Which saw to buy ?

[Joe Newton]

Personally would not call the 560 or 550 blocking down saws, I may have got the original post wrong but to me a blocking down saw is a saw with torque around 70cc capable of a bar of 20-24" , stihls In this category are the 441 or 461 and they cost a lot more than £600 although the 560 is more than capable of working on a 18" bar its more than £600 and a little to highly strung to ring up large timber all day long.

 

 

I think blocking down has different meanings depending on if you're a climber or carver

[Fib]

Is it a new ms362 C-M? If it is, it has the new M-tronic on it. Just bought two a few weeks back. Great saws in my opinion.

 

If it isn't the new M-tronic it is still a very good 60cc class saw.

[MattyF]

I think blocking down has different meanings depending on if you're a climber or carver

 

 

Would appear so joe being a bit special with only just realising this is the carving forum !

[Fieldarcher]

Hi.

Joe , Fib and MattyF because you guys use these saws day in day out in your job then I feel your opinions carry a lot of weight . All the replies have been very honest on this thread. Quite suprising as some guys I've spoken too are very passionate about one or the other .

Cheers

[Fieldarcher]

This is my latest project .

Twin eagle garden bench , Stihl lots to finish off before I drown it in oil lol.

I try to improve with every one I do

[Fieldarcher]

Almost finished.

Going for the Ms 362.

[Hotrod81]

Almost finished.

Going for the Ms 362.

 

Good solid saw. Bench is rather nice:thumbup: