Ultimate Brush Slasher - Husqvarna 545 Pro 50CC Chainsaw

[@brianross9789]

This brings back lots of fond memories of me helping my dad cutting firewood. Of course, at the time I did a lot of the wood loading and gophering, he did show me how to cut a few logs. Must have been how it seeped into my blood. Your son will remember these days for the rest of his life.. Great content!!

[@oakiewoodsman]

I am so glad I could help bring back some great memories! I really appreciate you sharing that bit of information with me. I really want to do my best to make the experience memorable in a good way for my family. I can let goals and stress get in the way, too easily at times.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

The 545 is a great little pro saw. Light weight, lots of power, reliability, low vibration, good on fuel. I've cut some big wood with them with no issues. The one saw for all your firewood needs. The 550 is basically the same saw with a 3/8 sprocket and a little more power at a higher rpm. They nic name the 550 screaming demon. Both great powersaws.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Thank you buddy! You cut lots with your 545. I would love to know how many cord you think you have through it!

[@crazyfeller5704]

👍👍 thanks Boy! 😊 I run the 6hp Brisco 550- that was fun!

[@oakiewoodsman]

I sure bet!

[@nseric1233]

Your kid is doing good with the camera. The 545, 550 and 555 are really popular in my area and they work great for most firewood. I like .325 chain better than 3/8 as I cut a lot of smaller stuff, it seams better cutting limbs.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Interesting. Is the 555 .325 like the 560XP? I could see that being an excellent choice. I really like a light 24" bar on my 562XP and could really like a .325 setup on it.

[@nseric1233]

@@oakiewoodsman Yes the 555 is the 562 motor with the small mount .325 bar like the 550.

[@oakiewoodsman]

I totally forgot about that! Thanks or refreshing my memory. I think when i was looking at the 562, I was pondering the 555. I think I was after being able to run the same bars and chains on everything..

[@deanmoore420]

I have a 291 steel chainsaw it’s a little bit over 50 cc and I love running that but I graduated to the 500 I now that’s a powerhouse I have a gentleman down the road who had a Husqvarna chainsaw and he wanted to compare it with the steel to 500. I walk circles around it. But I enjoy watching your videos. You do a great job.👍

[@oakiewoodsman]

It also depends on the model of Husqvarna. A stock 500i and a stock 592XP and things would be different. However, there is always a give and take right? The husky would be slight cheaper, more powerful but HEAVIER. Your saws are awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@whenworkisplay]

Good morning, nice day for cutting up some trees. Your December looks warmer than our December. I have the 455. Sometimes I would like a little more power. I appreciate your advice on the 5 series, because my next saw will definitely be a Husqvarna. I treat the 455 terribly. It even went for a swim in the brook and after all these years it still runs like new. Hope you and your cameraman have a great day, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓🔥

[@oakiewoodsman]

Wow! Thanks for sharing that bit of info on your saw. Where you live, could you utilize and 60 or 70cc saw? The 562XP is a VERY nice saw to run and could take care of most of your needs but as you know our friend Kenny, uses a 545 and loves it!

[@tedneitzel]

Yeah just excellent little saws for sure! I gutted the muffler on my 550mk2 and it really likes to breathe! Its great you have your boys for help as it makes such a difference!

[@oakiewoodsman]

I want to do that but the problem is is that if I ever get a new 550, i couldnt test them..... hmmmmm... tough choice there. Oh well..... I have other stuff to do in the meantime!

[@badgerlandturf]

It’s great to see someone using a homemade wood guide instead of hocking some fancy buy here item, you seem pretty frugal! My wife saw all those branches and thought about all the mounds of good hardwood mulch you could create with a Split-fire chipper (have one they are great). I will get some resistance here, I have a Milwaukee chainsaw and have used it for 2 years and absolutely love it for the weight and versatility. Have cut down 20” standing dead oaks and locusts with it and no lack of power plus my wife can handle it unlike a gas machine which is too heavy. Your cameraman needs a hard hat with “Boss”!written on it! 😂

[@oakiewoodsman]

hahahah... love the "boss" thing. I have some very frugal mindsets however, as my channel grows, so does the opportunity for more tools/toys. I started using this measuring device after watching Russ at WIlleys Firewood. Gramps is 78yrs old and is a cutting machine. I figured if it was good enough for him, it would be good enough for me. I do utilize lasers from time to time cause I have them. There are limitation to every tool out there. The cool thing is I get to test em and talk about them. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Be safe and enjoy that Milwaukee saw! I have seen good things about them

[@stevejerebic9072]

Hi Joe. I have been using my 50cc Stihl 026 for the past 30 years and I love it. I have the Stihl 034 56cc as a backup but rarely use it due to weight. The 026 cut me over 400 cords over the years and I can put in an 8 hour day with it. Enjoy. Nazdravja!

[@oakiewoodsman]

That so cool to have that much time on that saw Steve. I think that is awesome! Do you think it is staring to get a bit tired???

[@WilleysFirewood]

The measuring stick is great! That saw is perfect for those smaller limbs and stems

[@oakiewoodsman]

You betcha! Love it with the smaller 50CC saw too. Really handy. Tell Gramp Thanks for me please!

[@NJUSA36]

You’re absolutely right I own an echo 4910 which is a 50cc Chainsaw and I love it. It’s light and easy to use. I think the 50 and 60 cc Chainsaws do most of the work anyway. Once you get into a 70 cc Chainsaw they start getting a little heavy and it’s not something you want to use all day. Sometimes you have to take the cutting speed to weight ratio into account. All the different Chainsaws have their place.

[@oakiewoodsman]

For sure! I do believe that once you put a light bar on a 70cc saw, it changes the dynamic again. Thank you again!

[@765Guys]

545 is a joy to run!

[@oakiewoodsman]

100% man! Thank you much for stopping by!

[@EricChmelarsky]

Exact reason i got the 550xp. Great for small wood, limbing, and cleaning up a mess. Agile and lightweight, wont take the vinegar out of you so quick.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Especially when it is HOT out. I had a guy on FB call me names cause I mentioned some heat in the summer. He proceeded to tell me that he is 67 yrs old and logged for 40 years. I thanked him or his service.

[@EricChmelarsky]

​@oakiewoodsman Doing a job with a Powersaw, is 💯 % different than recreational/home use. I drive for a living, my views on driving are a whole lot different than others.

[@oakiewoodsman]

@EricChmelarsky Truth!

[@richardjacques6370]

Nice to see you appreciate your son

[@oakiewoodsman]

I sure do! He didn't have to be there and asked to come! I sometime coerce them to help out or tell them depending on the situation but when it is a scenario like this, I would rather him want to come than be made to. Love spending time with my boys!

[@johnlincicum6390]

I'm sure I told you before, but I have a McCulloch Pro 10-10 Automatic that they normally have 3/8" chain on a 16" or 20" bar on them, but when I bought it off of eBay it was already set up with a 16" hardnose bar in .325" safety chain on it. I switched out the bar to a 28" Oregon Powercut bar and swapped the tip to a .325" one and kept the 8 tooth sprocket in .325" and put the Husqvarna X-Cut SP33G safety chain on it which is pretty aggressive for being safety chain. It really cuts fast for an old saw because it has a lot of torque and just doesn't slow down compared to my newer Jonsered 2152 with a 16" .325" bar.

[@oakiewoodsman]

I do believe that you have mentioned it but I sure appreciate you writing all of that out! I like your new picture by the way. Nice to have a face with my friends!

[@SomeGuysSawShop]

45cc saws are incredibly underrated, the old 346xp and the 261 stihl are some of the best small saws I’ve ever ran. And yeah I’m looking to build a .325 32in cannon duralite bar for my 365 special, running .325 chain on big saws is a ton of fun

[@oakiewoodsman]

That sounds awesome! Seems to be a trend that is coming around???

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

your camera man did great again

[@oakiewoodsman]

Love having that help! I am getting the hang of the tripod business especially with the gimbal

[@aaronpowell4885]

Great camera work by your son👍🏻 all around great saw! I'm also a fan of .325 for sub 60cc saws. If one has a saw they like that has 3/8 but just seems behind where it should be power wise, swapping it to .325 will make a very noticeable improvement.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Do you know what path it would require to do this on my 562XP or my 620P? Never really thought about it

[@TightWadDoc]

@oakiewoodsman how long of a bar? I think 20" is the longest in .325, find a .325 sprocket/clutch drum that fits the saw, if you want 2 use a longer bar than 20" you'll have 2 have a replaceable tip bar and swap the tip to .325

[@oakiewoodsman]

I think I have been seeing guys do this with cannon bars. Like Mitch Zenobi

[@aaronpowell4885]

Doc nailed it👍🏻 .325 rim sprocket, bar, and chain would be all you need. But also, as Doc said, longer than 20" you'd need to make a "custom" bar by swapping on a .325 tip and spinning or having a shop spin up a loop with the right # of drive links. 23rs would make that 562 a lightsaber I imagine!

[@oakiewoodsman]

@aaronpowell4885 hmmmmmmm interesting!

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

id like to see the difference in a 550xp vs the 545

[@GASparky217]

The 550XP is just slightly more powerful. The price difference is about $50 where I live, so in my opinion the 550 is worth it if you can afford the extra $50

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

@@GASparky217 Thank you, That is good information.

