Which chain saw?

Tractorgirl · Aug 31, 2002

I went and looked at the Stihl 260 pro and the 360 earlier today so I was glad to see your post. I really like the weight on the 260 but thought if needed, I could handle the 360 well. I'm really leaning towards the Stihl after looking at the Husqvarnas also. My husband just laughs about my interest in tractors and chainsaws--I never claimed to be normal when I married him!

ScottAR · Sep 1, 2002

Bit of advice you probably know already. Normal is boring! Never be normal. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Egon · Sep 1, 2002

Scott:
What happens when the abnormal becomes the normal?

Egon

ScottAR · Sep 2, 2002

Then normal will be abnormal. /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif Just have to switch every few years to stay ahead of the masses.

Tractorgirl · Sep 2, 2002

Normalacy seems to be a state of mind that no one has perfected. So all these abnormal folks are running around thinking they're normal.

Just to keep this on track with the thread, I've concluded that my chainsaw purchase will be the Stihl 360. My next question is "is the QS version worth the extra $$$?" Any yeahs or nays on having the extra braking systems in kickback situations?

Here's the link to the QS model: http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/MS360QS.html

FamilyFarm · Sep 3, 2002

I'm pretty sure the 360 Pro will have the brake system activated by the handguard. It looks like the QS simply has an added measure of safety with the handle switch. I'm all for safety, but have never felt the need for another way to active the chain brake on my 026 Pro (260). If I remember your earlier posts, you haven't used a chainsaw much so the exrtra safety might be more important. Who knows - maybe I would like it if I had it!
BEST WISHES and PLEASE DO BE SAFE - that is a powerful saw and it won't distinguish between a tree and your knee!
Terry

jyoutz · Sep 3, 2002

Great choice. You're going to love this saw. I have a slightly older model of this same saw (036 pro). It will handle anything that I need to do from falling to wood cutting. It's a nice compromise between a light weight homesaw and heavy falling saw, but it's built to the same standards as the falling saw. I'm not familiar with the QS system, it's new. But if it enhances safety then I'd go for it. Chainsaws are inherently dangerous and any additional safety is well worth the money. Also invest in a pair of saw stopping leg chaps, hard hat, goggles, ect...

mikim · Sep 3, 2002

My wife owned her own chainsaw when I met her - kinda surprising how that bent my brain - girl dresses in high heels and hose for work - then comes home and cranks up her chainsaw to cut wood for the winter ... I knew then I'd met my kind of lady -- we combined families (my 3 and her 2) and weathered out the tough spots for 12 years now. We started our marriage with 5 kids and now have 5 grandkids - all in 12 years! all is well --- normal?? -- don't know what that is -- but what we have works - and if it ain't broke....
mike

Boone · Sep 3, 2002

I find, I appreciate the safety stuff most after something happens or doesn't happen. Chainsaw happenings can be permanent and devastating, so a few dolllars paid up front and forgotten about would be my choice.

I run a Stihl 029 farm boss and a stihl 066 log stomper, both excellent saws in the right application.

Boone

djradz · Sep 4, 2002

Congratulations on your choice. If I was picking one saw, that would be it. I'm gonna differ however on the "safety-minded" folks here however on the additional chain brake feature. The QS adds a brake when your hand is released from the handle. This just seems to make things more complicated to me. No other saw uses this so I'm not sure how proven this is. I've never been fond of being the "guinnea pig". Again, excellent choice on the MS360P and good luck. Oh and by the way, that saw sells for $499 with a 20" bar here in Michigan.