357xp It wont cure cancer, but it does cut wood!

[SawTroll]

Been there - done that

Do prefer the 357 though. Funny thing is I can't actually tell why

Well, it may handle a bit better for limbing, despite the added weight, because of the outboard clutch etc. Less power is harder to get around, but it isn't really a lot of difference (.2kW in Europe) - so other factors may make up for it - like the chain.....

 

[sunfish]

I've never had a MS361 in my hands, but did compair a MS362 to a 357xp at the dealer and liked the feel of the 357 better. Was slimmer/smaller and seemed lighter also.

I'll get my hands on a 361 some day, but I'm really waiting on the 560xp

 

[SawTroll]

I've never had a MS361 in my hands, but did compair a MS362 to a 357xp at the dealer and liked the feel of the 357 better. Was slimmer/smaller and seemed lighter also.

I'll get my hands on a 361 some day, but I'm really waiting on the 560xp

The MS362 probably feels heavier than it is, because of the bulk - that is an issue with all newer Stihl saws, starting with the MS441.....:censored:

Old "strato" technology takes its toll, the 560/562xp may be the first of a new generation - time will show!

 

[nmurph]

i have a 357 and 361. the 357 is very nice, but if i'm usinga 60cc saw, it is the 361. mine is a tick faster and definitely lighter, and i really prefer the in-board clutch of the 361.

 

[flushcut]

I love my 357xp!:love1: They just scream through the wood.

 

[SawTroll]

i have a 357 and 361. the 357 is very nice, but if i'm usinga 60cc saw, it is the 361. mine is a tick faster and definitely lighter, and i really prefer the in-board clutch of the 361.

Well, my Euro MS361 is a real racer for limbing, with an 8-pin 3/8" and a 15" bar, with RSC - not smooth, but really fast!

By now I prefere a different saw for that, but not because anything is wrong with the 361 - it still is faster!

 

[Farmertim]

I was never disappointed with my 357xp--it is a fantastic saw for a variety of cutting. I don't know why but I liked the feel of it in my hands compared to the ms361, although I have never had the chance to cut with that saw. Your saws are looking sharp to boot sunfish!

Tim

 

[sunfish]

Thanks guys! The 346xp is still my favorite, but I am very happy with the 357.

 

[272super]

Thanks guys! The 346xp is still my favorite, but I am very happy with the 357.

I also have a 357xp with 18" bar. Really love that saw. I was curious-what did you use for your outlet cover on the 346xp muffler? That is the route I would likely go. simple and effective.

 

[nmurph]

a 288 deflector works well for most saw MM. that is what i used on both of mine.

 

[avason]

I love my 357..it does rip through wood. I'm going to try an 18 inch bar..I bet it does even better. I have to tell you that it does get a bit heavy for limbing. I use my 353 for limbing..wish I had a 346xp

 

[sunfish]

272super:
I also have a 357xp with 18" bar. Really love that saw. I was curious-what did you use for your outlet cover on the 346xp muffler? That is the route I would likely go. simple and effective.

I made the deflector on my 346 out of sheet matel (steel). But like Murph said, 288 deflector works well and would be easier.

avason I love my 357..it does rip through wood. I'm going to try an 18 inch bar..I bet it does even better. I have to tell you that it does get a bit heavy for limbing. I use my 353 for limbing..wish I had a 346xp

Yes, the 357 does rip though wood! It's basically a high performance 359. Mine is faster with an 18" bar, but it might have more to do with the chain? (I have different chain on each bar). It's a great firewood saw but get ya a 346xp also! You wont be sorry!

A couple guys called the 357 a "turd" in my first thread. They were so very wrong!

 

[MacLaren]

IMO, those are two saws to be proud of!!:greenchainsaw:

 

[sunfish]

Finally got around to doing a muff mod on the 357. Wow! It rips real good and made a big difference. Been running it hard lately and I got to say. I like it a lot! umpkin2:

 

[MacLaren]

Finally got around to doing a muff mod on the 357. Wow! It rips real good and made a big difference. Been running it hard lately and I got to say. I like it a lot! umpkin2:

lookin good Don! The 357 is strato right?

 

[sunfish]

lookin good Don! The 357 is strato right?

No Strato here.

Thanks man!

 

[hqv]

and those scary look of muffer :biggrinbounce2:

 

[sunfish]

and those scary look of muffer :biggrinbounce2:

Big noise too!

Spooky Muff! :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[J.Walker]

I bought another 357 a few months ago.
This is the last year of the 357.
Allways had a few saws in this range, 357, 359 and 262.


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[sunfish]

I bought another 357 a few months ago.
This is the last year of the 357.
Allways had a few saws in this range, 357, 359 and 262.


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Good move. Mine is an older one, but is like new, bought used a couple months ago.
It's a keeper and very strong for only 56.5cc umpkin2:umpkin2:umpkin2: