Stihl MS 170 chainsaw

[mikehouse]

FINALLY!!! Went and bought me a MS 170 chainsaw yesterday (7/29/21).
Nice little machinery.I'm already thinking of modifying the tension screw to go in the middle.
Seen Donyboy on YouTube do it.If anyone is using 1 of these,tell me how you like yours?

 

[Scrubcadet10]

congrats on your purchase!
One thing to think about before modifying anything is, will it affect the warranty?

 

[mikehouse]

congrats on your purchase!
One thing to think about before modifying anything is, will it affect the warranty?

Yea,i'm sure it will.Good point.

 

[mikehouse]

Here's another query,it's about the Stihl 2-in-1 chain sharpener.Seems to be the hottest thing going for sharpening on the fly when out working.I'm still not TOTALLY skilled with sharpening chains.I'd just buy anothther and another.Didn't know hitting dirt would dull a chain quickly.As i'm plannimg on removing some bushes ang getting down the stumps.That 2-in-1 seems to be my next purchase as i'm adept with the filing system free-hand.So my point is,is anyone using this and how is it going for you!??

 

[Hammermechanicman]

The 2 in 1 work good for quick touchup not so much a really dull or rocked chain. I modded my 170 with an 050 guage bar, gutted muffler, side chain adjust, metal felling spikes, advanced timing.