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Somebody's talking crap here & it ain't the tree!
As some of you would know I have imported a few Chinese saws to take a look at and to use as test beds for the big bore kits I'm importing.
There was a Stihl 070 and Stihl "066" from the same manufacturer that arrived. Quality was crap. In fact the "066" is actually an MS380/038 with 066 badges on it! This was not the fault of my supplier but his supplier pulling the wool over his eyes.
Not necessarily money wasted however I have made it clear that I never want saws from that company again.
However the two 365 copies that arrived are certainly worth a look and a thread.
Now before any people jump on their high horse and get their panties in a knot about me buying Chinese copies and supporting the evil asian foe I need to make something quite clear - before flaming me, ask yourself this...
How much have you spent on non Chinese chainsaw related gear in the last 12 months? If you think you've spent more than me on both a personal and business level then feel free to comment negatively. If not then either read the thread and enjoy it or go and read another thread. I've done more to support the real chainsaw industry than most...
Anyway, first thing was a broken brake handle on one of the saws. This was due to poor packaging and an absolute beating by TNT during transit. I had to send photos to my supplier who is taking up a case with TNT. The broken handle will be replaced for free.
Both saws fired up easily however both were tuned very very rich. They were only turning about 10,000rpm. After leaning them out a little they are both pulling around 11,800rpm. Still slightly rich but OK for now. They both came with a 20" laminated 3/8" .058" bar and Carlton Full Chisel chain. If the chain is a copy I cannot tell - apparently it is "genuine" and to be honest I'd tend to agree but you can never be sure. The saw that has hit wood cuts very well - surprisingly so! Particularly in the piece of rock hard Casuarina I tried it in.
One of the saws is heading straight off to a mate as a part trade on a near new 40' ladder for tree work. It will come in handy and he's selling me the ladder for about half price. The other saw will probably end up with Al (AUSSIE1) to have a play with. The aim is to stick a ported 372XP BB kit on that saw however I am not sure whether the carby will handle it. It may either need to be rejetted or replaced - not sure.
I decided to pull the remaining 365 down after work to take a sneaky peak and get some photos. All in all the quality is very good. The cylinder and piston finish was excellent. The only part where fit is a bit poor (on both saws) is the filter cover. OK but not brilliant. Remember that I've never had anything to do with a genuine 365 either so the guys here that have may pick differences immediately.
Anyway...
There was a Stihl 070 and Stihl "066" from the same manufacturer that arrived. Quality was crap. In fact the "066" is actually an MS380/038 with 066 badges on it! This was not the fault of my supplier but his supplier pulling the wool over his eyes.
Not necessarily money wasted however I have made it clear that I never want saws from that company again.
However the two 365 copies that arrived are certainly worth a look and a thread.
Now before any people jump on their high horse and get their panties in a knot about me buying Chinese copies and supporting the evil asian foe I need to make something quite clear - before flaming me, ask yourself this...
How much have you spent on non Chinese chainsaw related gear in the last 12 months? If you think you've spent more than me on both a personal and business level then feel free to comment negatively. If not then either read the thread and enjoy it or go and read another thread. I've done more to support the real chainsaw industry than most...
Anyway, first thing was a broken brake handle on one of the saws. This was due to poor packaging and an absolute beating by TNT during transit. I had to send photos to my supplier who is taking up a case with TNT. The broken handle will be replaced for free.
Both saws fired up easily however both were tuned very very rich. They were only turning about 10,000rpm. After leaning them out a little they are both pulling around 11,800rpm. Still slightly rich but OK for now. They both came with a 20" laminated 3/8" .058" bar and Carlton Full Chisel chain. If the chain is a copy I cannot tell - apparently it is "genuine" and to be honest I'd tend to agree but you can never be sure. The saw that has hit wood cuts very well - surprisingly so! Particularly in the piece of rock hard Casuarina I tried it in.
One of the saws is heading straight off to a mate as a part trade on a near new 40' ladder for tree work. It will come in handy and he's selling me the ladder for about half price. The other saw will probably end up with Al (AUSSIE1) to have a play with. The aim is to stick a ported 372XP BB kit on that saw however I am not sure whether the carby will handle it. It may either need to be rejetted or replaced - not sure.
I decided to pull the remaining 365 down after work to take a sneaky peak and get some photos. All in all the quality is very good. The cylinder and piston finish was excellent. The only part where fit is a bit poor (on both saws) is the filter cover. OK but not brilliant. Remember that I've never had anything to do with a genuine 365 either so the guys here that have may pick differences immediately.
Anyway...
) you'll see what I mean and the piece of wood in the video is nasty.
