Good price on a new to me Stihl 028

Brought some wood to my neibourgh's parents and blocked it up for them and the old fellow comes out of the building with a Stihl 028 that's hardly been used wondering if I can get it going.It started up right away but the tip of the bar was jamming the chain and I could see where it had gotten hot.Popped the chain off and it ran fine.He said take it home and keep it.He's getting on in years and can't run a saw anymore.I offered him some money for it but he said no as long as I could block up a few other logs he had.I have no problem doing that for him and would do it for nothing anyway.So I have a new to me saw and only have to get a new bar for it. Good day in my books. :cheese:

HittinSteel said:

Great score! I'd be giving the old man a hand the rest of his wood burning seasons for that gift.

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Yeah I don;t think that will be an issue

north of 60 said:

The 028 is far the best saw I have ever owned. I bought mine new at 16 yrs old. I am 43 now. 3 years ago I gave it some attention.
New plug, new plug wire and boot, and a new bar. It is the smallest of my saws but the most power per weight. Runs like a top every time. You have got a little Cummins there. Good things come around to good people. Enjoy.

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I'm sure I will. This was my first year buying my wood in log length and my Poulan did the job. I was planning on upgrading to a better saw next year. One without the "easy chain tensioning system" with the little dial to adjust it. Very frustrating having to tighten the chain after every 5 or 6 cuts >:-(

Thanks for all the replies.It seems like I have a damn good saw here.Picked up a new bar ,chain,plug,and some fresh gas.Have no idea how long the gas has been in it for.Installed everything and cleaned all the old dust and grime off it.Looks like a new one.Was late when I got it all done so didn't get a chance to fire it up yet but have been itching to cut something since I got it. I might have to take down one of the Poplar in the back yard yet.