Well, after a round journey of about 150 miles to fetch it, i finally got it home and set about tarting it up. Got it for a steal, less than half the price of what they are going for on eBay. There was a few things i noticed when i first saw it. It needed a new Elastostart handle as it had been chewed by a dog, the chain was on its last legs, the bar, although it had some paint missing, was fine. Looked in pretty good condition for a 4 year old saw. Probably only had the work to wear down the chain, so not much i guess!!
I was really eager to put it through its paces, so i took it to work with me the following day. Normally use a 346xp ne but i left it in the truck and gave the 260 a run instead. Gave it a quick pass with the file and away i went. It cuts really well, seems to be on par with the husky, which i know it shouldn't be, but it is. I didn't do any timed cuts etc, but it felt nice to use. Couldn't really tell any difference in weight either.
Something else i noticed was that.... here goes.... They seem a bit, well, plasticky! Everything seems a bit cheaply made compared to the husky. The 346 seems solid and the chainbrake feels like it is part of the saw. On the Stihl it seems like it was an after thought and if you put too much pressure on it then it might snap off or something. Nevermind though, it cuts like a hot knife through butter so i can't complain too much for the price!
It has the side tensioner which tbh, is a bit of a ball ache, but now i'm used to it, i suppose it's ok... suppose!
I threw a bit of money at it and replaced the pull start handle, ordered a new 16" bar and a couple of chains for it also. Fitted them today and took some pics for here... Hope you enjoy them!
I was really eager to put it through its paces, so i took it to work with me the following day. Normally use a 346xp ne but i left it in the truck and gave the 260 a run instead. Gave it a quick pass with the file and away i went. It cuts really well, seems to be on par with the husky, which i know it shouldn't be, but it is. I didn't do any timed cuts etc, but it felt nice to use. Couldn't really tell any difference in weight either.
Something else i noticed was that.... here goes.... They seem a bit, well, plasticky! Everything seems a bit cheaply made compared to the husky. The 346 seems solid and the chainbrake feels like it is part of the saw. On the Stihl it seems like it was an after thought and if you put too much pressure on it then it might snap off or something. Nevermind though, it cuts like a hot knife through butter so i can't complain too much for the price!
It has the side tensioner which tbh, is a bit of a ball ache, but now i'm used to it, i suppose it's ok... suppose!I threw a bit of money at it and replaced the pull start handle, ordered a new 16" bar and a couple of chains for it also. Fitted them today and took some pics for here... Hope you enjoy them!
