I've been thinking it might be nice having a top handle with a little more ass than my 2511. I've got a cs400 that's pretty light and nimble, but it's not as convenient as a top handle. Coincidentally, a local dealer is having their sales event March 23 for some extra temptation. I guess this question is for people using an ultralight like the 2511. Do you find a bigger top handle nice, or do you just switch to a rear handle when the wood gets bigger?
Any Reason I shouldn't Get A CS355?
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CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
355 is a good saw. Has got some grunt and cuts faster with a modded muffler and proper tune.
Nutball
TreeHouser
Bigger is better, but the 2511t is light enough for no discomfort during use. Any other larger top handle much less wieldy, but definitely worth the power.
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I've thought about it off and on for awhile, but the maple I did last week would have really benefited having a bigger top handle to move in the tree. The wood wasn't huge(aloft. The base cuts I could have had a saw handed to me, or done from the ground), but it was a little big for the 2511. I'd probably get the 14" bar. I have 16" bars that would fit.
Raj
TreeHouser
I like my 355T.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
I use a 200t-16"on infrequent occasions. 193t,14" as well. Good complements to the 2511T.
Using proper cuts helps one use a smaller saw in the tree, and there are times that call for a bigger saw, such as heavy leaners, partially for the power, partially for the bar length.
Using proper cuts helps one use a smaller saw in the tree, and there are times that call for a bigger saw, such as heavy leaners, partially for the power, partially for the bar length.
I know what to expect with an ms200 and I'd feel let down if a "lesser" saw couldn't blast through the cut the same way. On the other hand, it's quite a price difference between the two which makes it extremely attractive even to someone who isn't working and doesn't need one.
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@Treeaddict
Dunno if you have any interest in echo saws, but a local dealer is having their 15% off day next week. If you were going to buy, that's the time to do it.
Dunno if you have any interest in echo saws, but a local dealer is having their 15% off day next week. If you were going to buy, that's the time to do it.
Treeaddict
Treehouser
Thanks John. I may pick up a 2511. Dunno. James spent about 2K on his game on his tablet. Gotta see if we can recoup some/all of that $$$@Treeaddict
Dunno if you have any interest in echo saws, but a local dealer is having their 15% off day next week. If you were going to buy, that's the time to do it.
flushcut
TreeHouser
The 355 is a good saw at a good price.
Nutball
TreeHouser
How is that even possible? Are they charging real life prices for virtual things now?
Treeaddict
Treehouser
Yes they are. It’s complicated but he changed passwords so he could purchase these upgrades. Nearly all apps/games have purchases available. The $2K got him better “pets” and status.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
What the fudge!?
Burnham
Woods walker
What an insane way to spend $2k. IMO, anyway 
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SeanKroll
Treehouser
I'm curious how he could authorize $2k.
