Choose my new saw!

[SAWMIKAZE]

Sorry Sawmikaze, did not mean to make you nervous, and I understand people like different saws for different reasons. To me cutting speed is important, but I understand there are other attributes. And for the record, I do not go around bashing any else's saws or their choices. Also for the record, several people have implied that the cutting speed of the 362 C-M is not what I claim it is. Forgive me for wanting proof to the contrary, but if people questioned your judgement you may feel the same way.

Some people may put the emphasis on maneuverability and size, others on cutting speed, others on price and others on quality (or perceived quality). That is why I don't knock the choices other people make and I think it is great when they are happy with their saws. I also think the same standards should apply to me and my choices.

I am not a professional and I do not use saws every day, but over the last 40 years I have used saws a lot and have done a lot of things with them. From cutting firewood, storm damaged trees, tree removal, land clearing, and converting logs to posts and beams (some over 27' long). In short, I have enough experience to express my opinions.

If other people prefer different saws that is fine. But if you are going to bash my decisions, you best be prepared to back it up with some valid reasons, or I'll call it like I see it.

Have a good day, and no need to be nervous. But also, don't expect me to become a wall flower, I'm not good at that, and I don't think you are either, and this site is not about stifling peoples opinions. You are free to disagree with me and express other opinions, but don't infer I am not being truthful unless you plan to back it up.

Mike im not saying this to be a ****..do you realize you constantly repeat yourself ? , you dont have the expierence with all the models in question and you make yourself sound like a broken record , noone nor i thinks your being untruthful..trust me we know you love your saw , i have seen some cheerleaders for saw models over the years on this site but you take the cake , its almost bizarre for someone who doesnt make a living with a particular tool to love it the way you do..and furthermore noone bashed a 362 c-m , its becoming a riddle why you need to constantly repeat yourself , go buy a 2260 and run it for a while then come back with some unbiased feedback and provide an honest comparison..when i joined this site i had my favorite saws but kept my mouth shut due to the fact alot of guys here are way more expierenced with different models of saws and i was not knowledgeable on the competition for a particular class at that time, stihl builds workhorses no doubt and are great saws but some of the huskys are just nicer to use is all and shine in places stihls dont

 

[woodchipper95]

Mike im not saying this to be a ****..do you realize you constantly repeat yourself ? , you dont have the expierence with all the models in question and you make yourself sound like a broken record , noone nor i thinks your being untruthful..trust me we know you love your saw , i have seen some cheerleaders for saw models over the years on this site but you take the cake , its almost bizarre for someone who doesnt make a living with a particular tool to love it the way you do..and furthermore noone bashed a 362 c-m , its becoming a riddle why you need to constantly repeat yourself , go buy a 2260 and run it for a while then come back with some unbiased feedback and provide an honest comparison..when i joined this site i had my favorite saws but kept my mouth shut due to the fact alot of guys here are way more expierenced with different models of saws, stihl builds workhorses no doubt and are great saws but some of the huskys are just nicer to use is all and shine in places stihls dont

Props man, in your signature you have saws from both brands proof you are not bias and you just speak the truth.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Here mike ill give you an example : i like my 660 better than a 390 and theres guys here that would say im nuts , however the way they use a 90cc saw and the way i (seldom) use a 90cc saw is completely different , im not a timber faller and have mad respect for the guys who are , but, when i use my 660 its to buck/noodle big rounds noone wanted so filtration/vibration/speed and all those places a 390 shines doesnt apply to me , i just like the snort my 660 has, if i was a faller maybe i would feel different about it, so im not gonna shove stats from the stihl catalog in someones face and inform them when they already know how m-tronic works, and the max power at certain rpm that my saw makes to a man who is far more knowledgeable on the saws than myself just because i love my 660

 

[MustangMike]

I never said they (Huskys) don't shine in some places. I never even said my 362 C-M was better than a 562. But correct me if I'm wrong, didn't you state you were going to set up a comparison between saws because you did not believe my assertions regarding how well my 362 C-M cut? And now you are backing away from that pretty strong by stating it is not about cut speed.

And if I was all wet about my assertions, why would you need to get your old 044 with the duel port muffler back from you friend instead of just using that MS 440 you got there for comparison? I may not be a professional saw guy, but my logic skills are pretty damn good.

First, you (and others) infer that I'm a liar, and state you will prove it with your test, then you attack me as not having a valid opinion because I am not a professional sawguy. There are a lot of people on this site that talk about their saws as much or more than I do. But it seems OK to gush about a 550, 562 or 044. But say you like a 362 C-M and everyone wants to bash you. If you like another saw better, fine, I even stated that I respected your opinion, but if you are going to infer that I am a liar and that you will conduct a test, then bring it on, I want to see it.

I've stated that the 362 C-M will cut very close to as well as a 70 cc saw, and will likely cut right with a 562. I've been bashed by you and others for saying it, but I still believe it to be true. You stated you would conduct some tests that you would video on this website. I'm all eyes.

