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freudianfloyd
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Very Nice. Can't go wrong with a Farm Boss.
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Very Nice. Can't go wrong with a Farm Boss.
Miss the Pontiacs
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Thanks
Today I picked up a sprocket and bar along with a ripping blade. Want to try and cut some planks. Knocked some trees down at the lake and simply don’t need all that fire wood.
redmondjp
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Just a friendly reminder to check that your oiler is actually working! It's easy to forget until you have a smokin' hot bar and the nose sprocket locks up. I've gotten a few new-to-me saws this year as well and one had an empty oil tank which I have yet to fill up so I don't know if it works or not.
Miss the Pontiacs
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Good point Redmondjp. On the Stihl there is a notch in the gear back plate. You line it up with the oiler and Bob is your uncle. So if the oil reservoir is emptying out that is a good thing.
Freudianfloyd. Why do you guys call it a Farm Boss?
Freudianfloyd. Why do you guys call it a Farm Boss?
Miss the Pontiacs
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Picked up an additional bar, sprocket and rip chain today. Hoping to cut some slabs in the near future.
redmondjp
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Good point Redmondjp. On the Stihl there is a notch in the gear back plate. You line it up with the oiler and Bob is your uncle. So if the oil reservoir is emptying out that is a good thing.
Freudianfloyd. Why do you guys call it a Farm Boss?
A Farm Boss is just a trademarked marketing term that Stihl applies to a certain model of saw, in the same manner as they used the term "Wood Boss" for a similar-sized model (which has changed over the years). It's applied to their lower-line saws in the 45-50cc range, but is popular for occasional users due to the lower price and good value. Not as lightweight as the professional-grade saws typically.
If you really want to go down the chainsaw rabbit hole, there are a half-dozen forums that I can recommend which are to chain saws what Bob Is The Oil Guy is to motor oil. It's hard to come back up out of that hole, especially without having purchased a truckload of saws ("I got me here my mailbox post sawr, and that one's mah small branch sawr, and that one over thar's mah 4-wheeler sawr . . ). You'll have endless discussions about a 2-saw or a 3-saw setup, and which is better (spoiler: the 6-saw one). And of course which color orange is the best sawr (and you thought Ford vs. Chevy got heated, heh!).
I have gone down that hole a bit this year since we are working on logging off some family property, so I have acquired an Echo CS-520 for felling/bucking (my "big" saw which would make the pros LOL), and a new CS-361P for limbing. Works well for me, as I am an occasional user and the most important thing to me at this point is to have a very light saw. I also have some older Sthils and a Husky and some Macs to play with as well. Been watching Buckin' Billy Ray on youtube lately, Guilty of Treeson, and a couple of other tree service channels.
bulletpruf
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I hear you the saw websites. I used to spend a lot of time on Arboristsite. Their chainsaw forum is pretty good, but a lot of folks have migrated to OPEforum.
As for the 2 or 3 saw plan, I hear you. I'm slowly whittling down from my 100 saw plan to a 3 saw plan. Figure my last 3 will be an older 020 Super top handle (for those infrequent times that I'm climbing), an 026, and an 044. The 044 will handle a 28" bar without too much trouble, and I doubt I'll ever need anything longer than that.
As for the 2 or 3 saw plan, I hear you. I'm slowly whittling down from my 100 saw plan to a 3 saw plan. Figure my last 3 will be an older 020 Super top handle (for those infrequent times that I'm climbing), an 026, and an 044. The 044 will handle a 28" bar without too much trouble, and I doubt I'll ever need anything longer than that.
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freudianfloyd
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The chainsaw forums had the same effect on me as Garage Journal. So many things I never knew I needed.
I know you have been collecting saws many years longer than me, but I am currently working on a 25 saw plan at the moment. It's so hard to let them go sometimes, especially since I put so much work into getting the saws running. I try to be realistic in thinking that I really only need a few, I have thousands of dollars in saws sitting in my garage, and they aren't going up in value, and I could use that money for so many other things, but at the end of the day, the chainsaws are just too cool to let go of.
InjectorService
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How do you like the CS-500P? I've been eying that thing for a while, I LOVE my Echo PAS system, and would like to add to my Echo fleet.
bob15
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And they continued to make that -10 series saw until their demise....35 years later.
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freudianfloyd
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Picked this powerhouse up on Monday for $30. Rebuilt the carb and she runs like new.
Husqvarna 266 SE.
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freudianfloyd
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Speaking of Macs, I got this one yesterday for $10 total. Its a D30 80cc saw. They only made them for a few years.
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That's an awesome saw, I had one saved half of forever on marketplace waiting for the price to go down. As cool as it was, it wasn't $200 cool, I would buy a truck bed full of them for $10 a piece!
I used its twin on Monday!
Miss the Pontiacs
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Thanks for the info. But I have enough rabbit holes for the time being. Will take a look at couple videos on cutting slabs.
bargainhuntingking
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Found this Jet Star SL 245 for $35 in a thrift store and couldn’t resist. This is a unique chainsaw from the 60s. If you know more about it, I’d love to hear it.
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Found this Jet Star SL 245 for $35 in a thrift store and couldn’t resist. This is a unique chainsaw from the 60s. If you know more about it, I’d love to hear it.
