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Hello all,I'm a new member & this is my first time posting. I just purchased a Stihl MS 261. It came with a 18" green bar and chain. I'm thinking about changing over to a 3/8" yellow bar ( rollmatic) and chain. My question is which type of chain would be best for my purpose and saw. I have a heatmor water stove that I'll be cutting firewood for.

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The chainsaw chain help forum where you'll find help like: Which chain to use for whatever; or How to sharpen a chainsaw chain, etc. Threads 32 Messages 220. Threads 32 Messages 220. S. Need help finding a chain. Jan 15, 2024; Steve1; Chainsaw Mill. Help with saw mills using chainsaws. Threads 5 Messages 32. Threads 5 Messages 32. M.Sep 13, 2021. #14. Stihl99 said: I have one, it is a little stronger version "baby" big brother of the 362. Pulls a 25" bar easier than the 362, but that is it's max. The 20" bar is the ideal bar and chain for this unit just like the 362. The huge downfall to it is the muffler exhaust port area is a very piss poor design on it, exhaust blows ...512. Location. Fairfax Virginia. Oct 5, 2023. #1. I currently run 50:1 and see a lot of different stuff about 40:1 or 32:1 and a lot of different brands of oil. I run a lot of 2-stroke equipment including, blowers, brush cutters, trimmers, chainsaws, etc. on stihl oil. I have seen a lot of stuff about AMSOIL and have thought of switching to it ...Howdy All, Well it looks like we've run Makita out of 6401's. The replacement is a DCS 6421. I looked it over and the only difference is that it has a Catalytic muffler. The only real bad news is pricing. We managed to get a couple of pallets of the 6421's at close to the 6401's cost but, once they're gone, it looks like we're going to add at ...Put a cup of dry laundry soap in a sock, with zip tie. Pack this with saw. It will absorb any stray vapors. Put saw power head inside 3 or more plastic bags. Thick ones. Pack it well. Put a tag on the saw, "drained, purged, and preped for shipping" with a signature, "saw tech".

The guy that owns Arboristsite hates the members of the forum. He is only interested in making money from site sponsors. Reactions: Mack 880, amberg, mtngun and 4 others. M. MHHPartner ... Chainsaws; Replies 7 Views 525. Feb 21, 2024. Junk Meister. J. Log Wizard/ bar-mounted debarker questions. Firewood Hoarder; Feb 5, 2024; Milling; …Apr 13, 2010 · Stay away from Ebay though--prices are generally just too high. Depending on what you're looking to spend you might want to see if you can land a husky 350 refurb from a dealer. So "best" 50cc saws (used): 346xp NE, MS 260, Dolmar 5100, Dolmar 510. followed by a lot of other decent saws...ms 270, ms 280, husky 350, jonsy 2150. Tsumura bars are high quality and moderately priced. Baileys has some good German made carlton bars for $30 that are pretty good IME. Personally I'd rather get deals on bars that are of decent quality. If you break it, bend it, etc, it's not a big deal. If you drop $100+ on a bar, it is a big deal.

May 20, 2021 · Jun 22, 2021. #1. OK, I know it's weird asking questions about AS on here, but see no alternative. I know a lot of you folks use both sites. I joined OPEForum and …On a separate thread post, upload. link to a manual and the mods will move to the manual forum. Threads. 382. Messages. 2K. Service manual and part list ms261 c m. Today at 1:34 PM. ray benson. 1.

Chainsaw . the stihl 038 magnum thread ... ArboristSite Guru. Joined Feb 20, 2008 Messages 565 Reaction score 58 Location Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Oct 23, 2008 #6 Chainsaw . Bar size for MS462 ? Thread starter Wizz; Start date Dec 11, 2019; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Mar 1, 2013 Messages 3,389 Reaction score 7,237 Location Western WI. Jun 15, 2020 #19Dec 29, 2011. #20. Forester sells several rim/drum systems with 7-pin lo-pro rims with small spline. Mis-matching 3/8 and 3/8 lo-pro will result in excessive wear in sprockets, drive links, and nose sprockets since size and shape of chassis and drive links is different, even if the pitch is the same. Ordered list.Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Yesterday at 7:52 AM. #4. ECHO is a great homeowner saw when you want a lot of value for the money. Parts and shop manuals are available online, unlike the other two major brands, so repairs can be made by the homeowner if needed (like a brittle fuel hose due to age and ethanol in the fuel).12,492. Reaction score. 9,095. Location. Omaha, Nebraska. May 29, 2018. #16. After reading this thread, I got a bit worried and compression tested my 064 and one of my MS 660 saws that I rebuilt. I measured 160 psi. from the 064 and 155 psi. from the MS 660.

To identify the model number on a Stihl chainsaw, locate the nine-digit serial number that is stamped into the motor housing or crankcase, and then reference the owner’s manual or ...

Oct 26, 2023. #2. I recently was in the same situation had a lot of 28 to 30 inch oak to cut. My "big" saw was a 362 20 inch bar. Took a hard look at husky 572 and echo 7310 and 462 500. Down to 462 and 500 all videos they seem pretty close cutting speed. The 500 had a 25 light bar and 462 regular 24 or 25.

When you’re searching for a new chainsaw or seeking the right power tools for a project, finding a Ryobi dealer near you is likely on the agenda. Check out this guide to find local...Nov 17, 2013. #6. Handle angle is one difference. I happen to think they have a better looking saw with the color and plastic differences. In the 2166-365/2172-372xp class the Jonsereds have a lower profile air filter housing. I happen to like that more than the higher profile Husqvarna air filer housing.WACutter said: 7900 @6.3hp and 6.4 Kg (14.1) lbs - From KWF Online. .447HP/lb. I think this is pretty close to what mine weighed when I got it, a little over 14 lbs. 064 @ 6.5hp and 7.1 Kg (15.6 lbs) from Stihl. .417HP/lb. Mine is the wrap model, so it is probably a bit heavier than this.Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 27, 2004 Messages 2,064 Reaction score 258 Location ... Joined Feb 14, 2005 Messages 184 Reaction score 21 Location Aliquippa, PA. Oct 9, 2007 #3 Chainsaw Kickback Massacre Knew two people that got their chainsaw stuck in their throat because of kickback. One is dead, the other is maimed for …9, 10 pin for .404. 9,10 pin for .325. those are all sizes guys do actually use on this forum (somewhat sparingly) and it would be cool to compare. I will say that actual chain speed at work (or play) is a delicate balance of the power of the saw, the wood being cut, the cutters style, the sprocket, the bar type and size, the chain length, type ...The saw is very smooth and noticeably lighter and more nimble than my 70 cc saws and cuts through small and medium size wood just as fast. The tree today was an old apple tree with an oblong base of 20 X 22 inches. The saw cut very fast with the full length of the bar, I was very happy. However, this saw does not have the torque of the 70 cc saws.The 075/076 series weigh about 22lbs for the powerhead alone and for that kind of weight I want real performance not a cool looking boat anchor. I'd go with a 084 or 088, a Homelite 750, or a Mac 125, or even a 090. I traded my 076 super in on a Stihl fs250 weed trimmer and gave him $200 too boot, and mine looked nice.

Eugene, OR. Dec 27, 2019. #19. Just reviving an old thread with my experience. I have an older red choke lever 026 that needed a new fuel line. I didn't have a 1121 358 7705 on hand and using the S shaped 1121 358 7700 I had would have required drilling out the tank hole. The I found that the 1119 358 7701 fit the small hole tank and …I see chainsaw parts from China so cheap it makes we wonder how they do it. Carburetors for less than 10 bucks. Pistons and cylinders for less than $20. Plastics for the top and A/F very reasonable. Mufflers for around $10. But I do not see cheap chainsaw bars. Compaired to how hard it is to make a working carburetor a bar is a snap. Yet no ...Flippy caps. One idea is to switch the caps. Take the flippy caps off, Clean the flippy caps, Put them back on,and go cut trees. If gas leaks out 3/10 times then, ask the dealer for "A new flippy cap." If oil still leaks and gas is ok,maybe it's. the threads inside the tank.A sharp chain is the most critical part of the saw. You can: 1) learn to sharpen your self (lots of different ways); 2) pay someone to sharpen your chains; or 3) replace them when dull. I believe that on this site, the order above would reflect the preference of most members. Some will go as far as custom modifying their chains.Australia. May 29, 2021. #10. Oppama pet 2100 made in Japan. .5 second refresh rate and is accurate to within +/- 10rpm. It reads rpm on wasted spark engines, 2-stroke 1 to 4 cylinders, 4-stroke 1 to 6 and 8 cylinders. It’s Water-resistant, reads 100-30,000rpm.

ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Apr 11, 2013 Messages 14 Reaction score 1 Location indiana. May 17, 2013 #1 ... "Stihl MS650 chainsaw with big bore kit 98 cc extra cylinder extra had tons of accessories everything goes with it three bars all the chains ,files, oil, extra parts etc ". Bars are Stihl 20,28,36".Im really only showing the bad. The piston is like all meteor's, which is perfect, other than the damage to the top, but it aint bad. The plating is perfect, smooth and even, but it does have a small dark ring around the top from the plating missing, and there is a small spot near the top where there was a machine mark in the cylinder that got plated …

Anyways, its a Model 358.350810, 40cc saw. Can anyone tell me the idle and MAX rpms for this saw, so I can give it chance of running right. Max rpm number is the most important and I don't trust my ear or the saw - yup I've got the tach to do it. Help please. On a side note, I can't believe how cheaply (crappy) this saw is built.Reaction score. 2,752. Location. In the Timber. Aug 19, 2015. #10. If you are going with a one saw plan and getting into 24" wood, the 362 is the obvious choice. 50cc saws are nice, but only if you have a 70cc+ saw to handle the bigger stuff. A 60cc saw is a good one saw plan for most users, a 50cc is not.Mar 6, 2024 · When it comes to arborists and their chainsaws, one thing is for certain - they need a reliable and efficient tool to tackle the toughest jobs. That's where the 104 drive …Even you say you use the chainsaw to remove the bark and cut the log down to fit. And to save your band blades. As far as the size of the saw, you keep talkin' about the large (395) saw on the Alaskan.I muffler modded my new CS-4910 before it even saw wood for the first time. Two screws to remove the deflector and spark arrestor screen and pulled the baffle tube out of the muffler. I also removed the stock exhaust deflector and replaced it with the one from a Shindaiwa 400 (Echo/Shindaiwa part # A313001460).25. Location. Ontario. Jan 21, 2014. #1. Just purchased my first chain saw 80cc john deere . Was wondering what the E.V. stood for ? It has a 24" bar , its an older model but in mint condition stickers are still new on it. Got it for 250$.Chainsaw . best BAR-n-CHAIN oil. Thread starter 333.okh; Start date May 7, 2013; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Nov 1, 2011 Messages 121 Reaction score 23 Location Bemidji, MN. May 7, 2013 #201&1 on the carb. Idle = 2800. Max = 12500. Idle speed + Spec / lean drop off = 3300. Start saw up at 1&1 and turn idle so it's 2800rpm. once warm turn idle to 3300 and then move to L screw slowly turning in and out. Both ways the saw will drop in rpm, find where is runs the fastest (lean drop off) once you have lean drop off, turn L screw out ...ArboristSite Operative. Joined Apr 14, 2009 Messages 478 Reaction score 218 Location New Hampshire. Nov 20, 2010 #6 ... The cleanest chainsaw behind the chain cover is the Dolmar, I suspect this has something to do with their slick galvanized type steel they use. The next is the MS261. (not sure what just happened to my type font, bumped ...

Jul 26, 2023. #8. RedneckChainsawRepair said: Yep new one plastic cased and heavier. Want better built better mag cased saw better buy those 4910 or the 501 that is still being made. I checked the other day and found a online seller with 99 4910 in stock at retail asking prices. Old pic Mitch took when weighed them when came out.

782. Location. Narrows, Va 24124. Oct 30, 2010. #2. The timber bear was not the worse saw ever built, but I personally would not put much into one either. I believe the timber bear later became the PM610 which later became the PM650. Here is a link to the specs on the timber bear.

If your really interested in just the 311 or the 391 and can afford either one get the 391. They are basicly the exact same saws with the 391 having more power. The power is why it cost more, other than they are the same. Power wise the 391 is nipping right the the heals of the 362.Do that a few times and yes, you'll have to lean hard on the saw to get it to cut, and your chain will be smoking. By the way, you should NEVER lean on the saw like that. Good way to get hurt badly. The saw should always cut like its new (pulling itself into the wood and throwing big chips).Colorado. Sep 27, 2010. #4. setup. The breaker/spinner is part of the investment. 100 foot rolls of chain come with 25 presets. You can figure out how many you can make by doing the math. It is cheaper in the long run to make your own. Bonus is that you can make chain for others at a slight markup.The chainsaw chain help forum where you'll find help like: Which chain to use for whatever; or How to sharpen a chainsaw chain, etc. Threads 32 Messages 220. Threads 32 Messages 220. S. Need help finding a chain. Jan 15, 2024; Steve1; Chainsaw Mill. Help with saw mills using chainsaws. Threads 5 Messages 32. Threads 5 Messages 32. M.I have one of those craftsman 36cc chainsaws made by poulan, M/N 358.350660.everytime I run it dry and go to refuel, it vaporlocks like a SOB! infact it doesn't even have to run out of fuel just get hot!Anyways I took it back to the sears for warranty coverage. the service tag it said "found carb out of adjustment" Now it seems to only get up ...First the background on the two saws: The Husqvarna was brand new with no tanks through it. 20" factory bar with narrow kerf chain. Fuel used was Husqvarna ethanol free XP+ 50:1 mix. The Stihl had about 7 tanks of fuel through it. 18" factory bar with new Stihl .325/.063 standard chain. Fuel used was Stihl ethanol free 50:1 mix.Chainsaw . Suggestions on 35cc saw. Thread starter OntheLevel; Start date Nov 23, 2012; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Aug 9, 2012 Messages 158 Reaction score 18 Location SE Michigan. Nov 23, 2012 #12 …Feb 17, 2023 · Firewood, Heating and Wood Burning Equipment. Discuss all your firewood needs here. Equipment and home heating, firewood business questions and techniques. Medicine Matters Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, is the interim director of the Department of Medicine in th...May 1, 2012. #4. To convert an old point model over to a nonpoints model useing stihl parts, you need the coil and the flywheel along with the wiring to make it easy. Or go to napa buy an omega module for under $20. Follow instructions, except for reverse the wires, and you have a nonpoints model.

That saw was last produced around 2008 and represents the last actual pro model saw that Poulan ever produced. It is 54cc and far superior to anything else built in that class such as MS290 and 455 Rancher. It has split cases, adjustable oiler, and very solid construction. Do a muffler mod and that is all it needs to be a really good firewood saw.ArboristSite Operative. Joined May 25, 2008 Messages 146 Reaction score 209 Location ... Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 8,631 Reaction score 11,060 Location Ohio. Mar 21, 2022 #14 Just go to your dealer. Only couple bucks each. Part # 9460 624 0801 .Have conversations with others that enjoy talking about chainsaws, trees, logging, milling, carving and anything else you can think of that has to do with trees. Private. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Visible. Anyone can find this group. History. Group created on March 16, 2009. Name last changed on January 3, 2022.Instagram:https://instagram. japanesepussy picbig busty asian titslolirock deviantartnude fox anchors Reaction score. 33,304. Location. Franklin, OH. Jan 28, 2011. #2. The 261 is the strongest 50cc saw on the market. The 346 is the best handling 50cc saw on the market. Both are phenominal saws.Mar 29, 2012. #15. I never gave chaps much thought until I cut my knee and needed an ER visit. I then researched and chose the Labonville full wrap, 10 ply competion chaps. The full wrap is reasuring as I do a lot of ground level brush cutting and 10 plies should have no problem stopping my MS 261. officially olive onlyfanspornhub pornographic videos Sooner or later, you will wish you had more saw. I picked my Echo CS-600P up on Flea Bay for $450 delivered, which was about $235 less than the Stihl MS-362. Just use good quality synthetic oil and premium non-ethanol gasoline, combined with an enriched carb setting, and your saws will last a very long time. domination ebony The parts will swap out to a 660/650 EVL echo and the parts will sell for more than the whole. Particularly the jug/piston, the coil/ module, the handle and the bottom carrier. All the other parts will sell too. Unless it's pristine, then the whole saw might get some higher $$ action. This is based on selling four orange ones and one yellow one ...Chainsaw . Stihl ms200t time sert size ??? Thread starter Dadatwins; Start date May 3, 2008; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jul 23, 2002 Messages 7,025 Reaction score 1,149 Location West Virginia. May 3, 2008 #6Problem: saw all the sudden died when trying to warm up and died again when I actually put it in a log. So I looked at the piston and it is scored pretty severely (pictures below), I took the chainsaw to a tech and they said it would be pointless to put a new cylinder in and that I should simply buy a new saw and sell the old one for parts.