Stihl saws
03-18-2008, 07:06 AM
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03-18-2008, 07:43 AM
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I don't recall seeing too many Stihl's being used with milling attachments? Of course, I haven't really looked at anybody else's rigs lately. You want to work a saw, try ripping a 28"-30" 10 foot, oak log into 2" planks. How about 3 of them back to back and one with a deep curve? Have done countless pine and cedar planks. That's only with a 372 with a 32" bar.
Either way, if you want a saw that's gonna work with abuse, you need to spend the extra buck on a pro series. They use a differenyt rod and crank and dispurse heat better. Also need to be able to adjust the bar oiler for big jobs.
Either way, if you want a saw that's gonna work with abuse, you need to spend the extra buck on a pro series. They use a differenyt rod and crank and dispurse heat better. Also need to be able to adjust the bar oiler for big jobs.
The big Stihl saws are great for milling - 090, 090G, 088, 084, etc are all more than enough for the job.
I have seen a rig where two 090s are mounted to one bar and are driving the chain.
Here are both doing their job:
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03-18-2008, 08:00 PM
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LMAO!!!!
I don't know if that was the one, but someone converted a Chevy 350 motor into a chainsaw... Same result, just about spit my cole all over the computer screen...
I don't know if that was the one, but someone converted a Chevy 350 motor into a chainsaw... Same result, just about spit my cole all over the computer screen...
04-11-2008, 07:06 AM
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Great thread you guys have started here. I'm picking up a new 290 Farm Boss tonight. It should do everything I need it to. I have had a few other Stihl saws at companies I have worked for. They have never let me down. I'm tired of using my friends collection of saws so its time for my own.
04-11-2008, 09:34 AM
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I got my 290 last yr and what a saw. I probably haven't run but 1 tank of fuel thru it so far, but it cuts like a dream compared to the little Poulan I inherited from my dad. A tad on the heavy side, but I love it so far.
04-11-2008, 12:15 PM
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Used to go to saw competitions when I lived in Idaho, seen everything from V8's to 96" Harley powered saws. My grandpa had something called a Mahl or something like that, it was huge I could barely lift it at 10 yrs old
04-11-2008, 12:20 PM
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I have a MS260 with a 16" bar as the camping/hunting saw, its a great unit.... Dad has a MS260 and a MS361, the 361 has some *****... big enough for anything I can imagine cutting... I will get a 361 someday and have the small and big saw compliment...
04-21-2008, 07:54 PM
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Well I got my MS290 last week. Used it all weekend, along with the cummins. Ran the heck outa the saw and it performed great. he cummins stuck with a big trailer load of wood. Finnaly got the truck out but now i'm replacing a u-joint because of my driving manners, lol.
I'm very happy with the new saw though.
I'm very happy with the new saw though.
04-21-2008, 09:40 PM
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you know your big stihl's!
almost purchased an 090 last week on craigslist... seller reneged and sold it to someone else.
probably will get a 084 in the near future.
almost purchased an 090 last week on craigslist... seller reneged and sold it to someone else.
probably will get a 084 in the near future.