XS ported saws

[mrxlh]

Had Kevin build/port a 346 from a 353 and port a new Makita at the same time. They both are impressive to say the least. The 346 is an absolute blast to run even with a long bar (24 full skip). The 7900 is really my go to big saw now. I also purchased a 357 he ported for another member here which is just as impressive. He ported a 543 for me which admittedly I haven’t got to run as much as I would like, and is currently working on a 241. Kevin ports a great saw and is a great guy in the saw community, if you have him port a saw, you will not be disappointed.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Had Kevin build/port a 346 from a 353 and port a new Makita at the same time. They both are impressive to say the least. The 346 is an absolute blast to run even with a long bar (24 full skip). The 7900 is really my go to big saw now. I also purchased a 357 he ported for another member here which is just as impressive. He ported a 543 for me which admittedly I haven’t got to run as much as I would like, and is currently working on a 241. Kevin ports a great saw and is a great guy in the saw community, if you have him port a saw, you will not be disappointed.

Agreed. If he can get his Sausage Fingers in it, then it'll go better afterwards.

 

[jacob j.]

I've got two XS saws - both are stellar.

Kev is the "Big Daddy" in more ways than one.

 

[PA Dan]

I agree with all of you! Top notch guy, great friend and bad ass saws!

 

[drf256]

Can’t say enough good things about Kev. Both as a builder and a man.

 

[Squareground3691]

Can’t say enough good things about Kev. Both as a builder and a man.

+1

 

[chipper1]

Ran my XS MS261 yesterday, pulled a 20x3/8 like a champ.
Although he didn't build it for me, I know he's a great guy to work with based on yrs of hearing other guys experiences and having talked to him myself thru the yrs.
Thanks Kevin.

 

[Duce]

Ran my XS MS261 yesterday, pulled a 20x3/8 like a champ.
Although he didn't build it for me, I know he's a great guy to work with based on yrs of hearing other guys experiences and having talked to him myself thru the yrs.
Thanks Kevin.

Suck up!

 

[JIMG]

+1. Only problem is the saw works so well I end up spending less time in the woods.
I guess I could put the chain on backwards...

 

[chipper1]

Suck up!

He's helped me out with some great advice through the yrs, and I've sent a good number of guys to him for porting, that's how it's supposed to work .
Ran it a bit today on a tiny pine town she's resting now, as am I.

 

[PA Dan]

He's helped me out with some great advice through the yrs, and I've sent a good number of guys to him for porting, that's how it's supposed to work .
Ran it a bit today on a tiny pine town she's resting now, as am I.

Wait a Stihl in your hands? How thick were the gloves?

 

[huskihl]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone

 

[markds2]

Can’t say enough good things about Kev. Both as a builder and a man.

The good Dr is spot on as usual.

 

[Woodpecker]

Good saw builder, better friend. The world is a better place because he’s part of it.

 

[markds2]

Good saw builder, better friend. The world is a better place because he’s part of it.

Couldn't agree more!!

 

[cuinrearview]

He brings sweets on road trips. I'm just sayin'...

 

[huskihl]

He brings sweets on road trips. I'm just sayin'...

I blame that on Cole for getting me started. He’s the diabetic

 

[davidwyby]

Good saw builder, better friend. The world is a better place because he’s part of it.

 

[Wilhelm]

I purchased a new Makita EA5000 from Steve @166.
I had her shipped to Sondre @SOS Ridgerider who shipped her to Kevin @huskihl whom did his magic.
After Kevin did his thing the saw got shipped back to Sondre, then to Greece Dan @AlfA01 who relayed her toward Croatia.

My XS5000 is set up with a 20" 72DL 3/8" full chisel B&C and she pulls said setup buried bucking and noodling beech and oak.

I own stock PS-5105's which are the same as EA5000's, they are nothing like my Makita XS5000!

Thank You Steve, Sondre, Kevin and Dan!