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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2015, 10:09:44 am »
These little guys are really versatile and probably enough 90% of the time for us weekend warriors. I have heavier more powerful saws to play with but my Husky 35 with 16" bar is the one I reach for when work is to be done. Light, good power, and reliable as gravity.

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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2015, 04:14:07 pm »
I reach for my 450p with 20" bar laced with 3/8 lp 7 pin. Light and just a darn good all round saw.
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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2015, 05:09:24 pm »
Most of my saws are 42cc or less, and I could cut 90% of my fire wood with them.  Especially the ported 42cc Poulan with the 19" lo pro GB bar.

Even the little 32cc Mac with the 12" bar is extremely useful and will cut a lot of wood. 


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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2015, 09:44:51 pm »
Not bad for 42cc.   But I think I would be happier with a Poulan 295, and the weight on the 295 is pretty light.   
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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2015, 11:40:16 pm »
I use my Poulan S25's and Micro series saws a lot.  One is always in the truck.  Lately I have been using my Honelite Super E-Z AOW.  Nice to have a small, light saw that'll do 'medium saw' work if needed.

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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2015, 12:41:26 am »
I use my Poulan S25's and Micro series saws a lot.  One is always in the truck.  Lately I have been using my Honelite Super E-Z AOW.  Nice to have a small, light saw that'll do 'medium saw' work if needed.

Aaron do you have a pic of the Homelite.
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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2015, 07:31:16 pm »
And nobody has made mention of the amazing Husqvarna 42,242,246 series. :) Probably among the most impressive bang per pound saws ever produced..

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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2015, 04:30:20 am »
I use my Poulan S25's and Micro series saws a lot.  One is always in the truck.  Lately I have been using my Honelite Super E-Z AOW.  Nice to have a small, light saw that'll do 'medium saw' work if needed.

Aaron do you have a pic of the Homelite.

Yes I do Roger.  It's a stout little bugger.  Very torquey 42cc reed valve saw. 



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After going through it and changing the FW cover, ignition, and crank seals.  Runs a 59DL (16") loop of Oregon 76 very well.

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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2015, 10:29:46 am »
Not bad for 42cc.   But I think I would be happier with a Poulan 295, and the weight on the 295 is pretty light.   
Yes, my similar 2775 is narrower and a little bit lighter, but somehow I like the feel of the 42cc saws better. 

And nobody has made mention of the amazing Husqvarna 42,242,246 series. :) Probably among the most impressive bang per pound saws ever produced..
Nor have I mentioned my GZ400/4000 and clones, of which I would say the same.  So many choices for really nice little saws, but the GZ4000 is a jewel. 

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Re: Why 40cc saws make sence for me...
« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2015, 01:03:50 pm »
Thanks Aaron.  I do not think I have seen one of those before.
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