gdrew888
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Just got a call from a friend who wants to get a good small/mid size firewooding saw today, for home use only. I'm a Stihl fan so thats what im reccomending. Any suggestions on what model he should get? Thanks!
Thanks all...we are on our way to the store...I love spending others money!
Thanks all...we are on our way to the store...I love spending others money!
The 250 or 290 there both reliable saws not pro models by any means but great saws none the less. If he has the money buy a 261 or a used 260 or 026 and they would probably be the last saw he would ever need.
And the answer is...............drum roll please..................................MS261C....................
I've got to admit I was confused when we got there, plenty to choose from. I wasn't familiar with the Soft Start feature and personally I'm not ready to go there yet but that was a selling point for this fellow. I had a good look at the 360 series with a 3/8 chain X 24 inch bar and that's what I would have got if it was going to be for me...but it wasn't. I can't remember if it was a 360, 361, or a 362 I was looking at but it wasn't a pro and it did have a decompression switch ($600).
With respect to the choice he made for the MS261C, I already have an 026 and a 034 so another saw in that size range is not required for me but appears to be a great fit for him. It would seem that many of you approve of his choice too...thanks for the input!
Sorry about the lack of pictures...he took the damn saw home with him.:msp_angry:
Oh, just as a point if interest, I have a few other older than my 026 & 034 Stihl's that I've collected over the years but the one that got me addicted to Stihl is my 032, dead now but a really fine firewood gettin saw for a few decades.
You guys did good. The MS261 has garnered a serious following with Pro users and firewooders. Not many have a complaint with it. With a 16" bar and full chisel it is like a weapon. I've got a pair of them and a 026 with some engine work on it. They are a sweet saw in that class.
Could I be mistaken...I believe his has a 20" bar? The salesman said that 20" is the longest it could take.
Could I be mistaken...I believe his has a 20" bar? The salesman said that 20" is the longest it could take.
Could I be mistaken...I believe his has a 20" bar? The salesman said that 20" is the longest it could take.
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