Saw Dr.
Junk Collector
No bad feelings here. I have bigger fish to fry than arguing about chainsaws. Those cats over in the aftermarket cylinder thread sure are getting spooled up though.... I didn't read back, did you already muff mod your 290?
MS 290 update
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No bad feelings here. I have bigger fish to fry than arguing about chainsaws. Those cats over in the aftermarket cylinder thread sure are getting spooled up though.... I didn't read back, did you already muff mod your 290?
graybear13
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Not yet, although it has crossed my mind. Figured it would void the warranty and haven't sprung for another muffler to open up. Mostly been busy using the dogged thing and that says something for the saw. It runs, it cuts, and gets the job done, no matter how much I ##### about it. I'd probably ##### if they hung me with a new rope.
066blaster
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I dont know what you are comparing it to. If you do the muffler mod you will feel better about it. you dont even have to do much. drill a couple holes and grind the deflecter a little and tune. it wont make it much louder but it will scream through the wood. I would say buy a bigger saw, but i would still say mod that one too. make sure the air filter is kept clean, they loose a lot of power when they get dusty. I think all you chain concerns will go away after the mod. I am not a chainsaw pro, but i have owned this 290 for 3 years and really like it. you dont have to worry about doing the mod perfect, just take take the cover off and open her up...
