Chi-com saw is DEAD

[JayC]

I recently got a Chinese chainsaw, and after some degree of tweaking, it performed admirably. It was a terrific saw for $125. I chronicled the initial procedure previously:

http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=138302

I did a LOT of work with this saw over the last month while cleaning up a large-acreage property I recently acquired: cleared several roads, cleared around buildings, cut up a ton of brush, made a large clearing in the woods, bucked up dozens of trees, etc. I've easily run 25 tanks of fuel or more through the saw, but had yet to have to sharpen the chain, though it was just about due to a filing - getting better at not hitting the ground, I guess. I also have a Stihl 036 Pro, but found myself using the chi-com saw exclusively, and grew to love the little thing. Well, now it's dead.

I had it in the bucket of my tractor, but didn't have the bucket fully tilted back. I got distracted, and forgot about the saw when I took off, so neglected to tilt the bucket. I had just graded the road, and was marveling at how smooth it was, and how fast I could go on my tractor. At about 100 yards down the road, BA-WHAM...my tractor stared bouncing around violently. "What was THAT??" I spun around to see my beloved chi-com saw clatter to a stop behind me.

Oops. THATs why I allow myself to pay $600 for a saw...

Evidently, getting run over by an 8000 pound tractor is not good for a chainsaw. Bah. I think I'll get another one...

JayC

 

[barneyrb]

That ain't too bad, a little hammer, ductape, and wd-40 will fix 'er right up

 

[mtngun]

I've easily run 25 tanks of fuel or more through the saw, but had yet to have to sharpen the blade

You put it out of its misery. It didn't want to go on living with a chain that hadn't been sharpened for 25 tanks.

 

[barneyrb]

You put it out of its misery. It didn't want to go on living with a chain that hadn't been sharpened for 25 tanks.

I've never sharpened the "blade" on any saw I've had. The chain yes, never a blade.

 

[Scooterbum]

I don't know..........looks like it'll buff out to me.

 

[cat-face timber]

Where are you going to buy it at?
I was thinking about getting one and trying my hand at porting, and muffler modding.

 

[JayC]

You put it out of its misery. It didn't want to go on living with a chain that hadn't been sharpened for 25 tanks.

Didn't need it - it was still throwing big chips and cutting well - I was just going to file it out of guilt. Evidently, they toss a decent quality chain on these things. I've run a few $150 Crapsmen saws, and their OEM chains don't hold an edge for 10 minutes.

JayC

 

[o8f150]

duct tape and super glue will take care of it

 

[JayC]

I've never sharpened the "blade" on any saw I've had. The chain yes, never a blade.

Whoops - chain, blades, teeth, whatever.

JayC

 

[JayC]

Where are you going to buy it at?
I was thinking about getting one and trying my hand at porting, and muffler modding.

Do a search on 52cc chainsaw on ebay - you'll find a few of them from $130 to $315. All basically the same saws. I bought mine from bigjacktools.

JayC

 

[cat-face timber]

Do a search on 52cc chainsaw on ebay - you'll find a few of them from $130 to $315. All basically the same saws. I bought mine from bigjacktools.

JayC

Thanks!

 

[Skier76]

Bummer on the saw! I think I see and older Snapper LT tractor behind the saw. I've got one of those too; LT-16. It's a 1985 or 1986. Great tractor. I use it to tug my trailer in and out of the yard these days.

 

[hiluxxulih]

I recently got a Chinese chainsaw, and after some degree of tweaking, it performed admirably. It was a terrific saw for $125. I chronicled the initial procedure previously:

http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=138302

I did a LOT of work with this saw over the last month while cleaning up a large-acreage property I recently acquired: cleared several roads, cleared around buildings, cut up a ton of brush, made a large clearing in the woods, bucked up dozens of trees, etc. I've easily run 25 tanks of fuel or more through the saw, but had yet to have to sharpen the chain, though it was just about due to a filing - getting better at not hitting the ground, I guess. I also have a Stihl 036 Pro, but found myself using the chi-com saw exclusively, and grew to love the little thing. Well, now it's dead.

I had it in the bucket of my tractor, but didn't have the bucket fully tilted back. I got distracted, and forgot about the saw when I took off, so neglected to tilt the bucket. I had just graded the road, and was marveling at how smooth it was, and how fast I could go on my tractor. At about 100 yards down the road, BA-WHAM...my tractor stared bouncing around violently. "What was THAT??" I spun around to see my beloved chi-com saw clatter to a stop behind me.

Oops. THATs why I allow myself to pay $600 for a saw...

Evidently, getting run over by an 8000 pound tractor is not good for a chainsaw. Bah. I think I'll get another one...

JayC

Is it still running ? I may pick up one of these for a beater saw .

 

[rmihalek]

If you can get the same kind of saw, save the crushed one for parts.

I am amazed that any chain, even hand-filed Stihl chain, would hold an edge for 25 tanks. That's insane! Even in clean wood, without hitting dirt or anything, I notice a decrease in performance after just 2 tanks; but that's cutting red oak and sugar maple 95% of the time with machine sharpened Laser chain.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Definitely save the chain, it must be one of a kind. You could sell it on eBay and get enough proceeds to buy 4-5 Chicom saws.
Pioneerguy600

 

[AUSSIE1]

$125 is good value for such a high performance chain and a saw thrown in.

 

[Zombiechopper]

magic chain for sure

Must be diamond tipped carbide

 

[alderman]

If you can get the same kind of saw, save the crushed one for parts.

I am amazed that any chain, even hand-filed Stihl chain, would hold an edge for 25 tanks. That's insane! Even in clean wood, without hitting dirt or anything, I notice a decrease in performance after just 2 tanks; but that's cutting red oak and sugar maple 95% of the time with machine sharpened Laser chain.

Maybe it's got a really, really small fuel tank.

 

[atlarge54]

I've got to agree with the never dull chain naysayers. Can you show a closeup of that chain? What you cutting there NH barkless balsa? For me it seems like a couple tanks and the chain will need a touch-up.

 

[maico490]

Tank only holds 3-4cc of fuel maybe?