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o8f150

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well thanks a lot you bunch of vultures,,, if I was able to come to everyones house and kick your midget azzes I would,,,,, I just checked and the seller I always used don't have any listed,,,:cry::cry::cry::cry:
 
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Got to use the EARTHQUAKE for a few hours today on a neighbors tree sure I could of used one of my other saws but it was time to pull it out of the barn
 
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Had a chance to use the Earthquake 3816 to fell a couple red oaks today.:msp_biggrin:

Mine has a MM and a non-safety chain on it.

Pulls strong.

First cool day in Minnesota in weeks so we took advantage of it.:msp_thumbup:

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The Quake felled the trees and bucked up most of it. Went through 3 tanks and ran it like I stole it......

I am impressed with the light agile feel of this saw along with the smooth running viper motor.

Plenty of wood to split.

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Had a chance to use the Earthquake 3816 to fell a couple red oaks today.:msp_biggrin:

Mine has a MM and a non-safety chain on it.

Pulls strong.

First cool day in Minnesota in weeks so we took advantage of it.:msp_thumbup:

View attachment 312885View attachment 312886View attachment 312887

The Quake felled the trees and bucked up most of it. Went through 3 tanks and ran it like I stole it......

I am impressed with the light agile feel of this saw along with the smooth running viper motor.

Plenty of wood to split.

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Jobs not done till you flush that stump.
 
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Both my 38 and 41cc models have been run hard, so far only issue has been the kill switch on the 38 stopped working and I have been using the choke to shut it down till I get around to fixing it.
 
GregGA

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Which Earthquake?

I figured I would get a chainsaw to cut campfire wood for the cabin. Most of my tools are quality, bought when times were good. I recently bought a Chonda Predator engine for my pressure washer, and that thing purrs like a kitten and I'm impressed.

So, I found this site and was researching Stihl etc, and I find the Earthquake thread. I want one:msp_wink: I still think they look like a decent value off of ebay in the $100 range. I was thinking new since I am not a 2cycle mechanic, yet. Is there a preferred cc size or seller on ebay?

I am new to chainsaws and it will be mainly for yard cleanup, firewood etc. I am mechanically inclined and want to at least do a MM.

Thanks guys!

Greg in Georgia
 
Philbert

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Welcome to A.S.!

If you think that you can work on chainsaws, maybe look for a used, working WildThing or Craftsman on Craig'sList. $30 - $70?

Often go on sale for $100 new. You will get a case and a warranty, and more availability for parts.

Off eBay, you don't know what you are getting. Note that at the start of this thread, experienced chainsaw guys were buying the Earthquakes for $30 shipped - different story.

JMHO

Philbert
 
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Welcome to A.S.!

If you think that you can work on chainsaws, maybe look for a used, working WildThing or Craftsman on Craig'sList. $30 - $70?

Often go on sale for $100 new. You will get a case and a warranty, and more availability for parts.

Off eBay, you don't know what you are getting. Note that at the start of this thread, experienced chainsaw guys were buying the Earthquakes for $30 shipped - different story.

JMHO

Philbert[/QUOTOE]

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Theses saws are not worth $100
 
GregGA

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Ok. Based on the knowledge I found on this site, I think I will get a Poulan Pro 5020AV from Amazon, with case $197. I will wait a day, so let me know if there is something else in that price range that I should get.

Thanks again for your help!
 
o8f150

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Welcome to A.S.!

If you think that you can work on chainsaws, maybe look for a used, working WildThing or Craftsman on Craig'sList. $30 - $70?

Often go on sale for $100 new. You will get a case and a warranty, and more availability for parts.

Off eBay, you don't know what you are getting. Note that at the start of this thread, experienced chainsaw guys were buying the Earthquakes for $30 shipped - different story.

JMHO

Philbert[/QUOTOE]

Old pic

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Theses saws are not worth $100

I like that orange pos in the middle
 
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