Finally got to run a 395

[rattler]

Reason I wasn't invited? I live 30 mins from ya. Why didn't y'all come over.

Sorry Anthony I just dident think of it my apologies.

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[RIDE-RED 350r]

Qot

I have seen a few people ask how well they relate to each other. I'd like to start with 24" wood, most likely fir...then move on to larger wood 30",36", hopefully up to near 50" wood, to see what happens as the wood gets bigger. I know chain speed will be the deciding factor in the smaller stuff...larger stuff, I'd think, would be the more torquey setup.

My cut and ported 394 would be no faster than my ported 357 in 16" wood, maybe even slower due to the fact the 357 is simply capable of higher RPM and thus chain speed. To really test the bigger saws you definitely want larger wood. Sugar maple aka "hard maple" is about the most dense and hard species of wood here in the Northeast, very tough wood to cut, split, and even handle due to it's weight. I ran my modded 394 with a 36" bar and 8-pin in roughly 36" hard maple to see what it is made of. I noodled with it and crosscut and it out-muscled a well ported 372 running a 24" and 7-pin in every possible way by a significant margin in the same log. When engine size goes up, test media has to go up with it to get the true picture. Fast is one thing, but having the HP to keep it fast under a heavy load dragging chain through 3 feet of hardwood is what separates the big dogs from everything else

 

[Icepick69]

Sorry Anthony I just dident think of it my apologies.

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It's ok Mike, apologize accepted.
But been nice to see some chain. October coming up soon and I'm needing some help. From the looks of things, Im gonna have to come up with a pretty good excuse to why I didn't bring any chains.
Best I can come up with ( because we had to cook for everyone) think that's a good one to use?

 

[Frank bierce]

Qot


My cut and ported 394 would be no faster than my ported 357 in 16" wood, maybe even slower due to the fact the 357 is simply capable of higher RPM and thus chain speed. To really test the bigger saws you definitely want larger wood. Sugar maple aka "hard maple" is about the most dense and hard species of wood here in the Northeast, very tough wood to cut, split, and even handle due to it's weight. I ran my modded 394 with a 36" bar and 8-pin in roughly 36" hard maple to see what it is made of. I noodled with it and crosscut and it out-muscled a well ported 372 running a 24" and 7-pin in every possible way by a significant margin in the same log. When engine size goes up, test media has to go up with it to get the true picture.

That's why I want to start with smaller wood, and work up to bigger wood. Hard nasty wood that is be able to work with here is myrtle. Best friends parents have some big stumps they want me to get rid of....hard to make cookies out of it though...that stuff is like gold

 

[mdavlee]

That saw is a runner. With a great chain it's super smooth.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I think you're on the right track starting with 24" wood on those saws.

 

[rattler]

That saw is a runner. With a great chain it's super smooth.

Yes Sir it is you did a great job on that chain she was sharp.

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[Redfin]

I have seen a few people ask how well they relate to each other. I'd like to start with 24" wood, most likely fir...then move on to larger wood 30",36", hopefully up to near 50" wood, to see what happens as the wood gets bigger. I know chain speed will be the deciding factor in the smaller stuff...larger stuff, I'd think, would be the more torquey setup.

Regardless of cut times you just cant deny the brute feel of a well done 2100.

 

[T.Roller]

@rattler it was fun! Great times. I'd have to say that Mike lives in the most beautiful country I've been too.

 

[rattler]

I enjoyed it David you and the family come back anytime.

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[T.Roller]

I enjoyed it David you and the family come back anytime.

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I'm gonna start buying lotto tickets and if I win big I'm moving up around your area!

 

[Frank bierce]

Regardless of cut times you just cant deny the brute feel of a well done 2100.

I can't agree more!!

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Hmm.....the junk pile I picked my 242xp out of last week also had what I think is a 2100...looked to be 100% complete, even has a 32" B&C

 

[T.Roller]

Hmm.....the junk pile I picked my 242xp out of last week also had what I think is a 2100...looked to be 100% complete, even has a 32" B&C

You're *s-wordtin me?! And you didn't take it home?!

 

[huskyboy]

One of my plans at some point, is to get three huskies together for some fun cutting and side by side shootouts. Get all three ported, then do the same to see what kind of differences are made.
394/395/2100

Going to directly compare the ported 395 when I get it back to the ported 394 I have. They even even impress stock. There is a reason husky has built same basic saw since '91 without replacing it.

 

[huskyboy]

Qot


My cut and ported 394 would be no faster than my ported 357 in 16" wood, maybe even slower due to the fact the 357 is simply capable of higher RPM and thus chain speed. To really test the bigger saws you definitely want larger wood. Sugar maple aka "hard maple" is about the most dense and hard species of wood here in the Northeast, very tough wood to cut, split, and even handle due to it's weight. I ran my modded 394 with a 36" bar and 8-pin in roughly 36" hard maple to see what it is made of. I noodled with it and crosscut and it out-muscled a well ported 372 running a 24" and 7-pin in every possible way by a significant margin in the same log. When engine size goes up, test media has to go up with it to get the true picture. Fast is one thing, but having the HP to keep it fast under a heavy load dragging chain through 3 feet of hardwood is what separates the big dogs from everything else

Put a bigger sprocket on it with a short bar and u have a sick machine. 357 better pack a lunch

 

[T.Roller]

395 is still my favorite saw.

 

[Frank bierce]

Going to directly compare the ported 395 when I get it back to the ported 394 I have. They even even impress stock. There is a reason husky has built same basic saw since '91 without replacing it.

I have all three on hand...I am
Fairly certain the 395 has had some work done though. Have not pulled the cylinder to check it
Out though. I do happen to have an extra unmolested 395 cylinder that needs a little transfer cleaned off of it. Then I'll just have to pick the proper people to do the porting..and hopefully have the extra coin to get it paid for. Lol.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

You're *s-wordtin me?! And you didn't take it home?!

I had to have that 242xp

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

395 is still my favorite saw.

Haven't run a Tree-90-Fo yet eh??