Who is a reputable saw builder?

[Stihlproincky]

Hi guys, I've been looking into porting saws, I'd like to do it myself but that's not an option for me currently. I can rebuild/work on my saws, just not porting. So far I've looked at ripsaw and red beard saws, anyone have experience with them? Or is there someone else or someone on here with a good reputation and reasonable prices that can port saws for me? Any help would be appreciated.
BTW, I'm located in central ky so closer would be better but I can ship farther if needed.

 

[thompsoncustom]

What saw? Theres a bunch of good ones out there but some are better than others at certain saws.

 

[Stihlproincky]

What saw? Theres a bunch of good ones out there but some are better than others at certain saws.

Well.... I figured y'all was gonna ask that, lol. Not exactly a particular saw right now, but I'd like to have a ported 500i, 201t, 261, maybe a t540, and possibly a echo 2511t

 

[Del_]

Well.... I figured y'all was gonna ask that, lol. Not exactly a particular saw right now, but I'd like to have a ported 500i, 201t, 261, maybe a t540, and possibly a echo 2511t

What oil and at what ratio will you run in them?

 

[Stihlproincky]

What oil and at what ratio will you run in them?

I use stihl oil. as for ratio, y'all tell me, I've researched on the subject but haven't heard of that.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Stay away from ripoff saws.

Here talk to Kevin @huskihl

 

[huskihl]

Nick from Redbeard saws does a good job. He was on the forums for a long time as @mortalitool. I can help you out as well but I am about 7 months out. Easiest way is to get on the list and I will message you when I’m close.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Nick from Redbeard saws does a good job. He was on the forums for a long time as @mortalitool. I can help you out as well but I am about 7 months out. Easiest way is to get on the list and I will message you when I’m close.

Cool didnt know he had ever been on here.

Wonder if Joe is @Red97 .

I know he can check his website to reserve a date. https://worksaws.com/products/porting-service
Some dates open in Aug

https://worksaws.com

 

[sundance]

Nick from Redbeard saws does a good job. He was on the forums for a long time as @mortalitool. I can help you out as well but I am about 7 months out. Easiest way is to get on the list and I will message you when I’m close.

Nice to see someone endorsing a competitor. It's a big enough world for all to play work.

 

[huskihl]

Nice to see someone endorsing a competitor. It's a big enough world for all to play work.

I don’t mind helping others out if they do a good job. Joe and Nick are both friends and do great work.
I port 3-5 saws every week and don’t want to port more than that, nor can I and remain sane. There’s enough work for everyone doing quality work.