Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: Marty]
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I have a ms 290 which I am happy with and is a mid-large size. the 191t is a top control/topping saw, 2.84 cu in. 9# power head. 12-14" bar.
Basically almost 5# lighter than my 290 and only 2/3 cu in less power.
I have a 20" bar on the 290. I also have the 290, but only run an 18" bar. Mike
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: ShawneeMan]
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Don't know about the new models. I have an 024 and love it. Had it for 33 years. Personally I'd look for an 024 or 028. As do I, absolutely trouble free. Osky
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: Marty]
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I dont have a stihl chainsaw but i did buy a new stihl weedeater just a couple years ago. Its a cold natured thing but its a beast and i havent had to do any work to it yet, knock on wood. I have used it pretty hardcore even with the sawblade attachment. It should have died by now, but i just got got done using it this afternoon. SO even though the newer stuff aint made like the old stuff, i still like stihl. I have a new jonsered chainsaw and I absolutely love it. Its a fine saw.
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: Marty]
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I have an 015 and an 028 that I bought new in the 70s. Do not know about the newer ones but the 2 I have are tough as nails. Chain, bar, spark plug and starter rope is all I have changed over the years. I do not run ethanol gas in them though.
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: Willy Firewood]
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I have the predecessor to that saw. The 009 top handle saw. Oh my that was expensive way back when. It still purrs like new.
Be careful with the top handle saw. The handle geometry is much different and kickback is faster. Please don’t use it one handed like I do - dangerous. Keep the bar short - 12” is plenty!
I have wanted a top handle saw for a while....I will try to be careful. Appreciate the advice.
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: Marty]
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A local firewood guy started a big stihl up while holding it with one hand....almost cut his foot in half.
They have the boot he cut in half on display at the local stihl dealer...
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: Marty]
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I have a 009 that i have had for almost 20 years
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
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I have a ms 290 which I am happy with and is a mid-large size. the 191t is a top control/topping saw, 2.84 cu in. 9# power head. 12-14" bar.
Basically almost 5# lighter than my 290 and only 2/3 cu in less power.
I have a 20" bar on the 290. I have a cheap little 181 that is used for brushing at deer camp. It gets used and abused every year now for 4 years running. I love it. It’s so light and easy to use. The only problem was the screen in the muffler carboning up. Easy to fix.
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
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Stihl chainsaw and weed eater here...........no problems
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
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Stihls make a better boat anchor than chainsaw. Too heavy for my likings. Normally I would agree with this, but I don't feel offensive tonight. The stihl top handles are decent saws. So are the smaller home owners saws, (up to the 251) after that they just make a lot of noise. My apologies to some of you who use a 660 with a 16 inch bar for cutting firewood.
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
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Have a 019 for 15 yrs. It's been a hard starter, floods and often difficult to get to run full power sometimes in winter(power cuts out when needed). Got a Husq 445(similar size) and it cuts at twice the speed with a sharpen blade(they seem to dull faster as they are micro toothed) and starts and runs even. Just my experience. Had a Poulan (big box store model) burned up in two years.
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
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I got a new 261 model last year and have ran about 5 tanks of gas through it. No issues so far. It has electronic choke system that takes a few seconds to idle out and self adjust. It can also be plugged in and diagnostics run on it....seriously. That's crazy. You mean we have come so far to take a simple chainsaw and complicated it enough it needs a built in diagnostic system. Somethings I don't understand. Lol
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: Marty]
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Is the wrap around handle aluminum or plastic (or fiber something)? I broke one of the plastic handles just pulling a pinched bar out of a tree a few years back.
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Re: Stihl chainsaw ?
[Re: Marty]
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My 028AV came with a 20" bar but I had it swapped out for an 18". Have cut a bunch of wood with it and it still cranks easy and runs great.
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