Got my 241.

Some people primarily use a saw for yard cleanup. That’s where this class is for me. I have 2-3 saws in there and never pull them out to use.

 

I have a Makita built Makita saw and a dolmar built Makita saw that use one nut as well. They are similar physically sized saws. Neither of them or the 241 has had issues keeping the bar tight and adjusted. It appears two bar nuts are unnecessary on a saw that normally wouldn't see a bar larger than 18". Kinda like having 8 lug wheels on ford ranger.

 

Fisher Price saws are fun to run! I sound just like a ported saw!

 

I agree. I work better with two nuts!

 

How much does that weigh? I might need a smaller saw one day...

 

You guys are killing me.

Enjoy the new toy.

 

Dont know but it was an exact scaled down 361. I was at a Halloween party for the step grand daughters and one of the other kids brought it. Of course I asked to play with it. Authentic sounds too. Just have to make sure to put fresh batteries and no bar oil.

 

Eggshooterist made some good points with the 241 more or less being a pro version of a 250. I know how much you like your 250 and your pro saws.

 

This isn’t me harassing you...

Sell some of the saws you don't use and get that 241 ported. Kevin gets around 45% gains out of them. Almost double what can be gotten out of a 261 he said.

 

Thats how I feel tonight. Lol

 

Since jumping up to pro saws the 250 probably won't see much use , but yes ; I did/do like it and still don't think it was a bad saw.
Might be time to thin the heard a little.

 

I should thin mine too!

 

You should. Then get the 241 and 400 ported.

 

Not fully understanding how porting works, why wouldn't a 261 or 500 have the same gain? Isn't the cylinder layout the same?

 

Its not between a 241 and a 261 by the way it sounds when explained to me. Some saws, no matter the brand, lend themselves to higher gains based on many factors. Look at the 346 Husqvarna. Kevins builds are as fast as some stock 70cc saws in wood up to 20". No stock 60cc saw can run with them. I don't know why there are such differences because I just dabble in porting.

 

Maybe I should get a 346? Cant believe I just said that!

 

OK , my 2 cents.

Some saws are laid out from the start better than others , meaning the combination has better flow and just works better ; it all comes down to flow and how to get as much air and fuel into the cylinder you can.

Maye a better combination might see ( let's just pick a number) 10% gain in power and maybe a saw that had a less than perfect design might gain 20%.
The amount to gain goes back to the combination you are starting with.

 

Yes. And have Kevin port it. They are nuts.