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New 461

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Will C, Aug 27, 2016.

  1. Will C

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    image.jpg Well, after wanting one for years, my local dealer advertised a special deal on Craiglist (need to stop checking that everyday.) A 461 with a 20" bar for $849. Guess what came home with me today!
     
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    Nice! When you gonna run it?
     
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    Great deal on that saw! Congrats on a solid new saw!
     
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    Congrats on the new saw man :thumbs::saw:
    You probably gonna need some Gatorade to handle that Woopper :D;)
     
  6. Will C

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    Probably won't run it for a while-too darn hot! My brother has a 460 and a 461-so I've ran them. Heck, I grew up using a Pro Mac 850-this is a lightweight compared to that.
    Gatorade-that box is a leftover from my football coaching days! Didn't realize it was in the picture!
     
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    Nice! You got a great deal!..........I'm hearing you about C/L.........
     
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    Real beauty of a saw, Will C :saw::saw::saw::saw:
    :thumbs:
     
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    I bought one new 2 years ago and love it. I'm running a 20" bar and chain as well. I added big dogs and a roller catcher. Great setup but sometimes the big dog bite too hard. They took some getting use to!

    Yeah, I have a bunch of trees that need to come down but they're gonna have to wait until this heat wave is over. I ain't cuttin' nuffin at 94°!
     
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    This saw is a piece of mind
     
  12. Khntr85

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    Well since you have already ran one, you already know how awesome the saw is.... I know I absolutely love mine....it seemed like a lot of money for me at the time, but this saw is built for the long haul....

    Oh and damm good deal you got on the saw!!!!
     
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    I can tell ya, I'm in love with the MS461 that you guys and gals got me for Christmas. I use her all the time....
     
  14. Will C

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    Thanks for all the compliments. It is probably a bit much for someone that doesn't even burn wood-but I cut 35-40 cords with my brother every year. He has a OWB and heats a 2500 sq ft house and a 2100 sq ct shop. He also sells wood.
    Cutting wood is one of my hobbies-heck, I've got friends that spend 3-400 dollars on a single golf club. I know I'll have a big grin on my face in October or November when we start cutting.
     
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    Congrats, that is a very nice saw. You got a great deal too.
     
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    Love my MS461! Good times cutting ahead for you Will!:saw:
     
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    Welcome to the 461 club. You will never get bored or tired of it......
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    Maybe limbing.....lol.
     
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    Got one about 2 years ago. love it. Hoping to get another this spring. Looks like you got a great deal on yours.
     
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    That's great you are helping your brother, will be a lot more fun to help him now!!!

    That's another reason I got my ms461....I don't really buy anything, and I heat my house and water strictly with wood, so I figure it a wash!!!!
     
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    oh, that will come, cut split wood now.. let your wife go sit by a Woodstove, next year build a chimney.. you will be heating with wood in no time :D really good price
     
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