MS-260 as a block-down saw

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I knew there was something different about that guy...
 
An 026 is about worthless as a blockdown saw. I believe that the husky 372 is the ticket. After listening to Roger talk about modded saws I had both new 372s ported and some head work, and damn they scream!!! So does my shindaiwa488. But the 026 is not the saw that I would ever want for blocking down, or one I would ever call for.


Derrick Hulsey
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ps- Treeco is a nursery worker!!!!
 
A shindaiwa 488 kicks an 026's a$$. And I am a big stihl guy. But give a 488 with an 18" bar a shot and you will not be disappointed. They cost right at $480 or 500, if my memory is correct.

Derrick Hulsey
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I generally go from the 200t straight to the 361. The 260 is ok but just seems a little weak. The 260 doesn't seem to be a big enough weight difference to make up for the loss in power.
 
Used it a couple times in NJ. Would use 200t then 5100s, then the 7900. Great power not to heavy. But honestly the tree's weren't that big that it had to be done more than once or twice.
 
Im seeing alot of comparisons to much larger saws,yes? Ive had the 026 or 260 in my company for over 10 years. Not the same saw but the model. Its a great saw with a 16 inch bar. Above that use a bigger saw. So with that in mind its a great saw. Lite,easy to carry and the rear handle versus the top handle encourages 2 handed saw use for newbies without tasking them with a larger saw. Use the right saw. Obviously blocking down a bigger tree with a small saw will get you slower results and fewer hours out of the saw regardless of the make. Just a thought.
 
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Agreed Treeco raises pansies!

I like my 260, no matter what ya'll say. I guess I just know how to sharpen mine.

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Yeah, he might but then he probably does it as good as he climbs. But that doesn't have anything to do with the fact that you should take your 26 back to the toy store though.


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The Dan
 
Lots of good advice, and none of their experience is going to be your experience.

One block down saw might not fit all situations for you. If it is light, and light is right for you, good.

If you are blocking down pine, not oak, you'll be in two different worlds.

Be sure to have your chain super sharp for smaller horsepower saws, keep your filter clean, and your technique dialed, and you will probably be good for a lot of what you do. If you realize that it is underpowered and way too heavy, sell it and upsize.

Your style may lend itself to a climbing saw for working your way up the tree, a medium saw for a lot of the blocking, then when you are not getting the performance that you need, lower your medium saw, and pull up the larger. You don't need a 361(or whatever brand) for 12" wood maybe, but as you get up to 16", 18", 20"+, you may want that extra HP. Could be your most efficient.

If you set up to lower your current saw, and pull up the next biggest at the same time, counterweighting each other through a pulley or 'biner, its lickity-split change over.

Take everyone's advice as their best, well-intentioned advice, and tailor it to you, your typically wood, etc.
 
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Agreed Treeco raises pansies!

I like my 260, no matter what ya'll say. I guess I just know how to sharpen mine.

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Yeah, he might but then he probably does it as good as he climbs. But that doesn't have anything to do with the fact that you should take your 26 back to the toy store though.


Signed,

The Dan

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Yeah Ok, TheDan.

Do you plant tulips too?

If so, Ive got somewhere for you to plant them.
 
i have an 025 with an 18" bar that i use as a climbing saw on large removals. its faster than my 192 and lighter than the 460 good all around saw. my $.02
 
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