Hoggin
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Yes, I have one. I use it when I am at home for firewood up to 12" and building work. I'm renovating my house at the moment and the thing copes with green oak and 2-300 year old beams with ease. I like the saw, particularly the lack of noise. I don't like that I have to remember about the (very generous) power cable or the fact that I can't use it when it is raining. It starts on the button too... first time, every time. I bought mine off eBay, unused in it's box, for £80. There was a long expired code for a free RCD plug on the box so when I registered the saw on the Makita website I entered the code on the off chance. The RCD arrived in the post two days later.
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I cut my logs to fit my fireplaces, usually 14" to 16". Wifey stacks the logs in the log store and she doesn't like having to double stack.
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The 550xp is making me smile and I've only seen a picture of it!
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Cheers I read about the clutch springs. 17 sets in five years IIRC
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I need to replace my recently nicked Husqvarna 51. I've effectively narrowed it down to three saws. The 450e, the 455 Rancher or the 353. Although the 450e is the cheapest option, I'm leaning towards the other two. The Rancher because of it's higher power and apparent similarity to my old 51 but the 353 is tempting because it is a "pro" spec saw. Not that I am a pro. The saw will be used for reducing trees (oak and ash) already felled by the landowner into firewood for my own use. Why Husky? I really liked the way my 51 handled once I'd taken advice off here and fitted a 15" bar and there are two dealers fairly close to where the saw will predominantly used (darkest mid Wales.) I'd welcome any advice on which would be better for my needs.
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About time they started galvanising them again. They stopped galvanising the frames in 1958 IIRC Mine is 1955, lives outside and it's still got its original doors.
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I had my Husky 51 with a new 15" Oregon bar and chain stolen last night. It was in a big orange plastic Husqvarna storage case along with a spare 20" bar, a couple of chains, files, tools etc. The previous owner's address in Barby is indelibly marked on the case. I live on the Northants, Oxon, Warks border. They also took a Benbo camera tripod in a padded case and a pair of broken specs. WTF?
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Looks like a fly-tipper's dream!
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Have you considered one of these foot operated jobs? No doubt it is made in China but for home use it may be adequate. CJ Logmaster
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I once watched a TV programme about a Jamaican A&E dept. One patient was in with severe burns after trying to clear his blocked toilet. He'd tipped a couple of gallons of bleach down it with no effect so he then tipped a gallon of petrol into it followed by a lit match.
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Cheers I've done a bit more digging and it seems that the BPX is easier to sharpen. I suppose the obvious answer is to get one of each and see which I prefer.
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I'm fitting a shorter bar to my firewood saw and need a chain to match. From the Oregon range the choice is 21LPX or 21BPX. Any opinions on which one would be more suitable? The Oregon web site isn't much help. TIA
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I used a Mac Tools gauge I borrowed from a technician at work. I did the test cold by screwing in the gauge an turning the engine over several times until the pressure stopped climbing. However, it has just dawned on me that the throttle was closed when I did it. Presumably, I need to wire it open? I'll have another go tomorrow afternoon. I'll also have a go at getting the muffler off so that I can have a look at the condition of the piston. It's interesting that you mention the rings because the tech I borrowed the gauge off said something about rings sticking. Thanks.
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I've got my Husky 51 on the bench and just done compression test. It maxed out at 130 psi which, from reading back in thread, is on the low side of normal. Am I correct? Incidentally, I also checked my Chinese tat and, although it is harder to pull over and appears to have better compression, maxed out at 120.
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Are they wearing chainmail gloves?
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Your needs seem similar to mine. I use a Makita 4035 electric saw with a 14" bar most of the time but that is mainly because I don't want to annoy my neighbours.
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Thanks for that. The prices for a bar and chain combo seem keen so I'll get one ordered.
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A quick question... are Husqvarna branded chains OK? From reading this forum most people seem to rate Stihl and Oregon but Husqvarna doesn't seem to get a mention.
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Pedestrian is probably the best way of describing it! The Aldi tat is running a 16" Oregon 95 chain and it is quick. I think I'll try swapping the Husky bar for a 15" and see how it goes. I only occasionally need anything longer. Cheers.
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I did wonder, although the operator's manual that came with it does list 20" as an approved length for that saw. I reckon the bar may be the original too.
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The exhaust ports are ok and I've done a simple dangle test to check the compression. The rate of drop is comparable to the Aldi tat. I think I may need to dig out my compression tester. I'm tempted to swap the 45mm piston and cylinder for a 46mm combo off the 55. One thing that did occur to me is that it is running a 20" bar. Maybe the extra friction is slowing down?
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Hi First post from a noob and I'm looking for chainsaw related advice. I have recently acquired an old Husky 51. I know nothing of the history of the saw other than it is about ten years old and was supplied by, or at least serviced by, Mike's Small Engine Services. LaPorte, Indiana. It seems to be in generally good nick for its age. It starts easily and runs well. However, it cuts slow and really doesn't seem to have the oomph I was expecting form a 51cc saw. As a bit of background, I'm a home user and I'm comparing it to the other saws I own, an Aldi Chinese takeaway and a Makita electric saw (the bigger one.) The Aldi saw is 42cc and is a lot more lively than the Husky and the Makita isn't far behind. The trouble is that I've never used a Husky 51 before so I don't know if it is broken or if they are all like that. Any ideas?
