026 PRO.......How do they rank in the world of smaller saws?
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NovaMan
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Ah, I like conservative - it should last longer that way, right?Nope. Your's is "conservative"... Probably about 13,500 or so. Or at least it was a year ago! How's it running? No more Hickory I hope
I haven't touched the high speed screw, and it's still running great. LOL, no more hickory, but I did cut a pile of cherry a few days ago.
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I love it. Think I will:hmm3grin2orange:
Crofter
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Ben dont like 'em and thats all there is to it!
Well the 260 was my first new saw in a LOT of years and I thought it was amazingly easy on the hands after the old ones I had used. I dont think the argument about which saw is faster after modifications has much bearing on its relative, as presented, consumer value. I value dependability and availability of parts now and into the future as I tend to hang onto things. I never liked the hassle of inboard sprockets on saws so that is a plus for the 260 over some of the alternatives.
Well the 260 was my first new saw in a LOT of years and I thought it was amazingly easy on the hands after the old ones I had used. I dont think the argument about which saw is faster after modifications has much bearing on its relative, as presented, consumer value. I value dependability and availability of parts now and into the future as I tend to hang onto things. I never liked the hassle of inboard sprockets on saws so that is a plus for the 260 over some of the alternatives.
West Texas
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Frank wrote: "I value dependability and availability of parts, as I tend to hang on to things" There you go , being practical and down to earth again. 
outdoortype
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It's funny....
Everybody seemed to jump on the comparison of the MS260 vs. the world. Stihl Kid originally inquired about a small saw that would easily cut 15-20" wood. Is there a "small" saw (stock) on the planet that will do this? Most of the firewood I cut has been in this size range or smaller. Personally, I don't see either of those saws cutting 15" black or red oak easily.
Everybody seemed to jump on the comparison of the MS260 vs. the world. Stihl Kid originally inquired about a small saw that would easily cut 15-20" wood. Is there a "small" saw (stock) on the planet that will do this? Most of the firewood I cut has been in this size range or smaller. Personally, I don't see either of those saws cutting 15" black or red oak easily.
Frank, I never said I didnt like the 260. Parts are not a issue with Husky Or Stihl so thats a moot point. Ditto with the dependability issue.
Outdoor type is right. A 50cc saw isnt ideal for cutting 15-20" hardwood, day in day out.
Outdoor type is right. A 50cc saw isnt ideal for cutting 15-20" hardwood, day in day out.
2000ssm6
Stihl User
That saw might suit his needs better.
Hwh, I reckon you haven't run a piped 5100:rockn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOXghfSb8sA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWm-GFbAHMk&mode=user&search=
course that is just a soft old failed hemlock
you sure you wanna get rid of that 5100?
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2000ssm6
Stihl User
Hwh, I reckon you haven't run a piped 5100:rockn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOXghfSb8sA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWm-GFbAHMk&mode=user&search=
course that is just a soft old failed hemlock
you sure you wanna get rid of that 5100?
Cool saw, I Stihl like Ben's 260 video the best.
SawTroll
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If it were Husky, you could look up the ipl yourself in about 10 seconds on the web and know the precise part number you need. :monkey:
That is true......
SawTroll
Information Collector
Not according to Stihl, but for a 9-pin on a 361 you need an extra link....
SawTroll
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It is a Husky, assambled at the Poulan factory........
SawTroll
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I like my 026pro's and my 2 -5100's and 2149/346/zebra/?......And that is all that counts...
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Actually.......yes!!:biggrinbounce2:
PA Plumber
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Dredging up this thread for some follow up.
Installed new needle cage, drum and 8-T sprocket today.
Noticeably faster on the small stuff. Seems you can't lean on the saw quite as much, but with a sharp chain it cuts like the dickens!
Very nice.
Installed new needle cage, drum and 8-T sprocket today.
Noticeably faster on the small stuff. Seems you can't lean on the saw quite as much, but with a sharp chain it cuts like the dickens!
Very nice.
