sunfish
Fish Head
Called a Tri-Brake or something like that. The dealers around here do not stock that model and that's fine with me. Too easy to get a reg model.
What makes the MS 261 better than the 346 XP?
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Called a Tri-Brake or something like that. The dealers around here do not stock that model and that's fine with me. Too easy to get a reg model.
Tazman1602
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"What makes the MS 261 better than the 346 XP? "
NOTHING.
They are BOTH really great saws IMHO and I've used both even though I'm prejudiced towards the 346XP as I've got a new one -- it was $50 less at the dealer than the Stihl and that was a decidiing factor.
Art
NOTHING.
They are BOTH really great saws IMHO and I've used both even though I'm prejudiced towards the 346XP as I've got a new one -- it was $50 less at the dealer than the Stihl and that was a decidiing factor.
Art
Called a Tri-Brake or something like that. The dealers around here do not stock that model and that's fine with me. Too easy to get a reg model.
When I saw that it was a total put off. I would have never condsidered buying one set up that way.
The Count
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what makes the MS 261 a better saw than 346 XP ?
Redemption !!!
well, it is Good Friday today, and those who have been sinful, may want to adopt the Opus Dei kinda practice and punish themselves with a heavier and bulkier saw. This way your pain will be greater and more of your sins forgiven.
LOLZ
just a bit of fun.
happy Easter everybody.
PS. rabbits must love us for turning the forests into plains.
also it is Earth day and we do commit deadly sins you know ? (not me coz so far I`ve planted 10X more than I took down. )
Redemption !!!
well, it is Good Friday today, and those who have been sinful, may want to adopt the Opus Dei kinda practice and punish themselves with a heavier and bulkier saw. This way your pain will be greater and more of your sins forgiven.
LOLZ
just a bit of fun.
happy Easter everybody.
PS. rabbits must love us for turning the forests into plains.
also it is Earth day and we do commit deadly sins you know ? (not me coz so far I`ve planted 10X more than I took down.
)For RPMs don't know. B&C 20" with Stihl yellow chain .325.
sunfish
Fish Head
Same here. I've only seen a picture and I laughed.
Added wieght and gizmos. At least it's an option and you can still get the regular 346xp:msp_thumbup:
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If I get a 261, one thought was to just get the power head only ($500) and put my 260's 16" Oregon Pro Lite bar on it. It's for 3/8" chain so I'd have to get a new sprocket too.
Would that combo be less or more desirable that a 261 with a 16" Stihl bar and .325" chain and why?
I'm getting a little off track here but I'm selling my 260 either way. Maybe I could sell it for more or more easily if I offered it with the 18" bar it came with AND the 16" Oregon Pro Lite. ??
Would that combo be less or more desirable that a 261 with a 16" Stihl bar and .325" chain and why?
I'm getting a little off track here but I'm selling my 260 either way. Maybe I could sell it for more or more easily if I offered it with the 18" bar it came with AND the 16" Oregon Pro Lite. ??
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If, or when Husky replaces the 346, I would not trade my old one for the new model, even swap, with no money.
Even when the 346 replacement has a better filter than the 261, is 9 ounces lighter AND more powerful??:msp_smile:
sunfish
Fish Head
No, I would not trade my old 346, but I might consider trading the new one, not likely though.
I have two saws on my radar right now, the new 562xp and/or a 372xp. I rarely need a larger saw and when I do, the 357xp will handle it. But I've been hangin around here too much.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Called a Tri-Brake or something like that. The dealers around here do not stock that model and that's fine with me. Too easy to get a reg model.
Trio-Brake.
It is meant to force the user into holding the saw properly, but in reality it is just a :monkey: weight increaser, that easily gets in the way.
Btw, it is far from a new design. The ol' 242xp was availiable with it, at least in Sweden.
I don't understand why they suddenly have started promoting it....
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HittinSteel
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Trio-Brake.
It is meant to force the user into holding the saw properly, but in reality it is just a :monkey: weight increaser, that easily gets in the way.
Btw, it is far from a new design. The ol' 242xp was availiable with it, at least in Sweden.
I don't understand why they suddenly have started promoting it....
Especially on a pro saw. I can see it with the homeowner saws since there is so much written on kickback that a new chainsaw user believes it is some mystical force that can happen at any moment regardless of technique and is totally unpredictable.
SawTroll
Information Collector
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SawTroll
Information Collector
No, I would not trade my old 346, but I might consider trading the new one, not likely though.
I have two saws on my radar right now, the new 562xp and/or a 372xp. I rarely need a larger saw and when I do, the 357xp will handle it. But I've been hangin around here too much.
Never trade a saw that you like, you will surely miss it sooner or later!
Just buy additional ones when you "have to".:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
sunfish
Fish Head
c5rulz
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I agree,
Now that's quotable !
Just think, when I joined AS I had ONE saw.
Now I trying to decide what to buy next.:msp_smile:
MCW
Somebody's talking crap here & it ain't the tree!
That is 120% true.
If you took what the manufacturers say in regard to kickback as gospel nobody would be game to even touch a chainsaw!
Ok, you jokers. Back to my most recent question.
IF I went with the 261, should I get the powerhead only and steal the 16" Oregon Pro Lite bar and 3/8" Oregon semi-chisel chain from my 260 or just get the 261 with 16" Stihl bar and .325 chain?
I ask as I'm not clear on the advantages and disadvantages of 3/8 vs .325 on a 50cc saw with 16" bar, or more specifically, on the 261.
. Back to my most recent question.IF I went with the 261, should I get the powerhead only and steal the 16" Oregon Pro Lite bar and 3/8" Oregon semi-chisel chain from my 260 or just get the 261 with 16" Stihl bar and .325 chain?
I ask as I'm not clear on the advantages and disadvantages of 3/8 vs .325 on a 50cc saw with 16" bar, or more specifically, on the 261.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Just stay with a 16" standard .325 set-up, but change the chain to Oregon LP or Stihl RSC if your wood is clean.Ok, you jokers
IF I went with the 261, should I get the powerhead only and steal the 16" Oregon Pro Lite bar and 3/8" Oregon semi-chisel chain from my 260 or just get the 261 with 16" Stihl bar and .325 chain?
I ask as I'm not clear on the advantages and disadvantages of 3/8 vs .325 on a 50cc saw with 16" bar, or more specifically, on the 261.
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