50cc Saw and Chain Shootout
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The BIL Build 026 may not be ready in time. I just got word that there was some miscommunication with the supplier and the P&C isn't going out until this morning. If it's only coming from KY, it still may be here in time though.
B_Turner
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Low end grunt is overrated, but upper mid range grunt is very helpful for some kinds of cutting, esp with long bars.
On the subject of stratos, I now have a redmax gz4000 (40cc) which I am very impressed with stock. It's a little wood eater with pretty eager midrange and upper range. It blows away my 339ne for now, although the 339 is at the dealer right now (warranty as it's only a couple months old) getting a new carb in the hope it will run smoother and stronger both.
If they can get the weight down a little more on the stratos, I think they will eventually be the way to go for those of us that chose to run stock saws.
In the upcoming gtg, I predict stock the 5100 will come out on top, and modded the 346NE will prevail.
.325 will be a little faster than round ground 3/8, although fresh square 3/8 would be faster yet (I've compared for myself in the past). In fact I've gone to 3/8 square on my ms220 (which runs a 20 inch bar) as it was faster in green wood than .325.
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Is there any way to have a .325 narrow kerf in this mix? I'm running this on a couple of saws and would like to see how it compares.
No one makes a NK chisel chain. It can't stack up against a .325 chisel chain. Been there tried that.
BTW, I just got off the phone with my friend that has the OE 346XP. It's a go.
Brads 260 modded should come out close too the top if not the top....
FATGUY
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how many saws are you bringing Brad?
We have Andy's 346xp, Mike's 5100 and hopefully 026, Erick's 260, my 026 and 361.
We have Andy's 346xp, Mike's 5100 and hopefully 026, Erick's 260, my 026 and 361.
gink595
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Hey why don't you just call this thing a last minute GTG, I think a stock 460 and stock 7900 comparo would be the dog's bullocks also
FATGUY
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I'd kinda like to see a 441 and a 372 in there as well, but we may be getting ahead of ourselves. Remember, I live in a cul-de-sac. My neighbors just adore my chainsaw hobby....
gink595
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Remember, I live in a cul-de-sac. My neighbors just adore my chainsaw hobby....
LOL,, oh I bet they do!!!! Well you better contact them and tell them it is a chainsaw block party, run what ya bring and drink what ya bring
FATGUY
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Hey Frank!! it's not the Saturday afternoon stuff they mind so much. It's more the 10:00 pm, me in my underwear, standing on my back deck, revving a chainsaw and laughing like a maniac because I finally got it running on a Tuesday sort of thing that pisses 'em off. Or the 6:30am Sunday morning, I just got a new toy and I gotta hear it run.
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You could always move it up to my place if you want. I've got 1 acre here and a log stand. Just no good wood for testing. Through Andy's Poplar logs in the back of your truck.
Unless you want something else, I'll just be bringing my 028 Super, 357XP, and that OE 346XP of my friends.
Unless you want something else, I'll just be bringing my 028 Super, 357XP, and that OE 346XP of my friends.
wigglesworth
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I bet the 028 super will surprise ya, if its running good.
FATGUY
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I don't mind having it here at all. I certainley hope it didn't come accross like that. I'm more central to all who are coming. No I think that's great as far as saws go. I would like to see another 5100 though. BTW, if you don't have anything heavy on your saw buck, go ahead and bring it as well. This way we can test in 2 sizes of wood without having to swap 'em out.
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FATGUY
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we'll have to hook you up then.
It's not in this competition.
Some of that fine Poplar would be sweet!
I've got my new $10 stopwatch from Walmart ready to go
