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Shindaiwa 488

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Reloader, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. Reloader

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    A little overkill for this size of wood but I like running the 488. Between the 488 and the old 500s I’ve used them more than any of my other saws. [​IMG][​IMG]


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    Reloader, Mar 19, 2019
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  2. Warped5

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    I might get flamed for this .....

    ..... but I've had 346s and 488s ....... and prefer the 488s.

    Just feels better balanced and stronger to me.
     
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  3. Nixon

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    Sorry for killing the thread ... :whistle:
    actually ,the 488 is a really great saw . I keep 3 of them going for their owners . They’re torquey things for a small saw ,and as reliable a you can find .
     
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    bobdog2o02, Mar 26, 2019
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