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CAD STRUCK AGAIN! Makita 3601 oh wow!

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  1. CoreyB

    CoreyB

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    HELLO FELLOW HORDERS! CAD has struck again and I thought I just had to have this saw. Even though I already have the Dolmar 421. So I thought I would do a thread on it and show it off and see if it is worth having, worth keeping, or maybe worth selling the 421 for???
    Here is a quick video of the tooless clutch cover. I want to actually try and stay subjective on this option. As other tooless side covers I have had some bad experiences with so....





    More to come. But with work being crazy it will be slow.
     
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    I watched that short video and what struck me is that the chain adjustment is relying entirely on the adjustment pin to hold the bar in position. On my saws the cover bolts are pinching the bar to hold it in place when I am done adjusting. That adjusting pin/mechanism looks like a potential failure point to me.
     
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    I believe the crank thingy is operating a captured bar nut. MS241 and the top handle saws are all one-nutter's too, so I don't think it's necessarily any more prone to failure. Except for all the extra plastic I suppose.

    To me, it didn't really look any faster than the good old scrench method though.
     
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    Yup, I have a Craftsman saw with this kind of setup. All the same things are going on, but its just basically a tool-less way of chain adjustment...the only thing inferior (on mine) is you have 1 nut holding the bar tight instead of 2.
     
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    Yes that is how it is . It has two posts in place where the bar studs would normally be that keeps it from rocking and the single bar stud in between that the outside tooless wheel threads onto. It is actually a pretty hefty side cover.
     
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    Good stuff Corey. Enjoy your new toy... er ...um .... tool.
     
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    Cool. Looks fairly robust. What will separate it from everybody else's solutions though will be what happens when it gets dirty!!! If it works just as smooth then, it'll be golden!
     
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    This is the first tank on the 3601. The 421 is for reference only.

     
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    Can I ask what wood you're cutting into? Cool video!
     
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    That is some oak. Some of my coffee roasting wood.
     
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    Roasting coffee?? You got a thread here about that??
     
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    Is the 3601 36cc? How do the 2 saws compare weight wise?
     
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    Yes 36cc. The 3601 is noticeable lighter. At least a pound or two. I need to put them on a scale.
     
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    Well I took the 3601 out for a bit this evening . Still breaking in but can tell she is breathing a bit better. Can't wait till I can take it out for a full weekend of work.
     
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    Looks like a good limbing saw Corey.
     
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    Whats your thoughts Corey? 421 looks more robust from here
     
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    My first new saw purchase (years ago) was a Husky 450e with the tool-less adjuster. One of my primary wood sources is bull dozed apple trees, so I do a lot of limbing. This requires a bit more chain tension to prevent offs because of the tight quarters and hundreds of "shoots" on the tree. I really grew to dislike the set up and sold it after about one season of cutting. Stepped right up to the 357xp. I really consider this an entry level system for new users and a light use saw. Just my take.
     
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    Thank you. Time will tell.
     
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