Convert a MS181 vs a MSA 200. What do you think?

[Daniël Bos]

I currently have three 50cc saws, one has to go! Have a play with 'em this weekend and you'll realize you NEED a husky 550!

[rachelroots]

I currently have three 50cc saws, one has to go! Have a play with 'em this weekend and you'll realize you NEED a husky 550!

 

I see where this ones going... I do fancy a husky but I have a second 16" bar for my sthil, would be better if it was compatible with a larger saw as it is a touch too big for the wee saw- it takes a lot of power away and the weight is a bit off. Probably a silly reason tho.

[wisewood]

I see where this ones going... I do fancy a husky but I have a second 16" bar for my sthil, would be better if it was compatible with a larger saw as it is a touch too big for the wee saw- it takes a lot of power away and the weight is a bit off. Probably a silly reason tho.

 

You can get bar adapters so stihl bars will fit the smaller husky mounts, though having said that your bar would have the small stihl mount if it fits your 181 so it may not fit a larger stihl saw anyway??

[wisewood]

I'm not familiar with husqvarna mounts but this should help you work out if your bar will be compatible with a 550

 

http://www.cannonbar.com/PDFs/SuperBarsFlyer.pdf

Edited March 27, 2015 by wisewood

[rachelroots]

Great stuff Wisewood! When I bought the MS 181 I did inquire and it is the smallest saw they sold that would fit a bigger mount if that makes sense. Great link, thank you!

[wisewood]

Great stuff Wisewood! When I bought the MS 181 I did inquire and it is the smallest saw they sold that would fit a bigger mount if that makes sense. Great link, thank you!

 

No problem

I'm not familiar with the 181 either lol, 170/171 and 200/201 have the small C1 mount that most carving bars fit. 240,260 etc up to 660 take the bigger S1 mount.

Cheers,

Si

[billpierce]

also worth noting that while the MSA200 looks like it has a carving bar on it its infact a sprocket nose bar running 1/4 which (through experience) will not tolerate being carved with.

 

personally i would get a carving bar, sprocket etc for your 180 and get 50-60cc saw (i made do with a 357xp 18''/15'' bar and an ms170 14'' carving bar for years).

 

if your determined to buy second hand saw give me a pm as i'm in northumberland and should probably downsize saw collection.

 

have fun!

[Daniël Bos]

I currently have three 50cc saws, one has to go! Have a play with 'em this weekend and you'll realize you NEED a husky 550!

 

I now only have two 50cc saws left...

 

Rachel is now the proud owner of a 550, with 13" 15" and a 20" bar.

I hope you two get on well together and give me a call if she's any bother.

[rachelroots]

Thanks for everyones input. I've taken some pics to illustrate what I decided. I bought a 1/4 sprocket, dime tipped 12" bar and chain for the MS. Happy with my new Husky 550, all good! Going carving tomorrow all going to plan. Smiles all round!

[rachelroots]

also worth noting that while the MSA200 looks like it has a carving bar on it its infact a sprocket nose bar running 1/4 which (through experience) will not tolerate being carved with.

 

personally i would get a carving bar, sprocket etc for your 180 and get 50-60cc saw (i made do with a 357xp 18''/15'' bar and an ms170 14'' carving bar for years).

 

if your determined to buy second hand saw give me a pm as i'm in northumberland and should probably downsize saw collection.

 

have fun!

 

Nice one Bill, I didn't know that. Like the picture of your work, have you got a website?