Howdy Simon- first, I’m glad you were able to get another saw. I definitely know how it is when a saw goes down. Ouse several different saws and each one has a specific use. I will say I’ve had excellent service with my Husky saws. Two of which are thirty years old. You will get good use with your new saw because it would be a given that you know exactly how to use it and how to take care of it. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the new introduction to the video- very creative and pleasant to watch. Hope you and Ms. Sarah are doing well. God’s blessings to you my friend
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul, I don't have enough saws for it not to be a major issue, thus when I rebuild the old one not only will I get many more years from it, I will make an excellent additional saw. I tried something new with the intro so glad you liked it and told me. We are all good thankyou and wish you a great weekend.
@blue-tb6uv8 ай бұрын
Money well spent Simon !! Thanks for sharing !
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you.
@dupree18547 ай бұрын
Love the funky intro. I expect you will be nominated for the BAFTA equivalent of KZbin! As ever you found a solution to a notty problem. Take care my friend.
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Thank you Brian, more likely to be nominated for a DAFTA I think. Good luck with your OP.
@Arfabiscuit8 ай бұрын
Gotta love a new Husky very nice Simon
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Thanks, new stuff is in short supply around here so I sure do appreciate it when it comes.
@framfull8 ай бұрын
Have the same 550 and the 560, they works great. Have a pair of stihl to but prefer huskys. The new ones much more responsive. Keep up the good work Simon🤠
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Thank you, I also prefer the Husky but you know different saws for different jobs and the 550 has plenty of power up to an 18" bar then I think you need a larger saw. Have a great weekend.
@vossierebel8 ай бұрын
Greetings Sarah, Simon and the Hound! I'm trusting you will get just as much service out of the new saw, even though you say it will now become more of a standby. As it's heavier that may well be good! Anyway... I do enjoy the intro... cool lot you are up there!! Happy weekend!
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Hi AJ, I think you misunderstood. The new saw will be my main saw and when I rebuild the old saw it will become my backup. Thanks for letting me know about the intro was tried something new. Have a great weekend my friend.
@marksparkplug77588 ай бұрын
Thanks Simon, you sure had a good run with the original saw, yes you definitely need a saw. Look forward to seeing and getting your feedback on the MarkII.
@acajutla8 ай бұрын
Mk II is 0.3 kg heaver than Mk I, acc. to Skogsforum.
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, funny how I can feel that 0.3kgs! Maybe spend to long with my saw, no. I will be sure to let you know what I think about the mk11.
@giggitygiggitygoofg60698 ай бұрын
I've in countered the problems of nuts and bolts vibrating out my chains Saw and other engines that I own myself and worked on as a job fixing and servicing small engines. I've seemed to have solved the problem with both full metal lock nuts, high temp PTFE tape wound around the threads and also which is a bit more extreme, chisel a line down the threads on the bolt which makes it harder to screw back in but doesn't/ hasn't yet loosened itself off as yet .good luck
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Thanks, both great Ideas which I will try when I reassemble it.
@petter57218 ай бұрын
Lycka till med motorsågen 👍🏻
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Tack så mycket, jag uppskattar verkligen ett supertack
@blueneeson98888 ай бұрын
How Are You All Hope You Are All Well A Happy Well What A Video I Just Don't No How You Would Put That Saw Back Together Just Shows How Experience You Are A That's Is A Reel Gift So Happy You Was Able To Get A New One Hope Your Back Is Not Playing You Up To Much As I No It Can Be Very Painful Well That's All For Now Please Take Care From Blue
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Hi Blue and thank you, we are all great and thus far the back is ok. Not lifting the big logs anymore so it should last a bit longer. Take care my friend and have a great weekend.
@EwenRoberts-o8o7 ай бұрын
Sure no how to take a chainsaw apart and figure out the problems with it. Great video and learning experience for sure. Glad you got yourself a new one. Take care.
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@jimmy49520057 ай бұрын
nice new saw looks class
@giggitygiggitygoofg60698 ай бұрын
The roller bearing cage is often nylon but the rollers are alway metal. You press the mains apart and can buy all the bearings via ebay or amazon using either the part numbers printed on the bearings or via measurements and their inexpense in the UK but I've not a clue as to the cost to you in the north end of nowhere. The hardest part is pressing the mains back together whilst keeping it lined uo properly and then balancing but a guy of your skill set wouldn't have to much bother. Good luck
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
I had already found all the parts in the UK, I don't miss much about the UK. I do miss the food and the ease of availability of anything I want whenever I want it. I have not found anyone who has posted anything about how to do it so when the times comes I will be sure to do just that and you will be able to see how it all works, or not.
@cari-joanjameson29898 ай бұрын
Try wolf creek saw shop. They should have all the replacement parts to fix the mark 1
@ianwallett74387 ай бұрын
Yeah it sucks to strip something to find it beyond economic repair. Hopefully you can get some cheaper parts like you say. Good video! 👍
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will probably have to import what I need.
@thenorthener68557 ай бұрын
Nice little saws those 550's... I'm sure you'll have a lot of hours on that saw too👍 I have a 576 xpg for the big stuff and a Dolmar PS 5105 for everything else.. super happy with both saws👌The dream is a ported 372 xp, but it would be beyond expensive to buy a really good one from US/ Canada with all the silly import taxes and stuff. Hope you guys are doing good, and let's hope the spring will come your way too... all the best buddy🙂
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Thanks, I wonder if I should modify the old 550 when I rebuild it for a bit of fun although I remember seeing something on a ported 372xp. Not sure but I think Husky did a couple themselves 15 or so years ago. I know what you mean about all these taxes it is little wonder things are hard to find.
