Help with 346xp

[YT23]

So I have purchased the new rims a spocket and clutch assembly from lse, all genuine parts.

 

i have ordered the 21bpx and the Sugihara light pro 15 inch bar from Chainsawbars.

 

Cant was till it all arrives!

[AngrySquirrel]

2 hours ago, YT23 said:

So I have purchased the new rims a spocket and clutch assembly from lse, all genuine parts.

 

i have ordered the 21bpx and the Sugihara light pro 15 inch bar from Chainsawbars.

 

Cant was till it all arrives!

How about the sharpening kit? as need to give the chain a zip round every once in a while

Chainsawbars do the kits

558550 Oregon Pouch with 4.8mm[3/16"] Oregon Round Chainsaw File

WWW.CHAINSAWBARS.CO.UK

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558550 Oregon Pouch with 4.8mm[3/16"] Oregon Round Chainsaw File

56050071028 Stihl Filing Pouch with 4.8mm[3/16"] File

WWW.CHAINSAWBARS.CO.UK

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56050071028 Stihl Filing Pouch with 4.8mm[3/16"] File

 

[Stubby]

2 hours ago, YT23 said:

So I have purchased the new rims a spocket and clutch assembly from lse, all genuine parts.

 

i have ordered the 21bpx and the Sugihara light pro 15 inch bar from Chainsawbars.

 

Cant was till it all arrives!

very posh bud !

[YT23]

Hopefully I don’t f**k it all up!

 

i was planning to practice sharping on the 3/8 chain that comes with the chainsaw. I am trying to learn by watching youtube videos.

 

with regards to clutch removal what’s the best way of compresing the piston?

Edited July 15, 2020 by YT23

[gary112]

3 minutes ago, YT23 said:

Hopefully I don’t f**k it all up!

 

i was planning to practice sharping in the changing that comes with the chainsaw. I trying to learn by watching you tube videos.

 

with regards to clutch removal what’s the best way of compresing the piston?

I dont know if you have ppe or not,but cos your spending on all these bits and bobs for your new saw maybe good idea to have chainsaw trousers,but as i say you may well already have some?

[Stubby]

18 minutes ago, YT23 said:

Hopefully I don’t f**k it all up!

 

i was planning to practice sharping on the 3/8 chain that comes with the chainsaw. I am trying to learn by watching youtube videos.

 

with regards to clutch removal what’s the best way of compresing the piston?

You are doing the right thing learning to sharpen up .This , once mastered can save time , money and general aggravation . Do you know any one who could teach you first hand ? 

[Stubby]

Also learn to dress the bar and flip it each time . Having said that those Sugi bars are well hard and don't need dressing nearly as often as the Caderbury bars that come with most Huskys !

Edited July 15, 2020 by Stubby

[Khriss]

On 14/07/2020 at 14:16, YT23 said:

Hi All,

 

Would really appreciate any help.

 

I require a chainsaw for garden maintenance, firewood cutting and pallet cutting. I have been using a old solo 645 (now dead) which i purchased second hand this served me well, but use to struggle with bigger timber. 

 

After reading this forum and seen the cult following of the 346, i have took the plunge and purchased a second hand 346xp from ebay.

 

The seller has advised all parts are genuine husqvarna. It has had a new 15" bar, stihl 3/8 1.5 chain, spark plug, brake band, air filter and pull cord installed.

 

I picked this saw over a new ms181, as everyone had a pretty negative opinion on it. Now i had a few questions:

 

1. Shall I get the saw ported?

2. Which bar length and (brand & model) is optimum for this saw, cutting all sorts dirty timber and all?

3. Which chain?

 

I also had the opportunity to purchase a secondhand 550xp 3 years old, but decided against it for 346.

 

This forum has been a great help and a amazing fountain of knowledge.

 

Many thanks.

Am chortling at the thought of getting a husqy ported fr cutting pallets  ?  K

[Stubby]

2 minutes ago, Khriss said:

Am chortling at the thought of getting a husqy ported fr cutting pallets  ?  K

Extra 15 pallets at the end of the day Khriss ?

[Khriss]

8 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Also learn to dress the bar and flip it each time . Having said that those Sugi bars are well hard and don't need dressing nearly as often as the Caderbury bars that come with most Huskys !

BIG pallets down yr way then !!!  ?  K

Edited July 15, 2020 by Khriss
Yerrr that be my Racing Pallet Saw ! Won more pints that ad hot dinners boiiy ?