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Wouldn't it have been easier to just buy a wrap-around handle?

Old School Look at the rounded head and barrel, sweet. What cc is it?

Or Forest & Arb or Honey Brothers, bought the majority of my kit inc saws from them. I also bought some of my kit on ebay 2nd hand at really low prices, my 1st harness still had the tags on and I bought an unmarked pair of Bashlins at less than 1/2 the cost new.

I'll check those out, a bit more expensive than the Classic (Classic £71.50 Forest & Arb) so I'll see what the difference is.

I have a pair of Stein Kreiger Arborist type C for climbing and a cheap pair of Oregon Yukon for groundwork/forestry. I'll definitely replace the Stein with the same again when the time comes, can't fault the Yukon either, cheap as chips but when they're covered in sawdust and mud they look just like anything else. Depends on how many features you want and whether you're concerned with how fashionable they look, for me a couple of pockets does fine although I might look at the cheap Husqvarna Classic type A when the time comes to replace the Yukons as the Husqvarna have vents on the leg (of course that may be just something to break?)

Not Fortis but would these be any use? Axminster Trade Clamps Forged Flat Bar Clamp - F Clamps - Clamps - Hand Tools | Axminster Tools & Machinery

Cheers,that was my thinking on the blower, I wouldn't be using it much, not enough to justify the cost of one of the main players.

Ah right, I understand, so how do you find the saw generally, they are seriously cheap and I expect milling is as hard on a saw as anything else so I take it you've had no problems regarding reliability? I was considering the Timberpro backpack blower.

Just curious but any particular reason for not getting a replacement from Timberpro?

Sent you a PM.

Pleased it's working well for you, what length of bar came on it?

There's something about Stihl, I've never owned one but I've used a variety and never found one I didn't like, Apart from everything else I like the Stihl sound, kind of a flat sound but never changes in the cut if you know what I mean. I was usimg an older version Husky 576XP a couple of weeks ago prior to getting my CS-8002, a really nice saw too

I kind have too many saws now, I could have just got a CS-620 to go with the CS-450 but bought the CS-8002 1st. The 620 could have gone up to 24" if needed generally on 20" and the 450 on 16", that would have covered me. As it is I'll run the 501 at 18" and the 8002 on 20", 24" and 28", 450 will stay on 16" as back-up or limbing up/snedding.

WORK (Unknown) If you work and do your best You'll get the sack like all the rest But if you laze and sod about You'll live to see the job right out The work is hard, the pay is small So take your time, and sod them all 'Cos when you're dead, you'll be forgot So don't try doing the bleeding lot Or on your tombstone neatly lacquered These three words.... Just Bleeding Knackered

No not had the 501 out yet, holiday fortnight here so just waiting to see if I get any work but it's unlikely. I'm not going 3/8 on the 501, just put the 18" off the 450 on it, the 16" is going on the 450 and the 20" 3/8 can go on the 8002 if I feel the need for a bit of impromptu weight training. Re. post count, I don't post in general but give me a subject that interests me and I'm in there

I have a DD8F Mk2, the chains are't like gold dust, they're like rocking horse $h1t. Service parts for the carbs are available from Tillotson.ie IIRC, the also have carb service manuals for download. Tillotson Points and possibly other parts are available from Villiers Parts. Villiers and Allen scythe Parts - www.villiersparts.co.uk You can buy a module that replaces the points, originally made by Atom in Australia the remaining stock was bought by a guy who sells them on the internet. Atom Universal Electronic Ignition Module - Welcome to Pickersyard! If you have a carb cover then thats a plus as I've only ever seen them in original literature. On ebay the user carltontradinggb may be worth contacting if you need something.

This For the 390, it'll be fine with a full skip

Well done, see how easy it was with a little help from your friends

Yes

I wonder if you left the chain brake engaged would the sprocket nut come off, after all the brake band is still there even with the side cover off. Speaking of which, I don't see an issue getting a side cover that includes the brake band back on as long as the chain brake is in the disengaged/run position. I personally prefer a side chain tensioner as you only need to loosen it half a turn or so to get the side cover off and then you can push the bar right back to remove the chain as the tensioner stub is no longer engaged on the bar. With the top or front tensioner you need to screw the tensioner back while it still has the weight of bar and chain on it, admittedly more of an issue on the CS-8002 with a 28" steel bar, still not a big deal though. The plug cap actually feels like stiff silicone rubber rather than plastic, at least on the 501. So you're ordering the 390 tomorrow, 1st thing?

You've probably seen the video posted by Chainsaw Bars regarding the CS-390ESX, worth a look. Surprised there isn't a side chain tensioner. [ame] [/ame]

Well hurry up get it ordered then you can tell me what you think

I wasn't keen on the primer bulb myself at 1st probably because it wasn't something I had on my other/older saws, I imagined it prone to splitting or something. I have found it useful if I run the saw completely empty, a couple of pumps and it's ready to start. That said I can take or leave it but it not being there is one less thing that could fail. I can recommend Forest & Arb for fast service but if I had to mark them down it would be that they're not great at answering e-mails and on 2 occasions now there's been a specification error on the website (wrong chain size on the 501, listed as 3/8 .058 rather than .325 .058 and that resulted in me spending £102 on a 20" Sugihara bar & chain in 3/8 that doesn't fit the 501 although it'll fit the 8002) or the item arrived with a different spec to the website in spite of me actually phoning to tell them to check (CS360TES came with a 14" bar when the website stated 12" and I specifically asked for 12") In both cases I e-mailed them when the saws arrived but didn't get a reply. That said the prices are good and the service is fast.

Not easy is it LOL

Are there any other 45cc saws currently made by Husqvarna? I choose to compare the CS-450 with the 445 as I couldn't find any other 45cc Husky saws in the current range. It does beg the question what you were comparing. As for weight in general, they are always listed as powerhead only so what bar you choose makes a significant difference. In any case everyone knows that you're totally biased towards Husqvarna, a level of bias only exceeded by your bias against Echo. Really I don't mind what you choose to use and be assured your opinion isn't going to make me change my mind. The best saw to use is whatever makes you happy but at least extend the same courtesy to those of us who choose something different.