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Stihl Electric

Dave Fritz said:
Has anyone used the Stihl MSE 170 chain saw? It's listed at $320 with a 16 inch bar, quite a bit less than the larger one.

Dave Fritz
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I have the earlier version of the 16" electric Stihl. It's a pleasure to use compared to the bargain brands.
 
Dave Fritz said:
Thanks for the reply Dale, was that the 140?

Dave Fritz
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I'm not able to get to the shop and look at the model # for a few days, but 140 does ring a bell. Seems like the reccomended bar was 14" with 16" as max. Mine has a 16" and does well with a sharp chain.
 
Hi Dave - I have a Stihl electric and like a lot.

It has a 16" bar, I don't remember the model.

If you'd like you can come over and try it out.
 
Hi Tom,

I'm not sure when I'll be up in your neck of the woods on a weekend but thanks so much for the offer. If you get the chance to check I'd be interested in what model it is. I recall you and Dave doing a demo for the club on cutting burls and you used an electric saw. I believe that was a Stihl, was that your saw?

Thanks again, stay warm.

Dave Fritz
 
Hi Dave - I have a model MSE 180 with a 16" bar.

I tried to have an 18" bar installed when I bought it but it would work.

Happy turning
Tom
 
I used mine this AM to prep a 14" dia cherry blank. The blank was frozen quite solid since the temps have been in single digits or below for a while. Worked fine. It's an E14 with a 16" bar.
 
Dale, an E14. Now that's a new one. Did you get it in the US?

I'm going to have to go to a Stihl dealer and ask about the units you and Tom have. I wonder if they're close to the MSE 170?

Dave Fritz
 
Dave Fritz said:
Dale, an E14. Now that's a new one. Did you get it in the US?

I'm going to have to go to a Stihl dealer and ask about the units you and Tom have. I wonder if they're close to the MSE 170?

Dave Fritz
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Picked it up used from a Craiglist add. I think it became an E140 before the MSE series came out.
 
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