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What saw would you buy?????

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  1. Cut4fun

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    My vote for the 545. Would like to test run a 590 someday. heck a 6100 isnt much over 500.
     
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  2. HoneyFuzz

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    I always forget about the Dolmar 6100.... Thats a nice saw too !
     
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  3. MasterMech

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    What is this, a government purchase? :p ;) That's easily $100+ over budget!
    I like 'em!
     
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    Buy it PHO and right and you can get closer to the price.
     
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    For what he wants to spend and 50cc...............346.
     
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    I'm thinkin' he's gonna need a bar/chain if he intends to cut wood with it. :rofl: :lol: But I dunno, I'm crazy and all that. :loco: :crazy:
     
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  7. mdavlee

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    555 from a good dealer might not be much over $500 if any with a 18-20" bar.
     
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    Dolmar PS-5105 should be in that price range.
     
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    He'd have to be top-tier and giving it away at cost.
     
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    Probably the best value there is right now. :rootintootin:

    Although it's not for me.:dancer:
     
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  11. mdavlee

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    Depends on the bar and chain. I would think for $540 you could have one.
     
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    I think baileys was $579 shipped for 555.

    Think terry beat that by a little on the jred version.
     
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    That was like 4 months ago though.
     
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    I just got my 2252 (545) today. I think it's okay, but for anything over about 14" I would not recommend it. I think I'll use mine only for wood 10" and under. If the wood is bigger than that, I would get at least a 60cc saw.
     
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    Echo CS590 Timberwolf with 20" bar/chain for $399.99 + tax.

    Though I did get this for $425 shipped to my door almost 2 years ago.....:ups: ;)
     

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    +1
     
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    Really? Man I've cut red oak 24"+ with my little 023 and a sharp chain. Seems that 2252 should handle with ease.
     
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    Depends on what you're used to. I run a ported 70cc for anything over a twig I can break by hand. My dad keeps my 550xp so ithe smallest I have on hand is the 046.
     
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    Yup it's all relative. Not to long ago cross cut hand saws cut the biggest timber that has been ever harvested.

    Personally I see no use for any saw under 50cc. A good 50cc is very capable and not heavy and if your are patient will cut anything eventually within reason. Once over 16" or so, a bigger saw is warranted. Besides there is no reason to ever fuel or sharpen in the field, just grab another one right?:saw:

    Who said CAD doesn't have benefits. :dancer:
     
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    I think about it like this. I cut a cookie off this log with my 2252... It took about 30 seconds. Here's how long it took with my Mastermind 7900...
     
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