@thenorthener68557 ай бұрын
There's one thing I did to the 576 that helped a lot.. a little muffler modification. Removed the spark screen, cut open the muffler, removed all the useless nooks and crannies inside and had a buddy of mine, extremely skilled with a TIG- welder, make new curled pipes. The saw is breathing way better and the performance went up a few notches. It's a pretty powerful saw to begin with, but now it has better throttle response in every rpm range👍
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
I have see Bucking Billy Ray do this on a number of saw's. I have been thinking about it but dont know anyone who could do such a job for me, although I have not asked there are some talented welders around.
@mp36258 ай бұрын
Wow Simon love the intro!
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave, had a little time on my hands today.
@MrNorlander7 ай бұрын
Good work on finfint a new saw 😊 But I Agrér with you, how hard it is to find spare parts on mechanicals, so sad
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
It is a shame how much gets destroyed because it cannot be fixed.
@Hallnout7 ай бұрын
Sorry about all your troubles my friend. Yeah the aftermarket stuff you have to be careful with, there's a few that are alright I suppose. I'm curious though to why you choose the 550? I know you have reasons to your preference, just genuinely curious? That's a professional series saw I assume? I'm no logger or nor do I heat with wood. I have the 455 and it has treated me well. I too stay on the heavy side of oil. 50:1 recommended, I run 32:1 in everything. No issues. Like everything else they too have gone up in price. An average guy can't hardly afford non ethanol gas here. Especially if you use lots of gas on a weekly basis mowing the yard and everything else. I think just about all gas here has ethanol, whether they disclose it or not is a different story. I run a fuel additive in all my gas called star-tron. Knock on wood but I've had zero problems in the past. I've been ruuing it since 2017. If I ever buy a new husqvarna I believe that I'll buy a smaller, lighter version. There's options out there that h.p. are comparable. I did notice the 550 has a 3 piece crank 😮. I hope all are well and looking forward to the sounds of the new saw. Take care and God bless my friends. Hello Sara 👋 I might go morel mushroom hunting later today, I'll think about you if I go! ❤
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
My choice for another 550 was an easy one, it has just enough power and is not to heavy. I am heavily invested in chains and bars and find it runs well. My old one has done so many hours I think it has done really well to last as long as it has for a small 2 stroke engine. Anything smaller would be an issue and for anything larger I already have my Styhl. I would have rather just been able to rebuild my old one but there was more wear than I would like to see in a saw that has to do the hours. Naturally I do a lot that you don't see and a smaller lighter saw would also be useful in the future. Just as well you don't have to pay the gas prices we do, your prices whilst going up are still cheap compared. Naturally your correct about all our gas being watered down. Have a great day and be well my friend.
@bradanderson16278 ай бұрын
Well Simon 💩 happens 🤷♂️ I believe it’s the needle bearing cage that is plastic crap ? That’s what I found in my travels. Great to see and glad you were able to get a new one. Hope it treats you good 😅 work🤔never ends 😂 thanks for the video chin up Sr.
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Thanks Brad, hope all is well your end. Take care Buddy.
@chrischiampo76477 ай бұрын
Ask The Dealer If He Has a Spare Used Good Crank And Rod Assembly Around His Shop 😀
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
First question I asked, but he did not
@kirbygulbrandsen45077 ай бұрын
I have a Stihl 261 and I run it on 93 octane. I might not have that many hours on it but I’ve never had an issue. Nine years is a long time, so break down and buy one. I could buy a replacement for &719.00 a, ms 261 Stihl 18”.
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Hi Kirby, just saying what the man said. I agree 9 years is a long time but it is not just the years the hours on that old 550 are very many for a small 2 stroke I think it did very well.
@herrstomell22108 ай бұрын
🤠👍
@Annie64607 ай бұрын
Oh Simon! Wonderful that you have been able to use the Buy me a Coffee for an item that you can’t afford not to have….it’s your lifeline really! Interesting the components/parts are a little different to your old one, no doubt they would add to the extra weight! Only concern is we can’t have you doing more damage to shoulders and spine! So pace yourself when you start out! Loves to you all. Oh! And by the way, love the introduction 😊😊.❤️🇦🇺🇸🇪
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Thank you Anne, apparently the mk2 is 0.3kg heavier so not sure how I knew that with just a quick lift. My back is not back just now but done my self an injury to my right shoulder and have no idea how. I feel very confident with the use of my new crane that further injuries can be avoided. Thanks again Anne.
@JustFixIt997 ай бұрын
Snazzy intro :)
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@ashleyclark-u8z8 ай бұрын
Hi Si like new intro to video and video itsself. .have a drink on me
@arctic-rebel8 ай бұрын
Thanks Ash, I tried something new so glad you like it and told me. Thanks for the coffee money very much appreciated.
@mp36257 ай бұрын
Kinda of a no brainer? 9 years doesn't owe you anything.
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Your correct, just like to make sure I use everything up completely.
@cari-joanjameson29898 ай бұрын
Tinman's saws. Sry bout that.
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
Cool thanks very helpful
@cari-joanjameson29897 ай бұрын
Hello Simon. I had sent you a message about wolf creek saw shop for a place to see about getting replacement parts. I'm not sure if you got it. My messages look on my end to have disappeared except for the on you responded to here. Anyway good luck and good day Simon.
@arctic-rebel7 ай бұрын
I can explain this, for some reason your messages go into the "held for review" section for being potentially inappropriate! No idea but I don't always look there so when I am doing a sit down caught up I check and your messages were held. Naturally I released them and replied so whilst later then either of us would like I have now found them and will use the info you have given me. Thank you and sorry for the delay in my response.