New Member, New Saw

[Andyshine77]

There is almost nothing shared bw the 026 and the 261...just because it replaced it doesn't mean it's a new version. You chose your words carelessly and I pointed it out.

   You crack me up.... :D have a nice day!

Nmurph is correct, they have nothing in common. The 024, 024S, 026 and 260 were all based on the same crank case The 290, 310 and 290 share the same common case as well.

[Paul_H]

I know what Fat Cougar meant much the same as the Model T Ford was replaced by the Model A but the parts weren't interchangeable. Lets not get to hair splitting,it's chainsaws not rocket science.

[nmurph]

It's not splitting hairs to correct a factually incorrect statement. If he had said the 260 was a new version of the of the 026 I would have not had a problem.

...How much of the 261's design needs to be borrowed from the 026 series to warrant "new version" vs. "replacement", 51% or what?

Both are great saws!

That is a good question. But the difference bw the 026/260 and the 261 is more 95%.

[Paul_H]

Splitting hairs.

[nmurph]

Splitting hairs.

I'm sorry, but where I come from, words mean things. You can gloss over inaccurate statements if you want.

[Paul_H]

I guess I understood Cougars meaning and thought maybe others did too but I have watched The Big Bang Theory and see where you are coming from.

[beenthere]

nmurph

I'm sorry, but where I come from, words mean things.

Where do you come from?

[nmurph]

I TOTALLY get his point. But when I pointed out a FACTUAL error in what he said, this argument ensued.

I don't waste my time on sophomoric humor, I prefer to waste it on people who don't have a grasp on the English language.

I'm out.

[AdkStihl]

Put an 026 and an MS260 in front of you and disassemble if you wish. You will notice many similarities, in fact they are the same saw. Now.....put a 261 on the bench and begin your inspection. You will find that the only thing interchangeable with an 026/260 is the recoil rope.

I totally agree with nmurph and I even understood the op........but attitude......yeah....that needs to stay on AS

[beenthere]

I prefer to waste it on people who don't have a grasp on the English language

From what I often read on the FF, there is no prerequisite for members to have a grasp on the English language.  ;D

Some interpretation of what is meant is best applied.
Sometimes it is hard to express ones' thoughts in words, so question or two to zero in on what is meant (without the chastising) helps everyone understand better.
No reason to leap into the ring ready to take on all comers over some misunderstanding, IMO.

[Paul_H]

I see Murph as the aggresser here and he chipped at Cougar.If it's an old grudge,take it somewhere else.You're starting to irritate me.

[Jeff]

With AS down, I think there will be a mass migration. I have read stuff on here forever but just recently joined myself. I hope FF keeps the friendly atmosphere.

It will or there will also be a mass extinction to follow.

[JohnG28]

Put an 026 and an MS260 in front of you and disassemble if you wish. You will notice many similarities, in fact they are the same saw. Now.....put a 261 on the bench and begin your inspection. You will find that the only thing interchangeable with an 026/260 is the recoil rope.

I totally agree with nmurph and I even understood the op........but attitude......yeah....that needs to stay on AS

Well said sir. No reason to get all wound up here.

[John R]

Put an 026 and an MS260 in front of you and disassemble if you wish. You will notice many similarities, in fact they are the same saw. Now.....put a 261 on the bench and begin your inspection. You will find that the only thing interchangeable with an 026/260 is the recoil rope.

I totally agree with nmurph and I even understood the op........but attitude......yeah....that needs to stay on AS

I thought AS was back up and running there for a minute.   ;D ;D