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[Woodslasher]

I don't know anyone that runs a saw for a living that uses a hybrid lol.

Maybe there's 3 or 4 out there.

I know one guy who does tree work, built his own hybrid that he uses for tree work, and convinced me to pick up a CFB hybrid. Miss the saw, don't miss the vibes, filtration, and overpriced parts.

 

[ElevatorGuy]

I imagine 99% of the people in the world who run a saw for a living have never owned a ported saw.

My buddy that’s been cutting for 35 years never heard of such a thing until I bought mine.

 

[Loony661]

I imagine 99% of the people in the world who run a saw for a living have never owned a ported saw.

The unfortunate reality is that for a logger such as myself, a chainsaw at the end of the day is just another disposable tool. What I mean is (as much as I love and care for my saws) they could get smashed, run over, stolen, etc any day. It the unfortunate truth. But the goal is always to make them last as long as possible.

 

[Loony661]

Modified saws are awesome, but running a platform that is liked, familiar, cost effective, and compatible with spare parts saws, is important to a professional.

 

[Mastermind]

The unfortunate reality is that for a logger such as myself, a chainsaw at the end of the day is just another disposable tool. What I mean is (as much as I love and care for my saws) they could get smashed, run over, stolen, etc any day. It the unfortunate truth. But the goal is always to make them last as long as possible.

You likely understand why I build saws that may not be quite as "fast" as is possible. Over the years I've managed to find the edge, and have then backed up from it a little.

Even though the saw is in reality a small part of the cost of a real logging operation, having saws fail cuts directly into a guy's profit and production.

If anyone approaches me asking for a saw that is taken as far as is possible, I send them to someone else usually.

 

[pwheel]

You likely understand why I build saws that may not be quite as "fast" as is possible. Over the years I've managed to find the edge, and have then backed up from it a little...

That's why they're called "Worksaws".

 

[Loony661]

You likely understand why I build saws that may not be quite as "fast" as is possible. Over the years I've managed to find the edge, and have then backed up from it a little.

Even though the saw is in reality a small part of the cost of a real logging operation, having saws fail cuts directly into a guy's profit and production.

If anyone approaches me asking for a saw that is taken as far as is possible, I send them to someone else usually.

I’m not at all knocking what you do, and would still in fact love to not only own, but use ported saws daily for my work. I appreciate that you make a solid work saw - torque will always rule over peak horsepower in a work setting. Hopefully someday my overhead will allow me to pay for your work, or any of the other talented porter’s work, for my go-to saws.

I was trying to explain my opinion on why most professionals probably don’t own ported saws. There is certainly exceptions to everything. Thanks for all your hard work, from the R/D on the saws, to maintaining this wonderful site for all of us.

 

[Mastermind]

I’m not at all knocking what you do

I never took it that way. In fact.....I completely agree. I can take a stock saw, and keep several men working packing brush, splitting, stacking, etc. A good running ported saw just makes it more fun in all honesty.

 

[Woodrow]

Yeah clearly the correct answer is keep both and buy a couple more of each. That’s the real three saw plan… you have 3 of each saw. After all two is one and one is none.

^This. At least that is what my enablers tell me...

 

[maulhead]

What do you do for a muffler mod on them ?

Add a deflector to the recoil side.

I have pics of mine, from before it grew legs and walked off.

Always liked the muffler mod on this one, clean & functional.

 

[Stump Shot]

I'm gonna get Steve's hybrid and see how it does against the new 462s...

Well... the story goes, that was the plan, A) I saw your Jonny was traded off and not hearing from you figured that was the end of that. B) Time was/is running short for it to happen, then C ) kurtz came up yesterday and saw it on my bench and asked what was going on with it, we put a bar and chain on it and after returning from the test log to the shop he fiddled with his phone and paid me for it. And I was happy, until just now. That's my story and I'll take my whipping like a man. Sorry this went bad. In hindsight though I will say it was made to be a GTG saw and that's exactly what it's going to be used for, so you wont get sick of pulling it over or the bottom end coming un-stuffed from repeated use. So Imma going to try and sugar coat it as a blessing in disguise? I think if we step back and find you a good 440 like we discussed, I can build you one dandy of a work saw that you'll want to run every day.
With all apologies,
Steve

 

[Stump Shot]

^This. At least that is what my enablers tell me...

Who dat???

 

[Stump Shot]

@sawmikaze If you're truly put out about it, I'll give you my trusty 044 if it will keep us on good terms.

 

[maulhead]

 

[whitesnake]

I have an almost brand new mmws 440/460 with a new 28" es light bar for $3500 if anyone is interested...

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I’ll take it! But I have to send you a check for $7000 and you give me the extra back in cash.