[@GASparky217]

@@TheRustyGarageandHomestead Even with that small power difference, the 545 will still do any job the 550 could do. So I could make the same argument and say save the $50 and go with the 545. They are visually different as well and I actually think the 545 looks better

[@oakiewoodsman]

Me too buddy! I shoud leave this saw stock for a bit cause I would not mind getting a 550XP

[@driftlesshunter9200]

I agree with your advice today. If someone is just beginning to cut firewood for the first time & will continue to do so for years to come, I would start out by buying the best professional grade 50-60 cc chainsaw you can afford. I wouldn't mess with anything smaller, and that is most likely why the Stihl MS-261 (50.2 cc) is their smallest professional grade gas chainsaw. I am not a brand loyalty type of guy. An Echo CS-501P is $550, & the Husqvarna 545 Mark II is $620. Those prices don't include the 10% discount. A Stihl MS-261 is $690 @ my local ACE Hardware. I am pricing all three brands with 18" bars & .325" pitch chains. I would be content with any of these 3 chainsaws.

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

ive never ran a 261. I bet they are a smooth running saw

[@oakiewoodsman]

Thank you sir! I just cannot get behind the 501p. i have never run one but maybe I would like a muffler modded one. I like the 545 cause it feels so excellent stock. From what I can tell the 501 is nice and light but they really need some work to really be satisfying. I am less about usefulness and more about feel and fun while completing my work. I have that option and I like it pretty well. As you can tell, the fleet keeps growing (for the YT content sake) and I am quite enjoying that. I need to run my 460 pretty soon again. Maybe soon!

[@oakiewoodsman]

Me either Mike! They are light but when I pick them up, they are bulky feeling to me.

[@driftlesshunter9200]

@oakiewoodsman I've never ran a Stihl MS-261, Echo CS-501P, or a Husqvarna 545 Mark II. That wasn't really my point. When I became more serious about cutting & burning firewood, I bought a professional grade 50 cc class chainsaw. It was the most saw I could afford ($379) at the time. That was 20 years ago, & it's still my primary chainsaw. I didn't even consider buying a larger chainsaw until a couple years ago, & it was my interest in the Echo CS-620P that brought me to your channel. I've only had to take my professional grade 52 cc chainsaw back to the saw shop once, and that was to look for a used muffler bolt that I had lost. Once we found one, I brought it back home. I could care less which professional grade chainsaw is best, because I already have one. I'm not coordinated enough to run/use two chainsaws at the same time! LOL!

[@oakiewoodsman]

hahaha .... DH

[@gavinelliot3564]

Got a 572xp and a 592xp/choice saws/hunting down a new 3120.Beast🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@oakiewoodsman]

Wow! What a lineup!

[@902hand7]

Yes Sir Oakie Joe, the 545/550s seem to really rip. 👍👍. I haven't brought myself around to rescue / rebuild one since they have the small bar mount on them and I just can't see getting into those bars too.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Might need to broaden your collection a bit sir! haha....I know what you mean.

[@902hand7]

@@oakiewoodsman you lemme know when Husqy start making a 50cc class saw with their large mount but until then I'll stick with the only brand that runs the same mount from 42 to 92cc... 😉😉

[@oakiewoodsman]

42 cc???? That is pretty cool man

[@RobbieTrimm]

great video.. i like my 545 and 550. great saws.. says that we could get snow towards the end of the week here in n.e. texas. sales been crazy

[@oakiewoodsman]

We got some snow today friend! Be safe and I really appreciate you watching!

[@fatefarmspa]

Sure do get your moneys worth out of that trailer 😂. That is awesome weather for mid December. It was 12° here today 😮

[@oakiewoodsman]

We sure do! My friend just purchased a brand new 16' Dumb trailer with hydraulic jacks, gooseneck. I was drooling. $14k. I do not think it would be a good choice in your neck of the woods due to rust right???

[@zeromark202]

545 is awesome, mine cut so fast with the .325 460 rancher was my second saw after the ms170, boy was it a doggy turd. Sold it same year and then bought the Echo cs-590. That was years ago though lol

[@oakiewoodsman]

awesome man! Thank you much Mark!

[@driftlesshunter9200]

To keep life simple, I have 18"/.050" gauge bars with .325" pitch chains on all 3 of my smaller chainsaws (2000 Poulan Farmhard, 2005 Jonsered CS-2152, & late 1990's Husqvarna 257). I prefer a .325" pitch chain on anything under 60 cc, & especially anything under 55 cc. I don't feel as worn out when I am using a nice mid-size saw. I'm not a big fan of long bars (sorry Buckin Billy Ray). They just make the chainsaw seem clumsy & off balance to me.

