Thinking about having my 261c souped up

[CaseyForrest]

The last saw I had worked on was a 441 that Dave Neiger worked over.

My goto is my 261C and I think Id like to have it worked on. Its got 1 firewood season under it to date and I use it more than the 441, so Id like to squeeze some more oomph out of the 261 while preserving longevity and durability. Not looking for a race saw.

Who in the game? Ive been out of it since 2009 and don't have a clue whos building dependable saws.

I did search but did not see an answer to my query.

Builders, feel free to comment as well.

Thanks.

 

[cobey]

Tree monkey, mastermind, Terry Landrum.

 

[Onan18]

Tree monkey, mastermind, Terry Landrum.

I will also add blsnelling and Miller Mod Saws to the list.

Joe

 

[treesmith]

Mastermind does a particularly good job on the 261/261cm, haven't tried other porters but Randy's are pretty special

 

[CaseyForrest]

Anyone using their ported saws daily? How are they holding up?

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[Gypo Logger]

Casey, there are lots of importuners out there. Lol
I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.
As far as life expectancy, I'd say 10 - 15 years of use and/or 1000 cords if the saw isn't abused and receives general maintainance, however, if it's a Stihl, knock about 5 years off that estimate.
John

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

It is my understanding that soup does not run well in saws

 

[dingeryote]

Tree monkey, mastermind, Terry Landrum.

This.

Randy has gotten the mojo down on the 261.
His might even keep up with a good 346XP.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Ported 261s are great firewood saws

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Ported 261s are great firewood saws

Lol my dog does the same thing!

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Lol my dog does the same thing!
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Im pretty sure that guy is/was a member here , and i think brad ported that 261..dont quote me on it.

 

[CaseyForrest]

It is my understanding that soup does not run well in saws

Cream of mushroom and I agree.

But chicken noodle makes everything run better.

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[CaseyForrest]

Casey, there are lots of importuners out there. Lol
I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.
As far as life expectancy, I'd say 10 - 15 years of use and/or 1000 cords if the saw isn't abused and receives general maintainance, however, if it's a Stihl, knock about 5 years off that estimate.
John

1000 cords and the saw would outlast my ability to pick it up. I might do 10 per year and that's doing enough to stay ahead. I did almost 20 last year but I had to hit the ground running and put up this year's wood.

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[Gypo Logger]

 

[CaseyForrest]

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Who are you trying to fool? That dog isn't big enough to handle that saw.

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[Duane(Pa)]

ICYMI, there is a dog in the background of the vid. I have very few vids of cookie cutting, but in most of them, I see Buddy flashing in and out of camera carrying his Frisbee.

Ported 261 is a nice rig. I have 16" Picco on mine just for grins.

 

[sunfish]

I wouldn't own a stock 261, but would take a ported one any day. Just do it!

 

[Mastermind]

I'll be scheduling new work in Dec. Most of January is available. Turnaround time will be short.

 

[CaseyForrest]

I'll be scheduling new work in Dec. Most of January is available. Turnaround time will be short.

Thanks for chiming in.

Recognizing that you may not be able to answer these questions in the open forum due to terms of service...

What do you charge for a mild woods port keeping reliability on the forefront?

Do you offer any sort of warranty on your work? I got the extended warranty on the saw when I bought it so I need to factor that into the value of the saw being modified.

Thanks.

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[Mastermind]

Thanks for chiming in.

Recognizing that you may not be able to answer these questions in the open forum due to terms of service...

What do you charge for a mild woods port keeping reliability on the forefront?

Do you offer any sort of warranty on your work? I got the extended warranty on the saw when I bought it so I need to factor that into the value of the saw being modified.

Thanks.

sent from a field

Send me a PM, and we'll talk about cost.

I don't know what anyone else does on warranty, but I stand behind my work 110%. If you ever have any issue with a saw that I have done I will do my level best to make it right. I've even repaired saws with issues that had nothing to do with my modifications just because I never want to hear anyone say that sending a saw off to have it ported is a bad idea. Ask around.......I doubt you'll find anyone that can say I do not stand behind my work, and go over and above what is expected.