Need someone with CAD to identify gaps in my saw line up!

[Jeffkrib]

Here’s my line up; Ms 201 (14” bar), with timing advance and muffler opened up. 550XP Mk 1 (16’ bar), stock. PS 6400 with OEM 7910 P&C but otherwise stock (20” bar). Mastermind Ms 661 (28” & 36” bars).
My latest addition is the 661, it’s my first ported saw, only run 3 tanks through it but it pulls like a freight train. I thought once I get the big saw I’d be done but I still have this empty feeling.

Help me... where are my gaps, what should I do? LOL

 

[Lee192233]

A MS400 would fit nicely between your 550xp and Dolmar.

 

[Jeffkrib]

I was kind of thinking porting the 550 and the 7910. Take the 50cc saw effectively up to 60cc. Would I really reach for a 60cc saw if I had a ported 50cc saw?

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

An Echo 490 (converted to 3/8LP) would fit nicely in there.

 

[Trailsawyer]

A MS400 would fit nicely between your 550xp and Dolmar.

Especially if it looked like this one....... ports "cleaned up", squish set, West coast dogs, wrap bar, AV stiffened up a bit, bigger clutch cover, and a bark box. 28" bar!

 

[John Lyngdal]

You need an old gear drive saw with a 6' bar just to make the 661 get bar envy.

 

[SawTrash]

My suggestion is to get a MS170 to establish a baseline for your collection then how far you want to go at the other end is just a matter of the size of your wallet (and arm.

 

[67L36Driver]

OMG!! You poor thing!

You only have four?

U B D slacker for sure.

 

[Jeffkrib]

You need an old gear drive saw with a 6' bar just to make the 661 get bar envy.

As glamorous as using a massive saw with 6’ bar sounds i think the practical reality handing logs that size should be avoidead. That said in the interest of CAD yes I agree I need one..

My suggestion is to get a MS170 to establish a baseline for your collection then how far you want to go at the other end is just a matter of the size of your wallet (and arm.

My current baseline is the 201c which is lighter and more powerful than a ms170. I had toyed with getting a battery powered top handle Makita, wouldn’t use it enough to justify it though.

 

[Jasonrkba]

You need redundancy. What if one blows! That is a nice starting linups but your bullpin is empty. An ms440 would look nice in there.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

You need a Jonsered first and foremost, then a blue Smurf Makita, a Yellow Pioneer and maybe a Solo.
Just to prove you are not a brand snob and can collect all the colours of the rainbow.

 

[Ted Jenkins]

Where are the 880 because 661 only goes so far. I have several 070 075 076 which are essential but a 880 is just not in the budget right now. Thanks

 

[Sepia]

Here’s my line up; Ms 201 (14” bar), with timing advance and muffler opened up. 550XP Mk 1 (16’ bar), stock. PS 6400 with OEM 7910 P&C but otherwise stock (20” bar). Mastermind Ms 661 (28” & 36” bars).
My latest addition is the 661, it’s my first ported saw, only run 3 tanks through it but it pulls like a freight train. I thought once I get the big saw I’d be done but I still have this empty feeling.

Help me... where are my gaps, what should I do? LOL
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Where are the rest of your saws?
Oh wait... you ONLY have 4 saws???
You don't have gaps - you have vast open plains!

 

[Bango Skank]

Needs a MS151T and MS881.

Is the MS881 a thing yet?
If not, just wait probably.

 

[FlyingDutchman]

Poulan Woodshark or other junk to lend out to people who ask

A pole saw. I have a KM131 with the pole saw attachment. Some people say the Echo one is better.

Top handle climbing saw.

The Stihl battery saws are pretty great for ninja activities.

 

[Del_]

Looks like a pretty good line up to me.

But the lack of a good top handled climbing saw is obvious.

You'd be amazed at how much ground work cleaning up can be done one handing and tossing the cuttings towards the guy at the chipper, espically in tight places. Not that I'd ever one hand a saw!

Top handles are also very handy for small ornamental pruning because they fit in tight places.

 

[GeorgiaVol]

I don't see a top handled saw.
That would be my next one.
Incredibly handy to have around for small jobs.

 

[GeorgiaVol]

Another gap, no OLD saws.
Get you some old school muscle.

 

[Kanscruzer]

Where are the rest of your saws?
Oh wait... you ONLY have 4 saws???
You don't have gaps - you have vast open plains!

Hey CJ get off his ass ,he's only 10 years old , I had 4 when I was 10 also ,,, nobody gave me a hard time wayyyyyy back then, LOL. Ah, I've never seen anyone on this site with only 4 saws. I'm sure they will fill in the VAST OPEN PLAINS . that makes me laugh

 

[Del_]

I didn't see one of these, either: