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rangieman
3rd October 2014, 05:07 PM
Well after 20 years of trouble free sthil owner ship i felt it was time to update ;)

My poor old saw is a 024 AV 41cc 16" bar purchased brand spankers never a problem with it but up the bush i felt that sometimes it was out of its league it still runs like a ripper but felt power wise and bar size it seemed like it was left wanting at times.
The old
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Been thinking of a newbe for a while , I even thought seriously of a other brand but being a Landy Tragic it scared me so not wanting too upset the die hards of other brands i decided on the devil i know:cool:
I decided on a sthil MS291 55cc 18" bar which was a realy good deal new carry case spare chain and a litre of sythetic 2- oil all thrown in
The New
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Seeing as im now a 2 saw man and i know we all love pics so here is the old and new together:D
Ausfree
3rd October 2014, 07:21 PM
You can have one hanging off each hip, like six guns.:p Rangieman, the fastest chainsaw in the west....
incisor
3rd October 2014, 07:22 PM
make sure you wear chaps

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Bytemrk
3rd October 2014, 08:10 PM
make sure you wear chaps

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INC!!

How the hell am I meant to sleep tonight.....

Rangieman in Chaps.... good lord no... my eyes hurt :eek::eek:
rangieman
3rd October 2014, 08:59 PM
make sure you wear chaps

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:angel:

Just for old time sake hey dave:angel::wallbash:
rangieman
3rd October 2014, 09:00 PM
INC!!

How the hell am I meant to sleep tonight.....

Rangieman in Chaps.... good lord no... my eyes hurt :eek::eek:

Your lucky they were not offered in the deal:cool:
nat_89
4th October 2014, 05:45 AM
Nice looking saw i have a bit of Stihl gear and love it great stuff they make and i hear their chainsaws are pretty hardy machines!
rangieman
4th October 2014, 01:18 PM
Nice looking saw i have a bit of Stihl gear and love it great stuff they make and i hear their chainsaws are pretty hardy machines!

Well my first saw has lived up to that reputation . In saying this i did do alot of research at the time with all the brands around then and it all came back to the sthil ;)
Considering the old saw still works and still runs very well with only air filter cleaning , spark plugs changed , chain sharperning and numerous bars and chains and sprockets replaced it has been a absolute gem hence buying another:D
nat_89
4th October 2014, 02:03 PM
Well my first saw has lived up to that reputation . In saying this i did do alot of research at the time with all the brands around then and it all came back to the sthil ;)
Considering the old saw still works and still runs very well with only air filter cleaning , spark plugs changed , chain sharperning and numerous bars and chains and sprockets replaced it has been a absolute gem hence buying another:D

Wow sounds like your more than happy i guess the proof is in the pudding buying another one!
ian4002000
5th October 2014, 05:37 PM
I am not convinced the new Stihls are as good as the old ones. they seem a lot lighter construction and a friend has already has trouble with the air filter on his new Stihl not sealing correctly.
Check the air filter design carefully.
I would consider a Husqvarna chainsaw next time I need one, but my little saw is only 16 years old and has a lot of life left in it.
Chops
5th October 2014, 06:03 PM
Chris,,,

You, me, a Stihl (new), a Jonsered (ahh, oldishish),,, when and where we goin :D
rangieman
5th October 2014, 06:30 PM
I am not convinced the new Stihls are as good as the old ones. they seem a lot lighter construction and a friend has already has trouble with the air filter on his new Stihl not sealing correctly.
Check the air filter design carefully.
I would consider a Husqvarna chainsaw next time I need one, but my little saw is only 16 years old and has a lot of life left in it.

Mmmm im quite happy with the design of the new air filter , To me it seems better than the old type time will see .
Warranty is four years if you use synthetic oil so im using synthetic , 2 years if you choose organic oil its a no brainer
rangieman
5th October 2014, 06:31 PM
Chris,,,

You, me, a Stihl (new), a Jonsered (ahh, oldishish),,, when and where we goin :D

Mmmm that hut near licola if you want:cool:
Chops
5th October 2014, 09:11 PM
Sounds good :D
We'll organise a trip really soon.
rangieman
6th October 2014, 04:30 PM
Sounds good :D
We'll organise a trip really soon.

Talking with a mate today and he wants to go real soon;) Ill keep you in the loop
snowbound
6th October 2014, 06:06 PM
make sure you wear chaps

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Yep, get chaps. Make sure they are good quality ones, not some cheap "chinky trash" Neither should they EVER be repaired. Chaps stop a saw by jamming it with the strands, if its repaired or cheap junk they wont work!
Ferret
6th October 2014, 06:34 PM
They need to be fashionable as well. Not sure about pink myself but if you can get them in turquoise or maybe a Peacock Blue, then ... :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
AndyG
6th October 2014, 07:03 PM
Must fire up the 98cc Husky with 22" bar, my red gum special.
I found the husky had better balance than the Stihl in mho
Chops
6th October 2014, 10:37 PM
They need to be fashionable as well. Not sure about pink myself but if you can get them in turquoise or maybe a Peacock Blue, then ... :D

http://www.best-chain-saws-reviews.good-stuffblog.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cheap-chainsaw-chaps.jpeg

WOW,,, man you'd look so good in these Chris :D