Will Jonsered ever come out with an MS200??

[Kneejerk Bombas]

I suspect it's that the larger Stihl saws haven't be completely redone in a while.
I'll have to take a look at my saws and see what you're talking about, never noticed.
They pay a lot more attention to ergonomics and injuries caused by vibration and repetitive motions, than they did in years past. It makes sense to allow the operator to have his wrist straight while using the saw.

 

[Woodie]

Actually, in real world that isnt it...

I find that offset handle angle allows me to get my left hand in better position and i can keep the saw more to the side of body, instead of farther away/more front which happens with straight handle bar...

In the "real world?"

Funny, I thought that was the same world I was sawing in...

I find the complete opposite for me. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[belgian]

I suspect it's that the larger Stihl saws haven't be completely redone in a while.
I'll have to take a look at my saws and see what you're talking about, never noticed.
They pay a lot more attention to ergonomics and injuries caused by vibration and repetitive motions, than they did in years past. It makes sense to allow the operator to have his wrist straight while using the saw.

Wood newbie, Like Mike Maas, I haven't the slighthest idea what you're talking about. Have had many types of saws in my hands and cannot see/or notice any particular difference in angle or handlebar position on the ms 200 compared to others.

Apart from that, this saw is pure fun to work with.

 

[manual]

Not quite right, it is a version of the 334T, not the 338XPT......

I knew that was coming.

 

[Woodie]

Wood newbie, Like Mike Maas, I haven't the slighthest idea what you're talking about. Have had many types of saws in my hands and cannot see/or notice any particular difference in angle or handlebar position on the ms 200 compared to others.

Respectfully, then you have not had a Jonsered in your hands. Put a Jonsered next to the MS200, look at them from above, then let me know if you can see what I'm talking about.

Or better yet, do a search here on the difference between a 372 and a 2171.

 

[manual]

I don't want to start a flame war over what is, by and large, a personal preference--in the end it comes down to what I think is just more comfortable. (And on their largest saws, Stihl apparently does too!)

All I know it works for me.

 

[piney1]

A hammer a chunk of log or a variety of other forms of force could change the angle for you.

 

[spike60]

Spike, this is from an old thread...any news on the 2147??!! (Waiting with bated breath...)

No words of encouragement on this one either. I really doubt that we will be seeing it. Jonsered feels that it would play to too small an audience, and in a way, they are correct. We sell a lot of 346's, but to a large degree, those buyers are pro users. Unlike AS members, Joe Consumer would just see a high priced saw that's "only 45cc's", and would not understand the special characteristics of this saw. I know other Husky dealers who don't have much of a pro market, and they rarely sell a 346. We're just the opposite, with the 346 usually being the 3rd or 4th best selling saw in the store. (the 372 was always #1, but now it's the 575. #2 is usually the 350)

 

[SawTroll]

Respectfully, then you have not had a Jonsered in your hands. Put a Jonsered next to the MS200, look at them from above, then let me know if you can see what I'm talking about.

Or better yet, do a search here on the difference between a 372 and a 2171.

You are right, that difference is exactly what keeps me away from the newer Jonsereds..........:greenchainsaw:

 

[SawTroll]

I still have no clue what you are talking about. It looks like the Jonnyred is more angled than the sthil.

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Not at the top grip area - that is streight across, 90 degrees to the bar.

 

[Woodie]

You are right, that difference is exactly what keeps me away from the newer Jonsereds..........:greenchainsaw:

PHILISTINE!