Which small saw?

[NFG]

Hi

 

I rather like the Dolmar 420 - 43cc pro saw without any gimmicks & is also fairly tweakable

 

gets my vote for a lot less money

 

 

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[RichieR]

it's a 550 all day long for me . Such a light saw,outboard clutch and instant power makes it a pleasure to use

[jamesd]

it's a 550 all day long for me . Such a light saw,outboard clutch and instant power makes it a pleasure to use

 

Out of interest why do you prefer an outboard clutch?

[Joe Newton]

Out of interest why do you prefer an outboard clutch?

 

 

Because you get to hit them with a hammer to remove them and it's legitimate practice...

 

I have a 550xpg, it's light, loud, and flipping fast. If you're not a speed freak you could happily run 18" on it, but stick a 13" bar, full chisel chain with low rakers, and up the gearing with an 8t sprocket, and it's a little weapon!

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Because you get to hit them with a hammer to remove them and it's legitimate practice...

 

I have a 550xpg, it's light, loud, and flipping fast. If you're not a speed freak you could happily run 18" on it, but stick a 13" bar, full chisel chain with low rakers, and up the gearing with an 8t sprocket, and it's a little weapon!

 

 

Do you find an 8t makes it faster with a 13" bar? You still running 325 ?

[RichieR]

Out of interest why do you prefer an outboard clutch?

 

In my opinion It helps to make the saw easier to flick around while snedding . And ignore Joe's technical advice on chainsaw maintenance. If he can't hit it with a hammer he ain't happy :biggrin:

[Joe Newton]

Do you find an 8t makes it faster with a 13" bar? You still running 325 ?

 

 

Yes, depending on how you use a saw. You sacrifice a bit of torque with a bigger sprocket, so if you tend to cut by dogging in and forcing it then maybe stick with standard, but if you keep a sharp chain and let the saw do the cutting it's a noticeable difference.

 

In my opinion It helps to make the saw easier to flick around while snedding . And ignore Joe's technical advice on chainsaw maintenance. If he can't hit it with a hammer he ain't happy :biggrin:

 

 

Come one now, are you telling me you could tell the difference blindfolded? It's definitely the hammer thing.

 

I can set you up a blindfolded chainsaw test if you'd like?

[RichieR]

Yes, depending on how you use a saw. You sacrifice a bit of torque with a bigger sprocket, so if you tend to cut by dogging in and forcing it then maybe stick with standard, but if you keep a sharp chain and let the saw do the cutting it's a noticeable difference.

 

 

 

 

Come one now, are you telling me you could tell the difference blindfolded? It's definitely the hammer thing.

 

I can set you up a blindfolded chainsaw test if you'd like?

 

With my delicate fingers I can tell the difference between coke and Pepsi just by the feel of the can and I was trying to sound technical but ok it is the hammer thing if you got to drag the truth outa me

[TIMON]

Didn't know you could get heated handles on the 550!

 

Never brought a new husqvarna before though... new territory for me i've always had stihl purely for the reason i just like the feel of them, husqvarnas always seem a bit "plasticey" to me.. but thats just my opinion!

 

 

 

Think i'll have to try one first

 

 

I made the switch.... I'll never go back!!

[RichieR]

I made the switch.... I'll never go back!!

 

Welcome to the dark side Ti