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  1. billpierce
    Max rpm is 12.5k so wind the h out anticlockwise. I usually set it 500 -1000rpm below max. Don't hold the throttle open for too long, just raz it up see where it is and let it go down. YouTube is your friend, it certainly helped me. Workshop manual here https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.ramcottage.co.uk/ws2149-59.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwjV_vq49tHSAhVBDsAKHbjTCPUQFghQMAY&usg=AFQjCNFuWlZ4UY2c7uToLbMJxF4VvIr1eA&sig2=ioR_TQMy2AIRIy8s8zsEUg Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Too right Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Dealer near me says the 555 and 545 huskies are same as pro models build wise but just detuned? Sounds whack to me. I buy and use lots of second hand Saws for arb work and carving, infact I have only had 3 new saws. Mostly if chosen carefully the second hand ones have been excellent, with the odd wind up. I do however enjoying fixing them, and have 2 of most saws so if one is down the other can still play. Honestly not sure I trust my newer saws not to break any more than the ones I've had and known and fixed over the years. Probably not saved huge amounts of money by the time I have found, gone and bought then fixed second hand saws. But I don't run a business where teams are off to work with my kit all day, usually just me and a couple groundies are most. Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    I Have done a few hours with one of these. They are ok, but really not amazing. I have also used the 3400 which is next size up which is better. But the echo 360tes is a good deal better saw and probably similar price. I would look at that. How cheap can you get the makita? Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Atleast you have one for parts for next time Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Wonder what the echo 360wes is like, if it's just the back handle version of the TES then it should be sweet. Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    someone get it bought! i would if i didnt have one. thats a fair (very) price. is that a 30 or 36'' bar?
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    yep only reason to do it is for fun. 150/200 quid plus a days labour (potentially irritating day at that) and your looking at what you could buy a decent working second hand saw/new bottom end saw.
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    Where abouts is that matty? I been carving a bench today Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Really? I used a 660 until I got a 076 and 084 never thought of using it since. You really found 660 faster on smaller bits? Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    For my money I wouldnt want to pay much more than 100 quid for a 40cc saw I hadnt seen with my own eyes(unless from a trustworthy source), bought alot that way and often they will need some work. Worth allowing an extra 50quid for filters, sprockets,carb bits, etc. Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    For the price the 076. Though I switched from 076 to 084 (with brand new pistol and cylinder) and it washed noticably faster. What's your budget? Not tried 3120 for milling yet Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Yes great result! I guess some do have a conscience and some don't, just like everyone else. Tars and brushes and all that Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Great news, so pleased you got him back! Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Reckon they are a little over 200 quid new. Personally, I have found the bottom end hobby type saws from still and husky to be ok when running fine, fiddly to fix, and need fixing more often. Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Yeah, honestly it was totally fine with wee detail carving saw, plus pretty impossible to get a carving bar to kickback. Best not to carve onehanded, though if you could do 2 carvings at a time with two toppers you'd make a fortune at shows. Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    That's pretty exciting. After quick glance found some at 520 quids which is about same as a 550xp Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    how much roughly?
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    i block with a normal ground saw sprocket nose, then switch to 1/4 .050 14'' for carving. never really seen the use in using 3/8 as the point isnt that pointy.
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    also have noticed these husky 425s for sale lately, maybe for carving? maybe for tree work? says carving, anyone had a pop with one?
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    i used an makita dcs230t with a tiny .43 10" sugi bar for a good while. thought it would do my wrists in carving with topper, but its all so light and manouvarable its was great and very handy. wouldnt replace a 14'' .50 carving bar however. obvs i was roped in whenever i did this. now on with an echo 270wes, which is fine. if it will be your only carving saw, get a back handle.
  22. billpierce
    yes, a friend of mine has a 242xp, excellent and light, pretty similar to dolly 430 or dcs 4301 hens teeth though now
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    i mean
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    sorry, cant resist
  25. billpierce
    why use an alaskan when you could get one of these? seriously? sounds bad when i say it but i usually manage to use a ladder and slide it along the timber about a meter or so before i get to the end, making sure its parallel to to mill (with the saw left in the cut.). sure this is not 100% but its def ok if your careful and not much hastle.

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