Howard R

Hi Has anyone used a Dolmar PS-421? Are they good and how much are they? Thanks

Be prepared to have to fit a new sproket, clutch drum, clutch bearing, etc and may be chain and bar to an unseen eBay saw. I've been lucky with 2 saws off eBay. Was not so lucky with another that was discribed as needing a clutch bearing and needed £80 of parts to put right Got really done with a top handle that was far more nackered than expected - it would have been cheaper to buy a new MS181 or Husky 135 Had to fix a mates 254xp off eBay that needed a new piston on top of the sprocket & cltch drum. If you don't mind/enjoy working on saws you can end up with a pro saw for less than a basic, homeowner saw.

Buy it from one of the experts advertising on the right. Not from an alloy wheel person 365 is a good choice of saw

My 2101 runs a 36" bar and is great for milling. It has more grunt than my Jonsered 2095 (similar to a Husky 395). If the price is right BUY IT! 2101 = proper mans saw

Should only need a screw driver Part no 503 71 82-01 Gardenhirespares.co.uk sell them @ £11.75 +VAT

Hello I can help.. I'm just across the bay in Meathop! I have a 36"" Alaskan mill, a mini-mill and 2 big saws with ripping chains. If you need a hand contact me on 07887743549.

Hello Have a look on the Cumbria Woodlands web site: Firewood Supplier | The Directory | Training and Resources | Cumbria Woodlands

As mentioned above don't forget a damp proof membrane (DPM) down and make sure that there are no sharp stones underneath to puncture it whilst laying the concrete. A top layer of mesh, 50mm down from the surface, helps to hold the concrete together and reduce the cracking. Don't bother with a bottom layer of mesh. There is so great advice on different ways to lay it above

£500 per week is very reasonable and cheap - especially with a days tutorial. Round here you can pay £500 per day for a Woodmizer and operator. How much are the blades? And how long do they last in clean timber?

Husky 365 - lot of saw for the money

2nd vote for a 2101XP - great if you want to run an Alaskan Mill

If your friends MS261 is a good one he will be fine. I don't regret buying mine There are plenty of recent threads about Husky 550 issues New saws are just not made as well as they use to be

Think it's a known fault. Also "the way some users are taught to apply the chain brake at virtually max revs with no mechanical sympathy doesn't help!" - to quote a local Husky dealer. Should have got a MS261 - no brake band issues there :001_tt2: (just the odd clutch bearing )

The 395XP is a great saw. There is a mint looking Jonsered 2095 on eBay at the minute - virtually the same as a 395. I would be bidding - but I already have one!

Yep should last longer than a day not good. Mine was still ok after a year of not continual use. My 261 was in for a coil replacement under warranty and the dealer changed the clutch drum to a spur type as a warranty recall. Campanula - please do wear gloves! You can assess the risks and decide if you need chainsaw cut protection or gloves without.