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new to chainsaws...what makes a good beginner chainsaw?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by SeanG, Mar 17, 2015.

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  1. lukem

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    That's a very generous offer.
     
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    Ralphie Boy is offering a heck of a deal. Farm/ranch grade saw (much better than homeowner grade) for 1/2 the cost of new, + free helmet and chaps that could save you 10's of 1000's in medical bills. A very capable saw. After seeing a few pics/video, I'd jump on that.
     
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    The chaps for what ever brand you buy start around $50 usually. The helmet is an easy $20-30. That saw used is an easy $250 in decent shape.

    Basically I am saying the saw for $200 is worth it. New it is $400 give or take
     
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    That's one heckuva deal... If OP isn't interested, I certainly would be... Me being a newbie and all as well...!:faint:
     
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    Any of us would be interested in that deal. Ha
     
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    What Clem said :thumbs:
    OP - Deal Alert!
     
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    That's a sweet deal, the saw itself is worth 300 plus.
     
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    Wow.. That is a great deal with the extras.

    As noted by several, if the OP doesn't grab it? Someone will. A 455 used to be my biggest saw and I loved it. I wouldn't mind one again! ;)
     
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    Got a UTV? Felling wedges (for when the saw gets pinched)? Logging chains and/or straps? Tractor? Snatch block and cable? Beer for later? Trailer for the truck/UTV? Toilet paper?............:hair::hair::hair:
     
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    Nail that extremely generous offer from Ralphie Boy down!!!
     
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    I'm out of town for a few days so I can't post pictures of the saw and gear at the moment. If you haven't purchased a saw locally I'll post on my return, around the first part of next week. If SeanG doesn't want the saw, same deal, plus shipping, for anyone else.:dex::saw:
     
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    SeanG , Yawl come back now ya here , and snatch up that deal, that saw $200 :thumbs::dex:plus safety gear WOW :saw::rootintootin::dancer:
     
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    Is that used motor oil in the bar oil resivoir on the third video? The one where your noodeling with the big mac?
     
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    Mostly used canola oil from the fryer,with less than 10% new ATF.This batch was quite dark.Used up what I had then went back to 100% new canola after a few cuts.
     
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    Canola oil as bar oil, I'm interested, how does that compare to store bought bar and chain oil?
     
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    Oh man this just turned into a bar oil thread?

    Sorry guys:picard:
     
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    :Yar: :rofl: :lol:
     
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    I cut all my wood for a few years with a 4218. I never tuned it and used any 2t oil that was handy. Needless to say that saw died an early death from my ignorance. My wife bought me that saw and I have since rebuilt it and have another one on my work truck. Now that I know how to tune and am running a good oil I hope to get lots more use from it.
     
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    I am guessing you will.

    Greg
     
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