Chainsaw recommendations

Must be my phone Duane. They are on correct.

 

I don't know why they look like that in the pic. They match up to the inners and I never had them off. Checked the 462 and 400 and that's how they mount up.

 

It’s on right, the bubbled area is on the bottom

 

There are times when I'm up cutting in the middle of a log due to compression at the top that I wish mine were on upside down.

I have the same set on my 362 and they work great for me in normal cutting and felling, but on occasion I wish they had a little better grip in the other direction. HMMM... I wonder if there is a way to get an effective downward dog in there without it being in the way for normal use... I should have paid more attention in geometry class instead of staring at .... aaahhh fond mammaries... I mean memories...

 

There is no single right choice but there are several very good choices for yours and your Dads situation. My opinion is you went right to the top with your purchase! May it bring years of satisfaction and firewood to its users!

 

Must be optical illusion. I see that they are correct.

 

Dropped the saw off around 11am. Called about 5pm to see how he liked it, he didn't answer. Called mom to see why he didn't answer, she said he's still out cutting wood. She was yelling at him as it's almost dark, but he wouldn't come in .

Finally got a call back around 6:30. He loved it and said it cuts like nothing he's ever used. Then said why the hell didn't I get this years ago. I reminded him that he's a cheap SOB, that's why. He went through over 2 tanks of fuel and plans on going for some more tomorrow.

 

That's an awesome story. Heck of a thing you did for pops. Good on ya!

 

Looking at the specs in the same brand, the echo 4910 has pretty everything except the price tag of other saws.

 

One of many reasons I got a stihl was the dealer. I've been doing business with them for many years.

 

Now that is sure a gift he'll cherish for years to come.

 

Awesome! I love my 261 and he is going to love that...which it sounds like he already does.
Its my go to saw most of the time.
Wanna see some pics of it in action!

 

I think the close comparable was the echo cs-501p

 

Maybe I'll get to use it one of these days

 

His mind will be blown when it breaks in and the higher gear kicks in.

 

That's a good reason. I personally just am not impressed with a stock 261, for what they cost. I'm sure it'll be a great saw though, as my old 029 super has literally been a pull and go saw over the last 20+ years.

I'm always big on the power to weight ratio.

 

How many CC's is an 029 super? When i replaced my 290 (56cc) with a 261 i was impressed with the way it handled a 20" bar it came with. Tried a 20" on the 290 a couple times for bigger wood and it couldnt handle it. Kept bogging down.
290 got sold. 261 runs a 16" bar now

 

I believe the CC's on an 029 super are 56. I have one that I bought used and it just keeps on running.