infometric
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I started reading the Stihl sales blurbs and reviews, thinking I'd get my son a new saw. There were a surprising number of bad reviews concerning flooding, freezeups, scoring, etc., from people who seemed to be competent users. It's more expensive than I'd hoped, but I started with the MS-391 and saw several bad reviews. There just seem to be some lemons! Things looked better for the 271.
I have an MS-250 and an 029, both of which work well, especially after new carbs (10 yr or more along) and he has a Husky that's lost its chainbrake. So if anyone cares to tell me about new saws to look at, I'd be grateful. The MS-250 is fine, but a little small for big oak trunks (18") we cut for firewood. I love bucking with the 029, but it's heavy for trimming small stuff. I know it isn't loved here, but it has good power for what I do AND runs slow and doesn't scream at me! I'd buy another 029 in a heartbeat!
I don't know what M-Tronic is, but I sure don't want sensors, computers, or any other maintenance heartaches on my chainsaw. I have a decent Stihl dealer/mechanic, but would look at something else if it had the right mix of power and simplicity. I just replaced the bar studs in the MS-250, using advice from here on AS, with apparent success. The 029 studs seem to bite into the crankcase plastic OK. I used red Loctite too.
I should say I had Timber Bear for a while. It was quite powerful, but incredibly LOUD and things kept falling off or breaking, so I know what poor quality is. Funny thing though, it always started well and the comp release was really effective. Without the release, it took really careful technique to overcome the compression without hurting my arm or hand. The Timber Bear, still running perfectly, went to the reuse shed at the landfill!
So let me have it. Who's making a retro saw in the 60 CC range, without silly bells and whistles, at a fair price??
Thanks,
Wilson
North Carolina
I have an MS-250 and an 029, both of which work well, especially after new carbs (10 yr or more along) and he has a Husky that's lost its chainbrake. So if anyone cares to tell me about new saws to look at, I'd be grateful. The MS-250 is fine, but a little small for big oak trunks (18") we cut for firewood. I love bucking with the 029, but it's heavy for trimming small stuff. I know it isn't loved here, but it has good power for what I do AND runs slow and doesn't scream at me! I'd buy another 029 in a heartbeat!
I don't know what M-Tronic is, but I sure don't want sensors, computers, or any other maintenance heartaches on my chainsaw. I have a decent Stihl dealer/mechanic, but would look at something else if it had the right mix of power and simplicity. I just replaced the bar studs in the MS-250, using advice from here on AS, with apparent success. The 029 studs seem to bite into the crankcase plastic OK. I used red Loctite too.
I should say I had Timber Bear for a while. It was quite powerful, but incredibly LOUD and things kept falling off or breaking, so I know what poor quality is. Funny thing though, it always started well and the comp release was really effective. Without the release, it took really careful technique to overcome the compression without hurting my arm or hand. The Timber Bear, still running perfectly, went to the reuse shed at the landfill!
So let me have it. Who's making a retro saw in the 60 CC range, without silly bells and whistles, at a fair price??
Thanks,
Wilson
North Carolina
