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461 Question

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Drvn4wood, Jan 31, 2026.

  1. Drvn4wood

    Drvn4wood

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    Hi guys, it's been a long time since I've posted on the site but I'm still hoarding wood and have a saw question. I have a 10 year old 461 that's in excellent shape and I'd like it ported. Most of the places I've contacted don't want to work on used saws which I understand. Any recommendations? I'm in South Central Pa. Thanks and I hope everyone is doing well.
     
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  3. Eggshooterist

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    The only porter that touches my saws anymore.
     
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  4. huskihl

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    I’m more than happy to do it if it runs good and it’s in good shape. Backed up pretty good though at almost a year out. If that works for you, send me a PM
     
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    Same for me
     
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    1 year wow congratulations!
     
  7. huskihl

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    Meh. Idk about that. I suppose it’s a blessing but I hate customers having to wait that long.

    But regardless, thank you
     
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  8. huskihl

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    This is probably the last 461 I did this past summer Belongs to davidwyby. I’ve always thought they were one of the best stihl saws ever made

     
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    I have or have run a bunch of saws ported by different people. Send it to huskihl.
     
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  10. Mrxlh

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    Definitely can’t go wrong with huskihl ported saws, he’s done 4 for me and 1 that he ported for someone else that I ended up purchasing. Like David, I have run a bunch of saws ported by different porters as well, tells you all you need to know.