Stihl Electric

[Dave Fritz]

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

 

[Dale Miner]

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

I have the earlier version of the 16" electric Stihl. It's a pleasure to use compared to the bargain brands.

 

[Dave Fritz]

Thanks for the reply Dale, was that the 140?

Dave Fritz

 

[Dale Miner]

Thanks for the reply Dale, was that the 140?

Dave Fritz

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.

 

[Dave Fritz]

That sounds like it Dale. Thanks for the information. I think I'll get the 170 knowing you can't go wrong with a Stihl.

Dave Fritz

 

[Tom Hamilton]

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.

 

[Dave Fritz]

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

 

[Tom Hamilton]

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

 

[Dave Fritz]

Thanks Tom, it looks like an earlier version of what they now call the 170.

Dave Fritz

 

[Dale Miner]

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.

 

[Dave Fritz]

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

 

[Dale Miner]

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

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

 

[Dave Fritz]

Thanks for checking into it Dale.

Dave Fritz