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Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by the GOAT, Oct 5, 2013.

  1. Eggshooterist

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    That's my guess as well
     
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    11 second for the 353/346
    11.3 second for the 550
    11.7 second for the 261
    14 second for the pawn shop Dolmar
     
  3. Eggshooterist

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    So in reality, outside of bragging rights, with the first three saws listed, not enough difference to matter.

    That is the order I figured we'd see for the two Husqvarna and one Stihl saw. I had no idea on the Dolmar.
     
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  4. Sawdust Man

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    Yeah that's pretty much my conclusion as well.

    Considering that the Dolmar is probably bone stock I think it did about what it should have... but I'm no Dolmar expert....

    I like em all pretty well..... they've all got their virtues / vices.

    I think I'll probably sell the Dolmar to a koolaid drinker.

    The 353 / 346 is a keeper.

    I'm kinda partial to the 261.... I really like some of the current stihls.....

    The 550 is pretty impressive and handles great, but it is some kind of ugly!
     
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    Holy chit! :jaw: :bug: Thing looks new. Nice grab. :thumbs:

    Bought my 034 for $100 last Fall and thought i got a steal.
     
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    You are more like me it seems. I like saws regardless of brand as long as they do whatever it is that flips my switch.
     
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    Yeah I'm kinda a saw nut I guess......at the end of the day all that really matters is if they make sawdust reasonably efficiently.

    The truth is, it's pretty hard to beat the 346xp.
    I've got $225 into the 353 I converted to 346 ne... that's pretty cheap power, and it's got an all new OEM top end.
     
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    Nothing wrong with that at all.
     
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    No bark persimmon
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    Sharpened and cleaned them. What else do you do when it’s raining and cold with snow on the ground still.

    probably take the 362 and the 180 apart and do a thorough on them and do a close inspection and lube the clutch bearing

    I took the clutch apart on the G660 just to see what the deal was with it. Oiled, but with more a preservative film than anything. So I touched a bit of GAA into it. It’s currently sporting the 28” bar and full comp chain until it’s broke in.

    squish on the G660 is 0.038” with the stock cylinder/piston. It might get a base gasket delete when I put the big bore kit in it when it arrives this week.

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  12. Jeffrey Svoboda

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    What are the zip ties on the handles for?
     
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    Most likely to keep rounds the same length.
     
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    Goes good with anything
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    Kinda what i was thinking but I'd a thunk 1 would do the trick?
     
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    Work smart not hard. Echo PPT 2620H
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    They are cheap and break easily in subzero temps. So it’s easier to add more and cut them off after the first couple break off