help me decide

Skioutty · July 27, 2016, 12:28:24 PM

I surely will.

DelawhereJoe · July 27, 2016, 12:37:29 PM

Just remember that the saw will cut noticeably faster then your current saw so please watch out for your body parts getting in the way.

btulloh · July 27, 2016, 05:22:12 PM

X2 X4 X8 on that

Skioutty · July 27, 2016, 05:43:20 PM

I'm no rookie. I've been around saws my whole life, just stepped into something bigger. .........but being cautioned is always heard.

Ada Shaker · July 27, 2016, 08:06:23 PM

Nice saw. Interested in selling it?. :D

DelawhereJoe · July 27, 2016, 08:31:34 PM

That saw out your way in the Yarro Valley is what around $1600 ?

Ada Shaker · July 28, 2016, 05:45:56 AM

Quote from: DelawhereJoe on July 27, 2016, 08:31:34 PM
That saw out your way in the Yarro Valley is what around $1600 ?

That's round about what she cost me, a little more with some files oil and the like :

Skioutty · August 06, 2016, 10:42:46 AM

So I got to use the new saw for a few big cuts.
Me likey lots! I'll have some more time with it on Monday.

dean herring · August 07, 2016, 09:15:23 AM

Jmop
There are 2 kinds of saws Sthil and the other ones
Luv my Sthil 290, 20" bar

The Diesel · August 07, 2016, 11:20:42 AM

You will love that saw. It gets more powerful after around 5-6 tanks of gas. I was noodling/quartering 30" diameter oak with the 362cm yesterday for a few hours yesterday for my neighbor. I run 25" bar with stihl rs chain.

I was going to go with 362 or a 461 but went with 362 because it will be my main saw and I don't cut enough big stuff to justify the weight. Also my 70 year old dad will be using.

Bill Saf · August 07, 2016, 08:22:29 PM

The ms 280 isn't really that bad of a saw for what it is. I have one and others to but I do run mine with a 20" full comp and a 8 pin drive with a mm. No it don't pull like my 365sp running 24" with full comp and mm. I would not throw it on the shelf just yet.

Bill

opticsguy · August 11, 2016, 12:16:07 AM

I purchased the 391 about two months ago, my interest was a larger saw for obviously cutting larger wood. The saw is heavy, at least for me, but cuts very well and fast. At 67 years old, I would not want to carry this around all day. But for fast cutting it is a very good saw.