Pics of the MS362!!
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JoeyD
Minister of Fire
Thanks JoeyD - glad you like yours - you running a 20" bar on that saw? The guy I bought the saw from thought it would be best ran with an 18" bar - I'm sure it would be a lot faster, but I can't see it now taking a 20" real well. Cheers!
Wow. You did real good on that deal. That thing is minty mint.
I run a 20" on my 361. The extra couple inches of reach is appreciated for me (I'm 6'3")...but if it had come with an 18" I'd most likely still be running it. I don't think 18" would be a "lot" faster unless you had the bar completely buried in some serious hardwood. I noodled some hedge rounds a couple weeks where the 20" bar was completely buried and it flew threw them.
I run a 20" on my 361. The extra couple inches of reach is appreciated for me (I'm 6'3")...but if it had come with an 18" I'd most likely still be running it. I don't think 18" would be a "lot" faster unless you had the bar completely buried in some serious hardwood. I noodled some hedge rounds a couple weeks where the 20" bar was completely buried and it flew threw them.
Thanks Lukem - seller said that he ran about 3-4 tanks of gas through the saw - it looks nearly new - bar only has the smallest amount of wear - I'm happy! Glad the 20" bar is working well for you - my 039 gets a little boggy with the 20", but the 362 should have a little more torque. Cheers!
That is one sexy beast. I run an 18" bar on my 361 for the primary bar. 25" for the backup bar. The 18" on that thing is the closest thing to a light saber you are gonna find.
For the record, I doubt the 20" will have any noticeable decline in performance.
For the record, I doubt the 20" will have any noticeable decline in performance.
Thanks Jags - I think you are right - with a sharp chain, I'm guessing the 20" will pull well. Wish I didn't have to work today - she's calling me home.......Cheers!
So you have a 039, 391 and 362? I think its time for a comparison video. 
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It's time for a ''for sale' video, or my wife will be making a 'funeral video' 
Cheers!
Cheers!Heck, my MS261 runs an 18" bar without much problem and I am usually cutting oak and it is usually buried. The MS362 should be able to run a 20" bar without much trouble.
Very nice find. Damn, I get to see new tractors and new saws on here and I'm jealous. Guess I should be happy I am making the guys on the gun chatboard jealous. Good things come to those that wait (at least that is what I keep hearing).
Very nice find. Damn, I get to see new tractors and new saws on here and I'm jealous. Guess I should be happy I am making the guys on the gun chatboard jealous. Good things come to those that wait (at least that is what I keep hearing).
Thanks fabsroman - I hear you on the tractor.......that a big dream of mine - if I can just sell about 300 more saws, I might able to afford a crappy one! Cheers!
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Very nice saw.... I run 18" on my 036 Pro (well, run a 20" sometimes ;me Depends which one I am running. I have 3 of them) and the 18" makes the saw seem like a Race Saw A 20" is just fine too. But if cutting small wood, under 14"-16", then 18" is at home all day.
Less cutters to sharpen, more speed, and better oiling.
Is the Dolamr for sale??
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A 20" is just fine too. But if cutting small wood, under 14"-16", then 18" is at home all day. Less cutters to sharpen, more speed, and better oiling.
Is the Dolamr for sale??
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Not to jump the thread here but how does those Forester bars hold up Dex ? The price is great on them that I have seen.Very nice saw.... I run 18" on my 036 Pro (well, run a 20" sometimes ;me Depends which one I am running. I have 3 of them) and the 18" makes the saw seem like a Race Saw
Less cutters to sharpen, more speed, and better oiling.
Is the Dolamr for sale??
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Very nice saw.... I run 18" on my 036 Pro (well, run a 20" sometimes ;me Depends which one I am running. I have 3 of them) and the 18" makes the saw seem like a Race Saw
Less cutters to sharpen, more speed, and better oiling.
Is the Dolamr for sale??
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Good to know DexterDay - PM if serious about the Dolmar! Cheers!
FireBones
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Gotta love a 362, I know I do! Wait for a few more tanks of fuel through it and she will really eat then!! I run a 20" bar on mine and it throws very well, I found maxing out the oil adjuster to help a great deal with this saw. Todd is right these bad boys sound awesome.
bogydave
Minister of Fire
Good new FireBones - she does sound tight. Trip to the Stihl dealer coming up for you Dave???? 
Cheers!
Cheers!
bogydave
Minister of Fire
Good new FireBones - she does sound tight. Trip to the Stihl dealer coming up for you Dave????
I really wish I could
Gonna have to sell something !
JoeyD
Minister of Fire
I run an 18" bar because I use the bar as a measurement guide because my stove will only take an 18" split. That and I haven't really ever needed anything bigger. I'm not sure you would notice much difference in speed between an 18" and 20" bar.
Thanks JoeyD - my post you quoted had a typo - I meant to say I thought it would handle the 20" real well - glad you think so too! Cheers!
smokinj
Minister of Fire
Ha Smokin - she had gone to the barn to get something that night and it was the first time she saw the line-up - big frowny-face when she came back in........
smokinj
Minister of Fire
Ha Smokin - she had gone to the barn to get something that night and it was the first time she saw the line-up - big frowny-face when she came back in........
lol, I got lots of Saws coming my way right now to, but there in the form of 220volts. Man I got to build me one of those barns. If not the there going to be a couple new saws in the master.
(My saw stop should be set-up Sunday)
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