Good saw for noodling

[Nutball]

Might as well not split pin oak, just noodle, or you may end up with a pile of smashed half lengths if you aren't careful.

 

[Rogee]

I've never had success until I did this this to a spare side cover. Nothing factory clears properly and often block i found

 

[rogue60]

ms290 wood boss!
only joking ms290 is to heavy lol



If it's hardwood and you have a lot to do 90cc and .404 gets it done.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I think if someone is bucking the log into rounds THEN noodling them in half a good strong 60cc will definitely get the noodling job done. Noodling the log with a 36” bar then bucking the half rounds off is where I think a big saw is needed.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I've never had success until I did this this to a spare side cover. Nothing factory clears properly and often block i found

I have a beat up cover for my 395 that I will be doing that to. It clears noodles well without mods until you get close to the ground, “weight reduced cover” should help.

 

[Wood Doctor]

I got tired of removing clogged noodles from a Stihl 036 that I was noodle cutting with, so I found an old outside clutch cover and modified it:

That cured the clogging. I call it my noodle cover and use it only for that. The noodles go right out the back side.

 

[MarcS]

Noodle everything myself. Easily over 100 cord over the years. Almost always use a 70cc. Ported is better but not required. My 462 didn’t clear noodles at all until I took the rubber deflector out of the cover. Now it’s on par with my 2171. Oddly enough I had a 2260 (outboard clutch) that cleared noodles very well, just didn’t have the snort I like. 90cc and bigger would be fine of course but I don’t really see the advantage if noodling up to 20” length stuff.

 

[kingOFgEEEks]

My experience:

394 - a beast. Noodles anything.

Jonsered 2188 - does a good job but clogs. Does better when I take the rubber deflector out of the clutch cover.

Dolmar 7900 - does a good job. Doesn't clog as much as the Jonsered.

Stihl 044 - Does a good job. A little down on power compared to the big saws, but lighter to toss around, so it's a trade.

Stihl MS310 - not enough guts to noodle well. Dont' waste your time.

Dolmar 5100 - Does a good job for 50cc, but not really what it's made for.

Husky 550 - Does OK, but not enough grunt.

 

[Nutball]

I was demoing a stock 572 to someone with a 32" full skip. I was able to bury the bar noodling a cherry log. It did ok, not fast, but certainly chugged along better than expected. I could stuff it if I wanted to, but I imaging chip clearance was a big issue in such a deep cut.

 

[rogue60]

It all depends on what is in front of you (the task at hand) and how capable the operator is.
IMHO being capable of sharpening a saw is the 1st thing one should master a ported saw or any saw for that matter will not mask a poorly incorrectly sharpened chain that's fact.
Some guy's are fit some not so fit some old some young bad backs and injuries play a part the list is endless as to what the best noodling saw for an individual is.
Not to mention the type of timber hardwood or softwood and what part of the world plays a big part do they cut 1 tonne or 300 tonne a year work in the timber industry or just a homeowner that heats with wood the list goes on and on..

There is no such thing as one saw fits all anyone with half a brain will workout on there own what is the best tool for the job at hand for them.
I think most of us members here on OPE get enjoyment out of tinkering with saw's along with mastering the art of sharping chain's for our conditions and needs in our little part of the world.
Find what works for you is probably the best answer.
For fun and in less than a tank of fuel I've cut and ripped a boot load of hardwood firewood many times even with just 35cc lol

 

[Ittybittyfitty]

That poor car.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

It all depends on what is in front of you (the task at hand) and how capable the operator is.
IMHO being capable of sharpening a saw is the 1st thing one should master a ported saw or any saw for that matter will not mask a poorly incorrectly sharpened chain that's fact.
Some guy's are fit some not so fit some old some young bad backs and injuries play a part the list is endless as to what the best noodling saw for an individual is.
Not to mention the type of timber hardwood or softwood and what part of the world plays a big part do they cut 1 tonne or 300 tonne a year work in the timber industry or just a homeowner that heats with wood the list goes on and on..

There is no such thing as one saw fits all anyone with half a brain will workout on there own what is the best tool for the job at hand for them.
I think most of us members here on OPE get enjoyment out of tinkering with saw's along with mastering the art of sharping chain's for our conditions and needs in our little part of the world.
Find what works for you is probably the best answer.
For fun and in less than a tank of fuel I've cut and ripped a boot load of hardwood firewood many times even with just 35cc lol
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[rogue60]

That poor car.

Yeah poor thing it eventually succumb to a Stringy lol

Was a bummer and it wasn't even my doing a big limb had rot in it and let go though the night made a hell of a noise and wake me up was like chit meh will deal with it in the morning.
See if I can find the rest of the pics of where it broke off and it just missed my husky ride on mower by a few millimeter.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Yeah poor thing it eventually succumb to a Stringy lol
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Was a bummer and it wasn't even my doing a big limb had rot in it and let go though the night made a hell of a noise and wake me up was like chit meh will deal with it in the morning.
See if I can find the rest of the pics of where it broke off and it just missed my husky ride on mower by a few millimeter.

I'm no Commodore expert. That the 202 Red 6 or Black?

 

[rogue60]

I'm no Commodore expert. That the 202 Red 6 or Black?

That's an old VK has the 3.3 202 black motor.
I've still got it am actully using the running gear out of it and building a ground up VH Commodore for on the road I'm getting there slowly.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

That's an old VK has the 3.3 202 black motor.
I've still got it am actully using the running gear out of it and building a ground up VH Commodore for on the road I'm getting there slowly.

My old boss had one of those then. Kinda rudimentary fuel injection yeah?

 

[rogue60]

My old boss had one of those then. Kinda rudimentary fuel injection yeah?

That's right the VK in some models had the 1st fuel injected Holden 6 good motors you still see a few getting a round today.
I'm running the stock Varajet carb setup for my VH.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

That's right the VK in some models had the 1st fuel injected Holden 6 good motors you still see a few getting a round today.
I'm running the stock Varajet carb setup for my VH.
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I just remember it had a strangish looking rams-horn type inlet manifold.

 

[rogue60]

I just remember it had a strangish looking rams-horn type inlet manifold.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Is there any (larger) saw that is superior for noodling large rounds, and, if so, why? I have another thread discussing my desire to get a larger saw for felling/bucking large DBH hardwoods, those 28 inch to 36 inch DBH big 'uns. As of now, considering saws from Stihl 500i to various 70-80cc saws. Numerous saws were recommended. What about noodling the large rounds... what saws shine or do you think any would do just fine? Other than cutting, I was curious if noodles catch up and clog on certain models.

After doing some noodling of 18" chunks yesterday I think it's the chain catcher or more importantly, lack of, that's important. I've removed the alloy right angle in favour of 372 style rollers on my 353 and 357s. No clogging.