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MS291 Thoughts, to Deal or no Deal

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  1. WeldrDave

    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    Hey gang, I have 2 @ 290's and really don't need another saw, but :whistle: A friend of mines Father has a MS291 in pristine condition and maybe has cut 2 cord with it. It's real clean, he has 4 spare chains and case, all for $325.00 :emptywallet: He's had it a few years and it's now collecting dust because he's now in his mid 80's and can't use it anymore. My friend doesn't burn or cut and I was 1st offered. Anyone have a 291? Whattya all think? Deal or No Deal?

    It's promised to me first so I figured I get an opinion here. :yes:
     
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    If it was a Mauser, what would you do?:salute:
     
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    That's just NOT fair Mike!!! :p
     
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    Not a pro saw so I’d pass.
     
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    I have one here, got it new in 2012. I've cut alot of wood with mine, there are no aftermarket jugs or pistons I believe, when mine dies its going into the garbage. Not worth rebuilding
     
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    pass
     
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    i mean id take it if it was free and gift it to a lefty
     
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    Personally I'd pass. But I'm kinda a pro saw snob.
     
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    At that price I’d take it and sell one of the 290’s for $325. Easy upgrade!
     
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    I’d take it, as it’s an upgrade on the anti vibe setup. I have a buddy that runs 290’s then bought a 291 & was really happy about the difference in the anti vibe setup. Sell 1 of those 290’s. Plus you are getting 4 more chains.
     
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    I have a 290 and for some reason 99% of the time it goes along for the ride or is my go-to saw for mid size wood. Not sure why but it just seems to happen.
    Yeah it is heavy and nothing special but has never let me down.

    Not sure I would go for the 291.
    I might think about selling one of the 290's you have and put that money with what with the cash for the 291 and step up to a pro saw.

    And FYI you have CAD and do need another saw despite what you are telling us.
     
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    Already having 2 good saws...
     
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    Good Info folks, Thanks, I'm gonna ponder this one. :confused: Wanted to get an Idea and as said, (I don't need) another saw. May be $325 of waisted $$$
     
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    Thems wifey words......
     
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    It is sort of like the idea of fixing something that is not broken.
     
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    Now I do that ALL the time.
    Ask Elizabeth, rarely am I happy with the way things are built.
     
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    That is an affliction I also suffer with.
     
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    Fix it 'til it's broke! :whistle: :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Ok, I turned it down! Not a necessity.
     
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    Then redesign it to be indestructible!!
     
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