Tough? Did you see that "load"You're tougher than i am.
I have had 3 cords of red oak down and cut to length since early June, haven't touched it since.....it's next years though.
Yah noodling is fun. I did it to test the saw. To test the chain. Also I will be hand splitting, so while red oak splits nice with the fiskars these rounds would have taken a few swings.Since selling the Timberwolf I've noodled a fair amount of rounds in half so I can get them onto the SuperSplit beam. Once there the splitter handles them well. Don't really miss the Timberwolf for what I've been doing, which is 20" dia. and under. No longer thinking of a 22 ton hydraulic to bust larger rounds. Just keeping the chain sharp.
They're all blocked down to manageable size now. All that's left is some angry music on spotify, an All Day IPA, and the Fiskars...Nice rounds, looks like you have a little more noodling to do on the round with the big limb.
I don't cut in the summer unless I need to run a saw. Ran the 372 I just got together just long enough to dull the chain in the base of the red oak top I was cutting. The ported Dolmar made two cleanup cuts when I didnt want to abuse the Husky with a bad chain.View attachment 664470
That was only the first tank but the torque is really nice. I deleted the base gasket, but haven't touched the muffler yet. My brother has a 460 and it's a completely different class of saw. If I end up keeping this around I will mount a 24" bar on it.I see you with the 372. How good is it. I bought three Husky 460 and like them. To me they are a very under rated saw. They are however are only 60cc so should not expect too much out of them. Was considering getting a couple of 372 kits to replace the 460's what would you say? Thanks
Totally understand Ted. I have enough projects that I can hold out for screaming deals so that's what I do. I also, like you, have enough running saws around I don't need to get anything. I can afford to be picky. If you really get the itch, my advice is buy a project 372 on ebay. Put another ~$125-$150 into it depending on how far you want to take the rebuild. You'll have right around the same amount into it as you would a huztl and itll be just as new inside and all(or mostly all) OEM.Thanks I wanted input. I am aware that the 460 is different than others in that it is a home owner/profession saw. To me I could care less what it is designed for. I filled them up with gas and oil they ran cut wood with little problems. Having to do some carb rebuilds a few times it is clear that there are some areas that are not the highest quality so what. All saws go through regular maintenance. I do not mind buying some project saws for full rebuild knowing that I will have some value in the end. Have not seen too many project saws here lately. My thoughts were what saw compare to the 460 and are more pop for the buck. At the moments I have four Stihls that are 87cc and above, but would like some small saws that could cut a log in a pinch. Thanks
I generally under-bar my saws because I like to cut fast. 20" is probably the right size for a 460 for me, I've never tried one with at 18" though. I'm going to find a 24" for the 372 and just leave it that way. It will be a good mid to big sized firewood saw. I have a ported 5100s that honestly would fill all of my needs. It wears an 18" in 3/8 and with the AV on those saws just feels like it's not even working. I'm guessing it's power is very close to a 460 Husqvarna.OK I will keep on looking for some thing that has been gassed or crunched a little. I have bought a few CL projects that have turned out OK. Crunch time is coming fast here as August is getting close. This year I have more than 60 cords available both Oak and Pine. However we might not have winter at all this year so if that happens who knows what that will be like. I still need an array of saws at every project and I only have 11 now. How do your saws compare to the 460's so I have idea for my target. Thanks
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