661 Oil Test 32:1 vs 40:1 vs 50:1 ?

[Ron660]

This stuff looks new still guys ,i have a mixture of round full comp ,and square full skip ,i have one box i have not even opened yet ,have had too many other projects so milling is on the backburner right now .
View attachment 456454 View attachment 456455 View attachment 456456

I need some 063 in 404 for a bar I'll be getting in the future.

 

[bwalker]

We are saving for a Down payment on a house. I have borrowed from that account...if we weren't saving for a house none of the testing I've done in the last year would have happened. Currently I owe that acct about 4k. Once I sell my bars and chain and a saw or 2. I should have that paid back...then wifey will be happy again.

TRX has donated some oil and been a big buyer of "test" chain from me. Has given great input on questions I've had.
Mdavelee has bought some bars and chain from me and been a big help with questions I've had. Great input.
Porche965 - donated a bunch of oil.
Moparmyway - donated some k2 and bought a bunch of chain from me.
Tree Monkey - gave me a good deal on a couple of rolls of chain.
Ken Jax is sending some hp2
Big T Double - always answering questions and looking up part #s for me. He's da man!

I'm sure I'm forgetting someone. Sorry if I did.

Mostly though it's a ton of time. I cut a lot of wood for my friend who heats with it and he in turn is friends with a guy who runs a tree cutting service. So I end up getting 3-4 loads of big stuff during the summer. Test on it and then cut it into pieces my friend can burn.

A lot goes into the tests before they happen. For example right now I bought about $1000 in bars and chain (cannons tsumuras 3/8ths RS 404 RS 404 RSLF 3/8 carbide) to figure out which setup I wanted to use for the oil test. Mdavelee will attest to that! lol ...spent a number of hours yesterday testing cannon and tsumura and 7 and 8 pin and different lengths etc. Going out again today to finish up a few little ideas and make sure on some other stuff.

Right now it's looking like

28" tsumura 3/8 carbide 8pin
28" tsumura 404 RS 7pin
28" total super bar 3/8 RS .050 8pin - I don't have this bar...anyone know where to get one cheap?

If it's RS 3/8 or 404 I'll need about 25 loops just to do 4 oils. Carbide probably only 1 per oil.

Don't get me wrong, I think your completely crazy, but $4k spent on a hobby you enjoy is pretty cheap all things considered. I have that much into a set of Leica Geovid binocular rangefinder and a Zeiss scope for my main hunting rifle. Not to mention other hunting equipment like fourwheelers, other rifles, wall tents, clothing, boots, etc.

 

[porsche965]

Don't get me wrong, I think your completely crazy, but $4k spent on a hobby you enjoy is pretty cheap all things considered. I have that much into a set of Leica Geovids binocular rangefinder and a zeiss scope for my main hunting rifle. Not to mention other hunting equipment like fourwheelers, other rifles, wall tents, clothing, boots, etc.

Buying multiple 661s is quite a bit different than making a video of a used 50cc 260 and build. Not to mention all the chain, bars and time.

Add in borrowing from a general fund shared with your partner and yep...a bit of both crazy and guts.

 

[bwalker]

Buying multiple 661s is quite a bit different than making a video of a used 50cc 260 and build. Not to mention all the chain, bars and time.

Add in borrowing from a general fund shared with your partner and yep...a bit of both crazy and guts.

The 260 was NIB when I bought it. And yes the testing RB is doing is not the same, nor close to it.
My point was that saws are a pretty damn cheap hobby compared to alot of stuff, even at RB'S level of insanity.

 

[Ron660]

Don't get me wrong, I think your completely crazy, but $4k spent on a hobby you enjoy is pretty cheap all things considered. I have that much into a set of Leica Geovid binocular rangefinder and a Zeiss scope for my main hunting rifle. Not to mention other hunting equipment like fourwheelers, other rifles, wall tents, clothing, boots, etc.

Same here with hunting equipment (mostly custom long-range rifles) and I'm still wanting more ported saws I don't need.

 

[bwalker]

Same here with hunting equipment (mostly custom long-range rifles) and I'm still wanting more ported saws I don't need.

I don't even want to estimate how much I have into hunting stuff. At least I quit snowmobiles. That's a real money pit!

 

[Ron660]

I don't even want to estimate how much I have into hunting stuff. At least I quit snowmobiles. That's a real money pit!

The last time I brought a new gun home my wife said, "Well does this complete your collection"? I said did your last purse you bought complete your collection?

 

[Trx250r180]

The last time I brought a new gun home my wife said, "Well does this complete your collection"? I said did your last purse you bought complete your collection?

some of them fancy ones cost more than our saws too

 

[Ron660]

some of them fancy ones cost more than our saws too

A lot more. My last 264 build was nearly $2500 and that's without a scope.

 

[Trx250r180]

A lot more. My last 264 build was nearly $2500 and that's without a scope.

Was referring to the purses put Louis Vuitton on the label and can buy several saws for the price

 

[Ron660]

Was referring to the purses put Louis Vuitton on the label and can buy several saws for the price

I also have three daughters so I've learned pursue brand names, and cost, not by choice.

 

[KenJax Tree]

My wife has Coach and Vera Bradley purses

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Was referring to the purses put Louis Vuitton on the label and can buy several saws for the price

My woman spent 1400 on a LV bag..i dont care really , But i could think of a few other things to spend it on.

 

[Trx250r180]

My woman spent 1400 on a LV bag..i dont care really , But i could think of a few other things to spend it on.

as long as it makes her happy is all good .

 

[porsche965]

...and then there is racing...

 

[Trx250r180]

...and then there is racing...

OHHHH bringin up the race thing huh

 

[KenJax Tree]

I don't tell my wife how to spend money and she doesn't tell me. All the bills are paid......aaannnnnnnd she makes more than i do.

 

[porsche965]

My wife's a Dr. and she still can't catch me

 

[KenJax Tree]

My lady is a Physical Therapist, so close to a Dr. but not quite[emoji1]

 

[porsche965]

We need more oil testing Red Bull! How can we all help?