Hambone
Ain’t she pittyful
So what you’re saying is my natural instinct to be cautious could actually get me hurt if I’m running the wrong saw.
Being cautious and respectful of powered tools is always a good thing. Being scared will get you hurt.So what you’re saying is my natural instinct to be cautious could actually get me hurt if I’m running the wrong saw.
REAL patient if they're Stihls...And you dont have to spend $1000 to get a good saw. You could buy 3 saws (a 50, 60 and 70cc saw) for that kind of money if you're patient.
An pro saw that's been re-built by a competent saw mechanic would last a homeowner or firewooder a lifetime if properly cared for. Care like someone would give a brand new one. The wear items are rings, pistons, bearings, seals, and rubber parts. These things are usually new in a full re-build. There are also tons of low hour saws out there that someone "over-bought" and ran a few tanks through in a couple decades.How’s the aftermarket of the older saws? I’d like to purchase a lifetime saw, I’m 32. A saw that’s already 20-30 years old is way ahead of me when it comes to “flow” of the market.
REAL patient if they're Stihls...
My only hesitation with the m-tronic saws is the reliability. I guess it’s taking that first plunge I’m afraid of. I love the idea of max power to weight. Other than have the computer reprogrammed, can they be worked on by the owner in the field and have all the bugs been worked out?
If I did go that route I’d go with a 261 and a 362.
The 261 and 362 are a great combo. I have both, but to be frank with you, there isn't much difference in hp between the two saws. There is a noticeable difference in weight and usable power, however. If you really need to pull a 36" frequently, go with the 661. I've not run a 462 yet, but I hear they will handle a 32" bar easily. I guess the question is how often do you need that much grunt and will it be worth the expense if it is just occasional use. I only "need" my 661 a few times a year, but I run it more often just because its such a great saw. I run a 32" and 25" bar on it. It may get less use after I get a 462, but it is one saw I will never get rid of, nor regret purchasing
At the moment I only need the 32”-36” maybe a few times a year. The M-tronic saws aren’t going anywhere. After a personal conversation with a member. I think I’m going to stop over thinking this and get a 461 while I still can. The 391, while it’s a good saw, won’t be able to consistently pull the 28”+. As it was just said to me this morning in that conversation. Let the saw do the work so you won’t have too. Summed up of course.
The older I’ve gotten the more I’ve noticed I have an issue with settling an issue like this. I’m all over the place, especially when there’s too many options. Thankful the member was able to work through my bs and find the right words to make me settle down and start thinking again.
Get that ported one in the post and it'll pull a 32" buried in oak that fastHOLY CRAP IM BUYING A 461!!!!
Just got done running one with a 25” full chisel.
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