My Ported 046

[MustangMike]

A little over a month ago I picked up an 046 from an AS member. I wanted a saw that was just a little meaner than my 044 to handle the big stuff. The saw needed some cleaning and minor stuff, but was in generally good condition, and had 175 psi compression.

I added a dp muff cover, HD-2 filter, and even advanced the timing. The saw ran good, but it just did not feel any stronger than my 044. Well, there is not much point in having a bigger/heavier saw if it does not run stronger.

About then I went to the Summer Time NY GTG. I had seen the Smittybilt 660s (2) before, and they are very impressive, but this time Bret also brought a Smittybilt 460. Well I got to run it, and saw Bret (and others) run it, and I was very impressed. So I made arrangements for my 046 to go home with Bret.

You can see the results on youtube at Smittybilt 460. I got to try it out on some wood across the street tonight, and I can tell you it is now both faster and more powerful than the 044. Can't wait to use it on a project, this thing is potent!

This is my first ported saw, and I'm happy as a pig in stuff. I also sent my 362 down to TN today. Hey, my birthday is still a week away, but I felt like I had it today!

 

[DexterDay]

A little over a month ago I picked up an 046 from an AS member. I wanted a saw that was just a little meaner than my 044 to handle the big stuff. The saw needed some cleaning and minor stuff, but was in generally good condition, and had 175 psi compression.

I added a dp muff cover, HD-2 filter, and even advanced the timing. The saw ran good, but it just did not feel any stronger than my 044. Well, there is not much point in having a bigger/heavier saw if it does not run stronger.

About then I went to the Summer Time NY GTG. I had seen the Smittybilt 660s (2) before, and they are very impressive, but this time Bret also brought a Smittybilt 460. Well I got to run it, and saw Bret (and others) run it, and I was very impressed. So I made arrangements for my 046 to go home with Bret.

You can see the results on youtube at Smittybilt 460. I got to try it out on some wood across the street tonight, and I can tell you it is now both faster and more powerful than the 044. Can't wait to use it on a project, this thing is potent!

This is my first ported saw, and I'm happy as a pig in stuff. I also sent my 362 down to TN today. Hey, my birthday is still a week away, but I felt like I had it today!

I just got my 362 back today and it is MEAN! I have been emailing Randy and thanking him for the last hour

Congrats on the 046. They are super strong ported. But your 362 will be a beast. I bet you sell at least one of your 044's, to buy a bigger saw, or have the other 044 ported.

My 362 is by far my favorite now. By leaps and bounds!!

 

[cgraham1]

Congrats on the new 046. I've always wanted one but I've never come across any for sale.

I'm getting pretty antsy to get my 064 back from Randy! It should be here Monday morning.

And my 7900 is on the schedule for Sep. 1. It should be home just in time for my birthday! (Sep. 17)

 

[MustangMike]

Well that is great news for both of us, and I liked the 362 a lot stock. I love the way it handles, and thought it was very fast till it hit the big wood. Soon, the wood size will not matter!

Your 460 must also scream!

 

[cgraham1]

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about this...

I just finished up a nice 044 jug for a pathetic buddy from Cali......

Wait, no I didn't!

 

[MustangMike]

Congrats on the new 046. I've always wanted one but I've never come across any for sale.

I'm getting pretty antsy to get my 064 back from Randy! It should be here Monday morning.

And my 7900 is on the schedule for Sep. 1. It should be home just in time for my birthday! (Sep. 17)

I've seen some 064s at the GTG and I'm very impressed, was surprised how many Randy is doing, did not realize there were that many of them out there.

So there will be not need for you to keep both a ported 064 and a ported 7900, so which one are you sending to me? I kinda like Stihls!

Enjoy the saws Clint. FYI, both the 046 I got and another one I did not buy were for sale on AS this year.

 

[cgraham1]

What does "need" have to so with it?

I just can't stop buying saws! I have no idea where I even get the money to buy all these saws, but they keep showing up!

 

[MustangMike]

I think the last one went something like this ... But Honey, you don't understand, it was a "10 mm" 044 ... I don't think she was impressed!

 

[CR888]

I just got my 362 back today and it is MEAN! I have been emailing Randy and thanking him for the last hour

Congrats on the 046. They are super strong ported. But your 362 will be a beast. I bet you sell at least one of your 044's, to buy a bigger saw, or have the other 044 ported.

My 362 is by far my favorite now. By leaps and bounds!!
l would be interested to know your thoughts on the 362 vs 665......l would imagine both having their pro's/con's. Mtronic would be nice on 665 but would love to know how they run side by side.
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[spencerpaving]

glad it is faster than the 044 lol! that was the goal hahaha

 

[Duane(Pa)]

What does "need" have to so with it?

I just can't stop buying saws! I have no idea where I get the money to buy all these saws, but they keep showing up!

Probably out of the Cabinets?

 

[Mastermind]

I've heard good things about Bret's saws.

 

[MustangMike]

glad it is faster than the 044 lol! that was the goal hahaha

Speed is nice, but what I really was interested in improving was the "grunt", and it really feels like it's got it.

Can't wait to give it a real try out.

 

[spencerpaving]

I've heard good things about Bret's saws.

Thanks randy....that means a lot to me

 

[Ironworker]

Nice I'm try to land an 046 460 myself, enjoy it.

 

[Mastermind]

Thanks randy....that means a lot to me

Just don't start taking all my work. After all........I need another saw to port.

If I can ever help you out with timing numbers, specs, anything of the sort, just let me know.

It's great to see more folks doing good work.

 

[Ron660]

A little over a month ago I picked up an 046 from an AS member. I wanted a saw that was just a little meaner than my 044 to handle the big stuff. The saw needed some cleaning and minor stuff, but was in generally good condition, and had 175 psi compression.

I added a dp muff cover, HD-2 filter, and even advanced the timing. The saw ran good, but it just did not feel any stronger than my 044. Well, there is not much point in having a bigger/heavier saw if it does not run stronger.

About then I went to the Summer Time NY GTG. I had seen the Smittybilt 660s (2) before, and they are very impressive, but this time Bret also brought a Smittybilt 460. Well I got to run it, and saw Bret (and others) run it, and I was very impressed. So I made arrangements for my 046 to go home with Bret.

You can see the results on youtube at Smittybilt 460. I got to try it out on some wood across the street tonight, and I can tell you it is now both faster and more powerful than the 044. Can't wait to use it on a project, this thing is potent!

This is my first ported saw, and I'm happy as a pig in stuff. I also sent my 362 down to TN today. Hey, my birthday is still a week away, but I felt like I had it today!

Compression?

 

[KG441c]

I just got my 362 back today and it is MEAN! I have been emailing Randy and thanking him for the last hour

Congrats on the 046. They are super strong ported. But your 362 will be a beast. I bet you sell at least one of your 044's, to buy a bigger saw, or have the other 044 ported.

My 362 is by far my favorite now. By leaps and bounds!!

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Hey!! That looks just like mine!! 3/4 wrap sure would be nice?

 

[spencerpaving]

Just don't start taking all my work. After all........I need another saw to port.

If I can ever help you out with timing numbers, specs, anything of the sort, just let me know.

It's great to see more folks doing good work.

Thanks randy I might take you up on that offer sometime...and don't worry its just a hobby..it is whole lot cheaper than racing open mod sleds!

 

[spencerpaving]

Compression?

205 psi when it left my shop