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Offline nas

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husky 359
« on: November 07, 2009, 11:06:02 pm »
I am looking at a used 359 and would like to hear from people who have used one.

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Re: husky 359
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 11:22:56 pm »
I have one I bought new from Bailey's. It has been a good saw for me. I run a 20" bar on mine. Have cut some big stuff. Has a pretty good bit of power, not like any of the XP's but gits er done.

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Re: husky 359
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2009, 05:24:17 am »
 I've heard the the 359 really wakes up with a muffler mod.   Steve
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Re: husky 359
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2009, 08:26:25 am »
I've used a couple different 359's nad I really like them. Good weight, reliable, and really good power for a mid-range saw.
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Re: husky 359
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2009, 08:44:14 am »
359 is a very good saw. I have one and its a great mid size saw. pretty good power and not too heavy. I like mine very much.

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Re: husky 359
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2009, 08:48:33 am »
I just found out the saw has been sold :(.  At $300 for a year old saw it was too good to last.

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Re: husky 359
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 08:59:45 pm »
Yep! :-\ You missed a good one there. Next time buy it first then ask questions later. ;)

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Re: husky 359
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2009, 07:10:13 pm »
Does anyone know what parts on the 359 keep it from being a pro saw rather than homeowner?  I know the muffler is a E-tech, but would swapping out or modding the muffler bring it up to the XP level?  The 357XP seems like a direct competitor with the 359.  It's a couple cc's smaller, but makes .5HP more power.  It also costs about $150 more!  Do the XPs have two piston rings rather than one, or beefier bearings or what exactly?  The 357's performance seems impressive on paper, but in the real world can a user feel the extra .5HP, and actually expect longer life from the saw?
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Re: husky 359
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2009, 10:36:35 pm »
Saw Troll should be along shortly to answer that!

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Re: husky 359
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2009, 12:59:36 am »
Gday

I love Mine had it for about 3 years and have done about 1000 cords with it in pine falling a h/wood firewood  with out any dramas i run a 18 bar on mine  ;D 8) 8)

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Re: husky 359
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2009, 07:58:24 pm »
Another question.  Does the 359 have an outboard clutch like the 357XP?  Does it need a .325 chain, or will it take a 3/8?
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Re: husky 359
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2009, 05:42:18 am »
I use a 20 inch bar with 3/8 on mine.

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Re: husky 359
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2009, 01:28:04 pm »
I could tell you the difference in the 357xp and 359  ;). But then sawtroll wouldnt have nothing to do  :D.  So I will give him a day or two to hopefully get back with you.
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Re: husky 359
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2009, 10:38:41 am »
I don't know the real difference between the 359 and 357xp, but I know you can tell it.

I have ran both and the 357xp seems to turn up more and rip through the wood.
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Re: husky 359
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2009, 04:27:43 pm »
Quote from: Cooter on November 11, 2009, 07:58:24 pm
Another question.  Does the 359 have an outboard clutch like the 357XP?  Does it need a .325 chain, or will it take a 3/8?

It does have an outboard clutch with a rim sprocket and mine runs 3/8 chain.

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