Was messing around at the test log today and took a clip of both saws. Used the same chain in both tests. I'd say they are pretty close.
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Jet47
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Thanks for the videos.
I own both saws and your video makes me want to get one of 550's ported.
I own both saws and your video makes me want to get one of 550's ported.
Thank you!
I am really happy with the work Carl @MillerModSaws did with it.
I am surprised someone hasn't timed the cuts yet for each yet. I was too tired to do it last night.
KenJax Tree
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Put 20" bars on both and bury it
A bigger log would have been a better judge but this is all I have at the moment as my main cutting area is still inaccessible due to snow.
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Both are fine saws. I'm getting real anxious to start cutting again. All I can do now is start the saws and wave them in the air. Not at all satisfying. 
The saws seems to be running well, but you gotta make them work a little!
16's on both. Same chain LPX used in both tests.
On the last cut I was leaning into it, otherwise just let it eat.
On the last cut I was leaning into it, otherwise just let it eat.
Full Chisel
Slingin' Stihls and runnin' Huskies
That little 550 gets with it...then again, you're cutting aspen
Trust me, wish I had a better test medium lolThat little 550 gets with it...then again, you're cutting aspen
Full Chisel
Slingin' Stihls and runnin' Huskies
It will be going in my stove, not wasted on cookies LMAO!
Most days I am cutting wood that sinks in water like a brick. Ozzy box & gum species don't make my ported saws look special. Its heavy, hard to split & makes chains go blunt fast. I'd love to cut Aspen, spruce & oak & watch the chips fly for a change.
