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    Need Help Selecting a Second Saw

    I have a ms362 as my large saw and a ms 180 as my smaller saw. I find it to be a good combination for firewood cutting as you describe. Use the 180 on the limbs until you get to 6" diameter or larger then get out the 362. If I run 2 tanks through each of these saws in a day I have lots of...
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    Did I get a good deal? (Stihl MS362) ;)

    I run 24" on my 362 and it does OK in hardwood (oak, locust ash etc) Turn the oiler up and use skip tooth. 20" bar is best however
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    Talk me into an ms362

    I have a 362. It is great with a 20" bar and OK with a 24. Good saw. I would not hesitate to buy one. I run the 24 only when I have to.
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    What chain works best for noodling hardwood

    Thanks for all the advice. I typically noodle locust and red oak cutting with the grain. I too have found skip to work best but am considering using ripping chains and noodling as svk mentioned above. Any of you have a favorite brand of ripping chain? I have never used it.
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    What chain works best for noodling hardwood

    I cut firewood with a MS 362 using either a 20 or 24 inch bar. I occasionally noodle big hardwood rounds and am finding that my chains dull really quickly. I have been using full chisel or semi chisel and neither one stays sharp long. Is there a type of chain that stays sharp longer for this?
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    I love my MS270 with tool less chain adjuster

    I had a 270 once upon a time. I liked the saw but sold because of the toolless chain adjuster. I used the money from that saw and my MS 290 to buy a 362. I am done buying saws now.
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    Chainsaw FAQ

    What about flippy caps?
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    Two chainsaws?

    Chuck uses an icy stare and a MS 362. Who could blame him. The 362 is AWESOME
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    How do you kill buckthorn stumps?????

    Pull the stump out. I have pulled several this size with an F150. Make a cable choker to go around the stump, I use 3/8" cable for mine. Put a ring on one end of the cable and a hook that will pass through the ring on the other end. Pull away. If I cannot drive up to them I paint the stump with...
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    Which saw?

    I don't like primer bulbs either. I sure like my 362
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    Help pick a saw to complement an MS210

    I fear that if you buy a consumer saw and start using it, you will only want more after awhile and you will end up trading saws and spending more money in the long run. Save up for a 362. It is excellent. Mine runs a 20 with authority in the hardest of wood. I occasionally put a 24 on it (turn...
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    I need help deciding

    I run a stihl ms 362 and 180C. I have found that I use the snmall saw mostly and the bigger one for when the logs get larger than 12" I had a MS290 that I used for years, but sold it when I needed a powerhead capable of an occasional use of a 24" bar. I usually run a 20" on the 362 and a 14 on...
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    How's Your Wood Pile Looking?

    It's full. 6-7 cords in there. I like my 362 and 170 (RIP) replaced it with a 180C just wish it had flippy caps
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    need advice wood insert low cost models...

    I have had a Drolet for the last 3 years and it has been good. I have no experience with the others. I bought it on clearance from the place where you "save big money" and had it professionally installed for 1400.
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    Break in technique

    Go out and cut some wood. I just run it avoiding WOT with no load
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    For pure longevity & wood harvesting, whats your choice of these 3?

    I have owned a 290 and a 270. I liked the 270 for its lighter weight. Mine had a 20" .325 setup. My 290 had a 18" 3/8 setup. If I were to choose between the two for cutting alone, i would go with the 270 for the lighter weight. Although the 290 can handle a bit rougher treatment. IMHO they are...
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    Advice about first splitter purchase?

    I have a 22 ton brave. Honda 160 motor and splits anything I put on it. Goos splitter 1400
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    Which 60cc do you like??

    ms 362 stock
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    what replacement chain do i need? stihl ms391

    I say Stihl RSK. That stuff is mean.
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