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Posts posted by RichardDesmond
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I might have an option at my dealer for buying a more expensive Stihl saw (i.e. more expensive than the MS362). Any suggestions on a bigger bullet-proof Stihl? I won't keep it, but it may have a decent resale value if it is a known good saw.
Reason for the possible upgrade is that the Supplier is adamant that I can only have what was ordered via my funding, BUT if I am spending more than what was on the original order, I don't think they will have a problem with it.
Definitely getting the MS201T c-m.
They had only one saw bigger than the 362 in stock, but I don't remember what it was...
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I think I am sold on Spuds suggestions for the 357xp. I might have a MS362cm (brand new), up for sale in 2-4 weeks. The 339xp, will likely be up for sale at the same time...
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Spud? Thanks I'll look him up. Might be an option whilst i run in the MS362
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,The 357 is a gem though. I got mine ported and I'd never lose it.
Who ports them in the UK? Or in Ireland for that matter That would be something I would consider.
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I'm liking my 357 more, every time another person complements the saw!
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Well I had to pay my deposit today (I have to pay 20%, funding takes care of the rest) and the supplier isn't at all flexible about me choosing other saws, so the 201T C-M and the 362 C-M are what I'll end up with.
It'll be interesting to see if I end up selling them and keeping the Husky's or keeping the Stihl's and selling the Huskies...
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Looked up '201T problem'. It seems clear that the early ones, were crap and Stihl was slow to acknowledge that. The C-M variants, which are newer, get the thumbs up. My dealer only sells the 201T C-M variant. Stock, it's not as good as the 200T. We all know(or think we know) that. But I belive that even BSnelling himself, suggests that the Multitronic stock, is a good saw...
Sorry Brad, I don't claim to know you at all, I have read an awful lot of your posts and watched your vids. You clearly know what you are doing, and seem to concentrate on the saw 'in-hand', rather than expectations, which seems like a good scientific method to me...
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Is it just that no-one here likes Stihl, or that these are two crap saws?
I'm not a fan boy, of anything, including music, if I don't like , I don't buy...
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Hi, welcome
Id keep them all, the 3 series Husqvarnas are pretty durable. Ive heard of trouble with the 362s clutch bearing failing just like the 261.
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I run a small business. These saws are EXPENSIVE in Ireland. I can't justify keeping 4 saws + the pole pruner.
The funding for the new saws goes directly to the supplier, so they have to be bought, if I want to keep the funding....
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Hmmmm:sneaky2:
I have seen a lot of very good reviews of that saw, and a few not good reviews.
The same could be said of the MS201T C-M.
I think a lot of it comes down to weather you get a lemon or not. I have generally been pretty lucky with gear (and funding!) and mostly I take the time to learn how to use my gear well.
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I don't know guys. Maybe you are right. I know that the 357 hasn't really seen heavy work, it had the original 15 inch bar on until a month ago AND it is a joyful thing to use in careful hands.
I might consider keeping it whilst I run in the MS 362 (this is the C-M variant, it is getting a better write-up...)
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Yes, but I will have an MS362 to keep me warm at night. I know what you mean with the 357. It sounds great, pulls well and is very well built. I think the MS362 will be just a small step up, but also bullet proof. Looking forward to running it in...
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Hi Folks!
I'm a Lurker for at least the last 2 years. Now officially a Newb (on 2 forums).
Have a few questions that some might be interested in discussing.
I run a gardening business in Ireland. I trained as a recreational climber for about 5 years, then trained in Tree Felling and Chainsaw Maintenance (C.S.30 +31). I can't really be called an Arborist, as I didn't specifically train as one.
I run 3 saws:
339xp, needs to be feathered on warm start, but does what I bought it for.
357xp, lovely saw, now with a 20 inch new bar and chain on it.
Stihl Multitool chainsaw head for low limbing.
Just received grant funding for:
MS 201T C-M
MS 362 C-M
I am mostly a one-man show. I love doing tree work, but it is less than 20% of my business.
Any suggestions on a suitable set-up for the new Stihls? Spark Arrestors? Muffler Mods? Stock? Any worthwhile porting in Ireland/UK?
Any interest in the 2 XP's? (Not selling them for another month, until the funding hits my supplier and the new saws are available)
Thanks RD:thumbup:
Moving from 339+357xp to MS201T+362C-M
in Chainsaws
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Honestly. I couldn't see me needing either. I just don't cut big wood, not qualified to do so. Spud is going to port my 357xp, so I really think that'll have enough grunt for me. I just don't want to be left holding a brand new MS 362, given that they seem to have a dubious rep.
If you see me up here in 2-4 weeks offering up a new saw (MS362 or 441 or 461) for a bit less than the shop price, it won't be stolen, it'll be my saw.