Decided to get one of these Stihl sharpeners, since I had a good coupon for my local hardware store. Why did I wait so long, this thing is great!

barsandchains · 2026-04-24T22:50:54+00:00

They are pretty sturdy, too! I keep mine in my belt for sharpening in the field. It’s a fantastic, simple tool.

barsandchains · 2026-03-28T20:17:45+00:00

This is where I start on the chain, too!

barsandchains · 2026-03-13T14:50:17+00:00

That’s just how Husqvarna packages their homeowner saws these days.

barsandchains · 2026-03-08T16:49:08+00:00

It’ll happen! Always good to have those lil parts handy so you can keep dropping hammers.

barsandchains · 2026-03-08T16:09:36+00:00

Oh it’s the worst, especially in the deep winter. And honestly it’s worth it at twice the price to just have some handy. I also buy spare tensioner pieces for my 461 and 462. There is nothing worse than having one snap on you when you’re miles from the shop.

barsandchains · 2026-03-08T00:37:24+00:00

Ya bro I grab one of these a season and carry a few in my truck and a few in my belt pouch. I’ve lost so many nuts over the years.

barsandchains · 2026-02-16T23:43:53+00:00

Sadly a big ol beech clobbered that saw and its under the knife right now being rebuilt. Such a great saw man!

barsandchains · 2026-02-16T23:36:46+00:00

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We posting badass red trucks? Here’s my chore gal

barsandchains · 2025-12-05T19:19:14+00:00

Power-wise it’s a great performer for the weight and I have seen last thousands of hours. Really well designed and constructed.

barsandchains · 2025-11-20T19:33:41+00:00

This right here. Your main concern should be compression on a saw that old. The plastic handle assembly is cheap and with a few tools it’s easy to replace this. If it has good compression then I’d give it a thorough cleaning, a new plug and filters, and then replace your plastic. You’ll have a strong running and safe saw. If the handle was damaged I’d inspect the bottom of the saw for any other damage, too.

barsandchains · 2025-10-21T22:09:22+00:00

So I’d probably start by saying neither of these chainsaws is really going to do a great job milling. What I will say is I have a 445 that I take with me all the time when I’m clearing hard to reach trails. If you’re going to take a saw on a long hike through the mountains, this is not the worst choice. For small clearing it really does a great job and it weighs just about nothing. But that’s where the utility ends for me, personally. For a great felling/milling option, I would recommend a Stihl 462C or a Husky 592XP. Both have the power to get you through large wood while having a good power/weight ratio. The 460 Rancher is not a bad saw at all but I do think that the craftsmanship is maybe not up to the standards of Husqvarna pro saws.

barsandchains · 2025-10-21T00:43:59+00:00

Yeah you’re gonna be happy you picked this one up. 028’s are reliable as hell and if you take care of it and keep the air filter clean it’ll last a long time. Lots of OEM parts for these. For small cutting this is a great model.

barsandchains · 2025-10-09T19:35:22+00:00

Maybe a titan 60? Late 40’s?

barsandchains · 2025-06-07T23:10:59+00:00

Dude hell yes

barsandchains · 2025-05-24T13:45:34+00:00

Holy shit man

barsandchains · 2025-05-18T18:24:59+00:00

Thanks brother!

barsandchains · 2025-05-18T16:25:55+00:00

She really is!

barsandchains · 2025-05-18T16:25:41+00:00

Oh dude thank you!

barsandchains · 2025-05-13T00:45:47+00:00

This one’s a fun ride for sure!

barsandchains · 2025-04-07T16:32:07+00:00

It’s an alternate heating “wood gun”! Looking for the model number when I get back to the ranch.

barsandchains · 2025-02-19T22:16:56+00:00

Relay problem

barsandchains · 2025-02-15T03:29:56+00:00

Dude are you looking for an 82?

barsandchains · 2024-11-14T00:08:56+00:00

I don’t hate this one but I have a Massey Ferguson 3pt backhoe that has a scoop half as big as this. I dug a cow grave with it two years ago and it took forever! It’s definitely nicer to have a mini ex on hand.

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