Porting explained

[Bigbeard]

So dudes I've been looking at getting my saw ported and been in touch with 2 different guys for the work. Now guy 1 is a legend and guy 2 is well known for his work but doesn't Polish the ports, my question is, is the polishing compulsory? The price between the 2 guys is vast however.

 

[Deets066]

So dudes I've been looking at getting my saw ported and been in touch with 2 different guys for the work. Now guy 1 is a legend and guy 2 is well known for his work but doesn't Polish the ports, my question is, is the polishing compulsory? The price between the 2 guys is vast however.

I like to polish the ex port, but it's not necessary. Some guys leave the carbide burr finish, some hit with sandpaper on a split mandrel. Your not gunna see any performance difference between the 2

 

[isaaccarlson]

I like to leave the carbide finish, which is pretty smooth.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

One is a legend and the other is well known for his work. I'm thinking the only thing you should be questioning is the cost.

 

[isaaccarlson]

Have you run saws from both builders? If you can, that might help you decide. Sometimes you get what you pay for. You are always putting food on someone’s table.