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The MS 241 by Stihl has been one of the most iconic and practical tools in any logger’s work belt. But since you’re here it’s likely that you’ve heard that Stihl MS 241 discontinued. If this news has shocked you, then take a deep breath. I’ll discuss why it’s happened. There’s still no official statement…

Recently it’s been circulating that the Stihl Ms880 discontinued. What’s the deal? Is this true or a rumor? Well, you’re not alone who’s confused, I was too! That’s when I started digging deeper into the research to know the facts. And this article will surely clear the air regarding this issue and bring some facts…

Are you confused about using a fuel mixer on your chainsaw? This can be especially true when you buy an old chainsaw and don’t know what type of fuel mixer the manufacturer recommends using. Modern chainsaw engines are usually 2-cycled, 2-stroke. Most companies recommend using a 50 to 1 or 40 to 1 fuel mixer…

A Stihl MS 180 chainsaw is the best wood-cutting tool for the homeowner or mid-level user. With a warhead weight of 8.6 pounds, you can consider this gas-powered chainsaw as medium-sized chainsaw. This chainsaw has a screw in the bottom part to adjust the oil. By turning it, you can adjust the required amount of…

The key component to smoothly starting your Stihl chainsaw is the spark plug. Unfortunately, this device is also to blame if your saw doesn’t start. Sounds odd, doesn’t it? You see, the plug has a center electrode and a ground electrode. If the distance between them is not accurate, the spark plug will not start…

Oilers play an important role in making a chainsaw work effortlessly. A low supply of oil to the bar and chain can cause many problems. Also supplying more oil can lead to additional costs. Stihl chainsaws include automatic oilers that spray oil onto the bar and chain automatically. Still, we need to get a complete…

A search on the internet reveals that Stihl 461 saws are not available anymore. However, it is still being bought and used by people today. Thus, the entire situation is clouded with confusion. Nonetheless, the Stihl MS461 was indeed discontinued by Stihl as it wasn’t up to par with other chainsaws on the market. It…

You’re at office and thinking, I’ll ace this weekend. Your mind is filled with a lot of ideas. It’s been a long while since you were thinking to cut that big tree in your yard. You are determined this weekend. Weekend comes and you are up to cutting down the tree. Unfortunately, your chainsaw isn’t…

Don’t worry; I’ve been pondering on the same question since the day I joined the woodworking business. Finally, I came to the conclusion that Festool is similar to Apple in the power tool industry. Every one of us knows that Apple is expensive, yet we can’t but accept that their products are incomparable. Festool has…