Stihl 201

[splinters]

Has any body tried a 201 for carving. i know they are a bit pricey but im just wondering if it would be a good replacement for the much loved 192.

[chazzer]

top handled saw on the ground not sure if i like the sound of that

 

its a new-ish saw some people hate them some people love them i havnt used one so cant tell you!

[dervishcarving]

have to go with chazzer on this, can you get decent control (fine control) with a top-handled saw?

[Charlieh]

did it occur that he may be refering to the rear handled version of the saw?????

[chazzer]

did it occur that he may be refering to the rear handled version of the saw?????

 

I haven't seen a rear handled 201 only 200 but i guess they must do them but i haven't been looking for one!

[Jonesie]

The MS201 is a rear handle and the MS201T is the top handle.

[john]

Bought the 200 back handle two weeks ago, it is well balanced with a fourteen inch bar , I am just waiting to buy a carving bar for it and then off to play.

[john]

sorry ment 201 back handle

[dervishcarving]

ah.. i looked about but could only see a top-handled one.

sorry 'bout that

[john]

yes it took several weeks to get this one,a friend of mine bought the new 201t and first time out the cord detached from the pull handle.