How is the handling of this saw? This is my first "bigger" model and first husky! I have been using a 20 inch, just looking for tips for this saw!
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I use my saw usually with an Alaskan mill, 24 " bar and chain on mine, it has never bogged down with careful use, at 60cc it is a really good value. make sure you use fuel stabilizers as ethanol fuel will play havoc with ignition when it takes on water.
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As in previous replys to your question,I am completely satisfied with this saw. I have a 24" bar and it is awesome, plenty of power tro cut everything that you may encounter. I highly recommend this top quality tool.
1869558
This chainsaw seams to handle very well I didn't install the 24 inch bar I'm using a 20 inch . Smaller bar more power just need to get used to the starting sequence
1869559
Though well balanced & comfortable to use this saw is definately on the heavy side. Unless you are used to handling a larger saw a lot you will likely "feel it" after a few hours of use. Overhead cutting is also demanding due to the overall weight of the saw. Personally I love the saw and I've owned several over the years including a 20" husky. Hope this is helpful
1869560
This saw is sweet! Handles well for its size. Tons of power. You can use an 18"-24" bar. Very versatile! I would recommend a smaller saw to de-limb fallen trees though. You will be sure to strain a forearm muscle trying to wield this all day.
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this is my first 24 inch saw as well, I went from an 18 to this. It has been a great saw. I probably ran it for a good 15 hours this year after buying it with out any problems. My friend has a 24 in stihl and preferred using the husky. It handled great!!!
1869562
Purchased this 460 24 " Husqvarna saw for my nephew and he loves it. Would recommend it, and buy again. Easy start, runs, and cuts like a charm. Cliff D.
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I love it, it's a monster. I only used it to cut up a bunch of apple wood (about 7 mature trees), made easy work of some dense wood. I'm not really an expert with a chain saw but have been wanting one to get my own fire wood for the winters and this cuts wood like a champ.
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The saw itself had no problem cutting 1" ID steel tubing with a wall thickness of 1/8". The cut was neat enough for what we wanted to do with it (re-sizing an air gun piston). When it comes to cutting flat metal, the saw has no problem for any reasonable thickness (less than 3/16) that I have attempted. That said, 1/16 or thinner tends to warp if you are just trying to rip a piece without bracing the sides of the cut. Now, I keep saying the "saw has no problem", because the commonly available Bosch blades don't last too long. HOWEVER, I wasn't going heavy enough with the oil (I assume), and I think the blades were overheating (warping and blackening).... So to sum up, the saw is not the problem, with the proper technique and blade the saw cuts metal of a thickness less than 3/16 quickly, and acceptably cleanly. May not apply to stainless steel though, no experience with stainless. -Edit- Remember to keep this saw spotless if you are cutting metal; it will crud up like crazy if you throw it aside with metal filings all over it. This is a quality tool.
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Sorry, for the late answer. I don't can help you. I sold the saw. Because the saw was not what I want. The Tracks are not really good. When you need the saw for business, the saw is not good enough. I buy a different brand, and I'm happy. But off course the new saw was more than the on double price. For hobby is this a good saw for a good price, but not for more.
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Hi Gene - well, I just ordered one, so we'll see how she looks when it arrives.I ordered a Makita 12" planer a while back. I have to say the packing looked like it wouldn't do much good - but it was in perfect shape. People reviewing the planer also said there were some issues with damage. So it sounds like crap-shoot: hopefully the percentage of shipped units ending up with damage appears high on the reviews since people with problems are more likely to write back.Anyway - I will reply when I get mine!cheers-Rob
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Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been impressed with the design. Hope this helps you. Good Luck.
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Call Oregon, they'll be glad to help. That's what I did to make sure I got the right one for my saw. It's a great system, although initially a little expensive. I've been using it for a few weeks and it's worth the money. A 5 or 10 second touch up and the chain stays sharp. And that's cutting really well seasoned (standing dead) oak which can dull a chain fast.
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I like it and I use the gauge to file the teeth on my saw chain. I took a bit to get use to it but now that I have mastered it, I am happy with it. I have not used it to file the rakers mainly because it does not work well for that or I don't understand how??? In my opinion the use for the teeth is a good deal. I don't like free hand filing and I have use several other jigs and gauges. They all work fairly well but for the cost this one is a good deal in my opinion. You should know I am not a professional sawyer but I have made money running a chainsaw doing precommercial thinning, slashing and building fire line on active fires including falling snags so I do have some experience. Good luck!
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The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that helps. The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that... » Read More The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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I have had this unit for 2 years. No problems with poor machining. Table saws are not made equal, nor are the table tops ever perfectly flat. The slight wobble with this unit is not detrimental enough that it caused square issues. You might want to call Grizzly and inquire about this problem; get an answer from the "horses mouth" so to speak. Hapy jigging!
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John, I can't give you a accurate answer for your area, bit we have a local distributor in Ashland VA who does service everything they sell. On a better note! I have worked the crap out of 2 of these saws and haven't had the first bit of problems with either one. I was sceptical at forst, but truly a good saw!
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SGT . several reasons i chose this saw over the 5312. first off I run a high end custom cabinet shop and this saw sees very heavy uses. The sliding rails on the type of the Bosh 5312 always get dust in the bearings and with time the sliding action sticks and must be taken apart, the bearings cleaned and re-lubed with dry silicone lubricant. That is what my experience was with my last 3 sliding saws, (Dewalt, Ryobe and Dewalt pro). the other thing i love about the Bosch GCM12SD its there are no rails sticking out the back of the saw, and the clearance from the wall where my saw sits is no longer needed. It was a great investment even though its on the pricy side. i love the accuracy and the performance, I change to a better cutting blade and the performance got better. I switch from the stock blade and now run a Forrest CM12806115 Chopmaster 12 inch 80 tooth blade cleaner cuts and very smother with no tear outs. i hope this helps you
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Looked through my book and couldn't find the info you wanted. I can say this , it has worked perfectly for me the motor is a soft start which is nice, I have a 8 inch router that is no problem for the saw. It also has a very well designed safety system. I know some would discard this first thing. The one thing to remember is this is a light weight contractor saw.
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I have cut through 4" square tubing 3/8 thick with no problem. Make sure the clamp is on good and tight - any slipping and it does a number on the blade. I have bought a new blade after hundreds of cuts but have yet to put it on. Great saw
1953198
It's a powerful saw that works hard, but I don't have any experience to compare it with. It's only my second saw and I use it infrequently. Sorry.
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I don't care who makes it. It is junk Larry. If your looking for a chain saw for residential use then I would tell you to buy the lowest grade commercial model like a: Stihl, Husquavarn, Johnsorod (not sure on the spelling) and also this is a very good Italian Made Saw, Dinalli or something like that. I sold both my poulans, after I got my father's 45 year old Stihl running. Recently I picked up a new Husky 445. Hope that helps. I do not know of a good saw still made in the USA. If you want something basic, then go with a Craftsman.
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I purchased one a few months back from amazon.com and it has proved itself to be a worthy saw. I cut up a large oak and it never missed a beat! Small but very effective. I recommend this saw for personal use. Hope this helps.
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Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been impressed with the design. Hope this helps you. Good Luck. Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been... » Read More Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been impressed with the design. Hope this helps you. Good Luck. « Show Less