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The Husqvarna 545

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Mastermind, Nov 18, 2014.

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  1. Certified106

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    Looks and sounds great! I have been wanting a 550 but now you have me thinking a 545 would do......
     
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    That would depend on if you wanted to get it ported or not. Ported, I'd go 545, stock, I like the 550. Maybe it's just me but I have no trouble telling the difference between the two in the wood. Blind fold chainsaw testing anybody? :eek::saw:
     
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  3. Mastermind

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    I think you nailed Brian. Stock, the 550 is quicker.
     
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    What could possibly go wrong with that situation :saw::rofl: :lol:
    I have had a hard time convincing myself lately to get the 550XP when the 357XP has been running great. I should really have the 357XP ported and see what it is like :saw:
    I also really want the 460Magnum ported
     
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    Have you ported very many 357XP's? If so how do they respond and do they get noticeably stronger? My 357XP has a substantial muffler mod and seems to pull hard and I can't help but wonder how much harder it would pull with a nice port job
     
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    I'm curious to see what Randy says about your 357XP but I know he builds a helluva 359(the "detuned" version of the 357.) What is it with Husky and the underdog models?
     
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  7. Mastermind

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    I've done a lot of 357s. They wake up very well.
     
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    The 357XP has a very nice jug on it......think super sized 346XP. :)
     
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    cant ask for much better than that
     
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    How's that last 346 compare Cory?
     
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    Runs real good. I gotta get my chain right to really show out. This 3/8ths chain has the depth gauges way to low(especially for this shagbark). I have to hold back on it a little. At any rate, it runs great.
     
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    Yeah.....hickory ain't good for "showing off" in.

    That's an impressive run considering the chain, and the wood. :)
     
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    This has me thinking about the brand new "Ash Killing "machine i just bought :) Its pretty impressive in stock form i might add ! image.jpg image.jpg
     
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    Impressive hickory killer ! Love how well it holds its rpm's :)
     
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    You know you want to ;)
     
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    Fuzz you may as well go ahead and do it.....because if you don't, you'll just sell it to me and then I'll send it to him.
    Then you'll be like:picard:
    Seriously, those are nice saws. Hang on to that one..... and when the new wears off send it to Randy
     
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    I'm scheduling June now.......at a rate of about three new saws a day being added. Needless to say......I'll be a year out in a couple more months.
     
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    If I wanted to get in line do I have to send the saw now or can I wait until a few weeks a head of time as I'm not sure I want to be without my saw all winter lol
     
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    You don't send your saw until a week or so before your scheduled appointment. :D
     
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    So what's a good price for a nice used 545... Or Jonsered 2252? Just in case I come across one. :whistle:
     
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