MS 291 continues to impress

[stillhunter]

Cut up an large green Oak split that sheared off in a storm yesterday. The full chisel chain just flat blew through the wood. I had backed my truck up close and when I stopped cutting the entire bed/tailgate and the ground were covered w chain chips. Lots of 8-12" branches cut through in 3- 5 seconds. 18-20" 12+/- seconds.

 

[Teddi]

Any day with wood chips (or chain chips) flying through the air is a good day, whatever motorized axe you're using

 

[user 122190]

My 3+ yo MS290 is a beast. 50+ cc saws are underrated here. Properly tuned and a sharp chain and they get it done.

 

[dave1974]

My dad has a 290 and even though its not a favorite of these internet boards, I think its a good firewood saw.

 

[Cope1024]

The Stihl 029/290/291 as well as the Husqvarna 455 Rancher are great saws for home and light farm & ranch duty.

 

[stillhunter]

The scene was a big mess, I did a lot of cutting at shoulder height or higher and tried to cut firewood from the ends of the branches to the trunk when I could, so I wouldn't be cutting on the ground and the mess of small/broken branches/leaves everywhere . This saw works great w the 20" bar for reaching out to cut w the end of the bar and light enough to extend my arms but still control it well.