What makes the ms361 so great?
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COLD_IRON
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This is what I like about the 361.
Before I got mine, I got stuck using the Jonsered 49SP. Great little saw, but boy would I be tired by the end of the day swinging that saw.
Now doing the same work with the 361 I have half the fatigue - mostly due to the anti-vibration. So essentially, I can get more work done.
Plus I love the fact that it will run a 25" bar - thats a big part of the reason I went with that saw. Lightweight and powerful.
Before I got mine, I got stuck using the Jonsered 49SP. Great little saw, but boy would I be tired by the end of the day swinging that saw.
Now doing the same work with the 361 I have half the fatigue - mostly due to the anti-vibration. So essentially, I can get more work done.
Plus I love the fact that it will run a 25" bar - thats a big part of the reason I went with that saw. Lightweight and powerful.
PB
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You know that old JRed has the same anti-vibe technology as some of the new Stihls.
Austin1
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That's because you run a Jred! The best looking saw made why take the fat girl to the dance when you can take the prom queen lol.That's it's downfall.
COLD_IRON
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I'm pretty sure it does too, in fact its a pretty amazing saw for being almost 30 years old. I still use it from time to time.
PB
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Dam# straight!
Our old 49SP runs great, dad bought it back in the early 80's. Great saw, but your right it does get a little heavy after a while.
2000ssm6
Stihl User
That's it's downfall.
Maybe jred and huskies downfall. Wait, that was years ago, nevermind.
2000ssm6
Stihl User
PB
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Thanks for the kind words about the best 60cc saw around.
361
Wow, I am shocked, you just called the 2159 the best 60cc saw. I knew the day would come that you would come to your senses.
Austin1
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Hey don't go changing things around here!lol Once you buy a Jred or score a old one dam I want a silver top 80 Jred you will not want to look at another stihl! Why do you think I got rid of my Stihls? I found a much better saw!!!!Thanks for the kind words about the best 60cc saw around.
361
Austin1
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That day will come when the Stihl heads stop being so stubborn! I opened my heart to a 7900 it is almost Jred like! Just a little off in the colour and that bent handle but it balances perfect.Wow, I am shocked, you just called the 2159 the best 60cc saw. I knew the day would come that you would come to your senses.
nikocker
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Easy!!
The thing that makes my MS361 great is the fact that it made me appreciate how good a saw my Husky 261 with the new 262 jug and piston really is!!!
They are really close - In fact I think the 261 now has the edge.
Al
The thing that makes my MS361 great is the fact that it made me appreciate how good a saw my Husky 261 with the new 262 jug and piston really is!!!
They are really close - In fact I think the 261 now has the edge.
Al
Austin1
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That's no fair comparing a old Husky to a modern Stihl lol. The 361 is a great copy made in Germany of a great saw.:hmm3grin2orange:The thing that makes my MS361 great is the fact that it made me appreciate how good a saw my Husky 261 with the new 262 jug and piston really is!!!
They are really close - In fact I think the 261 now has the edge.
Al
2000ssm6
Stihl User
LOL, if you consider the things in your sig a "much better" saw then I'm doomed. I do see the 105 and 7900, those are about the closest in quality to a Stihl.
Now yer talkin'
Well, I'm glad that somebody finally distilled this matter down to the essential element--cut to the chase so 2 speak. now that that is settled, let's move on to the next topic:greenchainsaw:
Well, I'm glad that somebody finally distilled this matter down to the essential element--cut to the chase so 2 speak. now that that is settled, let's move on to the next topic:greenchainsaw:
Austin1
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Why do you think i got rid of a 044 a o56 and a 041 super?That 056 was a mag2LOL, if you consider the things in your sig a "much better" saw then I'm doomed. I do see the 105 and 7900, those are about the closest in quality to a Stihl.
mountain_man
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:deadhorse: :stupid:
SawTroll
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I'm not a Stihlhead, but it is my favourite saw anyway.
They just got everything right on that model! :rockn: :rockn:
Austin1
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It is the best Stihl made they finally got things right!
volks-man
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sorry fellas
gotta jump back in the thread here.
the ms 361 i have still screams like a banshee!!!!!!! regardless of the cyl scratches. seems i got a defective casting or coating on the cyl. even so the saw cuts like the proverbial light-sabre. if i did not see the scratches before stopping the piston for the oiler mod, i would never have known there was a problem. i felled and bucked a cord or cord and 1/2 for the two days prior and it ripped!
i have zero experience with the huskys/jreds mentioned here.
but............ will those saws run like that?
damage and all?
gotta jump back in the thread here.
the ms 361 i have still screams like a banshee!!!!!!! regardless of the cyl scratches. seems i got a defective casting or coating on the cyl. even so the saw cuts like the proverbial light-sabre. if i did not see the scratches before stopping the piston for the oiler mod, i would never have known there was a problem. i felled and bucked a cord or cord and 1/2 for the two days prior and it ripped!
i have zero experience with the huskys/jreds mentioned here.
but............ will those saws run like that?
damage and all?
