Have a new Stihl 661-c and would like to have it ported. Live in Indiana and would prefer someone in the midwest to do the work. Thanks in advance for the reply.
I only build work saws, but I test my power gains by cutting cookies. If I were to only cut firewood while testing, I’d need 30 pulp cord of logs every year. I’m not in the business of splitting and selling firewood though.You gonna use the saw for showing cutting cookies at you tube - or milling?
If you are gonna use it for milling that saw is perfect just as it is, you don't want to degrade it's torque by having someone going wild with a grinding tool raising the exhaust timing on it. And brake the nikasil coating between the cylinder and the port bevel, that sure aint gonna make it last longer.
Performance blow away at the local GTG with a full engine rebuild after every run - is quite the opposite of milling.
You gonna run that saw at full tit for long hours each time, it better be up for it - endurance and torque.
Your saw was made for it - just as it is.
Your COMMENT reminds me of an old saying. "You Kicked the CAT out of that DOG FIGHT"I only build work saws, but I test my power gains by cutting cookies. If I were to only cut firewood while testing, I’d need 30 pulp cord of logs every year. I’m not in the business of splitting and selling firewood though.
There are many builders out there that build race saws and GTG type saws only, but you’re painting with a broad brush by fitting me in with “cookie cutters”. My goal is to make a saw cut faster using the same size bar as before, or to be able to run a longer bar than what was possible before.
Some guys give ported chainsaws a bad rap, as some builders do things a little bit differently and have their own opinion, right or wrong, about what makes a good work saw. Maybe they ran a ported saw and it didn’t last and the builder wouldn’t fix it or they ran one and they felt it wasn’t worth the cost. They get soured on the idea and due to that one bad experience, they don’t feel it’s a worthy venture. To each their own, I guess. I just wish they’d educate themselves before saying that all ported saws won’t last or that they can’t perform a specific function betterYour COMMENT reminds me of an old saying. "You Kicked the CAT out of that DOG FIGHT"
My DAD was a firm believer in "Because I said so" Most of the time it wasn't. You have a polite way of pointing out differences of opinions.Some guys give ported chainsaws a bad rap, as some builders do things a little bit differently and have their own opinion, right or wrong, about what makes a good work saw. Maybe they ran a ported saw and it didn’t last and the builder wouldn’t fix it or they ran one and they felt it wasn’t worth the cost. They get soured on the idea and due to that one bad experience, they don’t feel it’s a worthy venture. To each their own, I guess. I just wish they’d educate themselves before saying that all ported saws won’t last or that they can’t perform a specific function better
Well said Kevin.Some guys give ported chainsaws a bad rap, as some builders do things a little bit differently and have their own opinion, right or wrong, about what makes a good work saw. Maybe they ran a ported saw and it didn’t last and the builder wouldn’t fix it or they ran one and they felt it wasn’t worth the cost. They get soured on the idea and due to that one bad experience, they don’t feel it’s a worthy venture. To each their own, I guess. I just wish they’d educate themselves before saying that all ported saws won’t last or that they can’t perform a specific function better
Ignore the post above this posted by Link.Good to know. Thank You.
Not going to use the saw for "cookie cutting", mostly for milling. I have some 24" diameter walnut and cherry I plan to mill. I think I will leave the Saw stock.You gonna use the saw for showing cutting cookies at you tube - or milling?
If you are gonna use it for milling that saw is perfect just as it is, you don't want to degrade it's torque by having someone going wild with a grinding tool raising the exhaust timing on it. And brake the nikasil coating between the cylinder and the port bevel, that sure aint gonna make it last longer.
Performance blow away at the local GTG with a full engine rebuild after every run - is quite the opposite of milling.
You gonna run that saw at full tit for long hours each time, it better be up for it - endurance and torque.
Your saw was made for it - just as it is.
Never heard that one before, don't even know what it means.Your COMMENT reminds me of an old saying. "You Kicked the CAT out of that DOG FIGHT"
When some "person" is Stirring the pot also known as trolling, one of the old cliches was "Throwing a Cat in a DOG FIGHT". This comment Merely tweaks that cliché to say that some one removed the "Thrown in cat" so the Dogs can return to "Business as usual" without the distraction of said cat.. To say "KICK the Cat" suggests that anyone would be close to insane to try and "GRAB" a cat out of a dog fight. It is an expression and no animals were harmed or intended harm with my comment.Never heard that one before, don't even know what it means.
Only cookie cutting done with my MM 090 is at GTGs. Folks want to play with one and there is usually a 4-5 foot log to try itYou gonna use the saw for showing cutting cookies at you tube - or milling?
If you are gonna use it for milling that saw is perfect just as it is, you don't want to degrade it's torque by having someone going wild with a grinding tool raising the exhaust timing on it. And brake the nikasil coating between the cylinder and the port bevel, that sure aint gonna make it last longer.
Performance blow away at the local GTG with a full engine rebuild after every run - is quite the opposite of milling.
You gonna run that saw at full tit for long hours each time, it better be up for it - endurance and torque.
Your saw was made for it - just as it is.
Well you certainly have the absolute perfect saw for that particular job.Not going to use the saw for "cookie cutting", mostly for milling. I have some 24" diameter walnut and cherry I plan to mill. I think I will leave the Saw stock.
Is that so, really ? So the exhaust opening was lowered or whatMuch more torque ………why wouldn’t you port a saw?
That statement proves you don't understand time area but please go on.Is that so, really ? So the exhaust opening was lowered or what
Well, I am slightly more than mediocre interested in engines and I do understand endurance and factory warranty.That statement proves you don't understand time area but please go on.
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