And if you don't like my posts, you can avoid them in the future. I have a distinctive avatar, you can just choose to not read them. I've got pretty thick skin, I won't get upset.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Mike...044s run better than 440s its pretty common knowledge so why would i use a 440 in place of an 044 is dumb to even bring up (that shows your lack of knowledge in the models ) , yes i will show you an older 10mm 044 will paddle a 362 c-m , in bigger wood displacement talks, my 2153 is faster than my 660 cutting limbs so i guess its faster ..a 362 c-m may be faster than a 562 after being ported..honestly i hope it is so you dont feel the need to repeat yourself anymore..and after its faster..a 562/2260 will still handle better

 

[MustangMike]

Not to nit pick, but you said no way a 362 C-M would run with a 70 cc saw. A MS 440 is a 70 cc saw. A 044 with a duel port muffler is not a stock 70 cc saw. My statement did not reflect ignorance on my part. Comparing the 362 to the 440 would be the fairer comparison.

You act as if 10 people compared the 562 to the 362 that all 10 would pick the 562. It is not the case, and another person on this website has both saws and preferred the 362 (and said they both cut the same). Maybe 7 out of 10 would prefer the 562. I did not run the 562, but it felt about the same to me. I have no doubt if I ran one I would like it. That said, the bar compatibility and easier starting procedure influenced me to choose the 362. If those things are not important to you and you like the handling of the 562 better, than that is the right saw for you. I never criticized your decision and I don't expect everyone to criticize mine.

No two people are built the same, no two people cut the same. If someone picks a different saw it is not a BFD. Just as you like a different saw than the loggers, it's OK. The bashing of the 362 C-M on this website is just unwarranted.

 

[MountainHigh]

MustangM ... I, for one, am perfectly ok with the way you share your exuberance for your saw. Never heard you say it's better than another's or claim to be a pro user or have all the answers.

Perhaps to some guys that make a living with their saws , the last thing they want to hear about at the end of the days work is goofy 'saw love' from us 'woodchucks' .... but unless the OP of this thread is unhappy, I don't think you're off topic . . . have at er!

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[mr.finn]

WOW. I think this thread took me a week to get through. I was secretly hoping it would disappear so I wouldn't have to read through all 30 pages. This thread may be a record..for what I have no idea.
To the OP, congrats on your new saw. Do not regret buying that saw for one second. You bought a great tool. I'm sure there is some regret about not getting the 562. I wouldn't worry too much. Take your new saw and enjoy the heck out of it. Trust me it will not be your last saw after hanging around this place!! Down the road you can skip right over the 562 and get yourself a nice 70cc saw for the 550 to hang out with. Not that I don't like the 562(I have one and love it!!) Keep us updated once you have a few tanks through it, trust me it will only get better. As far as the AT goes, I have had my 562 a year and haven't had a single issue. Have fun!!

 

[MustangMike]

Mountain, Thanks a lot for your support. I was starting to feel a little lonely on this thread! Hey, if we did not express exuberance for our new saws, why did we buy them? I am very happy with mine, and I know you are very happy with yours and I don't think either of us made a wrong choice. In fact, as I have said before, I think the 362 C-M and 562 XP are two of the best all around saws out there, so I think we both made great choices. These are likely the best saws for people who don't have 52 saws.

Happy cuttin Mountian, and Thanks again.
MustangMike

 

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[ash man]

 

[MustangMike]

I guess when the posts against you are completely devoid of any factual information, that says it all.

 

[sunfish]

All of ya are wrong!

 

[ash man]

my posts with facts where 20 pages ago. This thread got de railed along time ago

 

[sunfish]

Dude got his saw and it just keep on & on & on... Been a hell of a thread, eh?

 

[MustangMike]

So Don, how has that 562 been treating you? Also, just out of curiosity, I know you really love that 346, but I imagine you go to the 562 for the larger stuff. At about what diameter would you say that you would choose the 562 over the 346, or does it depend more on the type of wood and how hard it is to get to?

Thanks, in advance, and hope you are doing well.

(There are no bad saws, just a few bad posters!)

 

[sunfish]

Mike, all is well here. Hope you are well & make it through tax season...

The 562 has been fine for over 2 years & still the most impressive stock 60cc saw I've ever run!

I use one of the 346s' most of the time & is the best saw I've ever run. Have run a bunch of saws!

Only use the larger saw when wood (Oak) gets over 18" or so.

 

[MustangMike]

Thanks Don, glad to get this thread on some more civil conversation. My nephew (MechanicMatt) is into Huskys and I think he knows people with both those saws so hopefully I will hook up with them and try them out sometime. Both those saws have impressive reputations.

If you ever get a chance to run a 362 C-M I would appreciate your feedback on it, as I value your opinion.

Happy Cutting, I'm more than 1/2 way through tax season and will be out there again soon.

I compare tax season to "jogging in front of a steamroller", you don't have to be real fast, but you had better not trip. If you get behind, you will not recover.

 

[MountainHigh]

Down the road you can skip right over the 562

blasphemy!

 

[MustangMike]

I think you are right Mountain, the new 60 cc saws cut so well few people will need anything larger (except of course the professionals who take down the really big stuff).