Absolutely love my 291, cut about 50 ton in the last 3 days. Not missed a beat :)

Deadly for sure. Ms291 is the way to go. Great on fuel and easy to maintain

Just got the MS291, Farm Boss 20” roller chain. It’s made my life so much easier. Own 18 acres of Oak , it’s a Beast. Can’t beat a Real Stihl.

Dude!!!! Awesomesauce right there!!!! Just bought a 291 with a light bar!! She's awesome!!!!

Nice honest review and nice score on the wood

Good video

i have a 291 here in australia i cut red box red gum and mallee trees witch is as hard as cement i love it never let me down if you sharpen it wright it will power through anything you throw at it in australia i payed $1100 dollars had a 450 husky they are crap stihl for me 👍👍👍

Definitely a good saw!

Farm Boss is a great saw my friend

I run a 391 with a 25 and just invested in a 661 running a 36. Hopefully the 661 works like I hope. Edit: The 661 is a beast. I've stopped using the 25 on the 391, and I use it on the 661 now. I've only bogged it down twice, pushing it pretty hard both times (definitely harder than I should've been). It also pulls the 36 no problem. I cut a ~32 inch wide hackberry with it, and it never had any trouble. Now I'm looking to get a 462 and 881!

One word of advice when bucking up old wood on the ground a semi chisel chain will keep its edge longer- or grab yourself a stihl 2in1 file holder... sharpen your yellow chain very fast and keep your guides in check.

I've had my FB for years and years. I love it and it has never let me down. I also have the 20" bar, but honestly, i think it would pull an 18" much better. It's a tad under powered for the 20", although it still pulls it pretty good. But for anyone who is really wondering from honest normal dudes, this is a great all around saw, and this review is legit.

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

I bought a granberg mill and I'm going to mill some smaller logs into live edge and lumber on my other channel. This saw rocks!

@kellyronaghan5587

4 жыл бұрын

It's got plenty of power for a 20" bar and then some, what are you talking about

@NCSUME1

4 жыл бұрын

@@kellyronaghan5587 Read my comment again. It would pull an 18" bar better and does fine with the 20". But, when you put the full bar into hard wood (eg red oak) it struggles. That's my experience and it's a gracious plenty.

Just moved up to a 291 from an 029. Great video, thanks

@hugostiglitz4777

4 жыл бұрын

Hows it performing? I'm thinking of pulling the Trigger on one

@Polamish

4 жыл бұрын

@@hugostiglitz4777 Plenty of power for an average home owner. My Oaks are average 18-24 inch diameter. I went with the 20" bar

@crazymayne69

3 жыл бұрын

Do you still have your old 029?

I have the same saw, it is a good saw and works well... no question a much better choice for big wood and long hours over the ms250. The only thing I changed on my ms291 was to add the HD2 air filter and put on a rim sprocket. I put lots of hard hours on mine, never a problem, and for bucking I use the RS chain round ground full chisel, but semi chisel is a better choice if you work in dirty wood etc... also have the Stihl 2in 1 file h older for fast sharpening..

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

What's the advantage of a rim sprocket?

@CowboyAxe

5 жыл бұрын

I threw chains before and a rim sprocket protects the chain drivers... on a spur it will damage them, on a rim it just lines up with the slots... and I am not sure but I find it smoother... if you want one order the one for the ms261. Oh yes cheaper too because you wear out a rim buy a new rim rather than a spur sprocket one piece.

@CowboyAxe

5 жыл бұрын

One other thing, you can adjust rim sprocket size for speed etc.. seven is fine most times, but if you want to play around you can throw on an eight, on a less important note.

Echo FOR LIFE!

@MichaelTheakston

4 жыл бұрын

You are a diehard!!

The first version ms291 had a different cylinder setup that was similar to the ms261 pro model, these newer ones have cylinders with plates glued in the sides of them. I have seen saws on ebay that after running only min hours have had a plate fall off. This plate falling off effectively junks the saw. Anyone reading this just spend 60 bucks more and get a ms261 saw instead, much more solid cylinder design that wont fall apart.

@craigtodd8297

3 жыл бұрын

is the 261 a lower power though?

@davido6915

3 жыл бұрын

Craig Todd its a slightly smaller cc cylinder but the kw are higher and its got a very lightweight body that makes it 2 pounds lighter.

