Poll: What model for the next AS build off??

[Taxmantoo]

I love the pan over to the dog. The dog's just chillin' watchin the top of the tree, like he's done it a million times

Judging from the white on his muzzle, he has done it a million times.

Here's the thread he (Pat, not the dog) started about having Sarah run his saw on TV. Too bad it got politicized.
Anyway, his saw (660?) takes a big tree down a lot faster than a built 346.
http://www.arboristsite.com/political-views/159211.htm

 

[mdavlee]

You sure you guys don't want to use these for the next buildoff?

 

[edisto]

I like the strato idea, but the downside is affordability. I also don't want to bother messing with a 50 cc saw.

Why not something like a 272? No shortage of 61, 268, 272 and 630 carcasses around. I'm partial to that family of saws, but I'm sure there are other families that would fit the bill.

 

[zogger]

well, those are all nice....

..but how about a po guy saw instead? Something like those refurb small huskies? I don't mean junk, just something affordable and common. Those pro saws get spendy just to start with...see how much you builders can get out of a "home owner" class saw.

 

[tlandrum]

most builders wont port a homeowner type saw,nothing wrong with them they have there place.

 

[AUSSIE1]

With the 066/660 isn't there alot of different barrel configurations where one might be more desirable over another if your chasing times?

There might be plenty of 066/660's kickin around, but not so much the desirable barrel.

 

[tlandrum]

i have an 066 round top with one of those good non decomp older style cylinders already ported and ready to go. they are good runners with the old cylinder thats for sure

 

[mdavlee]

The new 660 with the stihl cylinder doesn't seem to have what carls junk 066 has. I think I forgot to run your 066 down there terry. I did run prestons in the same log with durands 395.

 

[tlandrum]

my 066 is a tad stronger than prestons,same port work just the older cylinder on mine

 

[Anthony_Va.]

most builders wont port a homeowner type saw,nothing wrong with them they have there place.

Yea, just would'nt be as fun as a 440 or 460 either.

It just seems that theres so many 440 and 460 parts and parts saws laying around that one could be put together for little of nothing. Plus it would make a nice worksaw when finished.

 

[little possum]

The new 660 with the stihl cylinder doesn't seem to have what carls junk 066 has. I think I forgot to run your 066 down there terry. I did run prestons in the same log with durands 395.

I wanted to run that 660 against the DN660

Yea, just would'nt be as fun as a 440 or 460 either.

It just seems that theres so many 440 and 460 parts and parts saws laying around that one could be put together for little of nothing. Plus it would make a nice worksaw when finished.

Wanna send me a few parts saws? Those things might as well be gold around here.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Masculator I dindn't say the 395 was as nimble. I said if it was as nimble as a 660. Got a 660 in my shed. I ran the 066's before most people heard of em. Actually since they first came out exactly. 99cc wouldn't do anything? My 2101 has more torque than my newer 660. If husky re-invented it, brought back the 99cc engine, with a lighter, and nimble like the 660 frame, and feel, and balance it would be hard to beat. Mdavlee, the 2101 has been around, maybe not there but husky had a 066 before Stihl, and that was it. Stihl had the 056, when the 2101 was out. I have credited both numerous time's. Love both. Know the history of both. Own both. Dont want to offend anybody, but it is frustrating when people just slap down, an Idea to throw out there's, seem's to happen alot. Dont want to build off one that's cool, but give credit where it is due. It earned it's stripe's along time ago, and still will run with anything out there, and beat most of em. Norm....

 

[little possum]

Norm I dont think Mdavlee was puttin down the 2100 series. Just sayin it would be limited to as who could actually enter the build. Id love to see it, heck I just want to run one, but that would make me want one worse
Parts especially good top ends dont seem to come around often or cheap.
But Id love to see them come out with another run of 2101s!

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Thank's for the like Mitch! I hear ya little possum. The cylinder's, and top end I have been told are among the best built, and can be re-used alot of the time. I just think something more complex is more interesting. Not a dime a dozen thing you know what I mean:msp_rolleyes: But im pretty easy. Would like to hear more idea's. To tell you the truth I dont think other than, shed a couple lb's, or add anti vibe's. There is not much that need's improving:msp_tongue: You would think husky watching the Stihl sale's skyrocket, alot due to the 660, that they would do some thinking. LOL! 99cc comeback probably never happen. Hell Ill put a 395 in my lineup!uttahere2:

 

[wendell]

It probably doesn't make much difference. Now that the idea has taken off, I'm sure over the next 5 years there is going to be a build off for every saw type. So, not to fret, your saw is coming soon. The question is simply which saw will be next.

 

[Double A]

How bout we build something that'll make your putter flutter!

 

[Andyshine77]

Nice work Double A!! Dennis and his boy are OK, it just takes a few years to learn that they bark loud and often, but when it comes down to it they build class A saws from top to bottom. More than anything they have fun getting us little guys all wound up.:msp_tongue:

BTW 7900!!

 

[indiansprings]

I'd still like to see a red hot little 028, they would make killer firewood cutters. Cheap and more than plentiful, supers already have the little pop up. The 361 has my second vote, lots of 361's already owned by guys on here. I'd guess modded they would walk on a stock 440. Just think Terry, when you get old and grey like me, with a hot li'l 361 you could fall one handed holding the cane in the other hand. Lot's of 460's on here as well, a well ported 460 should make a 660 run and hide, that would be a fun saw to see the results on.
Lots of possibilities, I prolly sold the 660 to soon.lol I couldn't keep gas in it stock, I'd hate to see one that's had a wicked porting job. You would need to carry 10 gallon of mix a day for the thing.

Has anyone ported a lowly 028 to see what see would do? It's just a great old saw that so many cut their teeth on, kinda like the XL-12 a timeless classic. Built like a saw should be, to last a lifetime.

 

[Andyshine77]

Not really a big fan of the 361, as a 359 can be made to outrun most ported 361's and at a lower cost IMHO.

 

[MCW]

Personally I'd love to see a 7900 build - in saying that though I can see the issues with cost but I'd be in with a couple of saws. Well not exactly in but I'd post a few over to the states. What I'd love to see is a small, current model, homeowner Poulan build off or something along those lines. Can you imagine the crap after an older saw model build off as many have mentioned?

My P&C had more hours on it...
I couldn't get my compression up...
It really should have had a carby kit...

etc etc. I think by choosing older saw models there would be far too many variables.

I reckon a cheaparsed homeowner saw build would be awesome. Everybody could buy one new and they'd all be on the same playing field. More fun than functional but I reckon it'd be great

Thats my 2 cents.