What small saw should I buy?

About 20 thousandths off the built in key. Works well I’ve done at least 25 193’s and 194’s including my own and they’ve been running for years.

 

I wouldn't do that to my saw that's under warranty. Nope. Definitely probably not. I mean, it could happen but I doubt it. Most likely. Maybe. It could, but....

 

I've voided the warranty on every gas hand held piece of ope equipment I've purchased and some non hand held. I've yet to need service at a dealer even long after the warranty would have expired naturally. I live dangerously.

 

I got the new muffler and removed some metal from the flywheel and plastic from carburetor today. This thing rips. Throttle response is instant and power is crazy compared to stock.

 

Warranty, pffff....

That falls into the same category as reading the instructions.

 

Very cool. Its amazing how alive most saw get after a couple easy mods.

 

Yes, it is surprising how much potential is there but just hidden.
This seems to be the pattern with pretty much everything from chainsaws to cars. Not sure if any of these are sold with max power out of the box.
There always seems to be more power hidden somewhere and that is where the fun begins ; find it and then figure out how to let it out.

 

100%. I like the journey as much, if not more, than the destination.

 

The 194’s are nipping at the heals of a stock 201 after mods, this is why I recommend the local guys that were starting their tree services up here buy 2 193’s before and the 194’s now vs one 201 when they ask. This way if they’re on a job and something happens they have a spare and can finish. Not just a saw failure that can happen I tell them possibly gets dropped or run over ect. This can ruin your day many ways not only your out a saw but also may be done for the day on that job.

 

One of my 194s is a ringer for whatever reason, with the mods I'd bet it's actually stronger/faster than a stock 201.