Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
It's hard to beat the ported 460, but I think the 461 will out pull it.
What Saw(s) Should I Get?
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It's hard to beat the ported 460, but I think the 461 will out pull it.
It is just East of NY, NY goes further North.
Well to split hairs it is north of LI... ;0)
That is a good deal!
There is a Dolmar dealer 12 miles from my cabin but I don't think I have ever seen anything larger than a 6100 on his shelf. I will ask for pricing next time I am up.
Tough to remember that is part of our State!
The 7900/7901 is close in wt to the 046/460/461. I do not know if it costs more to port one, because I think they also need Carb work to run well ported.
Philip Wheelock
Finis Origine Pendet
A couple of thoughts: If I'm looking to cut 14"- 24"ø hardwood and have a 550xp, I'd get that ported and run an 18" bar w/ sharp semi-chisel chain. Another option is a stock used 70cc saw, like you mentioned; IMHO, 70cc saws handle that size/type of wood just fine w/o porting. I have learned that carrying a 50cc and a 70cc saw around in the woods all day, along with water, fuel, oil, etc., is a losing proposition
; gotta pick one saw according to the work and your fitness level. If you've got access to a 4-wheeler, then by all means bring along a couple of saws and enjoy your good fortune. Difficult terrain, however, and you're going to be on foot carrying one saw. I'd pick the ported 550xp for flat-out working efficiency 'cause I'm 65 and can't run up mountains anymore.
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
A 70cc saw is capable of handling 40"+ trees anyway if the need ever arose.
i do up to that size with my 562 and 20" just for fun LOL i've seen guys take 18' cedars with a 70cc saw. they are all wimpy soft woods though
The top cutter is just doing the work of a chisel, the real cutting is at the corner and the side plate, so, if goofy has a round side plate, I don't know if I would bother with it. What is the benefit???
When you get a little used to square file, you will "feel" the file fall into place. Make sure you keep the corner lined up, go straight with the file, and don't have any gap in the top plate. As Steve can tell you, I can sharpen it just as fast as I can do round by hand. But I set up differently than I do with round, the saw has to be lower. And I set up the same every time (I even brought my little stool up with me, one with wheels supposed to be for doing breaks).
I try to imitate that video that Brian did on Square file sharpening. If you file the top plate too shallow, the chain will not feed well.
I do need a second reliable saw regardless. I have thought about scrounging up a clean 346XP and getting that ported.A couple of thoughts: If I'm looking to cut 14"- 24"ø hardwood and have a 550xp, I'd get that ported and run an 18" bar w/ sharp semi-chisel chain. Another option is a stock used 70cc saw, like you mentioned; IMHO, 70cc saws handle that size/type of wood just fine w/o porting. I have learned that carrying a 50cc and a 70cc saw around in the woods all day, along with water, fuel, oil, etc., is a losing proposition
Philip Wheelock
Finis Origine Pendet
OK. Then I'd look for a clean, low-hour 372xp to make a nice 50-70cc Husky plan. I got a couple of MS440's a few years ago on CL and am happy with them, but I hardly see them (or 044's) anymore except for way more than they're worth. If you want the 372xp ported, I'd buy new, but I think it would be overkill for the wood you're planning to cut.
Return to the first post, he wants overkill, it's fun and gets it done ... FASTER!
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
i'm surprised the days of recommending an 880/3120 are gone?
Well put lol
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
i do up to that size with my 562 and 20" just for fun LOL i've seen guys take 18' cedars with a 70cc saw. they are all wimpy soft woods though
Shouldn't a super logger like you be in the woods with a saw running?
I knew it was a joke. But it is a decent mid range saw. Just that the 550 has the same power and is way lighter.
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
i'm on my 6th day in a row of doing nothing. it's great. i'm not big time so i gotta make do with raking up the scraps for now LOL plus, i start early and usually done before noon cause of fire season. i've been working for a bunch of fly by night first nations last 2 months. have you ever heard of indian time? how's the cookie cutting going? did you beat your last time?
Full Chisel
Slingin' Stihls and runnin' Huskies
Cookie cutters and loggers alike...we're all a bunch of crazies! 
Pretty much.Cookie cutters and loggers alike...we're all a bunch of crazies!
The camp director where I do the charity cutting is always amazed that I am able to get guys to drive several hours each way just so they can cut down trees.
