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stihl 661

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  1. stihlman

    stihlman

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    thinking about getting on any info on how it preforms wood be good
     
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    They are a lot better when broken in, just send it over to me and I will do the break in dutys and send it back to you!:rofl: :lol:

    Welcome to the Hoard!

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    Mine has been great. It feels lighter than the 660 and i like the features. I use it almost exclusively for milling - I've probably only made 5 crosscuts with it. Its true about the break in, I think the m-tronics detunes the saw for the first hour maybe - around tank #6 it will really wake up.

    I run a 28 and 36" bar on it, and I've milled 18" wide hard maple and 27" wide soft maple and ash. Those were pushing the limits but it did the job. Under that and its in the zone.

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    I agree, they improve when they get broken in. That said, I'm of the opinion that right out of the box they're stronger than a 660.
     
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    Hello there stihlman and welcome. Jumping in BIG with thoughts of the purist 661:thumbs:
    Can't wait to see what you come up with...
     
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    I have had one for awhile now, it's an improvement over the 660. Do the muff mod and let it run. Send it to Randy and have it ported, he has them figured out.
     
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    Yes, I agree! And, you might be able to find one already ported & pimped out in the classifieds here on FHC...
     
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    Welcome to FHC stihlman !!

    The 661 is a great saw and has a lot of happy customers!
     
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    i have the 660 just wondering if it would be worth getting 661 they are going to be 20% this weekend
     
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    Aaaahhh... Cool. Did you say you had some pics of the 660? Maybe I missed 'em?.....:whistle::D
     
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    Yeah get the skeleton spikes and a sweet lookin bar for it too. ;) :D It'll own a 30" Tsumura in 404.

    You know you want it.. :saw:

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    not that saveie with the computer nor do i want to be i do not even have a smart phone so no pics
     
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    Dude...great pic !!!
     
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    Yep. :p
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    Looks comfy with BLACK skeleton spikes and an ES Light too!

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    I get what you're sayin. No worries, stihlman:)
     
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    Works for my hybrid, too... :thumbs:

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    You say hybrid . . . I say HOVERSAW!
     
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    DexterDay, Feb 10, 2016
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    I sure like it.
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