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  1. 2nd September 2018, 04:43 PM #1
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    Stihl

    After some advice on a couple of stihl saws i have, and where better than here to ask.
    So i have 3 saws left out of the 5 i had, sold the bigger ones, and i am left with a 017, 032av, and a ms390.
    Now the 017 will be sold, but not sure which one to keep out of the other 2.
    The 032av has sentimental value, my dad (rip) bought it new about 30 years ago, it generally starts first pop and rums well, but does need the chain brake looked at, no biggy.
    The ms390 has also done bugger all work, is lighter, about 15cc more, but probably worth a fair bit more coin.
    I will be selling one of these as well, which will be replaced with a Milwaukee battery chainsaw.

    So my question is, do i keep the 032, or the ms390, and why? I no longer need to cut firewood to keep warm, so will be purely for the sake of just having a petrol chainsaw in the shed.
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  2. 2nd September 2018, 05:27 PM #2
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    Hands down, keep your Dad's saw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vern View Post
    The 032av has sentimental value, my dad (rip) bought it new about 30 years ago.
    Yep, answered your own question bud.
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  4. 2nd September 2018, 05:31 PM #4
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    Given its Fathers Day yep i concur others.
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  5. 2nd September 2018, 05:36 PM #5
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    3 out of 3, thanks guys, will offload the ms390 and 017
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    oh my,,


    mind you since the last chainsaw post the website server thingy has had a million dollars spent on it,, and extra insurance taken out,,
    still not sure I'm ready for another chainsaw post,,,,
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    Late ring in here but yep, keep your Dad's saw. I went through all this some years ago but had no sentimental attachment to any, but culled my collection from 4 to 1 just to keep one, then sold that some years ago.

    I ran an 066, 038, 039 and an 017 - although I would never have used it again, I sort of miss the 066 just for the 'Tim the toolman' type factor that went along with it. 😁 Was brilliant for wood collection despite its weight it would cut anything with ease and when cutting, you wouldn't feel it. Still my favourite saw I've owned.

    I would have kept the 038 over the 039 between those 2 - it was older but seemed more robust.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post

    oh my,,


    mind you since the last chainsaw post the website server thingy has had a million dollars spent on it,, and extra insurance taken out,,
    still not sure I'm ready for another chainsaw post,,,,
    What about if we combine it with a new defender post as wellStihl
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    NO NO!! all the membership fees will have to go up to cover the damage!!
    "How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"

    '93 V8 Rossi
    '97 to '07. sold.
    '01 V8 D2
    '06 to 10. written off.
    '03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
    '10 to '21
    '16.5 RRS SDV8
    '21 to Infinity and Beyond!

    1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
    Home is where you park it..

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  10. 2nd September 2018, 08:43 PM #10
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    Damien, definitely keep dad's saw.

    Chainsaw thread??!!

    Cool!
    Can I start one!! StihlStihl
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