It begins......

[imcreek]

A few years ago I decided I wanted to get a decent saw. My old Poluan 3400 was still a good saw, but I wanted something lighter and with some more power. I scored a 07 NE 346XP off ebay that happened to be done up by a guy (nmurph) that used to be on the arboristsite. It is in remarkably good condition, save the clutch cover. It has a 16" bar w/ .325 x .58 LGX chain.
Then I caught the bug and decided if one was good, two would have to be better. I recently scored my second saw, a 02 OE 372XP. The 372 is a bit rougher than the 346. I've been going through and replacing broken or missing items. I just about have it where I want it once I swap the 371 top cover for the correct 372 one and get a OE clutch cover to replace the aftermarket one. It is running a 20" bar with 3/8" x .50 LGX chain. I'm also debating about the jump to a 28" w/ skip tooth, which seems very popular.
I have used this site as a resource many times and finally decided to join. I just wanted to introduce myself and I look forward to learning more and maybe finding some parts or projects.

 

[deye223]

Welcome aboard

 

[ucm931]

Welcome! Your pair will soon be a herd....and that's ok. lol

We will be here to help you along with your budding addiction....as enablers.

 

[old guy]

Unless you have very large wood you don't need a 28'' bar, I have 3 372s and only used the 28'' twice this year, 24'' gets used more.

 

[5000+]

Unless you don't like bending over.

 

[Lee H]

I remember only having 2 saws, Not sure how many i have now,
I can't count that high. Welcome aboard. You will be bit and soon
you will have 6 then 12 and and and

 

[trooney]

Welcome. Great place to learn. I think we all have had 2 saws once upon a time...

 

[Cat 525]

Separate those saws! They start breeding like rabbits!

 

[av8or3]

Welcome !

 

[Czed]

A few years ago I decided I wanted to get a decent saw. My old Poluan 3400 was still a good saw, but I wanted something lighter and with some more power. I scored a 07 NE 346XP off ebay that happened to be done up by a guy (nmurph) that used to be on the arboristsite. It is in remarkably good condition, save the clutch cover. It has a 16" bar w/ .325 x .58 LGX chain.
Then I caught the bug and decided if one was good, two would have to be better. I recently scored my second saw, a 02 OE 372XP. The 372 is a bit rougher than the 346. I've been going through and replacing broken or missing items. I just about have it where I want it once I swap the 371 top cover for the correct 372 one and get a OE clutch cover to replace the aftermarket one. It is running a 20" bar with 3/8" x .50 LGX chain. I'm also debating about the jump to a 28" w/ skip tooth, which seems very popular.
I have used this site as a resource many times and finally decided to join. I just wanted to introduce myself and I look forward to learning more and maybe finding some parts or projects. View attachment 266812 View attachment 266813

Welcome to the site
I stayed with full comp on the 28s
Stay sharp longer in my use here in hardwood's.

 

[old guy]

Unless you don't like bending over.

Screw that!, that 28'' is heavy & awkward, I'm 80 years old & short!

 

[Ronaldo]

You have two of the best saws ever made right there. I'm sure you enjoy them.

 

[darkimpulse]

Nice score, and welcome!

 

[imcreek]

Thanks everyone!! I mainly use these saws at my folks farm out in W. MD. The 346 has had no issues handling any task I've used it for. We recently had some larger trees come down that the 346 is just too small for. Faced with this task the 372 with the 20" should take care of most of it but, a 28" might be needed. It may not be necessary, but it might make the cleanup task a bit easier. Decisions, decisions........

 

[old guy]

You could buy 2 bars.

 

[trooney]

Slap her on there and have at it. A neighbor of mine who I gave a 262 uses a 24" bar on it with no complaints. Its been going for 6 years now. I personally wouldnt do it but he doesnt have CAD either. As long as its for occasional use, dont see anything wrong with that.

 

[jakethesnake]

I keep a 20 on my 70 cc saw. 272.
I ended up buying a second 272 to keep a 32 on. So having two bars might be a nice setup. I use the 20 more. The longer bar I use for falling the tree just so I keep my cuts lined up.

 

[Ryan Browne]

I like 20s and 28s (ideally a lightweight 28) on my 70cc saws. But I'm tall. 24" feels heavier to me because I have to bend over more.

 

[XP_Slinger]

A few years ago I decided I wanted to get a decent saw. My old Poluan 3400 was still a good saw, but I wanted something lighter and with some more power. I scored a 07 NE 346XP off ebay that happened to be done up by a guy (nmurph) that used to be on the arboristsite. It is in remarkably good condition, save the clutch cover. It has a 16" bar w/ .325 x .58 LGX chain.
Then I caught the bug and decided if one was good, two would have to be better. I recently scored my second saw, a 02 OE 372XP. The 372 is a bit rougher than the 346. I've been going through and replacing broken or missing items. I just about have it where I want it once I swap the 371 top cover for the correct 372 one and get a OE clutch cover to replace the aftermarket one. It is running a 20" bar with 3/8" x .50 LGX chain. I'm also debating about the jump to a 28" w/ skip tooth, which seems very popular.
I have used this site as a resource many times and finally decided to join. I just wanted to introduce myself and I look forward to learning more and maybe finding some parts or projects. View attachment 266812 View attachment 266813

Welcome, you're off to a great start