fake husky 365?

[Deleted member 83629]

i spied this on nashville TN craigslist dang the chinese are getting good
http://nashville.craigslist.org/grd/4752479350.html

 

[weimedog]

I have seen one once before. Actually ran pretty good before it got disassembled. Then I assembled my own "fake" 372... and it still runs well so I stuck together another. The second one is a match of any stock 372 class saw relative to power, fuel usage, and weight. The question is for how long.... good for fun and games though but the "for real" users should avoid these toys... stick with the real Swedish built Husqvarna's :

 

[cap33]

He has had them on there for a while...must have several of them...I would hate to waste 300 dollars myself

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[stihl for life]

Them 365 have always been that good of a copy so when ever u buy a 365 u got to be careful .

 

[Matt81]

Heck if that was $300 over here i would take a chance. More than likely a Knockoff Stihl chain too, soft metal and will cut very poorly.

There are Chinese copy 365's over here going for $600 and people buy them often. Personally a well looked after 2nd hand genuine saw is a way better idea for similar money. If this one is the version with the much larger heavy duty crank bearings it would not be too bad for $300 in all honesty.

 

[Chris-PA]

Maybe if it were $200 and you were bored and wanted a project to play with, like I did last winter with the G621 clone. But just like there, I would expect to tear it all the way down and make sure it is properly assembled and all the parts are actually there. You cannot expect much for a saw at that price, and shouldn't be surprised when you don't get much. I would have rather had a box of parts, as it would have saved the disassembly time.

 

[redfin]

You may be unto something Chris. A chainsaw kit to save on assembly costs.

 

[weimedog]

Smart selection of eBay "bidding" at various eBay stores and you can have exactly that.. Might be interesting to add responses to bundle EBay adds from repeatable stores.. I'll try . This might take a few edits...:

Covers & Air Filter $18:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AIR-FILTER-...032?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5af27acdf8

Carb Ignition & Wire & Hoses $32 ($50 so far)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carburetor-...962?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3941020a

Oil Pump & Worm Gear $12 ($62 running)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OIL-PUMP-WO...368?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d2d9de20

Assembled Motor with rubber mounts and bar studs & nuts $150 ($212 running)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STIHL-036-0...635?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c56f649b

Pull Start $20 ($232)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RECOIL-REWI...195?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c452bee1b

Tank Handle $60 ($292)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gas-Fuel-Ta...122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b8973142

Clutch Assembly $22 ($314)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clutch-Drum...437?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f20bf9e35

Chain Brake Handle $11 ($325)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-BRAKE...978?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5affc8c772

Flywheel $20 ($354)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLYWHEEL-ST...732?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c462ce95c

Clutch Cover $11 ($365)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bar-Sprocke...308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c344bf47c

Muffler $11 ($376)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Muffler...936?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c404f28f0

Plastic Chain Guide "Bumpers" $3 ($379)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-CHAIN-GU...946?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c4714692

Chain Brake Covers $7 ($385)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-BRAKE-CO...940?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c6e50d7c

Bucking/Felling spike & mounting hardware $10 ($395)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bumper-Spik...343?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415b12784f

SO...$400 bucks can get you a aftermarket "Kit!"
And $600 a new genuine Saw.... Hummmmm Think that's a no brainer! Especially for a serious Pro. Just buy a new one. Made by Stihl.

Another Option: Genuine Stihl MS036 Used! $300
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STIHL-036-W...397393704?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item462caf4128

Or... A $200 parts Saw and build it... And this approach can make sense if's its simply a top end & bearings....

Sometime Bidding on stuff can cut the price significantly. Bet I could cut $100 off this $400 price tag by just biding on parts.
Same deal with 372 huzlvarna's Can build one of those for around $300-$325 from AM parts. $250 if I start from a carcass. An for the hobby builders... this can be a cool saw puzzle. Building an underdog. Huztl II 372 ( Cyclops) is effectively that. A slightly modded AM 52mm big bore (Intake timing & blow down tweaked) with a muffler mod on a $50 dollar carcass with AM parts. I have $200 into the saw and its run.... strong.

Any one willing to price out a Stihl 066?? I might do a video series on either the 066 or MS170-180 from AM scraps...

 

[tbone75]

I built a 361 copy , thing runs very good ..... so far . LOL But haven't been able to use it much . I also bought all the 066 parts over a year ago , but got sick and have not got back to it . I bid on all the parts , but I sure don't member what it all cost me now ? Sure wasn't bad for a almost 066 . LOL
The 361 ended up round 250.00 I think ? I did use a OEM used crank and the little bits they didn't sell for it .

 

[towingace]

I built a 361 copy , thing runs very good ..... so far . LOL But haven't been able to use it much . I also bought all the 066 parts over a year ago , but got sick and have not got back to it . I bid on all the parts , but I sure don't member what it all cost me now ? Sure wasn't bad for a almost 066 . LOL
The 361 ended up round 250.00 I think ? I did use a OEM used crank and the little bits they didn't sell for it .

