Counterfeit Stihl saws
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whatever. I want one, lol. especially this 070 replica (broken link removed)
To be fair. some of these knockoffs aren't being sold as the real deal, but there are people who are buying the obvious fakes and making them look more like the real thing by adding the Stihl or Husky name, etc.
I like how the guy said that it's the shoddiest chainsaw that he's ever seen. He must not get out much. I bet I can find worse.
edit: also, I kept waiting to hear about these supposed injuries. Not that I like waiting until something bad happens to do something about it, but if that many are out there, then where are the injuries from them exploding, busting, and falling apart???
To be fair. some of these knockoffs aren't being sold as the real deal, but there are people who are buying the obvious fakes and making them look more like the real thing by adding the Stihl or Husky name, etc.
I like how the guy said that it's the shoddiest chainsaw that he's ever seen. He must not get out much. I bet I can find worse.
edit: also, I kept waiting to hear about these supposed injuries. Not that I like waiting until something bad happens to do something about it, but if that many are out there, then where are the injuries from them exploding, busting, and falling apart???
I agree Danno- safety features/shutoffs etc are nice, but working safely is what really saves you. For the sake of the news they have to act like a chainbrake failing is like your car brakes failing.
The important thing here is that if you think you're getting a deal on ebay... caveat emptor
The important thing here is that if you think you're getting a deal on ebay... caveat emptor
Definitely, AP. That's the biggest point of this. Stihl doesn't come cheaply. Would I use a saw that looks like a Stihl, but is not? You bet, as long as I don't actually think it's a Stihl and as long as I didn't pay for a Stihl. How pissed would you be if you bought a 350 dollar Stihl knockoff that saved you 200 bucks vs the real thing, but at the same time cost you $150 more than the exact same chinese saw in the color red? Man, I'd be angry, that's for sure!
Bet I would blow one up pretty quick, or at the very least break it. Saw setting in the truck taking up wood space is like riding a moped!
We should not be buying ANY knockoffs with name brand labels on them. It's illegal, for one thing. And it undermines the legitimate manufacturers. If a fellow wants a saw that is $200 cheaper than Stihl, fine! Let him buy a Huskey or Poulon or Craftsman or whatever. But not a poorly made knockoff made to look like a top shelf chainsaw.
Giles
Burning Hunk
I better go rip the carbs off of my chainsaws then... Darnit. I wish I knew it was junk before I spent good money on a Stihl!Giles said:If it's MADE IN CHINA--it's junk and I don't need it, at any price
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Says Stihl and China all on the same part!
These days it's hard to avoid any product made in China when there are very few things produced in the U.S. anymore. But I do have a problem with China counterfeiting
virtually any product made anywhere else in the world.
virtually any product made anywhere else in the world.
Danno77 said:I better go rip the carbs off of my chainsaws then... Darnit. I wish I knew it was junk before I spent good money on a Stihl!Giles said:If it's MADE IN CHINA--it's junk and I don't need it, at any price
For your consideration:
Says Stihl and China all on the same part!
To late its already strip! lol
you can build something to look like it, but if you steal patents and especially the NAME its a big no-no. I follow you on this one Kenster.Kenster said:
that poor little MS170 probably wouldn't be in a million pieces if it wasn't for stupid chinese parts ruining the whole thing. Should be running by the end of next week. still waiting on the crank to show up.smokinjay said:
Danno77 said:
Good thing about working on the small one means you will be bad @ss at the bigger ones! 200t comes along your ready!
Agreed.oldspark said:
mouthful of fuel and air. swish it around like mouthwash. Spit. repeat 12,000 times per minute.
My apology to the over-sensitive . . . This is the correct Chinese junk . . .
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There's an outfit out on Long Island that advertises on Craigs List. I think they are selling the same ones as STAR brand. Is this the saw that Brother Bart bought?
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[quote author="Danno77" date="1323894608"]whatever. I want one, lol. especially this 070 replica (broken link removed)
Are those available anywhere here? I seldom need more saw than my 310, so seldom in fact that saw would quite likely last me the rest of my life.
Are those available anywhere here? I seldom need more saw than my 310, so seldom in fact that saw would quite likely last me the rest of my life.
I haven't seen one that is being sold except for the illegal fake ones. I hear you can contact the company and they'll sell you a "test saw" for you to decide if you'd like to order a "lot". I think by the time it's said and done it's just under $600 to your door. Seems like a lot for a chinese copy, but i bet it's about the cheapest 100+cc saw out there.Stephen in SoKY said:
Danno77 said:
Whats worse than needing a 100+cc saw to get the job done and its broke? Using a 60cc good saw to Finnish it! lol
Giles
Burning Hunk
Danno77 said:I better go rip the carbs off of my chainsaws then... Darnit. I wish I knew it was junk before I spent good money on a Stihl!Giles said:If it's MADE IN CHINA--it's junk and I don't need it, at any price
For your consideration:
Says Stihl and China all on the same part!
Apparently I was not clear with my statement.
Harley Davidson motorcycles and virtually all automobiles have china made junk.
However thy are not counterfit parts and, with HD, the engine is not China built!
I would be more concerned with the internal workings of the powertrain then the carburetor or other items!
HAHAHAHAA!
I have an imported from China plasma cutter and the manual is rather interesting. I have referred to it as the Changlish version (Chinese and English)
I have an imported from China plasma cutter and the manual is rather interesting. I have referred to it as the Changlish version (Chinese and English)
Adios Pantalones said:
I wanna know who writes those directions. They are generally garbage.NATE379 said:
"Please take you into consideration the on switch to product begin working. Product stopping to be done by switch using fingers to be off position if desired."
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