Without a doubt, the crappiest STIHL ever produced...

[RED-85-Z51]

Hey Red, did you tell the guy if he wanted to spend $500 on a good saw he should not have bought a Stihl?

No, but I did tell him that for 500 dollars, he could have done MUCH better in the Stihl lineup, and others.

Im not sure how old it is, but we have a TS-350 in the shop, it's all covered in plastic cladding, I mean everything. The AV is lose as all get out, and when you pull the rope the whole saw just feels cheap.

Now, a client did bring in some newer TS-350's, and they were much better built, and of a different design.

The earlier TS-350, that is how this 280 felt to me.

 

[RED-85-Z51]

I completely agree.

We have an 011AV in the storage barn for parts or whatever, it looks like a pretty crappy saw as well. Was it good or bad? Ive never run one. Maybe it was 011T? I dont remember.

 

[AngelofDarkness]

I dunno, I don't think I would run a Stihl unless it was given to me, maybe an 044, they're pretty solid. The 009-011 series saws are worthless, I would rather use a Homelite XL.

 

[Stihl 041S]

Angel, you never said that in your BIG
saw thread, what did you get. Or maybe it was someone else.
Rob

 

[AngelofDarkness]

Angel, you never said that in your BIG
saw thread, what did you get. Or maybe it was someone else.
Rob

I said I would USE an 044, I never said I would pay money for one.

Didn't get one yet, can't afford it right now, still trying to get my Homelite 360 working again.

 

[bcorradi]

We have an 011AV in the storage barn for parts or whatever, it looks like a pretty crappy saw as well. Was it good or bad? Ive never run one. Maybe it was 011T? I dont remember.

There was an 011 AVT that is a cross between a rear handle and a top handle. There is also an 011 AV which is a rear handle. In that same family there is the 009L which is a top handle.

 

[RED-85-Z51]

There was an 011 AVT that is a cross between a rear handle and a top handle. There is also an 011 AV which is a rear handle. In that same family there is the 009L which is a top handle.

Ive used an 009, I was underwhelming as far as power, but it ran well.

I think we have one at work for parts, have to look and see.

 

[hornett22]

other than the volvo and the Cub QL............

Okay newbie...Here is a Pic of my ESCORT...

My "fantasy" saws, as of last year.

Tractor I restored when I was 16

1/2 my Stash...

other Half...

This isnt some Fantasy world...This is my life!

i don't see much in those pics.wanna sell the volvo?

 

[mountainlake]

Do you think, I just fell of the turnip truck?????

You went back and edited it, and then placed the photos of chainsaws that don't work, that were found at the bottom of rivers and scrape metal piles, after I mentioned that you should provide pictures of something related to chainsaws. I'm not stupid, here you are.

Ask your dad how many miles does his old station wagon have on it. Do he let you drive that too?

Sam[/QUOT

YES

 

[greengoblin]

Ive used an 009, I was underwhelming as far as power, but it ran well.

I think we have one at work for parts, have to look and see.

Well, look here, we have finally found the truth! All of these saws run well, its just that Red is underwhelming, as far as power goes. :greenchainsaw: That would explain his love for underpowered things! haha

 

[RED-85-Z51]

i don't see much in those pics.wanna sell the volvo?

It's a 1990 740 Turbo with 150K on the odo.

Has a NEW, Garrett Turbo, about 9 miles put on it.
All new interior, new upolstery, new Sunroof, new door panels (need to be dyed from light burgundy to darkburgundy to match the rest of the interior).

Original Alloy "turbo" wheels, no curb rash, has all center caps.

Motor cranks and runs like a champ, trans shifted fine when we got it.

We got it as a father/son project, that quckly became more expensive than we could have EVER imagined.

Paid 250.00 for it, like it was, then started dumping copious amounts of greenbacks into it, probably almost 3K invested, and it still needs lights and a paint job.

The original owner never changed the oil, and it ate the shaft in the turbo literally in half. The impeller turned independant of the compressor...

We still want to finish it, it's a sweet ride, and when the boost kicks in it's a real sleeper.

You like the old Box volvos? They run forever!

 

[stihltech]

ho hum

Talk is cheap

Diagnose the sawopcorn: :deadhorse:

 

[Lakeside53]

No, but I did tell him that for 500 dollars, he could have done MUCH better in the Stihl lineup, and others.

Im not sure how old it is, but we have a TS-350 in the shop, it's all covered in plastic cladding, I mean everything. The AV is lose as all get out, and when you pull the rope the whole saw just feels cheap.

Now, a client did bring in some newer TS-350's, and they were much better built, and of a different design.

The earlier TS-350, that is how this 280 felt to me.

You are full of crap... The TS-350 is a concrete cut off saw based on the 08. No matter which TS-350 you have they are all the same. Plastic - Hmmmm.... oh, I know..the airfilter cover!

The later saws are the TS400, 420, 460, 760, 700, 800 etc. Plastic covers yep, and tough as nails.

Maybe you should use one before you venture unfounded options?

 

[OLY-JIM]

Stihl Ts 350

Red, this is a TS 350. Just thought you should be aware of what you're claiming to have.

 

[ciscoguy01]

Don't change the subject just to get your lack of chainsaw knowledge and experience out of the lime light, LOL.

By the way, does your dad know that you are uploading pictures of his old, a$$ corvette and insinuating that it is yours?????

If you want to post pictures, why not post something relevant to the forum, such as chainsaws or in your case boat anchors.

Run along now, junior,

Sam

Isn't that one of those old junk 80's vettes with the V6 when they had like 180hp??? hehehehehehehehehe...

Might as well buy a V6 mustang, hehehehehehehehe.

Dude, that was funny. And yet again I say this thread is still crap and I"ve yet to see what is actually wrong with the 280???

opcorn:

 

[RED-85-Z51]

You are full of crap... The TS-350 is a concrete cut off saw based on the 08. No matter which TS-350 you have they are all the same.

The later saws are the TS400, 420, 460, 760, 700, 800 etc. Plastic covers yep, and tough as nails.

Maybe you should use one before you venture unfounded options?

How am I full of crap? I know it's a Cutoff saw...duhhh

We have 2 waiting to be picked up right now, one is nearly identical to my 08S, but it has the huge cone air filter on the back. Then the OTHER one is all plastic, and has a very squared off case with a big square filter on the back. It is this one that feels brittle. I thought they were both 350's though. Oh well, I know the older one is a 350.

You are saying that the plasticy one has to be a TS-400 then, right?

Ive used em. I test out cutoff saws on Cinder blocks.

obtw, anyone else just refer to them as "demo saws"?

 

[04ultra]

Red this is the TS-400...






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[Lakeside53]

Red this is the TS-400...



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Hey.. that's just like mine!

One tough saw!

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Red, this is a TS 350. Just thought you should be aware of what you're claiming to have.

Im fully aware of what it is, :censored:

And I never claimed ot have one, I said I worked on them. I got no use for one of these things, Id kill myself trying to find something to use it on...lol

 

[04ultra]

Hey.. that's just like mine!

One tough saw!

Lots of magnesium in that saw..........






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