ultimate saw

[spacemule]

If you were to take features from saw maker's saws, past or present, and build the ultimate saw, what would you use?

 

[Bowtie]

361

 

[clearance]

Chain brake from the 200 series Huskies, the adjustable steel one. Big dogs from a variety of manufacturers. Heated wrap around handles. Old style on/off rocker switch. Easily adjustable oiler. Walker style dual exhaust. Around 80c.c. 28" Cannon bar.

 

[Timberhauler]

This one is easy...I'd put the switch on the 200T in a place where it was less subceptable so it wouldn't turn itself off every time it bumped into something..That would be about it for the perfect climbing saw....For the perfect big saw...I'd like to see a 395 with an inboard clutch and a side access chain adjuster more like Stihl's..I know husky has their own,but the one on stihl's work better...I also wish Stihl would use a chain catcher more like that of a husky...Because as soon as you de-rail a chain on a stihl,that little peice of aluminum they use is history...Husky used a more solid roller type ordeal,and I've never broken one.....I also wish the rear handle was a little fatter on Stihl's.....I also wish husky would make a lighter 60cc class saw.

 

[B_Turner]

7900 with a chain tensioner like Stihl, air filtration like Husky. ANd gas and fuel caps that can be undone by hand.

And maybe throw in less fuel consumption like a 441.

 

[spacemule]

I have to say I liked several things about the Husky 394 I have. I love the air filtration/maintenance setup and the choke/throttle lock/on off switch. So, my ideal saw would have all of that. It was a bit of a porker though, so it needs to shed a few pounds, so I'd take something by Dolmar for the power/weight department. The saw would then need good parts support/recognition, so that would be Stihl.

 

[Timberhauler]

7900 with a chain tensioner like Stihl, air filtration like Husky. ANd gas and fuel caps that can be undone by hand.

And maybe throw in less fuel consumption like a 441.

I've found that the 441 chugs gas when you are in big wood all day..

 

[B_Turner]

I've found that the 441 chugs gas when you are in big wood all day..

I believe that, but my 7900's are pretty darn thirsty. Not like my 066 or 395 with a 36 inch bar buried, but for their size they really suck up the fuel.

I would guess the 441 is better on gas than your 385s?

 

[SinglerM]

I couldn't resist.

Stihl already built it. They named it the MS660.:hmm3grin2orange:

Mitch

 

[spacemule]

Stihl already built it. They named it the MS660.:hmm3grin2orange:

Mitch

If it's already the ultimate saw, why would they ever replace it? :biggrinbounce2:

 

[Patrick62]

break the mold

What is the one thing that needs to be changed?
The engine.

Use the tech to upgrade the engine into something that will pull chain without weighing 12 pounds. Granted the current 2 cycle's are pretty decent, it could be better.
One thing I found several years ago that sparked my imagination was the Quasiturbine Engine.
Done right it would probably have the power of a 660 in the weight of a 260.
That would make a fine cutting machine! One advantage is that the vibration would be nil.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/quasiturbine.htm

Maybe someday... :greenchainsaw:

-Pat

 

[yawning_dog]

Patrick62-

Neat stuff! I've never heard of that. Did you notice this at the end of the writeup?

In the future, however, you will likely see the Quasiturbine used in more than just your car. Because the central engine area is voluminous and requires no central shaft, it can accommodate generators, propellers and other output devices, making it an ideal engine to power chain saws, powered parachutes, snowmobiles, air compressors, ship propulsion systems and electric power plants.

Thanks for posting!

 

[SawTroll]

If it's already the ultimate saw, why would they ever replace it? :biggrinbounce2:

EPA, and someone said that it needs less vibes........:yoyo: :yoyo:

 

[spacemule]

EPA, and someone said that it needs less vibes........:yoyo: :yoyo:

Then it's not the ultimate saw, right? :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[SawTroll]

Then it's not the ultimate saw, right? :hmm3grin2orange:

Right! :greenchainsaw:

Ultimate saw? - most likely Husky 372xp, all things considered....

Sorry, those who expected me to say MS361.........

 

[Haywire Haywood]

ideal saw?

A nice saw with the torque of the ol monsters of yesteryear, the rpms of modern saws, the vibes levels of my wife's sewing machine, the noise level of my computer running, the fuel consumption of my electric drill and the weight of my coffee cup.... empty.

Oh yea, and free.

Ian

 

[SawTroll]

the noise level ....

Huh - my saws don't make any noise to speak of, just some nice tunes (but the MS250 is another story)......

 

[stumpjumper83]

Ms250 loud?? Try pullin the plugs out / muffs off when I have the 460 mag working in some big stuff. As far a ultimate saws go everyones pick is going to be different cause everyone uses them differently. For me If I'm working firewood the 460 is about perfect, just a little more guts than the 044 and about the same weight. Now if Im cleaning up a removal after its on the ground or cutting bigger pieces up in the tree, I like my ms250, I just have to remember it isnt the 460 and run it too hard. For climbing the little echo 330t is nice, I just wish it didn't have a crank oiler, but its half the $$ of the comparable stihl. When it breaks im getting a 200t.

 

[Peacock]

Ultimate saw? - most likely Husky 372xp, all things considered....

None of the loggers around here even run them. They ALL prefer 440's, 441's, 460's and 660's for their unmatched durability.

My admittedly limited trigger time on a 372 left me unimpressed. It felt heavier than my 441 and it certainly lacked the 441's grunt.

 

[SawTroll]

Ms250 loud?? .....

No really, just a nasty sound, that is not present in my saws - I hate the 250, for several reasons, it just isn't a nice saw......
:bang: :bang: