New to the arb world and need a saw

[Stubby]

I was just trying to make a point that suggesting to a new user to get a saw ported without them using for a while first was not the best of ideas. If hey decide the saw could do with a bit of tweaking then fine that's down to them.

 

Spud does a good job at what he does, so does pete. And I'm sure they would also suggest that a new user would need to get used to his saw before making any major changes to it. The husky naturally runs faster than a stihl but it lacks the power of a stihl.

 

Anyway slight derail. My fault.

 

Ok I'v put my hands up , it was my bad . I am idiotic . Don't know what else to say . You have , obviously a lot of time on ported saws . I defer to you bud . Sorry once again .

[Rich2484]

Ok I'v put my hands up , it was my bad . I am idiotic . Don't know what else to say . You have , obviously a lot of time on ported saws . I defer to you bud . Sorry once again .

 

Sarcasm gets you know where.......

[Eddy_t]

I was just trying to make a point that suggesting to a new user to get a saw ported without them using for a while first was not the best of ideas. If hey decide the saw could do with a bit of tweaking then fine that's down to them.

 

Spud does a good job at what he does, so does pete. And I'm sure they would also suggest that a new user would need to get used to his saw before making any major changes to it. The husky naturally runs faster than a stihl but it lacks the power of a stihl.

 

Anyway slight derail. My fault.

 

Tbf rich both spud and pete recommend that the saw should be run in first, so he wouldn't have a ported 560 from the go

 

 

Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

[Warren1]

Mate if your anywhere near reading I've got five mid range stihls your welcome to try no huskys yet , but probably won't be long, ouch that hurt!

[Adam Bourne]

If he is a new user then he wont know how slow a non ported saw is so wont have a reference point . Yea I go round knocking on people doors and tell them that if they ever might consider getting a saw get it ported first . Thanks for your opinion on me being idiotic I will think again before I open my mouth . Sorry if I have upset you .

 

I've got to second this post really, spot on in my opinion, when I first started driving I had a ford escort RS turbo when everyone asked me is it quick my reply was, "yes I think it is!" But it seriously was quick, quicker than a lot of RS turbos out there anyway! But how was I to know!!!! it was the only RS I had driven!!!!

 

It really makes no odds what saw you get as long as your competent enough to use it and respect it then you'll be just fine.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk Mobile App

[Mull]

I've got to second this post really, spot on in my opinion, when I first started driving I had a ford escort RS turbo when everyone asked me is it quick my reply was, "yes I think it is!" But it seriously was quick, quicker than a lot of RS turbos out there anyway! But how was I to know!!!! it was the only RS I had driven!!!!

 

It really makes no odds what saw you get as long as your competent enough to use it and respect it then you'll be just fine.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk Mobile App

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll third that!!

[burrell_]

:lol::lol:

just buy a 880 and port it :lol:

rich loves the stihls so everyone is a winner

 

rich I would recommend a husq 560 for a good starter saw in the arb world so if a ported saw is not a good idea for a new bloke whats the difference between a ported 357 and a husq 560

 

 

IMO a ported husq 357 is one hell of a saw if u want a good all rounder (560) is the new model iv had a go with a 560 there a good saw

here is a good list for you

husq 346 bit small IMO

357

365

372

560

STIHL 361

441

460

look at the 60-70 cc range

my first saw was a 441 and yes to be fair it was heavy for somethings but I could do big and small tree work with it

[Eddy_t]

Yeah, get an 880, or, if that's too light for you an 090

 

 

Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

[spudulike]

Blimey, I have missed this thread....Guys...... Rich and Andy (Stubby) you are both decent guys, just do the decent thing and shake hands and move on.

 

Ported saws....think once you have used one you sort of just...love them:thumbup:

 

For a new user or a saw new to the owner, I usually recommend that they get used to the saw and if they feel that a little more clout is required then it can be ported once run in and out of manufacturers warranty.

 

On the the subject of danger - my ported 357XPs run like a 560XPs so that is what you expect - a saw thet cuts a bit faster than standard and more like the later generation of the same CC saw - not dangerous but perhaps not for an inexperienced user!

[Stubby]

I'm cool Steve . No worries !