BIG saw?

[MG2186]

I for one agree the 390 is too heavy and awkard compared to my 064. For bucking and moving around the 390 gets cut off and the 064 cranks

I ran a new 661 and was no lighter or nimble than my 2186. I would take my 86 AV's any day over a 064/066


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[Workshop]

Be careful everybody.
This thread is turning into the typical Ford vs Chevy argument.

 

[srcarr52]

The 390 and 395 are different saws for much different purposes. A 394/5 is a long bar only saw, where the 385/390 is more of a medium bar with power to run larger saw. Just their free speed tune is 1000RPM different, a ported 395 likes around 13-13.5 where a 390 will turn fat and happy much higher. So in small wood where you are running above peak HP RPM the 390 will beat a 395 just because of it's potential for higher RPM. Run a large sprocket or large bar and you'll have completely different results.

It seems to me that focus on speed cutting can be misleading. Are you really going to buck a 20" log into firewood chunks with a 395 when you could do the same thing 1 second slower per cut with a 60cc saw and still be able to lift your beer at the end of the day? So I say, compare them how they are intended to be used. For a 395 it better be 30" of wood or more for me or I'm using something else.

 

[Hinerman]

Be careful everybody.
This thread is turning into the typical Ford vs Chevy argument.

That is never going to change.

 

[MG2186]

The 390 and 395 are different saws for much different purposes. A 394/5 is a long bar only saw, where the 385/390 is more of a medium bar with power to run larger saw. Just their free speed tune is 1000RPM different, a ported 395 likes around 13-13.5 where a 390 will turn fat and happy much higher. So in small wood where you are running above peak HP RPM the 390 will beat a 395 just because of it's potential for higher RPM. Run a large sprocket or large bar and you'll have completely different results.

It seems to me that focus on speed cutting can be misleading. Are you really going to buck a 20" log into firewood chunks with a 395 when you could do the same thing 1 second slower per cut with a 60cc saw and still be able to lift your beer at the end of the day? So I say, compare them how they are intended to be used. For a 395 it better be 30" of wood or more for me or I'm using something else.

Well put perspective there!


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[Homelite410]

All I have to say is Shaun's 288......... Damn......

 

[srcarr52]

All I have to say is Shaun's 288......... Damn......

Thanks Mike! Is there going to be a fall GTG around here?

 

[Mark71gtx]

Out of curiosity, stock for stock, what is the comparison and the pros and cons of a MS660 and a 395XP?

 

[Homelite410]

Not that I know of Shaun. You could host one!

 

[Redfin]

Just found this on the tube.

That Stihl needs more chain. On another note, Shaun I was able to run one of your 395s this past weekend. Very nice Sir.

 

[srcarr52]

That Stihl needs more chain. On another note, Shaun I was able to run one of your 395s this past weekend. Very nice Sir.

Thanks, who's was it?

 

[t4driller]

That Stihl needs more chain. On another note, Shaun I was able to run one of your 395s this past weekend. Very nice Sir.

It was very nice. Bowdown...

 

[Redfin]

Thanks, who's was it?

Kieth, psuiewalsh.

 

[T.Roller]

Out of curiosity, stock for stock, what is the comparison and the pros and cons of a MS660 and a 395XP?

395 will cut circles around a stock 660

 

[sawfun]

395 will cut circles around a stock 660

Yes a 395 has it all over an 066 and likely a 661. Well 36" or longer ayway.

 

[srcarr52]

Kieth, psuiewalsh.

That's a good runner. Carbon copy of my personal saw.

 

[jmssaws]

That's a good runner. Carbon copy of my personal saw.

Exhaust is 103 and tunes to 15.+ and pulls a long bar for work but it can play also

 

[jmssaws]

Yes a 395 has it all over an 066 and likely a 661. Well 36" or longer ayway.

A 395 will generally be stronger than a 661 in the right wood and ported it will be the same. A 661 can run a long bar to though. In the right situation a 395 will be very hard to beat.

 

[sawfun]

I sold my ported 088 & 880 as the ported 395 cuts just as well up to a 50" bar buried in Doug Fir, and likely more if it will oil it. All that with much smoother AV and five pounds less. No way an 066 is gonna do that or likely a 661.

 

[jmssaws]

This is oak and a sharp full comp 404 chain.