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  1. basod

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    You guys really need to start getting your tools dirty.... I'm starting to wonder if they cut any wood
     
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    Oh...mines dirty lol ! I always end up taking clean pics....cuz I always forget at the end. Usually thinking about picking up my stuff...and supper of coarse ;)
     
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  3. pantelis

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    For a second saw I strongly recomend , dont make a mistake and buy something else

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    Don't think I'd do much more than look at it and :drool:
     
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  5. LinkedXJ

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    Wonder if the tail pipe for that is big enough for my....




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    hahahahaha
     
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  6. CoreyB

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    Just go grab an awesome 40 cc +or- saw at the best dealer in your area and you will be happy. Until you think you need a better saw then the 029 for the large things.
     
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    Picked up an MS260 for $160, sharpened the chain fixed the kill switch, cut few cords and the MS290 went on Craigslist. People buy those 290s up on craigslist. I sold mine in two days for $275 and kept the case for the 260.
     
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    Dont forget to put a Devcon epoxy putty to the cylinder, and some holes to the muffler upload_2015-11-17_19-15-37.jpeg .................. :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
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    This make u feel better ?!?! :) 2 dirty girls....now its time to go clean em lol ! IMG_20151117_143404199.jpg
     
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    I know Ohio gets cold in the winter HoneyFuzz but I'm not so sure about Alabama, Mr. basod . I know my saws get a good workout, I'm at 5300 feet above sea level---- it does get cold here!
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  11. basod

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    Bert it gets cold here...but bragging about living in a place that gets really cold:loco: :crazy: :D
     
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    Stopped by still dealer as I got oil to change in tractor.. right now with 25 inch bar and 2 chains the 661 is 35 dollars more than the 461 at about 1100 out the door... was thinking but if I am paying that much for a new saw I want arctic edition which are not available according to dealer on east coast:hair:... I don't know how to fix them so unless I bought used from here I wouldn't
     
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    That sounds bass ackward Canadian Border. The left coast is quite warm all year compared to the north east.
     
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    I know... I still have a hard time paying 1000 dollars for a saw that gets used 10 hours a year.. but I am being given 30 to 50 inch diameter trees. need at least 25 inch bar.. but for that money I want my heated handles. .. loved them on jonsered.. in winter
     
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    Might be time to look at another saw brand. Dolmar, Echo, Husqvarna, Jonsered and others are all out there begging for customers. From what I have seen most of them are about equally reliable if you go for their pro line.
     
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    oh I am looking but prices are similar in the 75 cc range.. if I needed another 50 cc the echo would win for price.. don't have dolmar dealers could go husky 37?xpg same money less resale if I hate it..
     
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    Does Echo offer heated handles? I know Dolmar does not in the US, dunno about Can-a-dia. :rofl: :lol: Husqvarna and Jred do though.
     
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    No but had the 50 cc on sale for 345 at dealer in may for price I would deal with it... husky Jred dealer is rental place and most of employees remind me of your avatar... but not in a hurry so I will keep looking at classifieds.. just surprised me 661 only 30 dollars more than 461..
     
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    I was thinking you could get heated handles for dolmar's fordf150 would know for sure I bet.
     
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    If Nate doesn't beat him to it, I bet 166 would know too. ;)
     
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