Saws to not bring home, ever!

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Dozer899

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Are there any saws that just are a actual pile of junk? I mean not all stihls cause your a husqvarna man till you die but certain poulans or such that always grenade? Stuff if you saw it at a garage sale for 25 bucks you wouldn't even bring it home?
 
A newer Homelite UT10580 to 10588. Really flimsy, throttle linkage will bind when you don't expect it- reving saw. Fuel cap leakage, Choke rod won't stay in full choke on startup. Top cover doesn't seat well. I wouldn't give $5 for a running one.
 
earthquake had a few thru my shop and everyone had leaks and scored piston and jug or the chainbreak keeps breaking
 
I would take a Homelite 410 before a Mini Mac. In general, I tend to stay away from the low grade plastic consumer saws (though I once took a Wild Thing to get a Poulan 4400).
 
I fixed a troy-built for my buddy. Wouldn't pay for one.
 
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