New handle on MSE220, picture heavy.

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I know this isn't a "real" chainsaw - but anyway....

I use it for indoor carving and its the most powerful electric chainsaw on the market.

The front handle had very bad ergonomics since one couldn't get the hands in one straight line it was very stressful for the left hand to cut with the saw.

I then decided to put a fronthandle from a gas chainsaw on. I used a handle from a 346.

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The last pictures

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I have a 220 and that would be a big improvement.

I admire your nerve for cutting up what is not an inexpensive saw.

If the ms140 had a similar handle it would be sweet.

As I think about it, a ms220 with a decent handle and a coast down brake would be a great saw. Takes about 6 - 7 full seconds to coast down when you release the trigger. Takes a different mindset to use one, but lots of torque.
 
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That saw just lost 90% of its value by using that husky handle.:D

j/k, looks good! I ran a 220 once, scary for an electric saw!
 
That saw just lost 90% of its value by using that husky handle.:D

j/k, looks good! I ran a 220 once, scary for an electric saw!

Well the Husky handle was just on the top of the scrappile. :laugh:
 
That's a cool mod Niels :clap:

My father has the 200 model and I agree with you that the front handle is not the most user friendly around... That bigger handle you made sure gives you a lot more comfort and control.... Stihl must be proud of you !
 
That's a cool mod Niels :clap:

My father has the 200 model and I agree with you that the front handle is not the most user friendly around... That bigger handle you made sure gives you a lot more comfort and control.... Stihl must be proud of you !

A Stihl representative have taken pictures of the new handle mod. But I really don't think it will lead to any changes in future Stihl electric chainsaws.
 
A Stihl representative have taken pictures of the new handle mod. But I really don't think it will lead to any changes in future Stihl electric chainsaws.

I am serious, if the 220 had a good handle and an electric brake, they would sell ALOT more of them.
 
This Partner has a good design for a electric chainsaw with the motor in a 90 deg. angel to the chain.

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Unfortunately IMO this is a ####ty saw. :cry: but the handle is perfect.
Stihl quality and this design WoWWWWW.
 
This Partner has a good design for a electric chainsaw with the motor in a 90 deg. angel to the chain.

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Unfortunately IMO this is a ####ty saw. :cry: but the handle is perfect.
Stihl quality and this design WoWWWWW.


Yes, I want that handle on a Stihl.

The Makita UC4030a has a decent ergos for an electric, just very heavy, oils too much and other sprockets than 3/8 lp are not available.

And the soft start is nice.
 
Yes, I want that handle on a Stihl.

The Makita UC4030a has a decent ergos for an electric, just very heavy, oils too much and other sprockets than 3/8 lp are not available.

And the soft start is nice.

You can get 1/4" sprocket for the Makita. Some Chainsaw Carving supply shops carry them.

And the Makita is very light weight compared to the Stihl 220 - everything is!
 
You can get 1/4" sprocket for the Makita. Some Chainsaw Carving supply shops carry them.

And the Makita is very light weight compared to the Stihl 220 - everything is!

I have only seen the 1/4 for the 5012b makita.

Jamie does make a custom 1/4 for the bigger makita, but it's like $70.

Yes, everything is light compared to the 220. But nothing has the torque. I don't use mine for carving though.
 
I have seen the 1/4 sprocket in Germany at app. $82.

I use the 220 for indoor blocking out, and at some events where noise is a very big issue. Mostly I turn down that sort of events.
 
I have seen the 1/4 sprocket in Germany at app. $82.

I use the 220 for indoor blocking out, and at some events where noise is a very big issue. Mostly I turn down that sort of events.

Yes, with a 20 inch and 3/8 square my 220 blocks surprisingly well. Good noodler, too.

You can laugh, but the sprocket I wish I had for my big makita is a .325.
 
I have .325 on my 220 to get a bar with a smaller nose diameter.

Yes I'd like both 1/4 and .325 for the Makita then I'd probaly by 2 more, one for each setup :biggrinbounce2:
 

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