660 Picked Up

[smokinj]

LOL Like to see a video thats got to be some fun!

That 18 inch bar on the 660 kicks some a__. I'll see what I can do on that video.





GIBIR[/quote]

LOL I bet it does......Lee run's 660 with 20 inch bar for everything! I bet your still smiling.

 

[wkpoor]

You reach a point on a big saw with a little bar where it won't cut any faster than a smaller saw with the same bar especially if the smaller saw has enough power to keep the rpms up. My 346 will easily run with my 395 if both have 16" bars. Maybe beat it since the 346 turns 16K rpms.

 

[smokinj]

You reach a point on a big saw with a little bar where it won't cut any faster than a smaller saw with the same bar especially if the smaller saw has enough power to keep the rpms up. My 346 will easily run with my 395 if both have 16" bars. Maybe beat it since the 346 turns 16K rpms.

True but not completely true.....The 660/880 with a 20 inch bars (880 a 21 inch bar) are used all the time for plunge felling its the torque there after. You can also lean or in my case pull much harder as well. (This is where a over 6ft 220 guy going to like a 660 over a 460 as well) In Zaps case he is wainting on his milling 36 inch bar...Oh and haven a blast in the mean time...lol
I am 5'10" and 175 so the 460 works best for me in a cross cut.

 

[thewoodlands]

You reach a point on a big saw with a little bar where it won't cut any faster than a smaller saw with the same bar especially if the smaller saw has enough power to keep the rpms up. My 346 will easily run with my 395 if both have 16" bars. Maybe beat it since the 346 turns 16K rpms.

True but not completely true.....The 660/880 with a 20 inch bars (880 a 21 inch bar) are used all the time for plunge felling its the torque there after. You can also lean or in my case pull much harder as well. (This is where a over 6ft 220 guy going to like a 660 over a 460 as well) In Zaps case he is wainting on his milling 36 inch bar...Oh and haven a blast in the mean time...lol
I am 5'10" and 175 so the 460 works best for me in a cross cut.

Smokin I stopped by the Woodchop Shop this morning about 8:15 am (He had sold three saws already,Huskies) so we had little time to talk but I did ask him to check on the auxiliary oiler.

What do you use for oil when milling?


Zap

 

[smokinj]

You reach a point on a big saw with a little bar where it won't cut any faster than a smaller saw with the same bar especially if the smaller saw has enough power to keep the rpms up. My 346 will easily run with my 395 if both have 16" bars. Maybe beat it since the 346 turns 16K rpms.

True but not completely true.....The 660/880 with a 20 inch bars (880 a 21 inch bar) are used all the time for plunge felling its the torque there after. You can also lean or in my case pull much harder as well. (This is where a over 6ft 220 guy going to like a 660 over a 460 as well) In Zaps case he is wainting on his milling 36 inch bar...Oh and haven a blast in the mean time...lol
I am 5'10" and 175 so the 460 works best for me in a cross cut.

Smokin I stopped by the Woodchop Shop this morning about 8:15 am (He had sold three saws already,Huskies) so we had little time to talk but I did ask him to check on the auxiliary oiler.

What do you use for oil?


Zap

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

 

[thewoodlands]

You reach a point on a big saw with a little bar where it won't cut any faster than a smaller saw with the same bar especially if the smaller saw has enough power to keep the rpms up. My 346 will easily run with my 395 if both have 16" bars. Maybe beat it since the 346 turns 16K rpms.

True but not completely true.....The 660/880 with a 20 inch bars (880 a 21 inch bar) are used all the time for plunge felling its the torque there after. You can also lean or in my case pull much harder as well. (This is where a over 6ft 220 guy going to like a 660 over a 460 as well) In Zaps case he is wainting on his milling 36 inch bar...Oh and haven a blast in the mean time...lol
I am 5'10" and 175 so the 460 works best for me in a cross cut.

Smokin I stopped by the Woodchop Shop this morning about 8:15 am (He had sold three saws already,Huskies) so we had little time to talk but I did ask him to check on the auxiliary oiler.

What do you use for oil?


Zap

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

What brand name and does it need thinning of some type before you can use it?




Zap

 

[smokinj]

You reach a point on a big saw with a little bar where it won't cut any faster than a smaller saw with the same bar especially if the smaller saw has enough power to keep the rpms up. My 346 will easily run with my 395 if both have 16" bars. Maybe beat it since the 346 turns 16K rpms.

True but not completely true.....The 660/880 with a 20 inch bars (880 a 21 inch bar) are used all the time for plunge felling its the torque there after. You can also lean or in my case pull much harder as well. (This is where a over 6ft 220 guy going to like a 660 over a 460 as well) In Zaps case he is wainting on his milling 36 inch bar...Oh and haven a blast in the mean time...lol
I am 5'10" and 175 so the 460 works best for me in a cross cut.

Smokin I stopped by the Woodchop Shop this morning about 8:15 am (He had sold three saws already,Huskies) so we had little time to talk but I did ask him to check on the auxiliary oiler.

What do you use for oil?


Zap

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

What brand name and does it need thinning of some type before you can use it?




Zap

Just as cheep as you can find and just pour it in. If it starts to smell like french frys let it idle for a little bit! Really does help you know when its getting to hot.

 

[thewoodlands]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well![/quote]






Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap

 

[smokinj]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap[/quote]

I think to me it really keeps the saws much cleaner as well as everything they mention.

 

[thewoodlands]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap

I think to me it really keeps the saws much cleaner as well as everything they mention.[/quote]




Looks like the Canola Oil will be picked up this week, GOING GREEN.



GIBIR

 

[smokinj]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap

I think to me it really keeps the saws much cleaner as well as everything they mention.

Looks like the Canola Oil will be picked up this week, GOING GREEN.



GIBIR[/quote]

My gf says I always go green if it saves me some green....We have a GFS that sells mainly to restaurant's baulk if you will and 4 gallons should come in around 20-25 bucks that a Stihl lol No chance of staining your wood either if it matters.

 

[thewoodlands]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap

I think to me it really keeps the saws much cleaner as well as everything they mention.

Looks like the Canola Oil will be picked up this week, GOING GREEN.



GIBIR

My gf says I always go green if it saves me some green....We have a GFS that sells mainly to restaurant's baulk if you will and 4 gallons should come in around 20-25 bucks that a Stihl lol No chance of staining your wood either if it matters.[/quote]






Just spoke with a local Restaurant Supply Business and they carry a 35lb Soybean Oil at 32.95, would that work?




Zap

 

[thewoodlands]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap

I think to me it really keeps the saws much cleaner as well as everything they mention.

Looks like the Canola Oil will be picked up this week, GOING GREEN.



GIBIR

My gf says I always go green if it saves me some green....We have a GFS that sells mainly to restaurant's baulk if you will and 4 gallons should come in around 20-25 bucks that a Stihl lol No chance of staining your wood either if it matters.[/quote]



Looks like I might grab the Soybean oil after reading some articles, plus the price seems great.


http://www.oilmaintenance.com/ml/200109/biodegradable.asp



Zap

 

[smokinj]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap

I think to me it really keeps the saws much cleaner as well as everything they mention.

Looks like the Canola Oil will be picked up this week, GOING GREEN.



GIBIR

My gf says I always go green if it saves me some green....We have a GFS that sells mainly to restaurant's baulk if you will and 4 gallons should come in around 20-25 bucks that a Stihl lol No chance of staining your wood either if it matters.

Looks like I might grab the Soybean oil after reading some articles, plus the price seems great.


http://www.oilmaintenance.com/ml/200109/biodegradable.asp



Zap[/quote]


I would not be afraid of it...Go with the cheapest.

 

[thewoodlands]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap

I think to me it really keeps the saws much cleaner as well as everything they mention.

Looks like the Canola Oil will be picked up this week, GOING GREEN.



GIBIR

My gf says I always go green if it saves me some green....We have a GFS that sells mainly to restaurant's baulk if you will and 4 gallons should come in around 20-25 bucks that a Stihl lol No chance of staining your wood either if it matters.

Looks like I might grab the Soybean oil after reading some articles, plus the price seems great.


http://www.oilmaintenance.com/ml/200109/biodegradable.asp



Zap

I would not be afraid of it...Go with the cheapest.[/quote]



Not so sure on it yet so I might check a few other places, that 35lbs breaks down to 4.5587 gallons.


zap

 

[smokinj]

I have been running nothing but veggie oil in the saw and aux-oiler. Got 4 gallons on sale for 20.00 bucks works well and better for the ground...Least thats my thinking. Been running it in the other 2 saws as well!

Smokin I found this article,

http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/11/using-vegetable-oil-to-replace-chainsaw-oil/


Zap

I think to me it really keeps the saws much cleaner as well as everything they mention.

Looks like the Canola Oil will be picked up this week, GOING GREEN.



GIBIR

My gf says I always go green if it saves me some green....We have a GFS that sells mainly to restaurant's baulk if you will and 4 gallons should come in around 20-25 bucks that a Stihl lol No chance of staining your wood either if it matters.

Looks like I might grab the Soybean oil after reading some articles, plus the price seems great.


http://www.oilmaintenance.com/ml/200109/biodegradable.asp



Zap

I would not be afraid of it...Go with the cheapest.

Not so sure on it yet so I might check a few other places, that 35lbs breaks down to 4.5587 gallons.


zap[/quote]

Awesome....

 

[thewoodlands]

Smokin, stopped by the Wood Chop Shop and they had the mill (wrong one, it was for a 20 inch bar or smaller) the rails are on back order but I did pick up the 36 inch bar with the ripping chain.



Looks like he will check on the mill,ez rails and auxiliary oiler combination type deal through another company, one step closer.




Zap

 

[smokinj]

Smokin, stopped by the Wood Chop Shop and they had the mill (wrong one, it was for a 20 inch bar or smaller) the rails are on back order but I did pick up the 36 inch bar with the ripping chain.



Looks like he will check on the mill,ez rails and auxiliary oiler combination type deal through another company, one step closer.




Zap

Yep I know how all that goes....Jags was on my butt for 6 weeks...lol It takes some time to get it all right! That will give you some time to breake in the saw.

 

[thewoodlands]

Smokin, stopped by the Wood Chop Shop and they had the mill (wrong one, it was for a 20 inch bar or smaller) the rails are on back order but I did pick up the 36 inch bar with the ripping chain.



Looks like he will check on the mill,ez rails and auxiliary oiler combination type deal through another company, one step closer.




Zap

Yep I know how all that goes....Jags was on my butt for 6 weeks...lol It takes some time to get it all right! That will give you some time to breake in the saw.

It will also give me more time so that I can read more of the book.





Zap