Unhappy With 390XP Porting Job

[jack-the-ripper]

Now that I've your attention, I'll tell you why I'm unhappy with it. Because it sat at the guys shop for almost 3 months without being worked on. I did know it may take longer than usual which I was ok with. However, I was told it was done and needed to be put back together. Then a week later, I get an e-mail telling me it is on its way back, unfinished with my refund in the box for the shipping I spent to get it to Washington. I received the saw today, opened it, SUPRISE, no check! The box was still taped up the way it was when I sent it out. I won't be sending any business to that builder again because of the habitual lies that I was constantly being told. I just can't trust someone who has done me that way.

 

[2000ssm6]

Ouch, took me 8 months one time but good God that saw hauled tail.

Were they a trusted member?

 

[blsnelling]

Why oh why do some builders keep a saw forever? If you can't get it done, just say so and don't have it sent until you can. This seems to be a recurring theme that happens over and over. And lying to cover it up won't get you anything but more trouble.

 

[wood4heat]

The guy that did my mx cylinder was the same way. After a month and a half I showed up at his shop one evening with a half rack and over a beer said how about having a look at that cyl now. He had it ready the next day.

Seems like most of these guys do great work but have trouble managing their time. If you have a little patience with them you'll be rewarded for it.

 

[Crofter]

Probably been a few cases where drugs and alcohol involved; prescribed or street! The old Jekyl and Hyde (hide) syndrome. Been a few that turned out both excellent and atrocious work intermixed.

 

[GASoline71]

Now that I've your attention, I'll tell you why I'm unhappy with it. Because it sat at the guys shop for almost 3 months without being worked on. I did know it may take longer than usual which I was ok with. However, I was told it was done and needed to be put back together. Then a week later, I get an e-mail telling me it is on its way back, unfinished with my refund in the box for the shipping I spent to get it to Washington. I received the saw today, opened it, SUPRISE, no check! The box was still taped up the way it was when I sent it out. I won't be sending any business to that builder again because of the habitual lies that I was constantly being told. I just can't trust someone who has done me that way.

Unfortunately this is par for the course for that "builder"... I don't know why so much drama and excuses come from many of the chainsaw "builders" out there...

Before a couple of you current saw builders on here jump down my throat... I'm not including you in that broad statement...

Gary

 

[SawTroll]

Probably been a few cases where drugs and alcohol involved; prescribed or street! The old Jekyl and Hyde (hide) syndrome. Been a few that turned out both excellent and atrocious work intermixed.

I know of one, and suspect one - that could just be the top of an iceberg though.

Neither of those are in Washington.

 

[Gologit]

QUOTE=GASoline71;1434670]Unfortunately this is par for the course for that "builder"... I don't know why so much drama and excuses come from many of the chainsaw "builders" out there...

Before a couple of you current saw builders on here jump down my throat... I'm not including you in that broad statement...

Gary[/QUOTE]



Hi Gary !!

 

[nmurph]

did this person have a website that has recently gone off-line and he used three initials?

 

[spacemule]

did this person have a website that has recently gone off-line and he used three initials?

Sounds more like Washington Hot saws to me.

 

[GASoline71]

Well Duh...

Gary

 

[GASoline71]

Hi Gary !!

HI BOB!!!

Gary

 

[nmurph]

i have sent a couple of emails to the performance guy about porting my 359 and never received an acknowledgement. i just thought it might fit the pattern. oh well, after reading Evan's post i think i will try it myself. basic porting doesn't sound too difficult (with some coaching from AS).

 

[IchWarriorMkII]

If it was the Uh, Washing Hawt Sauce company...


Same with my 353 when i got it modded.


It was gone for a long time, finally got done... but only after it had been "Misplaced" and "shipping department" labeled it wrong...



:spam:

 

[parrisw]

Send it to one of they sponsors here. They'll do ya right. Or try it yourself.

 

[Jacob J.]

Send it to one of they sponsors here. They'll do ya right.

I agree. We have sponsors that build modified saws for a specific reason. Do your business with them and be happy. That way we don't have to clog up the boards with yet another 'build basher' thread.

 

[CHEVYTOWN13]

For a work saw, I agree with Brothes ParrisW and Nmurph...DIY if you have skills with your hands and are mechanically enclined. You'll have a good chance at understanding what needs to be done for a good woods port.


And the satisfaction of working on your own saws is priceless.

Rick

 

[056kid]

I thought about sending my 372 off to be ported.


but then i decided to diy and im glad cause there are a LOT of un happy folks around here!!

 

[wood4heat]

All the people saying "do it yourself" scare me, I think they may be in cylinder sales. :monkey: It's almost like having someone describe how to paint a masterpiece and expecting to do it. You either have the talent or you dont, I don't know maybe you do I've just seen some :censored: up cylinders ported by guys in their garage with a dremel.

Maybe you should find something to practice on first.

 

[2000ssm6]

I agree W4H, let the pros do it.