Family Pics- My Saw Collection

I did this thread on AS. Wanted to share my Collection with my friends here as well. I have had 25 saws Ported by Randy now that I can recall. Several I have sold (mostly Stihls), a few Husq's, Dolmar, Jonsered and Makitas. Anyways, enough with the intro to the thread.... here is my Collection as of today.....

 

First up is my Jonsered 2153. I got this saw a few years ago. Mike (Mdavlee) had posted it and we worked out a trade of my old 10mm 044. I sent the saw to Randy and it won the 50cc shootout between the 261, 550, and 2153. I returned the saw to Randy to race against a 261cm and it beat it as well. The saw is a freak. Supposedly his very best 346/2153. Im proud to own it.

 

Next up is my Jonsered 2171 with 75cc top end. I purchased this saw from Paul (McLaren). He drove from NC to meet me in Johnson City which is 120 miles from my house. I turned right around and drove back thru Knox and 90 miles past up to Randy's to drop it off. It was a full day, but worth the effort to own such a phenominal saw.

 

Next is my Jonsered 2188 with wrap handle. Like2Surf had had this saw ported by Randy before I got it. He put it up for sale twice with no bites and I was following it. I didnt know him, so I inquired with Randy about the seller. Randy said "He's a great guy... do you want me to contact him?'' Randy worked out the whole deal for me which was a blessing bc our family was distracted with the final 2 days of my FIL battle with stage 4 Gleoblastoma Brain Cancer. Im so thankful for having Randy as a friend and mentor.

 

Next up is my One of a Kind 395XP. The saw was originally owned by Tgerloff (excommunicated). It was ported by Randy. Dexter Day (Kenis) bought the saw from him and wound up selling it to another member. Unbenounced to Kenis... Tgerloff had been in the saw after getting it back and wrecked it. This is the Blue Goo 395xp. The saw came back to Kenis and Randy once again stepped in (not his responsibility... but that's the man he is) and goes thru the saw and makes it as good as new. Kenis posted it up looking for trades for a 441cm, and I was following the thread. I didnt think he was getting equal offers, so I pmd him and asked him what he could get the 441cm he wanted for. He gave me the price and I sent him the money. I loved the story with the saw, and I appreciated how Kenis handled the entire situation. It's began a friendship that will last a lifetime.

 

This is a saw I recently bought from KRL in a group buy. Should make a real screamer after Randy gets done with it....

 

Another of the group buy from KRL

 

Next is my 254xp. I bought this saw in a package deal from Roger Collins. Randy fingerported this saw and put a modified 262xp carb on it. Upon getting it back, I quickly posted my ported 261cm for sale. This 254xp is one of the most impressive saws I have ever ran. When I went to pick it up, Randy had this big grin on his face (with his hand on the top of the saw resting on his bench) he smirked "this is a bad little dude right here". Huge understatement.... Huge!

 

This 262xp is the other saw I bought from Roger Collins. Both saws were shipped directly to Randy for porting from the seller. This saw is fingerported and has a modded carb. I've had a ported 562xpw, and 2 ported 359s with walbro carbs, and I am comfident that the 262xp is the ultimate 60cc saw. They are a factory hotrod, and are nasty saws if they are ported correctly.

 

Next is a 272xp I bought from Randy. He had acquired it in a trade deal (that was public). The owner couldnt get it to run right.... but was a really nice clean saw. I immediately emailed Randy and said I wanted the saw once he got it. Some time passed and he must have forgot about me.... bc he posted it up for sale on AS. Thank God I was home... shot him a pm and made the deal quick! This saw was mildly ported which makes it very nice to use... the saw has an amiable personality.

 

The best ones are still to be revealed.....

 

This is my favorite saw I own. It represents the evolution of my Cad and is solely responsible for my seeing the light and coming over to Husqvarna. I cant remember now, I may have been there picking up either the 10mm 044, the 120si, or the 7901 (it's been a while) but I just asked if Randy had any big Husqvarna (which would be my first) saw that he would sell. He pulled the 288 lite off his shelf. Took it outside of the shop.... and started it up (I dont think I even made a cut with it) just to hear that 288 thump..... I had to have it. It has remained my favorite saw and I will NEVER sell it. May be buried with it.

 

I got out of order here..... last week I saw Mesupra mention that he might cut his 254xpg loose in one of the recent 254xp threads. I shot him a pm asking for the price and some pics. And snatched it up. Really excited about getting this saw ported soon with the others.

 

Next is my Poulan Pro 655bp. Randy got this saw from Sean Scarr52 (I think is the user name). He posted a thread on it with a video.... the saw immediately went on my "watch list". I could tell he really really liked the saw and was excited to own it... so I was patient. He knew I was on the hunt for one and so offered it to me recently. He wanted me to have it, and knew I would take good care of it, and I was happy happy happy to finally have what I have considered one of my Holy Grail saws. Ive wanted one since 2010 and I finally have one!:rock:

 

I know yall are seeing that white towel under the saw to the left....

 

Here's a little beauty I bought last week from Derrick Sawyer. It pays to list saws you are looking for in your sig.... several of mine have come to me that way. Anyways, Brad (blsnelling) was kind enough to send Derrick Sawyer my way with this beautiful saw with orig owners manual. This saw is mint mint mint.

 

Next is a saw that up until now I have kept inside on top of my armoire. If I have to stare at jewelry, purses, and Kari's shoes falling out of the closet... she can stare at something I love. Clint (cgraham1) had posted up a beautiful 262xp that he had acquired.... the saw immediately went on the "watch list". And I shot him a pm with a "intent to buy" kind of message. He graciously parted with the saw and I am tickled to own it. It's now gone down to the garage to join the mint 242xp and this next saw..... no way I can keep 3 in the house. Im really happy to have Clint as a dear friend now and would say that anyone can buy with confidence from Clint. He is a fantastic person and sterling example of a great forum member.

 

Now for my very best.... this is the 3rd saw that I bought in a package deal from KilliansRedLeo. This is a NOS never seen fuel, stock, MINT 268xp. And it is staying that way.... since I have plenty others to play with. Im loving these 2 series Husq saws. Only one more alludes me. And it's in my sig.

 

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Sorry about the husqvarna 2101 in the picture Stihl guys

You have an Awesome collection of saws bryanr2