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Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by mike bayerl, Jan 24, 2022.

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  1. Dakota Hoarder

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    Next time I go to the in-laws farm I have about a 25-30 foot spar that I didn’t have time to drop and back last time I was there. The top blow down in a wind storm the 461 and 261 tool care of that. I didn’t have the 660 with and I know the 28” bar on the 461 wasn’t neatly enough. A 36” would be nice, but probably not enough to justify the cash
     
    Dakota Hoarder, Jan 27, 2022
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    I think the newer versions are better on gas and emissions, plus the "C" models have the Mtronic carb. Ive wondered the same about my 460 vs a 461.
    Whats next for your saw arsenal DH?
     
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    I have a 32" bar that I used to use on my 461 (it's been ported and I put a high-output oiler on it) and honestly that's all I've ever really needed, but the 36" Stihl ES Light bar and some chains (like new) showed up locally for a good deal, so I couldn't pass that up. 32" is a really nice size "big" bar for my woods.
     
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    Come on buZZsaw BRAD , I don’t have CAD, no seriously I DONT’T have CAD! Well unless Stihl comes out with a 300i or if a good deal on a used local saw comes out. Other than that I clearly don’t have a problem…
     
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    mike bayerl is That 661 used? If so it looks like it’s never seen wood!!
     
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    I think Jason Egan exhaust are a bit better...
     
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    That is a sweet saw, Mike. Get the Max Flow filter for it. That really woke up our 461...
     
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  9. mike bayerl

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    Brand spanking new. Got a decent price from my local shop

    Nope. After it's broken in and I have saved up the $$$, it's going to Wisconsin for Scott Kunz (a.k.a. Tree Monkey) for the complete upgrade.

    You mean like this?
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    HoneyFuzz, Jan 28, 2022
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    Congrats on the new saw! Scott’s semi retired. I’d pick someone else like huskihl or any of the active builders over on ope…:yes:
     
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    Yes sir...
    I've heard good things about Tree Monkey saws. Kevin does great work too.
     
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    Scott did my MS361 and it is A-mazing! Hope he's still available down the road when it's time to port the new saw. If not, there's lots of good builders out there.
     
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