Jonsered what models did they produce in 1994?

[PB]

If we look at chainsaw genetics as whole, all saws are related. The argument could be made that the Stihl 361 and 441 are Partner inspired designs. Does that make them a Partner? No, it makes them a Stihl that evolved (genetics) from their previous generations. It is survival of the fittest of the saws. The Partner air filtration was a good design so it passed on, although the Partner brand was lost. With the demise of the company, a good idea was carried on into the Husky's and Jreds. So the 490 is a Partner saw, there was a duplicate saw in different colors so it isn't a true JRed. The 2051 still has some "influences", as does the 361, but it is still not a Partner but a true JRed. Jonsered's have a few characteristics that are unique to that brand which makes them a separate family, different genetic line, they are only related to Husky by marriage. The newer ones are the offspring of the JRed/Husky marriage, but they are still unique. With the genetics of their ancestors, they are NOT Partner's or Husky's.

 

[taplinhill]

If we look at chainsaw genetics as whole, all saws are related. The argument could be made that the Stihl 361 and 441 are Partner inspired designs. Does that make them a Partner? No, it makes them a Stihl that evolved (genetics) from their previous generations. It is survival of the fittest of the saws. The Partner air filtration was a good design so it passed on, although the Partner brand was lost. With the demise of the company, a good idea was carried on into the Husky's and Jreds. So the 490 is a Partner saw, there was a duplicate saw in different colors so it isn't a true JRed. The 2051 still has some "influences", as does the 361, but it is still not a Partner but a true JRed. Jonsered's have a few characteristics that are unique to that brand which makes them a separate family, different genetic line, they are only related to Husky by marriage. The newer ones are the offspring of the JRed/Husky marriage, but they are still unique. With the genetics of their ancestors, they are NOT Partner's or Husky's.

So, if I understand this correctly, the modern Jonsereds, Husqvarnas, Poulans, etc are a well bred family. On the other hand the Stihls are just the 3 fingered, 6 toed, freaks of chainsaw society due to decades of inbreeding.

 

[PB]

So, if I understand this correctly, the modern Jonsereds, Husqvarnas, Poulans, etc are a well bred family. On the other hand the Stihls are just the 3 fingered, 6 toed, freaks of chainsaw society due to decades of inbreeding.

You have that correct.

Except somewhere along the line, the germans couldn't resist the Swedish. Next thing you know there is the 361.

 

[taplinhill]

You have that correct.

Except somewhere along the line, the germans couldn't resist the Swedish. Next thing you know there is the 361.

They even named it after a Jonsereds ancestor.

 

[PB]

They even named it after a Jonsereds ancestor.

Family name, even the Poulan.

 

[spike60]

Yup - but I want to know! :biggrinbounce2:

Well, you're the only one within reasonable driving distance, so you ought to take a road trip and get this sorted out.