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Just joined the Stihl club by purchasing a new MS171

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  1. isaaccarlson

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    take some more off the rakers and see what happens.
     
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    I may when I get it back. But, I use Stihl 2 in 1 sharpeners so the rakers are touched every time.
     
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    I wonder if the 2 in 1 tool can be shimmed or the guides swapped for smaller/thinner ones...
     
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    I use a 5/32 file holder with a 3/16 file for my 325 chains.
     
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    I haven't thought about it as I'm happy with how they work for me as long as I'm using them on a chain from new. I touch up the chain once done cutting even if it feels sharp. Now, trying to correct a rocked chain with one isn't something I do anymore. I use my cheap grinder.
     
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    I think you will like the MS171. We got the MS180 a few years ago, finally swapped over to a 14", .050 gauge bar so we could use full chisel chain. Opened the muffler a bit, use it alot on 12" and under logs.
     
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    Eggshooterist after seeing Mr Stayner's XS241 at Denny's, I sure want one myself...
     
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    Helping my friends spend $
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    Id love to find one around here either new or lightly used. I guess my next CAD saw! :loco: :crazy: :saw:
     
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    Is that Redneck's saw?
     
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    No, he's an older fellow that works circles around us. He's a member here and OPE.
    Blue shirt with orange hard hat.
     

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    Did you run it? I have ran Stayners a couple times. Its a light weight rippa.
     
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    He's a bad lil dude and I very much enjoy talking with him at the GTGs.
     
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    I might have to get me a second one...

    They are an hour away from me.
     
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    Save one for me...if i end up buying new. Scarce as hen's teeth used. What did you pay for your ES?
     
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    Give them a call and see if they have one in stock. I certainly don't need another lol. I paid $529 plus sales tax where Jim Bear lives and shipping. Hair over $600 total.
     
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    Already sent an email! :emb: :makeitrain"
     
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    I'll be surprised if they have one but hopefully they have a shelf full lol.
     
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    Not mine but same size and both xs around the same time. I love mine.
     
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