In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Just joined the Stihl club by purchasing a new MS171

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by don2222, Jul 14, 2022.

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    Yep, I enjoyed talking with him as well. Wish I had gotten a chance to run that saw.
     
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    We both will have ours at Kevins in September....
     
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    We can't make that one...:(:(
     
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    Not liking this post bud.
     
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    I know...
    Our anniversary is right after Labor Day and our 2 yr old grandson has eye surgery the 19th...
    Plus we have quite a few wood orders to get processed...
     
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    Guess I'll have to bring it to Denny's next year.
     
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    That's sweet.
     
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    I like how it debarks while cutting :thumbs:
     
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    I don't think it knew it was noodling. Lol
     
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    Nice! I wonder if Kevin has used his own saws to cut wood? Does the 241 take 3/8p chain? Is it .043 or .050? 14" bar?
     
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    Its running a 16" 3/8 picco.050
     
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    Never heard back from that email about the 241
     
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    Right on top of things they are eh?
     
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    I should call them. Answer your dern email! Lol
     
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    No worries. I really shouldnt buy any more saws!
     
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    Me either.
     
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    But I kinda want a ported ms151 rear handle to round out my baby stihl line up.
     
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    been tempted by a couple of those on FBM..150/151. Not often for sale. Ever run one? same size as a 2511?
     
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    I haven't ran one but very similar to tye 2511 specs. Tad heavier maybe. Couple cc smaller.
     
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