That is a cool old saw. I don't know too much about that model, but I believe they were made by Mono Manufacturing. Hopefully somebody with more knowledge of the antique saws could chime in.
Here is a little information on the Mono SL-245. Hopefully this helps.
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/a8d29b08c9ae4f2c88256cfc001968da?OpenDocument
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I’ve been following this thread for a while and finally had a chance to get all mine out and take a picture before they go away for fall.
My first saw, a Stihl 024 from 1991, a few year old 391 I bought when a storm toppled a big pine a few years ago and my new favorite - an Echo CS-2511T.
I thought I had a pretty good two saw plan going, but that echo that I purchased this spring is fantastic. I’ve done a ton of light limboing around the yard, and a bunch of other chores that would’ve made me consider grabbing a different tool rather than the 024. I told the guy when I was buying it typically I would’ve bought the biggest baddest one handed climbing saw they sold, but from the second I put that little saw I knew it was going to work out great. I looked at cordless but I am a Milwaukee guy, and they don’t have any really good options in one handed style saws.
My first saw, a Stihl 024 from 1991, a few year old 391 I bought when a storm toppled a big pine a few years ago and my new favorite - an Echo CS-2511T.
I thought I had a pretty good two saw plan going, but that echo that I purchased this spring is fantastic. I’ve done a ton of light limboing around the yard, and a bunch of other chores that would’ve made me consider grabbing a different tool rather than the 024. I told the guy when I was buying it typically I would’ve bought the biggest baddest one handed climbing saw they sold, but from the second I put that little saw I knew it was going to work out great. I looked at cordless but I am a Milwaukee guy, and they don’t have any really good options in one handed style saws.
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freudianfloyd
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I was practically given this saw yesterday. It's a very old Homelite. I'm not sure if I want to try to fix it up or trade it to a guy I know that collects Homelites. Either way, it is a cool looking saw.
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freudianfloyd
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Picked up this saw the other day. Replaced the rubber intake boot and now it runs like new. Not a bad old Homelite.
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I've never had an electric saw, but I hear good things.
I got the cheapest elec. I could find for limbing. $50 Black&Decker.
I expected a lot of low end torque, but was still surprised - it will cut thru a root that is as big as the bar is long, no problem. Good run time too.
Can't imagine how good an elec. Stihl "Lightning Farm Boss" would be...
I expected a lot of low end torque, but was still surprised - it will cut thru a root that is as big as the bar is long, no problem. Good run time too.
Can't imagine how good an elec. Stihl "Lightning Farm Boss" would be...
I have a cheapo electric that I bought at HD over 15 years ago. I think it's a 14-inch Remington. I haven't used it since getting the gas powered Husqy. I'll try to get a pic of it.
But, I did use it, on a rented cherry picker lift, to do a lot of oak trimming at my old house. Did a great job, and felt safer than having a gas-powered beast up in the trees with me.
Mike
But, I did use it, on a rented cherry picker lift, to do a lot of oak trimming at my old house. Did a great job, and felt safer than having a gas-powered beast up in the trees with me.
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i go that one too
pl_silverado
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Have had the MS150TC & MS461 for 5 years or so, that combo replaced an MS260 & MS660 combo that I sold off. Both have been flawless.
Last week I picked up the fuel injected ms500i. This thing is a game changer. Starts on first pull, light as a feather and I swear it’s got more power than that MS660 I hated.
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Have had the MS150TC & MS461 for 5 years or so, that combo replaced an MS260 & MS660 combo that I sold off. Both have been flawless.
Last week I picked up the fuel injected ms500i. This thing is a game changer. Starts on first pull, light as a feather and I swear it’s got more power than that MS660 I hated.
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One day I will get me a 500i.
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Have had the MS150TC & MS461 for 5 years or so, that combo replaced an MS260 & MS660 combo that I sold off. Both have been flawless.
Last week I picked up the fuel injected ms500i. This thing is a game changer. Starts on first pull, light as a feather and I swear it’s got more power than that MS660 I hated.
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I seem to recall seeing this pic on Reddit.
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A couple times [emoji23] I asked about VP fuel. Anyway, I just picked up a case (4 gallons) for $70. That's right about half the price of motomix. I'm planning on using my saws later this afternoon so I'm hopeful I, and my saws, like it.
pl_silverado
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I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with it. It burns cleaner than motomix in my opinion.
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PhantomEB
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Anyone else interested in the Farmertec saws? I need one for the ATVs.
I wouldn't mind the new Stihl 500I, first fuel injected chainsaw.
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AZ Pete
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Still have my Husqvarna L65.
Bigblockyeti
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Is that 4 gallons of two stroke oil or 50:1 pre-mixed gas? Gas with anything other than a lot of gold in it at $17.50/gallon seems pretty steep.
Dogwater
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My dirty Sears/Poulan chainsaw with a loose chain. I had to take it apart to replace the crankshaft. The threaded end that holds on the clutch broke off.Ordered a used crankshaft on eBay but it was the wrong one, mine is the one on the bottom with the broken piece next to it. I finally got the right crankshaft, another used one. I really wanted a new one but couldn’t figure out the right part numbers between Sears & Poulan.Ordered some new bearings & a ring also. Cost me 35.00 total as opposed to 350.00 for a new one. I had already replaced the carburetor, fuel lines & primer bulb a year earlier. It runs great,easy to start & idles very good.
