Chainsaws

[rawhide]

Lots of good saws out there. Pros and cons to most of them. I stick with Stihl for local serving dealers. The last 2 years I've been doing a lot of saw work on my place and bought a MS261. I've run about 80 tanks of fuel through it without a hiccup and have only cleaned the air filter. Of the 4 saws i own it is the one I would never let go. I run a 16" and 20" bar. Light and powerful.

I have a MS181 for sale in the classifieds and would consider letting my MS290 go as well. Since buying the 261 I don't need the other saws. I do need to run a longer bar and will probably add a ms400 or 462 in the near future.

 

[rickm]

I have been using Stihl for nearly 50 years at work and personal use but the last 2 i bought has about turned me against them.

 

[Camo]

I am somewhat picky on chainsaws, I’ve owned many, my go to now is my echo, it’s butter smooth and light. 28 inch bar.

I stopped buying bar oil a few years back, I use used synth is motor oil from our vehicles. No more overheated bars and chain seems to last much longer.

 

[Mr.Glock]

Stihl MS310, MS017 and a MS170. These replaced two worn out old Stihl 031s and a 040.
Stihl products has been very good to me. I did learn something about seasonal equipment back in the 70s. Always store them dry tank and dry carbs. And 100% fuel.

And @swampratt hell yes on the oiling. They are adjustable and I do make them run wet. And mine are loud as hell too! Drill out that exhaust and they will run better.

 

[rawhide]

I thought the 261 was stingy with oil when it was new. After break in and making certain the oil port on the bar is clean i had to dial down the oiler.

 

[TwoForFlinching]

I've got a 110v plug in letric black and decker I found in my grandpa's shed about 15 years ago. Has to be from the 70s. Fell many a cedars and cottonwoods. It has outlasted 3 harbor freight 2-stroke generators lol. Also have an early 2000's Stihl, not sure what model. Bought it when Ponca was buried in a few inches of ice. Been a trooper, but prefer the electric when I can get power.

 

[Parks 788]

My mid 70s Echo finally seems to have passed. I have a newer Stihl but always seem to need two saws as one will be finicky.

What seems to be the “good stuff” this year?

I need 16” bar, want 18” bar. Have dealers and pawn shops and repair shops within 45 miles of the house for most makes.

Really like the new dangled shock absorbing qualities of the Stihl.

Would like easier to start, I am getting older.

One or twice a year use but when used it is several days of cutting things up.

Go check out Pregler Lawn & Garden in Glenpool. THey are a Stihl dealer and sell a lot of lawn and garden machines and do service as well. They will sharpen saw chains too. I've had very good service from them.