Echo CS360 TES top handled saw

[R Mac]

I'm too old to climb everyday to be honest, the odd day subbing and the odd day for myself when I can pace it is fine and really the 360 works for me, I like the 501 but the 8002 is just too old school and really needs an update as it's simply too heavy and doesn't compare well with the Husky 576XP I had a chance to use

 

On the subject of my knocking the choice of others that isn't my intention but realistically on a thread about the saw I use I have to try to give my reasons for choosing it rather than just saying 'Oh they're the best' I don't think I've been overly if at all critical of Husky or Stihl or ever commented on a thread about either the 540 or 201.

 

I've used a variety of Husky and Stihl when working with others and didn't find any I didn't like, the 2 that stand out though are the MS200T and the 576XP, I'd gladly own either or both but for the aforementioned reasons I choose Echo, probably sentimentality isn't much of a reason too choose one thing over another but for lack of a better reason it'll do

 

p.s. if I came across as overly argumentative (No, really? ) I apologise, not trying to fall out with anyone.

[Mick Dempsey]

Not at all, it was a good debate:001_smile:

[R Mac]

Not at all, it was a good debate:001_smile:

 

Well you were a challenge LOL

[Timbermcpherson]

Got myself another shindaiwa 360ts to go with the 2 we have been running for a couple years now. So far zero issues, aside from the bars being so hard they are nearly impossible to dress. Running a bar file over them is like running an ethics question past trump. Sure you like to try but your wasting time

Edited October 12, 2016 by Timbermcpherson

[kcstevens]

Pretty sure I've asked this question on this thread before but doesn't hurt to be updated. What bar and chains are y'all using with your 360s?

 

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[R Mac]

Pretty sure I've asked this question on this thread before but doesn't hurt to be updated. What bar and chains are y'all using with your 360s?

 

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http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/93662-echo-machines-do-you-use-12.html#post1432764

[kcstevens]

Thanks. Haha saved me flicking through 😴

 

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[kcstevens]

R Mac are you happy with the oregon chains? Is it preference on cut or the price?

 

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[R Mac]

R Mac are you happy with the oregon chains? Is it preference on cut or the price?

 

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Oregon is all I use, not because I think they're better/cheaper or anything like that, just easy to get hold of, I haven't used anything else and they seem just fine to me

 

 

I bought 2 Rotatech but waiting until my current chain is worn out before I try them.

 

Regarding the cut with Oregon, I find it a little aggressive on the 360 especially for a finishing/pruning cut, needs a bit of care but will probably be less aggressive once I've 'sharpened' it a few more times.

Edited October 17, 2016 by R Mac

[kcstevens]

Fair enough. That's why I was curious, I feel the oregon is aggressive too. Nothing horrendous but enough to notice

 

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