I was thinking about that thread the other day. I was going to post up a request on an update but you just did it. I kinda figured you probably hadn't got much run time on it yet.

 

[weimedog]

I built a 361 copy , thing runs very good ..... so far . LOL But haven't been able to use it much . I also bought all the 066 parts over a year ago , but got sick and have not got back to it . I bid on all the parts , but I sure don't member what it all cost me now ? Sure wasn't bad for a almost 066 . LOL
The 361 ended up round 250.00 I think ? I did use a OEM used crank and the little bits they didn't sell for it .

You have pics and or video's??

(My copy at work.... many of you already saw this so.... nothing has changed. BUT those who haven't. That saw did a LOT of this and never failed. Got retired because it got boring)

 

[tbone75]

Can't do video , only have dial up . LOL And last time I tried to post pix that wouldn't work on here ? See what I can do right now ? Nope , just tried to post my newest to me saw , 084 !

 

[tbone75]

Can't do video , only have dial up . LOL And last time I tried to post pix that wouldn't work on here ? See what I can do right now ? Nope , just tried to post my newest to me saw , 084 !

A very nice 084 at that , 42" B&C , that I can barely pick up ! LOL Dang CAD got me again ! LOL

 

[Chris-PA]

You have pics and or video's??

(My copy at work.... many of you already saw this so.... nothing has changed. BUT those who haven't. That saw did a LOT of this and never failed. Got retired because it got boring)

Good video! That saw seemed to run well. I'm still happy with my Zenoah clone, it is quite adequate for my use. I've been thinking about a better, lighter bar for it.

 

[cat-face timber]

Some of these saws, I have a hard time telling the true Huskys from the copies.

They are getting better at this.

 

[joe25DA]

No thanks. I wouldn't take one if it was given to me for free. It's just the principle of it, I refuse to buy chicom knock off anything and when it comes to tools I'd be dipped in $#!+ before I did.

 

[weimedog]

No thanks. I wouldn't take one if it was given to me for free. It's just the principle of it, I refuse to buy chicom knock off anything and when it comes to tools I'd be dipped in $#!+ before I did.

Certainly respect your right to buy what you please! AND really don't blame you both from a philosophical and realistic point of view. More than you can possibly know you are preaching to the choir. OEM is always going to be a better option for me, at least for the foreseeable future. And from a philosophical perspective, I watched us as a nation gut our manufacturing sector from machine tools to chainsaws and everything in-between. Especially in New England the land of dichotomies ... watched Marlin, Winchester, New Britain (Chuckers), Bridgeport, Homelite, then a decade later Prime Computer, ComputerVision, DEC and SO many technology Innovators go in many ways because of the politics of choice up there. So I've begun to realize people get what they ask for....BUT I refuse to go there in conversation.. and you? there are SO many way more interesting topics for you to ponder than Chi-Com stuff here on Arboristsite. So why even waste time reading about them if your not interested?

Me, I just try to be objective and not let my personal points of view get in the way of honestly reporting what I find when talking about stuff. And never forget, Stihl & Husqvarna pushed Homelite and McCulloch off the map after the politics of the 1980's & 1990's gut those companies. Should I still hold a grudge? Still enjoy my Homies...

 

[joe25DA]

Certainly respect your right to buy what you please! AND really don't blame you both from a philosophical and realistic point of view. OEM is always going to be a better option, at least for the foreseeable future. And there are way more interesting topics for you to ponder than Chi-Com stuff. So why even waste time reading about them?

It interests me. I speak for myself, and others may spend their hard earned dollars as they please. I always read these threads, mostly for the heads up as to what is out there. Id rather buy a 25 year old 61 than a new huskverna 365. Ethnically, its cheating and aside from that Id be embarassed to own it. I also have 30+ saws from almost every manufacturer and I can afford to be choosy. As a saw collector id chose not to add a fake saw to my collection

 

[SawTroll]

i spied this on nashville TN craigslist dang the chinese are getting good
http://nashville.craigslist.org/grd/4752479350.html

There are sure clues in that picture that it is a fake - so not that good!

Actually using it will reveal a lot more - read Spike60s "Charlie Chen" story.....

 

[weimedog]

It interests me. I speak for myself, and others may spend their hard earned dollars as they please. I always read these threads, mostly for the heads up as to what is out there. Id rather buy a 25 year old 61 than a new huskverna 365. Ethnically, its cheating and aside from that Id be embarassed to own it. I also have 30+ saws from almost every manufacturer and I can afford to be choosy. As a saw collector id chose not to add a fake saw to my collection

And there always needs to be a historical perspective out there. Good stuff. And unfortunately history just has this way of... moving along. I remember when Kawasaki made a copy of a Matchless Twin...... Look at them now. I can remember looking down MY nose too from my Maico to those yellow TM Suzuki's... I have aged a bit since then.