Stihl MS290 problems

[Rich2484]

as it sounds like you are not into saws properly i would suggest an ms170 or 180, a great little homeowner saw that will see you through that timber. cheap and cheerfull.

[Aledafis]

120psi - thats poop:thumbdown: I did warn you those aftermarket cylinders are iffy:thumbdown: If you have the original cylinder, clean it and fit a Meteor piston - it will make 150psi+ if done well, think I sald this earlier:001_rolleyes:

 

Yup! Should have listened good and proper the first time! That's my next plan!:blushing:

 

A saw recomendation - a 372XP is a good weapon or perhaps a Stihl MS460 if you are looking secondhand! 365 if your budget is limited.

 

How much would I be looking to spend on something like a decent, used 372XP or MS460?

[spudulike]

How much would I be looking to spend on something like a decent, used 372XP or MS460?

 

Circa £350 - 450!

 

Think Rich has been on the beer 18" ringing with a MS181 - thats one ring per day:lol:

[Rich2484]

Circa £350 - 450!

 

Think Rich has been on the beer 18" ringing with a MS181 - thats one ring per day:lol:

 

why not. had a 170 on a 16" bar. no problems. just cut roll oevr and carry on.

 

for the money they are good.

 

could always just buy an 880 and get a 3ft bar, would cut all day long with that...

[spudulike]

why not. had a 170 on a 16" bar. no problems. just cut roll oevr and carry on.

 

for the money they are good.

 

could always just buy an 880 and get a 3ft bar, would cut all day long with that...

 

Are you OK Rich, the OP wants to cross cut 18 - 20" butts and then mill them with the grain to cut some sort of blanks for lathe work.

 

I think a MS181 would be a little stressed in doing this type of work....not being silly but wouldn't you:confused1:

 

The saw is OK for light logging or hedgework/coppicing IMO

[Rich2484]

Are you OK Rich, the OP wants to cross cut 18 - 20" butts and then mill them with the grain to cut some sort of blanks for lathe work.

 

I think a MS181 would be a little stressed in doing this type of work....not being silly but wouldn't you:confused1:

 

The saw is OK for light logging or hedgework/coppicing IMO

 

oh yeah. didnt read that bit.

 

dont buy stihl they are pure rubbish.

[Aledafis]

Circa £350 - 450!

 

Think Rich has been on the beer 18" ringing with a MS181 - thats one ring per day:lol:

 

Thanks! I had a MS180, nice little saw for a few small trees around the house but really wasn't up to the job I want it to do now!

 

I don't suppose you know of any 372/460's going for a reasonable price?

 

Thanks again.

Aled

[Rich2484]

Thanks! I had a MS180, nice little saw for a few small trees around the house but really wasn't up to the job I want it to do now!

 

I don't suppose you know of any 372/440's going for a reasonable price?

 

Thanks again.

Aled

 

where abouts are you?

[spudulike]

oh yeah. didnt read that bit.

 

dont buy stihl they are pure rubbish.

 

I didn't knock Stihl Rich, I recommended saws from each brand that the guys I know use for this type of work.

 

I have never said Stihl are rubbish either so no need to get all huffy on us dude - bad day at work?

[spudulike]

Thanks! I had a MS180, nice little saw for a few small trees around the house but really wasn't up to the job I want it to do now!

 

I don't suppose you know of any 372/460's going for a reasonable price?

 

Thanks again.

Aled

 

Sorry, don't know of any at the moment - I am sure someone will have one somewhere soon:thumbup: