Decided to take the ms361 out for a spin today

[NDtreehugger]

Did'nt care much for the way it was cutting, took it home put the chain in the grinder set to 25deg re-ground all the cutters then ground the depth gages removing ten-thousandths, took it back out to the field, what a big difference,

On the cotton wood 18-19" I could bear down real good without any bogging, on the ash tree the saw made its own way through the wood with a bit of torquing the saw gave a nice smooth cut no bogging.

hmmm will have to give this saw a try on a dry day

I should add the oil ways stayed clear with plenty of oil for the chain and bar to stay lubed when cutting ash

 

[THALL10326]

Did'nt care much for the way it was cutting, took it home put the chain in the grinder set to 25deg re-ground all the cutters then ground the depth gages removing ten-thousandths, took it back out to the field, what a big difference,

On the cotton wood 18-19" I could bear down real good without any bogging, on the ash tree the saw made its own way through the wood with a bit of torquing the saw gave a nice smooth cut no bogging.

hmmm will have to give this saw a try on a dry day

I should add the oil ways stayed clear with plenty of oil for the chain and bar to stay lubed when cutting ash

Whatcha trying to say ND, maybe you like that saw,LOL

Run that baby, you'll like it...

 

[NDtreehugger]

maybe

opcorn:

 

[belgian]

Looking good so far, Treehugger. That saw will grow on you.
The best love is the one that builds slowly !

 

[Wood Doctor]

Stihl MS 361 Rocks!

 

[RAYINTOMBALL]

opcorn:

Hey ND glad to see you gave the 361 a second chance. I don't know how many tanks of mix you have ran thru it, but if it's less than 10 you will like it even better after 10 or 15. Good luck Ray

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Stihl MS 361 Rocks!

That saw looks way to clean, get out and cut some wood with it. haha

 

[dancan]

Did'nt care much for the way it was cutting, took it home put the chain in the grinder set to 25deg re-ground all the cutters then ground the depth gages removing ten-thousandths, took it back out to the field, what a big difference,

Do you think it was due to a lower raker or the 5 deg difference ?
What did you set the top angle on the grinder at ?

 

[Tzed250]

As I said before, no amount of money will buy you a better saw. Have fun with it, and be careful!

 

[NDtreehugger]

Winter is soon to come, wood is done so on to my hobby

first frost should come within the next 30 or so days, been fighting the saw long enough, I gotta get my favorite toy back together.

Looks like it busted both rings, good thing had the chrome cylinder bored and a steel jug pushed in

By the way, this is what I will be doing to the the old JD saw as soon as I get time.