Recent content by bwalker

Not if you store them in metal cans. Avaliable on Amazon.

No amount of oil fixes that.

I would think/hope the company supplying the cylinder knows what the are doing. In regards to your comment on Husky strato saws and premature ring wear. You very well be right. I dont put enough hours on them anymore. It will never become an issue for me with my limited usage. I will say that I...

The problem with that is newer and better stuff is always coming out. I am not against having a sound back up by any means and when I go hunting I always bring two guns with me that are ready to rock. However, I am not into hoarding multiple examples the same thing be it saws or guns. And I...

I dont want a pile of cheap guns either.

The Husky saws of that era were just damn good as compared to their competition. The 353 was another solid non pro saw.

Yes, because they hold less oil and have more bearing area on the ring. Regardless this is sorting fly shat from pepper. Saws have such a low output that they dont wear rings fast at all. For instance a 250cc dirt bike will toast rings in 100 or less hours. A 125cc less than half that. Even a...

Not a bad idea... If I were in your shoes and given your remote location the 372 idea is a good one. Even better if you could find the parts to convert it to an XPG given your climate. The 372 XPG is a bullet proof saw, but probably overkill for the wood you will be cutting.

If your broke and need a saw I would say go Echo over a Husky or Stihl clamshell.

The 359 was and old school two stroke, which have mostly gone away.

Why would someone want 3 590's?

I believe the shorter stroke is for two reasons. It provides for bigger ports and less vibration. You have to keep in mind that the 590 is an old school design thats probably 30+ years old designs feature wise. The 564 is a modern, strato charged, fuel injected low emmissions saw. In that...

The peaks of the cross hatch are quickly worn down( which is why stringing out break in is not a good thing). After that point wear is no more rapid than with any other finish. Having both the cylinder and piston hold oil is a good thing. When you send a bike cylinder in for replating from a...

I am. Hold more oil and break in quicker.

It doesn't matter. Port finish has no effect on unsteady gas flow in a duct. This is because the area next to the surface sees little movement. The only port I want with a fine finish is the exhaust port for the purpose of limiting carbon buildup. The piston is no doubt on the heavy side...