[@oakiewoodsman]

I agree. You have gotta try a light bar sir! A 24" versacut is a great place to start at an affordable price point! Just wish they had them in 28"

[@driftlesshunter9200]

@@oakiewoodsman If you jump to a 24" VersaCut bar, you're no longer talking about 50 cc chainsaws. The sweet spot for 50 cc chainsaws are 16-20" bars with .325" pitch chains. I'm not saying you can't do something different, but a 24" VersaCut bar is going to be a 3/8" pitch for larger saws (60+ cc usually). Most bars over 20" are going to be for 3/8" pitch chains. Forester sells 12 different 24/25" bars (.050", .058", .063" gauges), and all of them are 3/8" pitch. I doubt that the oilers & oil capacity on 50 cc chainsaws are designed for longer bars.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Good tip

[@craigunderwood4353]

Great saw!

[@oakiewoodsman]

for sure! Thank you for watching!

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

That saw is a pleasure to run

[@oakiewoodsman]

Beautiful to run indeed! I got a new brake handle I need to put on.

[@DuaneDavend-bt3nx]

Nice shirt young man!

[@oakiewoodsman]

Me....... oh no..... you said Young man! hahaha... thanks for watching!

[@Farmscrap1183]

Good beginner saw

[@oakiewoodsman]

hmmmm.... beginner???? hahaha this is in line with an MS261. Crazy good machine neighbor. We need to get it in your hands don't we!

[@Farmscrap1183]

@oakiewoodsman 50cc to me is a small limb saw but would be willing to run it

[@oakiewoodsman]

May run almost as well or better than your 362 hahaha

[@GWHcraig1088]

yea, i have a 450 rancher. and its a good little saw, but it does leaves the user wanting more.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Yes, but remember, there is always something bigger and faster. The difference is especially evident in the 460 vs 545. The price is almost identical and the HP is similar too. If a person were to try both, they would likely see what I mean. now, I have not run one, but I have run other Farm/ranch saws and they get the job done. Just not in the same pleasurable way as a pro saw does. Thanks for watching and enjoy the saw you have! Great to have a working saw than no saw right???

[@GWHcraig1088]

@@oakiewoodsman next saw is a 372xp pro clone.

[@oakiewoodsman]

@GWHcraig1088 have you considered an ECHO CS620P?

[@GWHcraig1088]

@@oakiewoodsman just not an ECHO fan. good saws, but not in my deck of cards.

[@oakiewoodsman]

@GWHcraig1088 understand!

[@patrickjoy9551]

Enjoy that time with your son. It wont be long he will have other interests, if you know what I mean. 🤣Now that little saw is a ripper. I agree, it gets lost in the shadow of the 562 and 550. The 545 is a great choice in that cc range.

[@oakiewoodsman]

I do understand! Thank you much!

[@brandontaylor1251]

Your exactly right 50cc need more love I tend to forget about my 501p lol but I've never ran .325 on anything but it . I actually might try that on the 620p

[@oakiewoodsman]

@mitchzenobitrees has been messing around with .325 on larger saws I do believe.

[@brandontaylor1251]

@oakiewoodsman oh okay I was also wondering how .050 on a 50 cc saw would do

[@brandontaylor1251]

I might try that on my 501

[@patrickvennard838]

I have quite a few Husqvarna/Jonsered 50cc pro saws. They are so versatile my 353 and 2152 weigh 11 lbs without a bar and chain. My ported 550XP, even with a 20'' bar weighs 13.8 lbs 6.3kg. Everyone needs a small Husky pro saw ! You are right buy a MKII 545 or 550. I took a 3/8th chain of a Jonsered 2156 and put .325 on it. I run .325 up to 60cc it is just faster.

[@oakiewoodsman]

hmmmmm.... I do not know what would be involved on my 562XP but I am kinda interested. Do you think it would hold up on my ported 620P?

[@loweralabamahomesteading4661]

I've got a redmax GZ5000 getting delivered tomorrow I won off an auction for a ridiculous price. Supposedly has good compression i sure hope it does. Everything i have read it's the exact same as the 545. Watching you work this saw I certainly hope it is. What chain you running in that 545?

[@oakiewoodsman]

I believe this is a STIHL full chisel. Would that be an RS?? Really like that chain quite a bit. Th redmax you are getting is a Mark i model I do believe but they are also very good saws. Just run 40:1 in it assuming all is well and it ought to be a great saw for you!

[@toddcaskey9984]

Morning

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Mornin

[@oakiewoodsman]

Morning guys!

[@Offgridlee444]

Nice load of wood 🪵 weather is amazing there. 😊

[@oakiewoodsman]

Oh man.... it has turned. it is 16 degrees with a light dust of snow right now. Thank you again!

[@Offgridlee444]

@ Yw!

[@TightWadDoc]

👍🆙️OW

[@oakiewoodsman]

Thanks man!

[@aaronpowell4885]

@@TightWadDoc 👍🏻