I did buy a 372xp from my local dealer for a good deal but then I fell in to 2 sweethearts for a song. eBay has been offering discount codes lately from 10-20%. The discount codes have been good for any purchase with a maximum discount usually $100 that eBay pays back to seller. Before Christmas they had a 15% which I used to purchase a new 550xpg with a 20” husky bar and chain with 6 bottles of 2 stroke oil for for $480! Yesterday a new 365 with a 24” husky bar and chain popped up with a buy it now for $599 or best offer with free shipping. I offered seller $500 that was accepted and then found out they had a discount code for 15% so I paid $425 for a new 365 with 24” bar and chain including shipping! My point behind all this is I like my Stihl saws and Husky makes a good saw as well but sometimes a deal is a deal and it makes it that much more attractive. I’ve had good luck with eBay and PayPal as protected whenever I’ve needed it. So if you’re in the market for a new one and eBay as what you need at a fair price try waiting it out for a discount code. Free shipping and no sales tax is usually enough incentive for me. 
