Moose McAlpine
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On the subject of electric saws, i'd like one of those old Stihl 3-phase saws. What a monster, i bet the torque is unreal.
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I agree. Have one, love it, would most definitely buy another. 20" bar on it and it'll rip through anything you throw at it. Beautiful saws, great to use.
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Would you buy a 365 xtorq over a modern equivilent
Moose McAlpine replied to Echo's topic in Chainsaws
Nope. Autotune, better AV, better ergonomics, more power. I love the ease of use of the new saws. I'd much rather have a 562/572. -
What's your budget?
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I have two 9" corded grinders and they're bulky heavy things, not much fun to use. I imagine one with a battery hanging off its arse is only going to be more heavy, more bulky and worse to use.
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You definitely want the 3120 over a Stihl? The new 881s are £1,500 i think. Or what about importing one, like the guy in Canada who sells them?
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Seems a bit suspect, if you add to cart then go to checkout it says "Estimate shipping and tax" and asks for "state/province". The address is the same as a place called David Dixon Garden Machinery. Different phone number though. Dixons list the 3120 on their site, £1,500.
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It was like that when i looked 6 months ago.
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They're all sold out here, but still available elsewhere. Easily available from the US and Canada still. Spoke to a mate about getting some from Eastern Europe the other day, without import duty. But need to see if we can get a reliable supplier.
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I came across that site when looking for my 395 and 3120. Seemed too good to be true, since they were cheap and everyone else had sold out.
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It's not that hard to beat - buy a Swedish Husqvarna! ?
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Will do!
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Depends where you look. I'm sure they're readily available in other markets. I've been looking at what's available in various markets and there's loads of saws avsilable that are no longer sold here due to emissions. Just the cost of sending it over and import duty. But since their purchase price is cheap it likely works out the same. I've seen pics of 500is with full wrap. Apparently the part number is 1147 790 3701, but not 100% on that.
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Oooh! Whereabouts? I'm near Brent Cross and need a job. ?
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They have XP in stock, but not XPG by the looks of it.
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I really like it! You can't cut stumps as low with that handle, but i have other saws for that. No issues with bar nuts, a normal combi spanner will clear the handle, but i generally use a "narrow head" Husky one that leaves loads of room: It's a great saw, you won't be disappointed if you get one. The fit, finish and quality are excellent. Really good ergonomics and just nice to use! Very smooth too.
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Only a semi? ? A definite improvement on the 880 for sure. How do you find the performance compared to the 880? I've heard that unmodified they're a bit underwhelming? My 3120 is, but it's probably only had 3 or 4 tanks through it, so is far from run-in. Do you get to keep the saw now the testing is over and it's released?
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The two halves are generally split into handles/fuel tank and engine/drive. Not split for each hand, it's isolation between the engine and handles. While you need gaps between the two separated halves for AV movement they could've made it look better. What's wrong with caring about the aesthetics? Just becsuse it's a saw doesn't mean its design beyond functionality isn't important.
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I'm not sure if it's been replaced before, i think it's a 2005 trailer so if it's original it's done well as you did. But it has a couple holes, it bows depending on the weather, worn/broken around the fixing screws, etc. Was thinking marine ply with chequerplate top, or Stokbord. (Possibly with chequerplate top too.) It's 18' x 7'6" bed though, so needs a lot of material. Van bed needs replacing too, that's 14' x 7'. ☹ When i was thinking to do phenolic again i was looking at Wisa-Hexa. But really thinking to go with something rot-proof that won't get gouged by moving equipment and steel stock.
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Great, thank you! Will find a good supplier and get some when i've got some cash.
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How resilient and hard-wearing is it? Since reading about it on here i'm thinking of using it to replace the worn out rotten phenolic ply on my trailer with 12mm Stokbord.
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Not a word i'd use to describe myself, but i can say that a chainsaw suits me. ? (I look more murderer than lumberjack.)
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You, sir, have impeccable taste. ??
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572XP. I have one and love it. Great saw, not too heavy, well-balanced, beautiful fit and finish. Easy to start and has a nice "feel" to the starter, not jerky. Pulls like an absolute animal. I run a 28" full chisel on mine mostly and it's certainly not short on power. I will say it's loud, but it's a great saw. I'd not hesitate to buy another. Mine wears a West Coast kit because it looks cool!
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Just irks me. They've clearly made an effort to improve the design aesthetically, then they leave a bloody great gap in it. To me the 395 is the best-looking saw ever made. It's why i have one at home purely for display. ?
