Chainsaws

MS661 (C)

C stands for auto carbeurator

Chains

Baileys online has best selection and price imo. good shipping.

Full square chisel will dull so fast it'll make your head spin.

Obviously skip chain if you're just felling/bucking west coast firewood.

Bars

Bar Lengths

why 28 inches is the max for normal use and not for everyone.

Ultralight Bars

Theyre the same bar just extra processes for lightening, only downside is additional cost.

Roller Bars

Always get a roller bar

Bar Brands

Cannon rules, tsmura is damn good, stihl es is damn good.

Saw Mods

Exhaust Porting

Foam Filter

Handle Wrapping

No not a full wrap handle. I find wrapping the handle thus increasing the diameter makes for a much more comfortable grip. I used iirc 3 rolls of this for a half wrap handle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR4AXIR

The ridged silicone is excellent for a relieved grip and is very good at lending control

Rebuild Notes

I coated all the engine internals in TruBlue Suppressor Syrup, which forms a polymer coating on heating that is extremely non-stick towards carbon buildup. It seems to be working fantastically.

Alaska Mills

Planning on making one out of 80 20.