Saws 'n stuff in Japan

[RAS61]

Who is Melissa McCarthy?

I don't know either, but my kids would say you've been out in the woods with your saw too long!

 

[kz1000]

I just sold/gave a wood cutter in need my JD q600f made by kioritz (spelled wrong) that I had for 20 years and never let me down, you boys also knew how to build one heck of a saw.

 

[Guido Salvage]

She co-stars a show called Mike and Molly.

I will take your word for it, don't watch much TV.

 

[XSKIER]

I really dig the 020 av! Great saw, sweet deal!

 

[towingace]

I think the same of everything Stihl has ever produced. Their air filter covers remind me of Melissa McCarthy's rear.

Who's she? Hoping a pic was coming...or maybe I don't.

 

[Jim Timber]

I'd get banned if I posted a pic of her butt. lol Lets just say I don't care for the looks of stihl saws.

Mike & Molly is on CBS, and it's real easy to google up a pic of McCarthy.

 

[Jim Timber]

Ok, maybe not banned, but I'd probably make a few more people's ignore list.

 

[Jim Timber]

This is what would make me feel better.

 

[towingace]

I'd get banned if I posted a pic of her butt. lol Lets just say I don't care for the looks of stihl saws.

Mike & Molly is on CBS, and it's real easy to google up a pic of McCarthy.

And how do I explain that to wifey?

Actually, I'm gettin' the feeling my curiosity is cured.

 

[Terry Syd]

Seam's threads on saws from Japan are so interesting. I'd love to see some saw collections from around the world, especially China - I wonder what saws are in the collections over there. As much China bashing that goes on in this forum, it would be interesting to see a collection of Chinese and/or Russian saws.

I'd still like to get a loop of Chinese/Russian 'Tiger' chain to try on my saw. Seam, have you ever tried the Tiger chain to compare it to some of the other chains?

 

[Jim Timber]

Aren't the Chinese all running those knock off husky 365's?

 

[SEAM]

Thanks for the comments and Likes!!
Tiger chain?? Never heard of such a thing. Could you clarify?
There is a special chain for cutting bamboo in Japan. Those are loops with cutters and drive links only - a PITA to file .

 

[Terry Syd]

About 3 years ago I was doing research on where saw chain was made and I found the Tiger chain being made at the same factory as Carlton. It looked like a Carlton knock-off and I figured it might be a less expensive brand for the local market.

Doing research tonight, I can't find Tiger chain, but it may be that they have changed the name to Sanmu. I note that it looks like Carlton and even mentioned Carlton on a roll - http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/tiger-saw-chain-from-Germany_724064103.html - I like the advertising, "chain from Germany" (note where the factory is located, LOL)

Is the Sanmu brand available in Japan?

 

[SawTroll]

About 3 years ago I was doing research on where saw chain was made and I found the Tiger chain being made at the same factory as Carlton. It looked like a Carlton knock-off and I figured it might be a less expensive brand for the local market.

Doing research tonight, I can't find Tiger chain, but it may be that they have changed the name to Sanmu. I note that it looks like Carlton and even mentioned Carlton on a roll - http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/tiger-saw-chain-from-Germany_724064103.html - I like the advertising, "chain from Germany" (note where the factory is located, LOL)

Is the Sanmu brand available in Japan?

I wouldn't trust any product advertised on "alibaba"!

 

[SEAM]

Yesterday someone dumped a load of junk at my place...



The local forestry company cleaned out their workshop. I know a few of the guys and they figured I might find some use for the stuff:
2 x 345 - P/C looking good
4 x 346 - one NEW (got squashed by a tree really good) and three old ones with usable P/C.
Adding one 346 with a busted crankshaft and roasted P/C plus a disassembled 345 from my own junk pile I will be able to make two complete 346 and one 345 with a load of spares.

 

[joe25DA]

I know all that, but it still is an ugly design - a lot could have been done with a more tasteful coloration....

Did those have the screwy throttle linkage too?

 

[SEAM]

Did those have the screwy throttle linkage too?

Assembly is very easy if you LOCK the throttle trigger after engaging the linkage in the carburetor shaft...

 

[SawTroll]

Yesterday someone dumped a load of junk at my place...



The local forestry company cleaned out their workshop. I know a few of the guys and they figured I might find some use for the stuff:
2 x 345 - P/C looking good
4 x 346 - one NEW (got squashed by a tree really good) and three old ones with usable P/C.
Adding one 346 with a busted crankshaft and roasted P/C plus a disassembled 345 from my own junk pile I will be able to make two complete 346 and one 345 with a load of spares.

The last time I looked, the Japan version of the 346xp still had the 42mm/45cc top end, for some odd reason. They were 44.3mm/50.1 cc anywhere else, when made after some time in april/may 2007.....

 

[SEAM]

No one really bought the Japan version as parallel imports from the States were available at less than half the price.
But a number of manufacturers produce "special" versions for Japan using stocked-up parts when they introduce new models in the West... an elegant way to get rid of obsolete parts.

 

[SawTroll]

No one really bought the Japan version as parallel imports from the States were available at less than half the price.
But a number of manufacturers produce "special" versions for Japan using stocked-up parts when they introduce new models in the West... an elegant way to get rid of obsolete parts.

Could well be - but it also could be about different emission rules/systems, for all I know?