Not bad at all. Between the drop in price and the (for me at least) endless supply of chains, you did all right.
2010 MS391 what do you think
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spacemule
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You shouldn't ever have to remove links. What do you mean?
WVshooter
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I'm not sure why you would remove them.
I'm not sure why you would remove them.
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i think i felt the earth shudder; i am agreeing with space on this one.
SawTroll
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What kind of chain are they, and what condition are most of them in?
Anyway, the 391is too heavy for its power, and not a model I would want.....
redheadwoodshed
Freebird
Been running a 391 since April 2010.Like it a lot.Has plenty of power.Been bucking a bunch of hickory and pecan cull logs I got from the mill.You got to watch for nails and all, but the 391 really cuts on that hardwood.
fidiro
ArboristSite Guru
I'm not a professional cutter so I don't know what anyone can do with 27 chains. I have 9 or 10 20" for my 390 and I can't see myself wearing out 1.
375 is definately a better deal.
When I bought my 390 it was 5 months old and looked as good as new. Bought it from original owner and it was barely used by him and no one else, with a 20" bar/chain and 3 extra new 20" chains in box. Also came with 25" bar w/not even a scratch on it, and chain, x-tra new 25" chain in box, tools/files, 5 bottles stihl 2.5 mix, gallon stihl bar oil, 25" adj. bar scab. I thought I over paid for it all, $300 @ the time
375 is definately a better deal.
When I bought my 390 it was 5 months old and looked as good as new. Bought it from original owner and it was barely used by him and no one else, with a 20" bar/chain and 3 extra new 20" chains in box. Also came with 25" bar w/not even a scratch on it, and chain, x-tra new 25" chain in box, tools/files, 5 bottles stihl 2.5 mix, gallon stihl bar oil, 25" adj. bar scab. I thought I over paid for it all, $300 @ the time
WoodyWoodsWood
ArboristSite Member
Removing links
I remove links when my chains stretch beyond adjustment. It costs 3 bucks at the local dealers and I run em until I have no more left to sharpen. I'm really surprised you guys don't do this I guess I just thought it was common practice. In my neck of the woods it is anyways.
I am real happy with the saw and still have 10 months on the warranty. I e-mailed Stihl to make sure that it transferred and it does. All of it except for the extended warranty on the clutch and igniton module transfer.
As far as the chains I'm happy to have more chainsaw parts. I will probably use them but thats probably just the CAD talking.:beer:
I remove links when my chains stretch beyond adjustment. It costs 3 bucks at the local dealers and I run em until I have no more left to sharpen. I'm really surprised you guys don't do this I guess I just thought it was common practice. In my neck of the woods it is anyways.
I am real happy with the saw and still have 10 months on the warranty. I e-mailed Stihl to make sure that it transferred and it does. All of it except for the extended warranty on the clutch and igniton module transfer.
As far as the chains I'm happy to have more chainsaw parts. I will probably use them but thats probably just the CAD talking.:beer:
WoodyWoodsWood
ArboristSite Member
Most of the chains are Stihl green label low kickback full chisel at 75% life. A couple are the DANGEROUS lumberjack killas that have the yellow safety rating (thats what i buy). Wish more were the lumberjack killas but since they aren't I can handle the green ones (just more of a pain for me to sharpen).
As far as the saw being underpowered for its weight... Six months ago my primary saw was a promac 850 and this thing seems light compared to that old pm 850. Not that I dont love the mcculloch or that the 391 has the same power but I am accustomed to the weight and buying a lighter more powerfull pro saw isn't finacially sensible or possible for me at this time in my life.
Anthony_Va.
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LOL! Lumberjack killas, eh? :laughn:
I would hate to even try to count up the number of chains I've went through. Most of them being Stihl chains wth a few Carltons here and there. That said, I have never had to remove links from any of them, nor have I ever heard of anyone doing it that I can recall. I know the adjustment on my saws will draw up the chain the distance of about two links or more maybe. I don't see a chain stretching that far. None of mine really even stretch at all.
I would hate to even try to count up the number of chains I've went through. Most of them being Stihl chains wth a few Carltons here and there. That said, I have never had to remove links from any of them, nor have I ever heard of anyone doing it that I can recall. I know the adjustment on my saws will draw up the chain the distance of about two links or more maybe. I don't see a chain stretching that far. None of mine really even stretch at all.
If you don't run a sharp chain they can stretch quite a bit, but never that much.
Bad chain stretch is caused by the fallowing.
1. Dull chain.
2. warn or incorrect pitch drive sprocket.
3. Incorrect guide bar sprocket pitch.
4. Lack of bar lube.
All the above is easily prevented. There should be no need to remove a link from a chain in it's life span.
Bad chain stretch is caused by the fallowing.
1. Dull chain.
2. warn or incorrect pitch drive sprocket.
3. Incorrect guide bar sprocket pitch.
4. Lack of bar lube.
All the above is easily prevented. There should be no need to remove a link from a chain in it's life span.
Incorrect IMHO. All saw chains are dangerous and can kill you if you're not careful or know how to operate a saw properly. I think that most misinterpret safety chain as being safe, it's simply not true.
RiverRat2
Serio Tree Freak
What??????? Why are you making an offer to buy a saw with funds you dont have???????
I'm cornfused!!!!:question:
WoodyWoodsWood
ArboristSite Member
Not really because I didn't offer to buy it. I was just getting a feel for his bottom dollar that way I knew if I could come up with the funds. I was thinkin I could come up with the cash at the time.
I wound up buying it for $375.00.
WVshooter
ArboristSite Operative
I'm with the others, I see no reason to remove links during a chain's useful life expectancy unless you are running too many links to begin with and the tensioner is maxed out. Do you have an aftermarket bar that may be slightly shorter than a Stihl bar?
SawTroll
Information Collector
Yes, and the MS391 is way too heavy for its power!
It is a model that really have no place in the market, but I guess Stihl marketing will create one anyway........
banshee67
Poulan Wild Thang
27 chains will only last you a year!? :shock:
between that and the comment about them stretching so much you have to have links removed.. i think this is in order:
between that and the comment about them stretching so much you have to have links removed.. i think this is in order:
banshee67
Poulan Wild Thang
you already said this on the last page:
what place in the market does a husky 460 have ? husky marketing .. always creating saws that have no place in the market ! !
ST I love you man!! but the 391 is what it is, a great larger homeowner saw. No it's not a 361, but than again the 361 is no 6400/6401.
SawTroll
Information Collector
No, but the 391 is pretty close to the 6400 in power to weight, and both are a lot heavier than the MS361, that has the same power, except the US version. :doh:ST I love you man!! but the 391 is what it is, a great larger homeowner saw. No it's not a 361, but than again the 361 is no 6400/6401.
