Jonsered 2159 Husky 359

[Woodhog]

Are the Husky 359 and the johnsered  2159 the exact same saw???

[jokers]

Yes, with the exception of the cosmetics.

Russ

[SawTroll]

Yes, with the exception of the cosmetics.
Russ

What about the angle of the front handlebar?
I may be wrong, but I think it runs streight across the saw on the Jred, resulting in a less than ideal grip when cutting vertically using it right handed.

[jokers]

You`re absoulutely right, and I consider that an ergonomic deficiency, but when I mentioned this in another thread a person offered the retort that they prefer a straight across handle.  ???

The red and black Jonnies sure are pretty![img width=400 --Photos MUST be in the Forestry Forum gallery!!!!!--.com/albums/v653/groundsforum/2159_357xp_359.jpg[/img]

All modified by EHP!

Russ

[SawTroll]

They sure are! 

It is a great pity that they screwed up with the front handlebars.   :(

The "excuse" I have seen for that design was that it made it possible to use the handlebar as "gunning sight" when felling....... :D

[floyd]

If one holds the handles on the starter side of the saw one sees the benefits of "bent " handles.