Went All Pro ...... Almost

[KD5UDB]

Been reading a lot here lately and have had the CD (chainsaw desease) bad. I find myself hiding saws behind paint cans and other stuff in the storeroom so the xyl (ex young lady, ie "wife") won't see them.

I am almost all Pro saws now, I sold the MS-250 to a guy I work with to clear 4 wheeler trails and around his camp. I never entirely liked the feel and balance of that saw and with the problems I had with it when it was new (The fuel pickup in the wrong place in the tank and lean runs when running out of fuel at still half full tank), I had about decided to "trade it in". I had the 361 for the larger stuff, but selling the 250 mean't that I needed a replacement 50 cc'ish lighter saw.

My replacement ended up being a a standard MS-260, I figured that I did not really need the compression release or the adjustable the oiler. I'm enjoying it so far, seems to run very nicely. Mine has the limit stops on the carb, but is not missing the High Needle, it is there. I had my dealer swap the 20" bar for a 16, and had him set me up with 2 yellow chains instead of the green chain that came with the original 20" bar. Really like the balance and light weight so far, and if I need more bar length and saw I can just take the 361 along with me. Looks like with the 16" bar and chain combo, it will be plenty fast for a stock saw, and just about right for the stuff that I am cutting.

The "almost" all Pro means that I am keeping the underpowered baby Echo 306, it's just too nice for walking around on the roof every year and "one handing" those under 2" branches that I have to trim to keep them off the roof.

Chris in sunny S. Louisiana.

 

[Tzed250]

Another satisfied Stihl customer...

 

[hogjaws]

+1 on the CD

Great choice on the MS260.
I have 2 - 1 is a 260 and 1 is a 260 pro.
Your right, I never use the decomp and Lakeside53 has written that
they seem to run better with the decomp valve hole plugged.
And the reg 260 puts out plenty of oil.
I have drilled out the muffler with 2 5/16th holes and can recommend
it. Be sure to readjust the carb afterwards.
Takes minutes to do and you'll notice the diff immediately.
Really opens it up and gives you a noticeable increase in power.
PLUS ITS SOUNDS REALLY COOL!!!
Do a search on 260 muffler mods for a couple of hours of enlightenment.
You wont be sorry.
Welcome to the club, this could get expensive though.
My neighbor is suggesting I need 12 step program to learn to
JUST SAY NO! :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:
Have a good one
Mark

 

[KD5UDB]

Yep,

Not that the 250 was bad, I just like fooling around with quality tools and the 260 feels worlds better than the 250..........

Not to mention that not many here on AS have knocked the 260, gosh, you guys have better reviews and info here than can be read anywhere, and that includes reviews that one has to pay for!

Chris

 

[Haywire Haywood]

My neighbor is suggesting I need 12 step program

I'm on the 12 step program too... just 8 more saws to go!

Ian

 

[mini kahuna]

you have the right plan,stick with the better built,pro saws.
unless you only use a saw for yard clean up and very limited use stay away from "consumer" model saws.
the price difference is forgotten soon enough,again good choice on the 260 and 361.....two great saws.

 

[hogjaws]

Hh

JUUST SAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
You can do it I know you can.

:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[superfire]

CD bites another victim

congrats on the new saw:biggrinbounce2:
now go buy a ms 660 w/32" bar and full skip and you will be really a victim of CD:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[computeruser]

I'm on the 12 step program too... just 8 more saws to go!

Ian

HA! I hear ya there. Bear in mind that they have to be running, ready-to-cut saws. Projects and semi-running antiques don't count. I'm a bit down on saws right now, and it just don't feel right.

 

[Bowtie]

+1 for the 026/260!!! Damn good saw!!!

 

[Just Mow]

Nice saws. Now replace that little Echo with a Stihl MS192T and everything will match.

Welcome.

 

[KD5UDB]

I will probably keep the little Echo til I wear it out, it kind of has a story.

My dad passed away last year, he was retired and had been working on mowers, weed whackers, and other stuff for a few of the lawn services around town. He had a way with engines, he ran a hobby shop and flew large scale model airplanes (I still have that hobby too, but just fly small electric airplanes now). We both flew many a modified Sachs (i.e Dolmar) engine on airplanes in the past 30 years. We removed the flywheel on them, the prop became the flywheel, and the machined prop driver had a magnet epoxied in it to trigger and electronic ignition system.

Anyhow, I was cleaning up all the old motors and junk and found that little saw up on a shelf in his shop. It ran great after dumping the old fuel, and performing the usual cleanup. I figure that it was one that he took in to repair and no one claimed it so he kept it to use around the house. Probably will never know the whole story, but it does get used for the small stuff, and particularly while walking around on the roof to trim the Drake Elm tree.

Chris

 

[KMB]

I will probably keep the little Echo til I wear it out, it kind of has a story.

My dad passed away last year, he was retired and had been working on mowers, weed whackers, and other stuff for a few of the lawn services around town. He had a way with engines, he ran a hobby shop and flew large scale model airplanes (I still have that hobby too, but just fly small electric airplanes now). We both flew many a modified Sachs (i.e Dolmar) engine on airplanes in the past 30 years. We removed the flywheel on them, the prop became the flywheel, and the machined prop driver had a magnet epoxied in it to trigger and electronic ignition system.

Anyhow, I was cleaning up all the old motors and junk and found that little saw up on a shelf in his shop. It ran great after dumping the old fuel, and performing the usual cleanup. I figure that it was one that he took in to repair and no one claimed it so he kept it to use around the house. Probably will never know the whole story, but it does get used for the small stuff, and particularly while walking around on the roof to trim the Drake Elm tree.

Chris

Sorry to hear about your dad...great excuse to keep the Echo.

Kevin

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Id hang onto that CS-306, not only does it have some sentimental value, its a darn good saw.

 

[SawTroll]

Yep,

Not that the 250 was bad, I just like fooling around with quality tools and the 260 feels worlds better than the 250..........

Not to mention that not many here on AS have knocked the 260, gosh, you guys have better reviews and info here than can be read anywhere, and that includes reviews that one has to pay for!

Chris

No wonder, the poor 250 has an over-plasticy look and feel to it.

The non-pro 260 has been very popular here, as MS260 Farm Boss - but the design is a bit dated - Husky makes better saws in that class (346xp and 353).....:biggrinbounce2: