The Beast Came Home

My postal carrier pulled up outside the door so I hurried out to meet her. She handed me a box, stated that was all she had for me, and left. I excitedly opened the box and The Beast leaped out to give me a huge hug; well, she would have if she had arms.

I looked her over and saw where MasterMech did some work on the part of the muffler that I could see; the real work on modding the muffler was hidden from view. I also noticed the new handle on the recoil. I gave it a few pulls and it seemed so much better than before. OK, time to put some fuel and oil and start her. Dang, MasterMech fixed the broken retainers for the fill caps; now that was really sweet of him; big hugs. So now to start her; oh yeah, she is smooth as can be. She started easily without any of the jerking I had before. . I decided I had to cut something. I had a standing dead locust behind the house so decided to drop it. Now, where did I put the chains? I couldn't find them so used one that was not in the best of shape. And of course I messed the notch up. I also forgot how heavy the beast is. However, the saw starts nice and easy without the slightest hiccup.
I am super happy with the saw and I want to thank MasterMech for working on my saw. He wouldn't take any pay, not even for the bolt he had to replace or the replacement handle on the recoil. Big Hugs, and thank you so much MasterMech; I really appreciate what you did for me.

 

Very nice and an incredibly nice gesture by MasterMech. Perhaps some pie in his future?--Now, you've put off countless jobs waiting on the "beast"---Get busy, the timing could not be more right---

 

Yes, I went up the hill, carrying the Beast; however, after I got up there and surveyed I noticed that I needed to take the small saw and get the limbs out the way first.

 

Ok, so you're a lil rusty,,,No more excuses,, get it together and get hoarding...You can do it!

 

Nice to see your your saw back in action. Very well done MasterMech good deeds are nice to see.

 

You deserve a big hug. I don't know about shipping a pie but maybe some other goodies you like. I noticed the repair on the retainers for the fuel and oil caps, that was very nice and thank you so much. With a good sharp chain she is going to be slicing wood like butter.

 

With a good sharp chain she is going to be slicing wood like butter.[/QUOTE]

Get busy then...sharpen the chain...weather nice, opportunity knocking,,,no more whining....Lets put you to hoarding...you can do it!!!

 

The bar is worn on this saw. I want to replace it as cheaply as possible; what are suggestions on bar brands and ones to avoid?

 

eBay Kimberly. You can get a foresters bar & chain combo for $30-$40.


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Nice!

 

What makes you think it's wore out?

 

Pictures of the saw before I got it showed the saw with the bar upside down as far as the wording on the bar. My friend told me that was because the bar was worn and it was put on upside down because of the way the chain runs; stress etc. My friend pointed out the wear on the bar to me. So that is why I say that; not because I would know but from what I was told.

 

You need to wear out the other side Kimberly.


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Chain Saw Guide Bar Maintenance. Do a little reading before you write it off.

 

Lots of information in that; I will give the bar a good inspection tomorrow.

 

My friend told me it was worn and pointed out some things.