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[Sochr000]

So, I did a little looking and couldn't find the answers so figured I'd start a new thread to ask my newbie questions in.

What makes a saw a "pro" saw? is it a certain number of CCs? or because the manufacturer labeled it that way? or some other reason?

this muffler modding I see people talking about, I know you're providing more room for the exhaust to flow, and assuming I stay within the 80-85% range, will this do any serious damage? what are the pros/cons

what does everyone bring with them when they head out to cut wood? I normally bring things like: gas (of course), oil, bar grease, first aid kit, and that weird tool stihl sells with the plug wrench/screwdriver. Am I missing anything important?

Other than using/draining all the gas at the end of the year, are there any other winterizing steps I should take? I live in MN so it gets a bit colder here than some other places.

Oh, and not including CAD (which I guess means Chainsaw Addiction Disease or something like that) what is a good selection of saws to have? I have the Stihl 012 that runs great, and the Oleo-Mac 281 (I think), but should I have some sort of mid-range saw?

any other useful tidbits you think I should know?
I enjoy tinkering with small engines, and am currently trying to rebuild/restore a Stihl 011 with limited success, so if there are any books on small engines I should get to make the tinkering more productive, let me know.

Thanks
-Chris

 

[wigglesworth]

How much looking did you say you did?????? :monkey:

 

[danrclem]

My definition of a pro saw would be high build quality and a high performance to size ratio. Manufacturers do catagorize their saws for the intended use.

 

[Sochr000]

How much looking did you say you did?????? :monkey:

a little, I even used the search feature, but after an overnight the brain gets foggy pretty quick.

 

[LD1]

The stuff you listed to take out with you when you cut you failed to mention any ppe. Always think safety first.

As for the saws you have a few more wouldn't hurt. As a general rule of thumb.....A man always needs one more saw that what he's got.

 

[Sawdustmaker]

What makes a saw a "pro" saw? is it a certain number of CCs? or because the manufacturer labeled it that way? or some other reason?
-Chris

It is becuase the manufacturer designed it that way

this muffler modding I see people talking about, I know you're providing more room for the exhaust to flow, and assuming I stay within the 80-85% range, will this do any serious damage? what are the pros/cons
-Chris

NO serious damage except loss of warrenty. It cools the engine and gives you more power and noise

Oh, and not including CAD (which I guess means Chainsaw Addiction Disease or something like that) what is a good selection of saws to have? I have the Stihl 012 that runs great, and the Oleo-Mac 281 (I think), but should I have some sort of mid-range saw?

Thanks
-Chris

Oh you NEED a 346xp, a ms361, a 2171 and a MS660 :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[wigglesworth]

#1) A pro saw, you rebuild, a homeowner saw, you throw away(unless you are a member of this site, then you rebuild it too!)

#2) Yes, it increases flow, in turn bringing more fuel and air mix into the chamber and increasing power. No cons, all pro's. Engine runs cooler, more output, much much better sounding.

#3) I bring a couple saws, a scrench( the weird tool) bar oil, mix, PPE and something to drink.

#4) I do not winterize and use 100LL AV gas fuel, so no need to winterize.

#5)My big saw is 76cc w/25" bar , my mid is a 56cc with a 20" bar and my small is a 41cc with a 16" bar, and that is what I take to the woods. I agree a mid size saw is good to have.

#6) as for useful tidbits, use the search, keep your fuel mixed, your carb adjusted, your chain sharp and cut some wood. Oh and use the search And most importantly have fun

 

[rupedoggy]

Hey Wiggs--- props to you. Sounds like you have it under control. Tell me you use 32:1 ratio and I know you are the new gruru! Mike

 

[outdoorlivin247]

#1) A pro saw, you rebuild, a homeowner saw, you throw away(unless you are a member of this site, then you rebuild it too!)

#2) Yes, it increases flow, in turn bringing more fuel and air mix into the chamber and increasing power. No cons, all pro's. Engine runs cooler, more output, much much better sounding.

#3) I bring a couple saws, a scrench( the weird tool) bar oil, mix, PPE and something to drink.

#4) I do not winterize and use 100LL AV gas fuel, so no need to winterize.

#5)My big saw is 76cc w/25" bar , my mid is a 56cc with a 20" bar and my small is a 41cc with a 16" bar, and that is what I take to the woods. I agree a mid size saw is good to have.

#6) as for useful tidbits, use the search, keep your fuel mixed, your carb adjusted, your chain sharp and cut some wood. Oh and use the search And most importantly have fun

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