Chainsaw Repair

I don't understand how you think the 029/290 is more "fragile" than an 026.
It is built heavier in every way.
The 026 has a plastic tank and trigger too.
The 026 is the one that has the choke flap MADE IN the air filter and the filter from Stihl is $38.00 last I checked.

There is nothing wrong with a clamshell saw unless you are planning to port it.
If you want a limbing saw the 026 is ok, but for general firewood duty, I wouldn't trade a decent running 290 for one.
JMHO


Mike