need a new chainsaw

pauly said
@diymirage

Funny, I’m looking at the same saw! I have a Stihl 036 that served me well for nearly 20 years. It needs a lot of love (clutch, leaks bar oil, and needs carb rebuilt). I’m looking at an MS 170 now.

let me know if you got any questions on it
as you can tell, im liking it so far

JDMopar said
Just in case the dealer didn't tell you, never, EVER use motor oil for the chain. Use only bar and chain oil. Motor oil will burn up your bar and chain so fast it ain't funny. Bite the bullet and buy a 6 pak of Stihl 50-1 mix to make your gas with. Congrats on your new Stihl saw. I have 2 Stihl saws that I use for firewood and storm clean up. I've had them both for years, and take care of them...but don't baby them. Neither one has ever let me down. If you don't already have them, get some chaps, safety glasses, and ear muffs.

thanks
ive been using a gallon jug of bar oil, i think i got at walmart, ages ago
for the mix i use klotz bean oil
you wont find a better smelling saw

black954 said
That’s great to hear. It’s always a good feeling when you get a quality tool that exceeds your expectations. Especially after you debate on wether or not it’s worth the extra expense.
Like I mentioned, I LOVE my little MS170. I use the hell out of it year round and couldn’t be happier. I did get 4 extra chains for it so I can drop 3 off to get sharpened and still use the saw. My local Stihl dealer only charges $5 a chain compared to my local Ace Hardware which wants $8. I will probably sell my big MS391 Stihl because I just don’t really use it at all anymore.

i think the chain that came on the stihl was sharper then the stocker on my poulan (though that was a while ago)
i have been in the habit of sharnpening my chains by hand, with a file
i think i will keep to buying stihl brand chains, so far i have been quite impressed with them