That's a reasonable point. I bought a saw from "JB Sawman" some months back on this site if that helps. Normally, I sell on another forum and...
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For sale- 2171 ..... I "somehow" ended up with four of this saw model, so time to move a couple along. This one has a new meteor piston, Oem...
Some are able to repair bars. The tip on the damaged bar might be removed and used later.