The MS290 is a getter. The only difference to the MS271 that replaced it is better AV and it sips the fuel. I wouldn’t ever let that 290 out of your sight. Thanks for the WHOO, Larry!!
Rips pretty good. Reminds me of my 029 super. It was 28 years old and I upgraded. 500i 25 inch bar. It would blow your mind and make bucking twice as fun! That’s what this hobby should be, max fun!
That was a razor sharp chain that melted right down through that ash! I like running an aggressive chain. Them farm boss ms290 are very good saws!! Stay safe!!
I've had a 290 farm boss for about, 6 years now, sometimes I've pushed it and its been a awesome saw,just picked up a 362 c with a 25 inch bar can't wait to get it into the wood
I just started using the stihl sharpener on my 290 and have had pretty good luck with it. 290 is the only saw I have as well. I think I would buy a 461 next for a bigger saw! Thanks for sharing brother!👍🏻👍🏻
I've had my 290 for over 15yrs. It spins like a top. Learn to hand file, makes all the difference in the world. I have the old school file kit (way before the 2 n 1 came out). I even hit "new" chains with the file (a couple strokes a piece on the cutters) right out of the box and it cuts like a dream. Is it a beast like the 500, of course not, but it eats wood just fine with a sharp chain and has run like a scalded cat for over a decade. Great real world no BS video.
What’s the difference between using two files to sharpen your chain vs the 2-in-1? Other than it takes twice as long and is more than twice the work? If you hold it level, the 2-in-1 keeps the rakers at the perfect (and more importantly, consistent) depth.
Don, that MS 290 does the job! If you want me to, I can check with Bob’s outdoor power, where I got my 500i and see if they still have the one left they did have. I think it’s about 65 miles from Tower City. Holler back if you would like me to check. Larry had a great ending for your video.....hope he still ain’t out there trying to find his can 🤣
I’ll never get rid of mine either brother, that chain was sharp .I’m gonna take a look at one of those gadgets for sharpening maybe. Later on Scheib.🍺🇺🇸.... Nice Larry woooo
Hey Scheib, I run 2 of those ms290s. I think they are great. They get the job done for sure. Funny , I am looking to get a 500i as well. With a 32in bar. My 290s have a 16 and 20in. I have a vid of bucking using the 20in. bar. Thumbs up on the video. Niice to see a fellow firewood guy running the same saw!
Great vid Brother! 2 in 1 is a great tool, I had the Exact same experience with mine regarding the flat file. My biggest gripe was at the replacement price if the flat file... Pricey! Now I shall Judge your technique: (wink) Nice sawmanship. (thumb up emoji here!) You are very consistent with your bucks, dogging in yet not overloading the saw. There is truly a sweet spot to attain and you appear to use your saw to it's full potential, however you will absolutely Love the larger class saw once you move up. Now that I have owned an 066 and a 395XP my poor MS362 just won't cut it anymore... Well, not literally, it's still an Awesome saw. LOL I'm Old School and since I've crossed over to the Dark Side I'm gunning for a brand new 372XP before the EPA kills them once and for all!!! Long Live the Carburetor! Larry's closing was Awesome! What a hoot! Bless'ns to ya, Tedd
Lol thanks for the Critique on my technique I tend to listen to the saw it will tell you what it wants ha ha. I am sure if and or when I get the 500i the farm boss will still have a place in my lineup. As for the flat file I haven’t replaced it yet but the round files I have not to terrible for those haven’t looked up the flat file yet lol.
@@OutsidewithScheib :: The round files are standard issue, which was thoughtful on their part.😎 The flat one is like $12 if I’m not mistaken. I was cutting with a friend who literally had to re-file 2:1 vs re-fuel😳 He smoked my files in record time. After the 3rd flat file, I set out to learn free hand filing and gave the 2 in 1 to the King of Firewood. They are a great tool though👍🏼. Bless’ns to ya, Tedd
How does a pitcher help you with orientation when using the 2/1? It’s not that it takes too much raker, it takes it at the wrong angle, too much on the top side. And it doesn’t get enough side plate. 2/1 are for touch up only.
Well, I say if you're gonna reach for the stars go ahead and grab em. 500i big bucks. My next one will be a 572xp but other things are ahead of that at the moment.
@@connorbowers2035 lol you may be online learning for the rest of your school career no more snow days lol J/k but it could happen. I loved snow days when I was in school.
I do online right now and I get done in about 2 hour. Once I get done I go chop would or run my ms170 or my pawpaws ms291. Some times I do some hunting but not very much because I can't find ammo. How is ammo where you live
NICE JOB... SOMETHING I NEED TO KNOW IF I WANNA KEEP MY CHAIN SHARP... I'M CATALOGING THIS VID. FER SHER... WOW LIKE A HOT KNIFE ... MORE INFORMATIONAL VIDS. I'LL NEED THE HELP... SHOULD BE WORKIN MY OWN WOOD PILE SOON I HOPE THANX DON... PEACE...
Funny you asked I just cleaned it up tonight lol I have an area my neighbor let’s be dump yard waste and other organic matter. Now the chunks and knotty stuff I either burn myself or give to my friends for their camp fire stuff
The MS290 is a getter. The only difference to the MS271 that replaced it is better AV and it sips the fuel. I wouldn’t ever let that 290 out of your sight. Thanks for the WHOO, Larry!!
Thanks man the saw will definitely have a place in my line up.
Good cutting video from balmy Saskatchewan. Warmed up from -14F last night to -5 this morning. 🥶
Great ending Larry!! ⭐️👍🍺 Wooo!!
🥶 hope it warms up a bit lol
The MS290 is an amazing saw.
That saw is a little beauty. More than does the job. 👍🇮🇪
Sure dose rob
Rips pretty good. Reminds me of my 029 super. It was 28 years old and I upgraded. 500i 25 inch bar. It would blow your mind and make bucking twice as fun! That’s what this hobby should be, max fun!
I agree if your not having fun it’s just work lol
That was a razor sharp chain that melted right down through that ash! I like running an aggressive chain. Them farm boss ms290 are very good saws!! Stay safe!!
I've had a 290 farm boss for about, 6 years now, sometimes I've pushed it and its been a awesome saw,just picked up a 362 c with a 25 inch bar can't wait to get it into the wood
Yeah the 290 in my opinion is a great all around saw just big enough for just about anything.
I just started using the stihl sharpener on my 290 and have had pretty good luck with it. 290 is the only saw I have as well. I think I would buy a 461 next for a bigger saw! Thanks for sharing brother!👍🏻👍🏻
N/p MR Lacy this is the first saw I bought for my property back in 2009 love it. Got to get the latest and greatest 500i it is ha ha 🍺🍺
I've had my 290 for over 15yrs. It spins like a top. Learn to hand file, makes all the difference in the world. I have the old school file kit (way before the 2 n 1 came out). I even hit "new" chains with the file (a couple strokes a piece on the cutters) right out of the box and it cuts like a dream. Is it a beast like the 500, of course not, but it eats wood just fine with a sharp chain and has run like a scalded cat for over a decade. Great real world no BS video.
What’s the difference between using two files to sharpen your chain vs the 2-in-1? Other than it takes twice as long and is more than twice the work? If you hold it level, the 2-in-1 keeps the rakers at the perfect (and more importantly, consistent) depth.
Don, that MS 290 does the job! If you want me to, I can check with Bob’s outdoor power, where I got my 500i and see if they still have the one left they did have. I think it’s about 65 miles from Tower City. Holler back if you would like me to check. Larry had a great ending for your video.....hope he still ain’t out there trying to find his can 🤣
I want one not quite ready for it need a few more 💰
@@OutsidewithScheib the 290 will live forever, 500i with all the electrics?? Hold on to the 290 regardless love that saw. Brilliant video..
I’ll never get rid of mine either brother, that chain was sharp .I’m gonna take a look at one of those gadgets for sharpening maybe. Later on Scheib.🍺🇺🇸.... Nice Larry woooo
Man glitter and firewood everywhere.. My kind of mess to have in the wood yard..
Larry you are a funny guy. 😂😂
Hey Scheib, I run 2 of those ms290s. I think they are great. They get the job done for sure. Funny , I am looking to get a 500i as well. With a 32in bar. My 290s have a 16 and 20in. I have a vid of bucking using the 20in. bar. Thumbs up on the video. Niice to see a fellow firewood guy running the same saw!
Thanks man I have had this saw since 2009 still running like a top
Hey Scheib, I use the same chain sharpener. Sure is quicker, And it can file my Halverson also! Good video! 👍🏼🇱🇷
L A R R Y ! I've had a few saws until I got my first Stihl, its the only saw I kept from years gone by.
Great vid Brother! 2 in 1 is a great tool, I had the Exact same experience with mine regarding the flat file. My biggest gripe was at the replacement price if the flat file... Pricey!
Now I shall Judge your technique: (wink) Nice sawmanship. (thumb up emoji here!) You are very consistent with your bucks, dogging in yet not overloading the saw.
There is truly a sweet spot to attain and you appear to use your saw to it's full potential, however you will absolutely Love the larger class saw once you move up.
Now that I have owned an 066 and a 395XP my poor MS362 just won't cut it anymore... Well, not literally, it's still an Awesome saw. LOL
I'm Old School and since I've crossed over to the Dark Side I'm gunning for a brand new 372XP before the EPA kills them once and for all!!! Long Live the Carburetor!
Larry's closing was Awesome! What a hoot! Bless'ns to ya, Tedd
Lol thanks for the Critique on my technique I tend to listen to the saw it will tell you what it wants ha ha. I am sure if and or when I get the 500i the farm boss will still have a place in my lineup. As for the flat file I haven’t replaced it yet but the round files I have not to terrible for those haven’t looked up the flat file yet lol.
@@OutsidewithScheib :: The round files are standard issue, which was thoughtful on their part.😎
The flat one is like $12 if I’m not mistaken.
I was cutting with a friend who literally had to re-file 2:1 vs re-fuel😳
He smoked my files in record time.
After the 3rd flat file, I set out to learn free hand filing and gave the
2 in 1 to the King of Firewood.
They are a great tool though👍🏼. Bless’ns to ya, Tedd
Finally a real review. Rock on brother 🔥
Great video brother Larry was hilarious.
Thanks Dean Larry did great
Good job Larry
Nice video brother. Im going to have to do a video for your ending. Lol
Thanks man I’ll be waiting ha ha
Larry Kluck! A Riot! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’ve used my buddies 290’s before, I liked it, decent saw.
I like your new video the moming you did a really good jop the moming you have a lot off wood too do put you get all donw good jop the moming buddy
I was working in few days ago with ms 250
Love those 2 in 1 sharpeners, have you had to change out your round files yet? How often do change them if you have?
I have changed them the one end opens that’s how you change the files
good video
If you like the 290 so much you might consider the 291
Damn that 290 got lots of low end grunt, I have a 291 for my go to saw no complaints but it does have a tad less grunt than that Lol.
Those chain sharpeners are the only way to go. Chains last a lot longer compared to grinding them.
I have a grinder haven’t used it since I bought this thing.
ah man, i have lost so many sets of those soft jaws
And you should use a 3/16 for .325.
How does a pitcher help you with orientation when using the 2/1? It’s not that it takes too much raker, it takes it at the wrong angle, too much on the top side. And it doesn’t get enough side plate. 2/1 are for touch up only.
Well, I say if you're gonna reach for the stars go ahead and grab em.
500i big bucks. My next one will be a 572xp but other things are ahead of that at the moment.
Lol I don’t know if it’s reaching for the stars but it is the latest and greatest. 🍺🍺
@@OutsidewithScheib well, they're about $1400 but with the amount of wood you cut it can be justified.
@@tombryan720 lol I know I am counting my pennies ha ha almost have it
It looks like spring there, what happened to winter?!?!
I know we have a wintry mix coming tomorrow I can’t complain able to get some stuff done without the hinderance of the the white stuff.
I like the white stuff it gets me out of school
@@connorbowers2035 lol you may be online learning for the rest of your school career no more snow days lol J/k but it could happen. I loved snow days when I was in school.
I do online right now and I get done in about 2 hour. Once I get done I go chop would or run my ms170 or my pawpaws ms291. Some times I do some hunting but not very much because I can't find ammo. How is ammo where you live
@@connorbowers2035 I reload my own ammo haven’t looked around for store bough stuff in 20 years
That saw was ripping Don't remember seeing you using chaps before safety first right
Hey Paul I had them for a while now just started use if them more frequently
Both you guys stickers are on my infamous tailgate
Nice job Larry and I try not to miss your comments wooooo😂
Lol yeah he did great 🍺🍺
You should let your saw warm up. Just my opinion
NICE JOB... SOMETHING I NEED TO KNOW IF I WANNA KEEP MY CHAIN SHARP... I'M CATALOGING THIS VID. FER SHER... WOW LIKE A HOT KNIFE ... MORE INFORMATIONAL VIDS. I'LL NEED THE HELP... SHOULD BE WORKIN MY OWN WOOD PILE SOON I HOPE THANX DON... PEACE...
The 2in1 is a great tool
How long did it take to sharpen that chain?
5 min
What do u do with the bark and saw dusts?🤘
Funny you asked I just cleaned it up tonight lol I have an area my neighbor let’s be dump yard waste and other organic matter. Now the chunks and knotty stuff I either burn myself or give to my friends for their camp fire stuff