Looking for advice on a medium saw

[RichieR]

And Andrew is top man

[Stubby]

And Andrew is top man

 

Fast becoming a legend

[shavey]

Well yes, my pal is perfectly happy with his & there are a few other positive posts here, its a case of horses for courses so if you dont expect too much of it then Im sure it would be fine, although the Dolmar 420 seems to be a very nice saw for the money.

 

N

 

N do you need some photos or the specs sheet too refresh your memory :lol:

[shavey]

And Andrew is top man

 

You ain't so bad yourself sweety :lol:

[Hotrod81]

N do you need some photos or the specs sheet too refresh your memory :lol:

 

I could post the pics of the ported 420 to really get his mind going:laugh1:

[shavey]

Fast becoming a legend

 

Thanks there Andy. We will have too crack open a bottle of redline one day maybe at a bath match

Come on you Chiefs :thumbup:

[RichieR]

You ain't so bad yourself sweety :lol:

 

No problem Twinkle Toes

[sawsaw]

Anybody use a ms231 16 inch bar had that recommended buy the dealer.

I have had the ms231 with 16" bar and have felled some quite large trees with it as well as general logging/ firewood. It has been a cracking little saw and it has done a lot of work over the last few years and has never given a problem. A very reliable saw. It is a little miserly (like many stihls) on chain oil but keep the bar groove/ oil hole clean and it is not an issue. I find the 16" bar (whatever saw you decide to use) to be an excellent all rounder.

[sawsaw]

I have had the ms231 with 16" bar and have felled some quite large trees with it as well as general logging/ firewood. It has been a cracking little saw and it has done a lot of work over the last few years and has never given a problem. A very reliable saw. It is a little miserly (like many stihls) on chain oil but keep the bar groove/ oil hole clean and it is not an issue. I find the 16" bar (whatever saw you decide to use) to be an excellent all rounder.

 

As a further thought these saws sometimes come the Tungsten Carbide chain as a standard fit - replace with the conventional chain imho. Also the tool - less chain tensioner is available as an option - which has not given any problems but just adds cost and weight and makes flipping the bar over to even out wear a little more time comsuming. I would go for the standard bar nut option.

[NFG]

As a further thought these saws sometimes come the Tungsten Carbide chain as a standard fit - replace with the conventional chain imho. Also the tool - less chain tensioner is available as an option - which has not given any problems but just adds cost and weight and makes flipping the bar over to even out wear a little more time comsuming. I would go for the standard bar nut option.

 

Im no fan of the tool-less chain tensioner, it made it difficult to get the tension correct & as stated complicates flipping the bar - my 250 had it but I converted it to 2 studs.

 

A 231 is not much of a leg up from your current saw, Id be looking around 50 - 60 cc.

 

N