Looking to have a saw ported.

[Jet47]

Been a logger for 20+ years and have never had a saw ported or muffler modded. Never realized the advantages until I stumbled across this forum.
I live in Nova Scotia(15 mins from Halifax airport) and am wondering if there are any local guys that could gain me a little horsepower.

I currently have:
357 Husky
361 Stihl
460 Stihl (which today I made a muffler mod too):msp_unsure:

 

[bryanr2]

Been a logger for 20+ years and have never had a saw ported or muffler modded. Never realized the advantages until I stumbled across this forum.
I live in Nova Scotia(15 mins from Halifax airport) and am wondering if there are any local guys that could gain me a little horsepower.

I currently have:
357 Husky
361 Stihl
460 Stihl (which today I made a muffler mod too):msp_unsure:

Welcome! Someone will be along to help ya shortly. All of mine have been ported now. The builder I used is in my sig. There are a few really good builders here. A couple outstanding builders in TN>

 

[StihlyinEly]

tree monkey, mastermind or stumpy.

I'd also recommend Snelling, but he's gotten too sexy for his Dremel.

There are others here who I've surely missed. And there are even more others who know their onions but don't do it for hire.

 

[blsnelling]

tree monkey, mastermind or stumpy.

I'd also recommend Snelling, but he's gotten too sexy for his Dremel.

I do a few. I just don't have the time I used to.

 

[TPA]

what is the going rate for this service?

 

[StihlyinEly]

I do a few. I just don't have the time I used to.

You know I'm just ribbing you, Brad.

what is the going rate for this service?

Approximately $250, ballpark, for most porting. More if the saw if too rough and more parts/service need be done.

 

[blsnelling]

$250 is the typical price, including return shipping.

 

[Anthony_Va.]

Just a warning. You run a ported saw and you'll be sending the whole bunch off to be done. They are very ADDICTIVE!

 

[StihlyinEly]

Just a warning. You run a ported saw and you'll be sending the whole bunch off to be done. They are very ADDICTIVE!

Duh!

 

[pioneerguy600]

$250 is the typical price, including return shipping.

Brad,..remember you are talking about shipping a saw to Nova Scotia ,Canada.....LOL

 

[StihlyinEly]

Brad,..remember you are talking about shipping a saw to Nova Scotia ,Canada.....LOL

I shipped a saw there once. Wasn't too bad if I lied to the U.S. Postal Service. :msp_biggrin:

 

[Cantdog]

Been a logger for 20+ years and have never had a saw ported or muffler modded. Never realized the advantages until I stumbled across this forum.
I live in Nova Scotia(15 mins from Halifax airport) and am wondering if there are any local guys that could gain me a little horsepower.

I currently have:
357 Husky
361 Stihl
460 Stihl (which today I made a muffler mod too):msp_unsure:

There is one guy real close to you that is capable but he is not a sponsor and I can't speak for him or give out his name but you keep brousing around these threads and I'm sure find him. That would save the international shipping issues for you too.....Good luck.. a ported saw is truly a joy to run!!!

 

[bryanr2]

There is one guy real close to you that is capable but he is not a sponsor and I can't speak for him or give out his name but you keep brousing around these threads and I'm sure find him. That would save the international shipping issues for you too.....Good luck.. a ported saw is truly a joy to run!!!

... what he said.

 

[2yb3]

simon, simonized saws (canadian, west coast) does alot of saws for bc fallers theres several canadian builders on here, tho who are sponsors idk, or get your saw walkerized

 

[fastLeo151]

I do a few. I just don't have the time I used to.

Maybe one day I might get one of my saws ported by a local Ohio guy. If the time allows for it.lol

 

[SierraWoodsman]

I have yet a run a ported saw, But like you I'm considering it...

Just a warning. You run a ported saw and you'll be sending the whole bunch off to be done. They are very ADDICTIVE!

This is what I'm thinking...I better just save up enough to get them all done.
That way the stock one's don't become "Insanley-Jealous-Wall-Hangerrs".
Now that would be a crying shame...

 

[Jet47]

Thanks for all the replies.

Now the decision on which saw to have done first (with my addictive personality its only a matter of time before they are all done). Leaning towards the 361.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Art aka Stihl Crazy lives in NS and has raced chainsaws and timbered 20+ years. He is into porting and works for a stihl dealer.

http://www.arboristsite.com/member.php?u=4670

 

[Bluefish]

Thats who I was thinking of JJ. Russ

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Thats who I was thinking of JJ. Russ

I sent jet a pm with info right after he posted yesterday. I didnt post in thread because I just wanted to see what everyone else said first. :msp_tongue: