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  1. RustyKnifeUSMC

    RustyKnifeUSMC

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    Hey everyone,

    So I’ve been around here only a few months, joining in late November.

    Since then I’ve added two new saws …

    An Echo 355T (didn’t own a top handle saw and thought I’d try one that is rated really well)

    Today, I came home with the beast. I needed something to fill my void above 50cc. After a LOT of research I got a Husqvarna 572XP! I can’t wait to use it.


    How am I doing so far? You all are costing me money! :thumbs: Edit: pic added! Rookie mistake.

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    Lol. You need a little more will power.:rofl: :lol:

    How about visiting the tractor store tomorrow?:thumbs:
     
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    New saw score post and no pics?

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  4. thewoodlands

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    What happens when three don't start (I'm thinking you had one before you bought your last two) you need another two saws before CAD sets in.
     
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    Ooooh Eckie eeeeeee?!
    :whistle:

    :rofl: :lol:
     
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  6. RustyKnifeUSMC

    RustyKnifeUSMC

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    You are correct. The 2 Stihl 018c’s were down. My 346XP never fails!
     
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  7. thewoodlands

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    We use to have money before I joined this site!
     
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    There ya go!! Can’t wait to see wood scores with one. Should make quick work of just about anything you throw at it. :dex:
     
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    "Members helping members spend their money since 2013!"
     
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  10. amateur cutter

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    Yep, & we're really good at it too.:D
    Meh, come back & talk to me after you've added on to your shop & expanded your business to support your woodcutting "hobby".:picard:
     
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    Sounds like some real nice saws there. The 572 should really be great.
     
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    I don’t see a problem here. Move on now…
     
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    My wife thinks I have a problem:picard:Welcome to our club my friend:D
     
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    Just one?!?:salute:
     
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    Two saws in two months?
    You're doing fine.:handshake:
     
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    I went from 4 to 10 in the first year, so imo you are saving $ and should start shopping for the next one to spend the savings on. :saw:
    Congrats on the new saw!
     
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    Thats the way i see it.
    HHO was costing me $1600+ per year.
    In 2013 oil was $3.59. I would have spent $2600.
    So I've saved 14k easily in 8 years. Probably more.
    In 2013 i spent $2500 on my used stove, flue liner, and 2 years worth of wood.
    So i figure i broke even the first year and heated for free the next year.:handshake:
     
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    Seem like it hasn't been that long ago I had a borrowed 40 some cc Craftsman chainsaw and a cheap mail and I managed to cut my firewood just fine. Then I was able to move up to pro saw. Few years went buy and I joined here. Now I have several pro saws , two of them ported. Next step is to attend a GTG and run a ported saw you will be hooked. It would probably be less expensive for me to buy propane but I love cutting wood. I try to justify my spending by reminding myself what a new bassboat would cost .The most valuable thing I have gained from this site are the lifelong friendships that have been established with some of the best folks from allover the world . Had my 572XPG (ported) for a couple of years now , I really like it. Try to make it to a GTG would like to shake hands with ya
     
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    That would make a good t-shirt.
     
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