Freudianfloyd
Clinically Diagnosed with CAD
First and foremost, Husqvarna is my favorite brand I think mostly to be different from everybody else I know. I was raised around Stihl, it's all my dad has ever had, but since messing with older saws, I've really become a fan of Jonsered and Echo. Two brands that I always thought were subpar have really been impressing me.
Now my experience is with only one Jonsereds, but it's an older one, and that thing just runs. After sitting for years in some guys barn, I bring it home, and just a few pulls and it fires right up. Sounds great, and is smooth. It's just an all around nice saw.
Then from the same guy I get a few Echos. I was always told Echos were junk, chinese crap. So I never really gave them any attention. Well same thing, those Echos just run and run great. They are a little odd looking, but they just plain work. And obviously I have learned they are Japanese quality, not chinese garbage.
I liked the Echo so much that I got one for my anniversary and whereas I used to ignore the ads for them on Craigslist, now I seek them out.
If anything, Jonsered and Echo have bumped Stihl down to 4th on my list. Sure my sample size is small, but I am just amazed at how well they work for as little care as they have received.
Now my experience is with only one Jonsereds, but it's an older one, and that thing just runs. After sitting for years in some guys barn, I bring it home, and just a few pulls and it fires right up. Sounds great, and is smooth. It's just an all around nice saw.
Then from the same guy I get a few Echos. I was always told Echos were junk, chinese crap. So I never really gave them any attention. Well same thing, those Echos just run and run great. They are a little odd looking, but they just plain work. And obviously I have learned they are Japanese quality, not chinese garbage.
I liked the Echo so much that I got one for my anniversary and whereas I used to ignore the ads for them on Craigslist, now I seek them out.
If anything, Jonsered and Echo have bumped Stihl down to 4th on my list. Sure my sample size is small, but I am just amazed at how well they work for as little care as they have received.