Hey GMC, I still have my Dad's Homelite. I love that saw! I had it tuned up and had the handle replaced, (I busted it!) and that saw just keeps running and running well. A local guy had some parts for it. It's balanced, starts on the second pull, and its got balls. Not too safe, but it's the nut behind the wheel, right? It has a 24" bar and I can carry it around in the bed and not worry about it getting stolen or banged up. Not like the new plastic stuff. That has a CASE!