Decided on a MS460

I felt bad for hijacking the other thread: Sorry about that.

Well after about a year of wavering back and forth on wheter I wanted a 372XP I decided to pull the trigger on the MS 460 Mastermech built. Since you are all so familiar with it I won't even have to post pics other than the smile on my face as it's blowing through some wood. Looking forward to trying it out next week.

It should be a big step up from the Husky 450 I have been cutting with for the last year
I figure the 450 will get demoted to limbing and small stuff now so hopefully it doesn't feel to neglected. I cleaned up and sold my Echo 330EVL and my Poulan (yes I had one). So now I will be down to my Husky 450 and a MS460 which I hope makes a pretty good pair for what I want to do.

Best part of this decision was I mentioned to the better half I was thinking of buying the saw but was trying to decide if I really needed it..... I figured I had managed to cut stuff from both sides for about a year now so I could probably just keep getting by. Her response was well you probably save $1500 a year in propane burning wood so it has more than paid for itself go for it. That right there is a good woman (or an enabler depending on how you look at it)

 

Did you buy the OEM saw or the one with the aftermarket kit? Either way I don't think you can loose.

 

I'd trust anything MM built too. I think you will be very happy with that saw, as you said, we all watched it being built and broken in. One thing I did to mine was to install some "Custom fit, High Tech, Anti-vibration Shims" (rectangles cut from an old athletic shoe insert ) between the handle and the saw at the screw points. Definitely made a small improvement in the felt vibration on mine. I have a bad left wrist so every little bit helps!

 

OEM with the dual port muffler. It's going to have a 20" and 28" ES light bar.

LOL I will have to try that out..... I was wondering how bad the vibration on that sucker would be. Wonder how it would compare to the 272XP I used to run? Do you run yours with a 20" bar very often and if so how do you like it? I spent a long time reading through the build thread and looks like Mastermech did one heck of a job on it. Can't wait to bury that thing into some big wood! Plus I figured I know where he hangs out all the time if I got some questions.......

 

Nice, enjoy and post some pics .

 

Should be a good one.

 

Congrats. That is a great saw. I will be watching for the full report.

 

Didn't happen without pics

 

No, I have only run it with a 25" bar so far although I have a 28" too. My 20" bar is normally used on the 036/360 saws, although I've run it on my 440 a few times (cut great). My 440 usually wears a 25" too.

 

Well this will be my second running saw and there is no way my 450 is pulling a 20" bar so this sucker is gonna have to do it. I'm sure it should scream through the wood with a 20" Then I will just have to start saving for a 60cc saw so I can have an in between size, then a top handle to limb with.........Wait a minute I need help I think I now have CAD

 

I'm sure there will be some lol

 

Top handles are sweet. My little 192 is my favorite for it's feather weight.

 

Oh, I know that deep dark path all too well................ went from 2 saws to 18 in a matter of months. Have finally worked my way back down to 8.

 

You can always break out Mom's 230C ..............

 

I see a 441 in your future.

 

Awesome! I was wondering if it was another forum member who snagged it up. I'm sure you will love it. I have a few trees that are just waiting for this 460. Make sure you give us a report!