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  1. mikefrommaine Minister of Fire

    joined: May 28, 2010
    1,310 posts
    mid coast maine
    I kept telling myself I don't need another saw.

    So I figured might as well buy two.That should do it for a while. I'm not a fan of new tech, prefer the tried and true. But gotta admit those flippy caps are nice.

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  2. lukem Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 12, 2010
    3,121 posts
    Indiana
    I jealous of the fact that decent saws even show up for sale on CL or whatever. The only thing that ever goes up around here is a ragged out 028/029 for $350.
  3. Boog Powell Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 31, 2012
    561 posts
    NE Ohio
    Nice Mike! Good looking bars on them too!
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  4. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
    6,761 posts
    central PA
    gotta buy them in two's if you ask me.....if you buy them single, they will get LONELY!

    Nice find, Mike!
  5. DexterDay Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2010
    9,034 posts
    NE Ohio
    Is it a 440? 441?

    Congratulations on the purchase. I am having a hard time with my CAD right now. This time of yr, kicks it into overdrive :)
  6. Defiant Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 5, 2007
    1,864 posts
    Old Lyme CT
    Nice!:cool: I am looking at a new Farm or Wood Boss, there are too many models, have an older small saw (great for limbing)which is pictured but need a good homeowners model with some juice. I am not as hardcore as you guys (especially Mad Dog);)so take it easy on me. 100_5207.JPG
  7. mikefrommaine Minister of Fire

    joined: May 28, 2010
    1,310 posts
    mid coast maine
    It's a 361 and an ms 200 rear handle. Both run fine and work as they should.

    Paid less than parts saws are going for on eBay. Might sell the 200. Not sure yet it may come in handy in my aerial lift.
  8. Defiant Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 5, 2007
    1,864 posts
    Old Lyme CT
    I want new, my 2, 35+ year old big saws (poulans) STB.
  9. mikefrommaine Minister of Fire

    joined: May 28, 2010
    1,310 posts
    mid coast maine
    And heres the current lineup ms200, 026, 361 and 660. I have my 029s for sale locally. Gotten several interesting trade offers but I'm holding out for an ice storm so people will overpay.

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  10. loadstarken Member

    joined: Dec 16, 2012
    160 posts
    Redmond, WA
    I need to check on my saws to see if they've multiplied in the warm garage.
  11. DexterDay Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2010
    9,034 posts
    NE Ohio
    I would trade my 260 and an 036 Pro for a 361! Nice line up you have there.

    Its the best of the best (036-360-361 :)-362. Same line up, but the 361 ruled). All the others are no joke and my 036 Pros are by far the best in power to weight ratio...

    Here are a couple I have ;) (No 660 though :( maybe one day)

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  12. MasterMech Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 2, 2011
    4,753 posts
    Hudson Valley NY
    What a great saw line-up!

    MS200 back handle is a keeper, I love back-handled versions of the MS192 and MS200/201.
    026 probably gets the majority of the action.
    361 for when your cutting buddy shows up with a "Farm Boss". ;lol
    MS660 is for the big 'uns or when the women folk are lookin'. >>
  13. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,455 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    And the pink shopping cart is to haul in the bucked up wood? ;) :)
  14. firebroad Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 18, 2011
    1,028 posts
    Carroll County, MD
    Congratulations, all you happy pappys! And to think I thought I was being extravagant with one electric and one gas...
  15. NH_Wood Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 24, 2009
    2,236 posts
    southern NH
    Looking real good - makes me want to scratch the itch again! Cheers!
  16. mikefrommaine Minister of Fire

    joined: May 28, 2010
    1,310 posts
    mid coast maine
    This is the preferred wood hauler :)

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  17. kopeck Feeling the Heat

    joined: Mar 24, 2011
    363 posts
    Maine
    The Super 029 on CL wouldn't be yours would it? I almost replied to that ad.

    Ended up going with a new Husky 346xp. :)

    K
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  18. CT Pellet Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 1, 2012
    645 posts
    Torrington, CT
    Better than the shopping cart in your original picture!!!
  19. mikefrommaine Minister of Fire

    joined: May 28, 2010
    1,310 posts
    mid coast maine
    Yeah mine is the one for 235. Great saw but I bet you'll be happier with the 346xp.
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  20. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,455 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    Much for efficient I assume . . . how does it work in the woods? ;)
  21. kopeck Feeling the Heat

    joined: Mar 24, 2011
    363 posts
    Maine
    I'm sure something like a 029/290 would have worked fine for me but they all felt a little heavy, the 346xp/MS261 on the other hand felt "right". In the end I could get the 346xp for quite a bit less then the MS261. The reviews I read (mostly over at AS) seemed to make them quite equal of each other once you got past the folks that would only own brand X.

    I really wanted a Jonsered 2153 (same saw as the 346xp) but they're not around, I guess the distributor is changing. J-Reds used to be the common saw in these parts...I like old school. :)

    K
  22. HittinSteel Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 11, 2008
    1,416 posts
    Northeastern Ohio
    I've got 2 tanks through my 346XPG so far and it is super impressive........ I did of course mod the muffler before it ever touched wood :cool:
  23. mikefrommaine Minister of Fire

    joined: May 28, 2010
    1,310 posts
    mid coast maine
    There aren't many places it won't go with a determined two year old behind the wheel.
    (He's very good at pointing while pleading "puhleaze, daddy puhleaze")
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