I have an echo timberwolf and ms 291 but for firewood i will choose the echo

Been playing around with a stihl ms 461

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

I've been milling and cutting bigger trees with my MS661 and that is a major step up !

Cool vid dude

I prefer my jonsered cs2166 70.2cc with a 20 in bar and hammer 🔨 chain

I have this stihl chainsaw ms 291 nineteen inch works need spark pug for it

Crazy ginger with chainsaw lol

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard, I'm dying! 😂😂😂

@largeogres2415

5 жыл бұрын

I’m Sorry but I couldn’t resist

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

Funny stuff

@largeogres2415

5 жыл бұрын

If u see me in my saw review video I look like a heavy power lifter in a small shirt

I'm torn between the 271 and 291.... Decisions, decisions. Nice video but the way

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

Go for the 291, you wont regret it!

@connorbowers2035

3 жыл бұрын

Im 14 but just got my pawpaws 291 wendsday i alredy had a 170 tho

I have that saw works great four fire wood cutting Iv cut down some big dead trees with it

@MichaelTheakston

4 жыл бұрын

It's a Great saw!

@deliverybryan1138

4 жыл бұрын

It’s also a great homeowner saw . And a little more heavier duty then the Sthil ms 250c easy start ! I either wanna get a Farm Boss or a Wood Boss ! But I think the Farm Boss would be better !

What are you going to do with the land?

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

I bought a land lease and all the trees on the land until march

You should buy some chaps man.

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I should

@bubbafudpucker397

5 жыл бұрын

Same, but I'm too big. They figure everybody with a saw is XL or smaller.

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

They actually make pants that are chainsaw proof, my buddy has a pair and got himself in the hip, he had some crazy bruising but he didnt lose a leg

@coreyriley7160

5 жыл бұрын

And boots....

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

I have the cat streamline work shoes on

Is that the Home Depot theme song?

I have the MS 170 and 251C. The 271 is the actual "Farm Boss" at 50cc. The 291 is a bit more powerful at around, 55cc. If I'm not mistaken. Not trying to bash you, at all. Just got to thinking is all.

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

They had both the 271 and 291 in the farm boss

@nickclimpson8211

5 жыл бұрын

They call the ms271 and ms291 “Wood Boss” in Australia and the bigger ms311 and ms391 get the “farm boss title” I’ve got the MS391 myself and the 20inch bar is ideal for it

@richardsullivan1776

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for sharing that. In America, the 251 is labeled the "Wood Boss" at 45.6 cc. I have the same saw except I have the quick tensioner and EZ to start feature, they call it the 251 C same engine, bar, chain, etc.

@nickclimpson8211

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Sullivan I like the 251’s very light for the size and good power... are you running a 16 or 18inch bar on it?

@richardsullivan1776

5 жыл бұрын

18 inch stock bar and chain. I like running a 16'' bar though, the more I use them. I have a 16 inch bar on my 170 30cc, nice liming and great for bucking smaller rounds. I have an older Husqvarna 340 41cc with a 16 inch bar and its beastly.

so is a 291 actually a farm boss, or is the 271?? I am confused

@MichaelTheakston

2 жыл бұрын

291 Farm Boss 271 Wood Boss Some Dealers interchange the bars

@michaelcarton3299

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelTheakston really?! It has been confusing me so much

It's a good saw, but NON-adjustable oiler sucks big time!!!.....it's SO easy to burn up chains and Bars in Pine or Sap.....The MS290 is honestly better....adjustable Oiler, Parts are dirt cheap, and you can Literally bolt on a MS390 top End!! I will say though....the MS291 is way easier to start, and lighter. I got one, that had been sitting outside for 4 years...and it started Right up!!

Even hater comments add to your presence on the suggested video links. That's why I quit commenting on the videos made by the fake review and product placement shills.

@MichaelTheakston

5 жыл бұрын

When I started making KZread videos I use to get bent out of shape with the haters, but I made it a point to start just rolling with it. Life is to short. I appreaciate any and all feedback and will try my best to respond to everyone from here on out. Thanks Again!

Any problems with stihl 291 ?

@MichaelTheakston

3 жыл бұрын

No problems yet

@user-jm4uv6do6y

3 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelTheakston how long time you have it ?

Please please kill the blasted background noise! Sheesh