fixing an old saw

[peter_t]

i am thinking of buying an old broken saw cheep as a bit of a project. it probably wont get a huge amount of use, maby a few private jobs, thats why i cant realy justifi getting a new saw and im a student so short of cash. i am thinking of something allong the lines of a husky 242 or 254, are parts easily avalable?

also is this a good idea or a complete waste of time? lol

 

thanks alot

pete

[kdoidge]

your're making me feel old,first brand new saw I had was a 254,my local dealer had trouble getting parts for an old husky strimmer of mine so you might struggle,my first saw was bought from a husky dealer who hired them out,you see the odd stihl at car boots but have never trusted them.I have a husky 266XP new in 1989 still same barrel piston,carb etc,can anyone beat that?

[Angus]

I have a husky 266XP new in 1989 still same barrel piston,carb etc,can anyone beat that?

Yep Stihl 044, Climbing saw to ground saw to learner saw. new in 1987, stihl working.

[Angus]

Depends greatly what part of the world your in as to what saw is cheap and has easily available parts.

 

Talk to your local shop and see firstly what they sell the most of (this will be an indication of what second hand saws and parts will be around). If it's not business critical, you may be able to afford waiting on shipping etc, in which case have a look around at what parts you expect to replace and the respective costs.

 

Hopefully that helps.

[Mick Stockbridge]

I would,nt bother with second hand ever!By the time you,ve paid for it and repaired it you,ll realise you,ve chucked good money after bad.Trust me I,ve tried it.

[Mesterh]

You need to find out what needs replacing on the saw to work out if its going to be worth it, eg a new barrel and piston could cost around £120-150 side crank casing's £80 each etc it can soon start to add up.

[bill]

buy new imo, unless you are buying from someone you trust.

[benedmonds]

I'd only buy new saw now days, but my first saw was an 039 from a car boot ten years ago. It still gets used loads especially up the tree, it never misses a beat. Even had it running a 25inch bar last week when we needed more big saws cut up the big poplars for Buzz to chip. The other saws I've brought from ebay 046, 044 and 066 have all died!

[kdoidge]

very good; I think it has to be stihl or husqvarna if you are serious about the job, also am reminded of the old saying you never let anyone borrow your saw,wife or dog as they all come back "ruined" .regards to all keith

[Steve Bullman]

if they're already "ruined" can i lend them out?