Husqvarna Tool..Worth getting .

[Tor R]

I dont know what the hourly rate is in UK or US, but the hourly rate in Norway is 80£=95$.
Limited of what tools they need, carb clutch flywheel seal tools is probleby the only tools they use.
I get most of their waranty cased Huskies, for me who is collector I need a certain ammount crank tools.

 

[Simondo]

I dont know what the hourly rate is in UK or US, but the hourly rate in Norway is 80£=95$.
Limited of what tools they need, carb clutch flywheel seal tools is probleby the only tools they use.
I get most of their waranty cased Huskies, for me who is collector I need a certain ammount crank tools.

I do know that dealers are often over the £45.00 hr mark here but its "very variable" across the country. I am less than that so tend to pick up what the main dealers dont tackle..or ..the customer wont pay for . Can be a little tricky being at the bottom of the food chain ...hence ...needing to buy "Smart " tool wise .

 

[Stump Shot]

Dealers in the States vary greatly by region and/or business model, as to their shop rates. I'm at half the cost of the other guy, charge only flat rate, not actual time and still do a professional job. So if buying the right tool, gets the job done right, that just puts a feather in my cap. Just like Simon says, I pick up work that the other guys can't or won't do. So it is a bit of perspective on what and when to buy more tools. When I order parts, I just order the tool that's needed too, slowly but surely I need to order them less and less, there really is a lot of them out there. There is also a bit of a time element to it as well, no doubt with the extra struggle of doing a job without the right tool(we've all done it) comes extra time to do that job as well, I for one can't pass that on to the next guy.

 

[Mathewsdxt75]

When I get a saw that requires a different tool for removing a clutch, I've always made my own. Sometimes it gets frustrating, but I always get it to work. And I've never broken one I've made.

 

[Simondo]

I know the Thread name was "Husqvarna Tool" ..But.. as im nether a 1 make saw or tool kinda guy, here is one that... D D Dave... prompted me to get. Stihl genuine.. limiter cap tool.
Plenty of saws have them now and the dry wall screw is ok but this real fine left hand thread is a real neat job.

 

[Simondo]

1 tool fits all sometimes ..... Dolmar saw clutches on the 421(uk 420) 5105 and the 6100...at least.

 

[SawTroll]

This is from Husqvarna's workshop tool range.....its milled from 1 solid chunk and is real well finished.
Is it worth the £20.00 i paid ..sure is i think as iv been down the "socket cutting" rout before . Works till i get a real tight one and a air gun can over tax a cut socket. So spend a few £ 's once i figure. Used on a 560 xp.
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Yup, I'm on my third one of those already.

I've got all the clutch pullers from Husky and they all hold up except the one for the 346/350 style clutches. But I also use that one way more than the others too.

You don't need any special tools (or a piston stop) to take those outboard clutches off the saw, a hammer and something to use as a drift is all you need. Then it is about one sharp blow with the hammer.

 

[Keith Gandy]

You don't need any special tools (or a piston stop) to take those outboard clutches off the saw, a hammer and something to use as a drift is all you need. Then it is about one sharp blow with the hammer.

I think u put undo pressure on the brake shoe springs when beating on the outside and reduce the tension on them

 

[Simondo]

You don't need any special tools (or a piston stop) to take those outboard clutches off the saw, a hammer and something to use as a drift is all you need. Then it is about one sharp blow with the hammer.

Iv tried it Niko..i just dont have the knack as not had any successes. I much prefer the tool and a air wrench used without a piston stop (not a fan of them myself) ...pull start off (comes off for a clean anyhow) ..a short Berrrrrrrrrr on low power and that usually sorts it.

 

[Tor R]

The only type piston stop I use it the plastic ones to Husky, wonder if they cost 2.5£ each, worth every penny.
Another cheap tool that I can't be without is the airgap tool (0.3mm) # 502 51 34 02.

 

[dall]

i had to take off a clutch on a husky 385 and tried the hammer and punch trick and broke the clutch so i bought the tool and made it alot easier and less than the clutch i had to replace

 

[Stump Shot]

My new favorite tool from Husqvarna is their carburetor adjusting screw driver. Has a "pointer" built into the blue handle so when adjusting the carb you can see and track the adjustment, sounds kinda nit-picky, but sure makes it easier.

 

[Nitroman]

To answer your first question: I do not think it is a waste of money whenever I buy a tool. If you need it then you need to get it. You only need to break something once and it would have paid for itself.

 

[Simondo]

My new favorite tool from Husqvarna is their carburetor adjusting screw driver. Has a "pointer" built into the blue handle so when adjusting the carb you can see and track the adjustment, sounds kinda nit-picky, but sure makes it easier.

Not picky IMO...Have a few with a tab and use them in preference. The Stihl disk is a natty little job....

 

[Nitroman]

I dont know what the hourly rate is in UK or US, but the hourly rate in Norway is 80£=95$.
Limited of what tools they need, carb clutch flywheel seal tools is probleby the only tools they use.
I get most of their waranty cased Huskies, for me who is collector I need a certain ammount crank tools.

Here in Bethel, Alaska USA the local charge is $150.00 per hour.

 

[Simondo]

To answer your first question: I do not think it is a waste of money whenever I buy a tool. If you need it then you need to get it. You only need to break something once and it would have paid for itself.

I agree with you ...I was meaning to recommend the first tool to others as it happens but regardless of that , If a tool saves time and or, breakages then its cash well spent IMO

 

[Nitroman]

Sure! You know, there are going to be countless times you'll have to improvise a tool or a method to achieve a result, but as you initially stated if the company has done the R&D and made the tool....

 

[Stump Shot]

Not picky IMO...Have a few with a tab and use them in preference. The Stihl disk is a natty little job....
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What screw driver are you using with that Simon? As all the ones I have do not work with that gizmo. I've yet to use mine yet.

 

[Simondo]

Sure! You know, there are going to be countless times you'll have to improvise a tool or a method to achieve a result, but as you initially stated if the company has done the R&D and made the tool....

Very true ....Improv happens with me as i have a press and some other workshop gear that by the addition of flat and round stock enable some things to be done without pullers for example. A regularly used tool is the real time saver perhaps.

 

[Simondo]

What screw driver are you using with that Simon? As all the ones I have do not work with that gizmo. I've yet to use mine yet.

Il let you know as iv one on order after this thread prompted me to look at more tools !!
The standard stihl carb driver is V thin but im pinning my hopes on ether the Dolmar one or Husqvarna's old black sort. Time will tell on the DD and splined sort .