VTWoodchuck
ArboristSite Operative
I read this site like its my job. Love the info and reviews. I'm trying to wrap my head around just how much porting(woods) can do.
Heres my thoughts- I actually favor my little 'ol 350 over my 361s for most of my cutting. I do around 12ish cord a year and split by hand. Big stuff for me is 20-24". BUT, when it comes to felling and bucking the main trunk, I grab the 361 everytime. Its a whole hp stronger and its noticable. I'm really looking at adding a new saw and thinking that a used 346/261 plus a port job equals the cost of a new 562/362 and saves wieght. Does this make sense? I'm extremely intruiged by the 562. Is it a 'one saw' for my needs?
Edit to add that porting a brand new saw is not in the budget.
Heres my thoughts- I actually favor my little 'ol 350 over my 361s for most of my cutting. I do around 12ish cord a year and split by hand. Big stuff for me is 20-24". BUT, when it comes to felling and bucking the main trunk, I grab the 361 everytime. Its a whole hp stronger and its noticable. I'm really looking at adding a new saw and thinking that a used 346/261 plus a port job equals the cost of a new 562/362 and saves wieght. Does this make sense? I'm extremely intruiged by the 562. Is it a 'one saw' for my needs?
Edit to add that porting a brand new saw is not in the budget.
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