Husqvarna Tool..Worth getting .

[Chainsaw Jim]

Dont know about you but i like the clutches that have a nut head on them ...Far less hassle !

That's for sure.. until you taco the connection rod.

 

[Simondo]

Stihls dont require all dem gadgets!!

..Oh I think "All" the saw makers have a big old "special tools catalogue" ...yea tis true though that a socket is all iv needed on most Stihl saws iv done .

 

[Onan18]

Stihls dont require all dem gadgets!!

Put a set of crank seals in a MS200T and tell me that.

I have 3 huskies and 1 Stihl but own all them gadgetries that Huskies require!! Stihls r just cheaper to own because they dont break and dont need all dem fancy disassembly thangs

Go to the "What's on your bench" thread and check out my recent posts, nothing but creamsicles and I am a Husqvarna dealer.

 

[angelo c]

Put a set of crank seals in a MS200T and tell me that.



Go to the "What's on your bench" thread and check out my recent posts, nothing but creamsicles and I am a Husqvarna dealer.

Joe , the seal install tool for the 200t is like $8.00. As long as you use the OEM install tool it's a snap to install seals.

 

[angelo c]

So let me see if I understand correctly....

The Husky tools are made by the same people that make the nuts and screws for husky....???

all of which ain't worth chit ?
(Shame....they are some fun saws to run....)

 

[Onan18]

Joe , the seal install tool for the 200t is like $8.00. As long as you use the OEM install tool it's a snap to install seals.

Thanks, I have one, after you break three sets of seals you go ahead and buy the right tool. Just giving Keith a hard time.

 

[Keith Gandy]

Thanks, I have one, after you break three sets of seals you go ahead and buy the right tool. Just giving Keith a hard time.

Ive never touched a 200t. That thing is like Bigfoot around these parts! LOL!! The only top handles Ive seen anyone here with is the cheaper echo and a few Stihl 192 and both were given to the individuals that had them!! I picked up a local lawn/ tree services trimmers and saws yesterday and their in tree saw was a Stihl 310!!!

 

[Keith Gandy]

Most tree services here use ms170,180, 250,440,460, 461, 660, 661, or a 372xp, 390xp

 

[Stump Shot]

I have a Stihl clutch tool, fits a 041AV. Wish some of their small saws like the 015 lets say had a special tool as the "nut" part on the clutch does not stick out far enough to be grabbed by a wrench or socket, frustrating. Every manufacturer has made not so friendly things to work on. Plenty of bone headed stuff to go around. Think I have pretty equal amounts of special tools between Stihl and Husqvarna. I'm really a fan of the saws that have a hole in the crank so the drum bearing can be greased without taking everything apart.

 

[Keith Gandy]

I have a Stihl clutch tool, fits a 041AV. Wish some of their small saws like the 015 lets say had a special tool as the "nut" part on the clutch does not stick out far enough to be grabbed by a wrench or socket, frustrating. Every manufacturer has made not so friendly things to work on. Plenty of bone headed stuff to go around. Think I have pretty equal amounts of special tools between Stihl and Husqvarna. I'm really a fan of the saws that have a hole in the crank so the drum bearing can be greased without taking everything apart.

I like that grease feature also. I tell my customers where the grease hole is because u know the American way is to operate and never read the manual!

 

[Simondo]

I have a Stihl clutch tool, fits a 041AV. Wish some of their small saws like the 015 lets say had a special tool as the "nut" part on the clutch does not stick out far enough to be grabbed by a wrench or socket, frustrating. Every manufacturer has made not so friendly things to work on. Plenty of bone headed stuff to go around. Think I have pretty equal amounts of special tools between Stihl and Husqvarna. I'm really a fan of the saws that have a hole in the crank so the drum bearing can be greased without taking everything apart.

For me it can be a bit of a pain due to not having a brand or mark of saw I specialise in. I tend to make tools myself if there quick to do but often it is more cost effective to just order the "Workshop Tool" and hope to spread the cost over working on other saws of the same kind.
The pain is when Im only likely to need a tool once as its needed on 1 saw and not having the tool can cause trouble not helping the job pay . Always a balancing act between money in and money out ,so a tool that gives me a edge is where its at for me.

 

[Simondo]

I like that grease feature also. I tell my customers where the grease hole is because u know the American way is to operate and never read the manual!

That is the UK way to "Unfortunately " ..Keith !!

 

[Keith Gandy]

For me it can be a bit of a pain due to not having a brand or mark of saw I specialise in. I tend to make tools myself if there quick to do but often it is more cost effective to just order the "Workshop Tool" and hope to spread the cost over working on other saws of the same kind.
The pain is when Im only likely to need a tool once as its needed on 1 saw and not having the tool can cause trouble not helping the job pay . Always a balancing act between money in and money out ,so a tool that gives me a edge is where its at for me.

I feel u brother but its always nice to just pick up the right tool but unfortunately some r very $$$$

 

[Simondo]

I feel u brother but its always nice to just pick up the right tool but unfortunately some r very $$$$

Sure is much better .....Wrenches ,screw drivers,socket sets and the T top torx spinners ...I try never to get low grade as there always in my hands.
Fact is ..you never stop upgrading as the manufacturers keep changing stuff !

 

[Keith Gandy]

My favorite tool is my Makita 12v driver with a pencil holder full of 1/4 long shank various bits and a 1/4 drive Snap On socket set

 

[Simondo]

1/4 drive long reach bits are essential (allen ,torx) for sure ..along with my coffee pot

 

[Mastermind]

I'm a big fan of having the right tool. I use the Stihl crank pullers to pull saws together, and thanks to a good friend I now have the correct tools to pull the crank into the 545 - 562.

If you ask me, you can never go wrong by getting proper tools. Its just a good investment.

 

[Tor R]

Agree with Randy, even if it's just a few crankcases we put together those service tools are worth the money.
My most used tool is crank mounting tool who was made for 254/262, I use the same tool to put 357/545/550 together with also, same threads.

 

[Stump Shot]

Have done quite a few jobs just to pay for the tool, then hope to make a buck the next time. Funny though when working on an old American power saw, I have to dig out actual wrenches, screw drivers and socket sets, not used to it. So if you think about it, just about everything for today's saws are special tools. I never dig into my saw tools to work on something else.

 

[Simondo]

I agree with the ethos of getting or making the right tool for the job , I think it makes the job quicker without redoing your work if cock ups happen from damage. Needing a "special tool" for lots of things on saws i do find a little annoying ! more interchangeability with tooling would be helpful IMO. At least the crank case splitters can be used on more than 1 saw model ... some clutch tools (Just for example ) are a 1 or 2 saw deal !
The crunch often comes on the cheeper saws where even needing to spend a moderate amount can be the job killer.