Walker`s Saw Shop

[jokers]

Are they still a sponsor? I can`t find a list of sponsors although it`s probably right under my nose.

At any rate, I was wondering if anyone here is still running Walkerized saws? I`ve only got the 346xpw but it`s been a great saw and one helluva bang for the buck. If you consider that it only took about seven days for them to build it, send it across the continent and through US Customs to my door, it`s even sweeter.

Any other still satisfied Walker`s customers around?

Russ

 

[Oregon_Rob]

Prices

I recently got some Husky modified saw prices from a couple of the resident saw builders (sponsors) and although Wlkerizing is less expensive than porting, when the price of the saw was included, Walkers was actually more expensive. I did not specifically get a price for the 346.

 

[jokers]

That`s interesting Rob. I know that when I bought my Walkerized 346, they matched the best price I could get on the saw and they gave me a Powermatch bar instead of the laminated bar and the saw set up to run the 73LG they sent with it. Maybe times are changing?

At any rate, don`t undersell, in your mind, the work that Walker`s do. To quote you "Wlkerizing is cheaper than porting" implies that you believe that Walkers don`t port their saws. My 346 is very impressive, ask Ben Walker(no relation that I know of). I`m still hoping for the opportunity to run my xpw against some of the other builder`s product in a public place. I`ve already done some backyard testing that is not going to be considered credible without witnesses and video can lie.

Russ

 

[Oregon_Rob]

Russ,
I was not implying anything about anyone’s effectiveness. It just seems that most of the discussions seem to refer to what Jon’s shop does as Walkerizing and when Dan’s or Ed’s (for example) saws are referred to as Power Porting. Also in more than one discussion, it has been stated that the resident builders mods go further. In this case, I have to defer to what I have read.
Regarding price matching, I haven’t ask for it or tred and talk anyone down. I just requested quotes. I personally would be very interested in having a Walkerized 346.
I am trying to be careful, and I think you are too, not to start talking about anyone’s specific pricing or quotes I have received. I believe that is between the customer and builder.

 

[jokers]

Hi Rob,

Not trying to put you on the spot or ruffle your dander, simply making a point.

Russ

 

[Oregon_Rob]

Originally posted by jokers
Hi Rob,

Not trying to put you on the spot or ruffle your dander, simply making a point.

Russ

Russ,
Never thought you were.

 

[Jacob J.]

I've been inside many, many Walkerized saws. What they do for the money is good. They bring the transfers down, raise-widen-and shape the exhaust port, and do the same for the intake port. They will also cut extra outlets in your muffler. Their saws runs well and are reliable. However.....

Yes, what our resident builders do goes much further, but there again you're talking more time and money, plus a saw that is tuned differently.

 

[Oregon_Rob]

JJ,
Can you tell me what that means (Tuned differently)? The porting part I have a small clue about.

Rob

 

[Jacob J.]

Rob- a saw can be tuned for a lot of chain speed and top end, but low torque. These are saws that are used mainly for brushing and small bucking. The Husky 242 and 346 are good examples.

Then a saw can be tuned more for torque, when you need the stumping power, and the top speed rpm can be brought down a notch, giving the saw slower chain speed but better scavenging. A Stihl 066 is a good example.


I think Walkers goes for a good blend of both, as do our resident saw builders, but our guys take a few more steps to squeeze that last little bit of torque out, on such things as: narrowing transfer bars, raising transfer ports, polishing transfer pockets, adding transfer ports, redesigning intake and exhaust ports, widening piston skirts, enlarging piston "windows", rejetting carbs, and using custom air filters.

 

[bwalker]

Jacob, Most of the procedures you mentioned in the last paragraph you typed will shift the torque and power curves upward. That is to say the saw will make more peak HP, but have less low end stump power.

BTW Jokers 346 is a animal. I have it right now and I am very impressed with it. If only the exchange rate where more favorable I wouldnt mind buying one from Walker's.

 

[heffayinthebush]

This subject has me intrigued. I have a Walkerized 357 that I scooped from the Lambert one Sunday morn..., the perfect time to take advantage.
We're overwhelmed with this little saw and it's performance, which makes me wonder what more is obtainable in a everyday working saw.
Is there more power, performance, saw-life from other sawshop pros?

Just wondering what dudes recommend for us wood-chucks who put heavy hours on our saws yearly.

heff
firewood.ca

 

[YUKON 659]

Hey Russ, if I knew you were giving saws away I would have asked for the 372 you had done by Dunn!!!!

Jeff

 

[Jacob J.]

Ben- it depends highly on the combination of mods, how the ports are shaped, how big or small you design the transfers, etc. Being an engine builder, you would know all this.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi Heff, yes that 357W is real little ripper for sure. I have one by Dozer Dan and it performs very well. We should race yours against mine when I come up there.
John

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Looks like they still are in biz!

http://www.walkerssawshop.com/

 

[jokers]

Yeah, Walker`s no doubt will be around for a long time. Their turnaround time is outstanding.

Russ

 

[jokers]

Originally posted by Jacob J.
....I think Walkers goes for a good blend of both, as do our resident saw builders, but our guys take a few more steps to squeeze that last little bit of torque out, on such things as: narrowing transfer bars, raising transfer ports, polishing transfer pockets, adding transfer ports, redesigning intake and exhaust ports, widening piston skirts, enlarging piston "windows", rejetting carbs, and using custom air filters.

I doubt we`re seeing much of that other stuff in our woods saws.

Russ

 

[Jacob J.]

Russ- you'd be surprised. I've been inside saws from a number of the builders here ( woods saws ) and they're giving you a lot of bang for your buck.

 

[Jacob J.]

Walker's is offering balanced cranks now, that's something.

 

[166dolmarnp]

walkerized

i run my 266 husky against a 1100 walker saw last summer they never stood a chance. time was 3 cuts 10x10 dry hemlock 1100 4.1 husky cut 3.04