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As for size and type, I tend to run 67-76cc saws with 24” bars and full wraps as a standard for firewood. Most of my firewooding... -
Depends on specific target. 50cc for limbing/branch wood bucking & trail maintenance. 60 or 70 for log bucking or noodling. 80 for...
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I made a swivel base for a friends vise. I used the ball from a scrap heim joint. It turned out nice.
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I built a 372 from a “kit” three years ago. That saw was entirely AM, and I cut 0.050” from the squish band on it and ported it. That... -
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When a buddy and I first got clones I picked a G372xp and he got the G660. First off the 660 clone was pretty much ready to run strait...
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Purchased a new 30 horse Kubota in 2003. It had a Jap lead/acid battery in it. I finally was forced to change it two years ago as she...
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I've had 2 Carquest 6V lead/acid batteries last > 10 years in a 1940s Ford tractor that lives outside under a tarp. I'm starting the...
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The 660 was the flagship clone saw. They’re dirt cheap and large displacement, but if you get a good one it’s still just a 660. I’m...
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I've worked on a couple of the Stihl 660 clones. One of them was a Holzfforma / Farmertec and my neighbor John's Farm Mac (maybe...
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A clone 661 raises an eyebrow. The 0xx stuff they manufacture now is pretty unremarkable. G366 is a possible exception. And the 880...
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After helping a friend put up approx 8 cords of wood two weekends ago, I decided he needed a better saw than his tired ms290. I took...
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I forgot to take a picture of the milled hex. :confused: Dolmar 420/460/4k/5k/6100 clutch removal tool. Impact drive proof...
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Years ago I had a neighbor who was a mechanic for a local ambulance service. They would replace their batteries (multiple per rig) on a...
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Wife’s car battery went silent when it sat for 2 weeks. Took a charge, but 5 years old, so replaced it at COSTCO. Got our money’s worth...