Figured that would get your attention. New guy here checking in. Stumbled upon this friendly forum while searching for info on a 562XP. Started my chainsaw addition in 2011 with a new Stihl MS250 18" bar for under $280. Added a well used 018 for a backup, figured those would be all the saw I would ever need, as I was only cutting wood for the Hardy OWB. They served me well, but I had found myself under sawed on a few occasions. I had been able to borrow a friends MS290 to get me by, but wanted to get something a little bigger. Not to mention we cut some wood to sell on occasions. So I bought a new MS271 and sold the 018 in February of this year. Though I really liked it, I wanted yo try a pro saw. I traded it in on a new MS261C-M less than a month later. The 261 is a great saw for what it is, a pro 50cc saw. Cuts great and is a pleasure to operate. I have a 18" and 16" bar for it. I have been thinking hard on a 60cc saw to round out my 40/50/60cc saw trio. Kick around a MS362C-M or a Husqvarna 562XP. I have decided on giving the 562XP a go of it. Still don't own one, but have one in the works. Looking forward to hanging out here and talking saws, firewood and beer with everyone. Now for a few Pictures. 261 & 250 271 next to my friends 290 261 with its first bit of action The Hardy this winter Obligatory wood pile picture
Welcome aboard, got my attention that's for sure! Really nice photos and tools! Our Husky guys will chime in on that 562XP shortly I'm sure.
Welcome and if your feeding a owb I can't imagine running a 45cc saw!!!! A 50cc is better but you have more patience than me. I personally this k a firewood cutter needs a minimum of 60cc. I like the 70 and 84cc combo I have with a 40-45cc for topping.
Welcome to FHC!! Nice saw and nice story! Glad to have ya here... The 261C is a great saw and I will attest to the 362C. It's a great saw...But after May 17th we will know if a ported 261C will be at a stock 362C. It would be cheaper to just get that saw ported.. But I would wait 2 weeks for the results from the GTG..
Nice post Sir...a good friend I cut with from time to time has that same OWB. He heats the house,garage and a homemade kiln as he is in the hardwood business.
Welcome to the forum, it's a really easy going, laid back kinda place. Everyone here is super friendly. And you come right through the front door almost like your a seasoned veteran, pics and cool tools.
Howdy. Nice saws you have there. I think you should try a husky and the 562 is a great choice. Welcome aboard.
Welcome aboard. Glad you found this great place. Sounds like from your story, you'll fit right in. And heres to the title of your thread...
Welcome. I went to a wood cutting "party" some years back where beer was the main refreshment. After a couple hours it scared the crap out of me.
Nice gear... Where's the beer? I personally like a 30/50/70cc plan as the difference between the saws is substantial enough to make me switch over. However, if you aren't cutting much stuff over 24", then 562xp sounds like the bee's knees for you. Welcome aboard.
You're in the right place to feed your addiction. The perfect saw lineup is a couple of 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100+cc saws so get shopping.
Saw chainsaws and beer,about the only other thing to bring the gov. in would be guns and beer!Welcome!
Welcome! I say that as if I'm qualified . . . truth is that I just joined a few days ago, but these guys are a friendly and welcoming group! The 261 is a great little saw and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I liked it dead stock, but mine has been fully modified and that was a game changer. To each his own, but I feel like a multi-saw plan should be separated by more than 10cc. There isn't much that can't be done with a 50cc/70cc combo. If you want to make it a 'three-sawm' then get a 30cc to round things out (top handle preferred). That said, if you're only going to operate off of one saw, then the 60cc range is the way to go. Okay, so that's my rational advice which I feel obligated to provide. Now that we have that crap out of the way I would say the best thing you can do is buy as many good saws as you possibly can an then just rotate stock and buy/sell/trade them to your content. If you don't think you have a need for a chainsaw you definitely do. If you're a homeowner or occasional user get a pro saw. If you're a frequent user get three pro saws. If you're a pro user laugh at all of us... For the record, I have actually seen a situation where chainsaws & beer worked perfectly together... Here in a bit if my buddy Dex reviews this thread he'll make the picture appear upright. That is currently outside of my abilities I'm sad to say.
