Chinese chainsaws.
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OK. I found a negative review on amazon uk.
"On the sixth cut the brake overheated, melting the plastic housing and becoming dysfunctional."
Say what??
"On the sixth cut the brake overheated, melting the plastic housing and becoming dysfunctional."
Say what??
MrWhoopee
Minister of Fire
Translation: It doesn't work.
Sounds like the chain brake was on, but wasn't good enough to stop the chain. Combination of operator error and poor quality/design.
I just get a chuckle every time the subject comes up here or on AS. It is always "I have never owned one but they are junk" or "My sister's uncle's brother-in-law's lawn mower repair guy says they are junk". 
Now in the UK where people buy a bunch of them off of amazon uk it appears that people actually running them feel differently.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B002U1H8X4/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B005FMT1E4/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Now in the UK where people buy a bunch of them off of amazon uk it appears that people actually running them feel differently.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B002U1H8X4/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B005FMT1E4/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
MrWhoopee
Minister of Fire
I just get a chuckle every time the subject comes up here or on AS. It is always "I have never owned one but they are junk" or "My sister's uncle's brother-in-law's lawn mower repair guy says they are junk".
Now in the UK where people buy a bunch of them off of amazon uk it appears that people actually running them feel differently.
I don't find the positive reviews to be that helpful. I read the negatives to see what the problems are, then look at the percentage of negatives to determine the likelihood of problems.
Look at the same ones for Husky consumer saws. Just not on Husky's own website.
Like I have said before. I don't recommend anybody buy one. Or advise people if they haven't owned one either.
During this conversation I have gone out and torn down the one of mine that quit. Looks like one or more of the rollers in the rod bearing disintegrated. Not locked up but lots of fine shrapnel in the saw.
The Earthquakes and the Devonpros that are n CL now are Redmax clones. They can be rebuilt using already existing products. The info is out there on "Another Site"
Many people on AnotherSite have the Earthquakes because of this. Do a MM and retune and you have a 50cc class Pro saw for under $150. I have enough saws, but my CAD has me searching for an Earthquake. The Devon Pro looks nice, but I like the color scheme on the Earthquake better
Many people on AnotherSite have the Earthquakes because of this. Do a MM and retune and you have a 50cc class Pro saw for under $150. I have enough saws, but my CAD has me searching for an Earthquake. The Devon Pro looks nice, but I like the color scheme on the Earthquake better
I do think it's stretching things a bit to call it a "pro saw". Some call anything with a split case a pro saw. Even if it is made from Chinesium.
I still want one!
Mag cases, rides on springs, and an adjustable oiler. That's more Pro than a Wild Thingy that costs the same
Heard the wild things are or can be a decent saw. Seems like the one I have used started hard. Others say theirs are easy start and talk about using them like we do. Think it was forestry forum or tractorby net I read that.
I've toyed with a couple Wild Thingys and can be good runners. They are tuned incredibly lean out of the box and that causes trouble down the road. Even if I had a real good runner tho I would hate to use it for any length of time just due to the vibes.
I know that's why I brought it up. Was wondering if they had sloppy cylinders from wear or machine errors and having unburned fuel.??
MofoG23
Feeling the Heat
EXACTLY! Using a chainsaw is already a rather dangerous activity, why increase the odd's???
bostock
Member
don't always think cheap = crappy: Many times it does - but not always. I bought the 32cc poulan 14" (the green thing) approx. 8 years ago and it still runs fantastic. I cut 4+ cords per season with it, mostly oak, apple, cherry, walnut, ash, and when i'm lucky - locust. I know guys having more troubles with their $450 Husqs than I have with my $99 little green poulan. Other than driving over it and breaking the brake handle & bending the bar - I have had zero problems. $99.
That said - I did just buy the PP 50cc w/20" bar because price is good and I am running into larger trees & trunks this season - and I love that saw too. Anyway that's my 2cents. I took a gamble on the cheap poulan and I came out on top : )
That said - I did just buy the PP 50cc w/20" bar because price is good and I am running into larger trees & trunks this season - and I love that saw too. Anyway that's my 2cents. I took a gamble on the cheap poulan and I came out on top : )
I have thought about buying those wild things from Walmart years back. Just did not kept swinging the big stihl.
Bigg_Redd
Minister of Fire
I'm a closet Poulan fan for the simple fact that I know several people who have been beating the sh_t out of them for trouble-free year after trouble-free year.
Cheap doesn't = crappy, but cheap Chinese knock-off does.
Ashful
Minister of Fire
They don't look like much fun to run, but two guys I know have processed perhaps 50 - 100 cords each, all with their old Poulans. I don't know how much these old Poulans have in common with what you can buy at Lowes Depot today, though.
Thistle
Minister of Fire
Apples & Oranges. The older Poulans made before '97 or so (both the green ones & later yellowish/gold Poulan Pro) were in no way the same class as the plastic consumer ones sold at WalMart,Lowe's etc today.The older ones were well built with magnesium cases,chrome plated cylinders (most had twin thin piston rings for more performance also) & very good anti-vibe systems.
Dad's 3400 from 1981 (retired now) has over 200 cords under its belt with no major repairs,just air filters,30+ chains hand-filed to nothing,a couple spark plugs & 2 new sprockets.My 62cc Super 380 from the late '90's was the last magnesium cased "farm/ranch" Poulan built. Over 100 cords since Spring 2000 with only 2 air filters & clutch replaced.Finally original bar was worn out Sept 2012 & was replaced.
bostock
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I bought the little green one at Lowes in approx. 2005 and it still runs like a champ (although I only cut maybe 4-5 cords per year with it.) I wouldn't lumberjack with it, but it currently handles maybe 80-90% of my cutting needs and it never complains.
Are there better chainsaws? Of course. Is there a better chainsaw for $99? Hellz no.
Are there better chainsaws? Of course. Is there a better chainsaw for $99? Hellz no.
I just get a chuckle every time the subject comes up here or on AS. It is always "I have never owned one but they are junk" or "My sister's uncle's brother-in-law's lawn mower repair guy says they are junk".
Now in the UK where people buy a bunch of them off of amazon uk it appears that people actually running them feel differently.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B002U1H8X4/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B005FMT1E4/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Don't trust amazon (or any online marketplace) reviews.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/b...and-for-online-raves.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Instead of paid reviews, The latest trend is software that automatically writes reviews, taking key words out of the product description.
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