My first Stihl MS362-CM

[Mr70ss]

Well I pulled the trigger on my first Stihl, a MS362-CM. Just wanted to give a nod to everyone who posts here. There is a real wealth of information (too much at times) to help a novice like me. After doing some research I wanted to pickup an extra bar (Tsumura light 24") and run it with a full skip chain, and upgrade to dual felling dogs (vs. stock single). I haven't had a chance to put it to work ye but until then here are a couple of pics..

 

[berrnard]

Very nice and mean looking


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[HarleyT]

I use post office boxes for almost everything too!

 

[Deleted member 135597]

I use post office boxes for almost everything too!

Maybe that’s why the are almost bankrupt!

 

[Frank Rizzo]

Well I pulled the trigger on my first Stihl, a MS362-CM. Just wanted to give a nod to everyone who posts here. There is a real wealth of information (too much at times) to help a novice like me. After doing some research I wanted to pickup an extra bar (Tsumura light 24") and run it with a full skip chain, and upgrade to dual felling dogs (vs. stock single). I haven't had a chance to put it to work ye but until then here are a couple of pics..

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I got a nice mod for that saw ... really wakes her up !

 

[1Alpha1]

Great looking saw! Congrats and safe sawing!

 

[Mr70ss]

Thanks everyone it sure has been fun learning about saws. I also wanted to share what I did for a case. I was going to purchase a Stihl case but after reading the reviews about the handle and hinge breaking issues combined with having to mod it to fit the oversized dogs I though Id pass and go a different route. I ended up going with a Husqvarna power box that I had to mod a little to get the 362 to fit. The hinges are much better and I love having a little extra room for extra oil, chains, gloves, etc. It does sit slightly askew but does not move and it's a small price to pay to protect my investment. So am I in trouble with the community for using a Husky box for a Stihl?? Here are some pics...

 

[HarleyT]

Maybe that’s why the are almost bankrupt!

Nah, shipping China's and Bezos's crap for next to nothing has done that!!!!

 

[user 122190]

So am I in trouble with the community for using a Husky box for a Stihl??

As long as you don't wear a Husky t-shirt and cap, you are OK.

 

[Mr70ss]

As long as you don't wear a Husky t-shirt and cap, you are OK

haha Nice!

 

[porsche965]

MS362 is a great all around saw. Smooth and reliable. For a one saw plan a good choice.

 

[Frank Rizzo]

MS362 is a great all around saw. Smooth and reliable. For a one saw plan a good choice.

Yeppers ... getya a Razer-sharp chain and let the chips fly !!!!!

 

[berrnard]

As long as you don't wear a Husky t-shirt and cap, you are OK.

Yep

It really only matters what is inside the saw case.


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[ericm979]

Turn the oiler up all the way when running that 24" bar. Should pull well with skip chain. I use full comp on my 24" and skip for the longer bars. It's a little slow with the 24" bar but it works.

 

[1Alpha1]

Nice job on making that Husky box fit. That saw looks as if it will have a great home.

 

[Jumbo Jimbo]

Don’t judge a book by its cover!