I'm back with more of the same questions for you guys. Having been educated as to homeowner brands, I want to thank you for your patience with my inquires. I have learned that while J-Red/Husky are solid brands, and build great saws, they also offer big box store units, built in the same facility as Poulan. 3 colors, same mechanicals........home-owner-grade saws.
As I continue to key-poke over on eBay, I am learning more about tandem brands. Makita is built by Sachs-Dolmar? or vice-versa. Are these Makita saws any good, OR do they fall under the same description; homeowner grade? How about Hitachi/Tanaka? When I see a saw for under $150, NIBWT, should I assume that its a homeowner-grade unit that will have like short comings? There are plenty of Consumer Report charts to support Hitachi as being an excellent product......I always thought Hitachi made reel-to-reel tape recorders, and Tanaka made electric pianos..........................
As I continue to key-poke over on eBay, I am learning more about tandem brands. Makita is built by Sachs-Dolmar? or vice-versa. Are these Makita saws any good, OR do they fall under the same description; homeowner grade? How about Hitachi/Tanaka? When I see a saw for under $150, NIBWT, should I assume that its a homeowner-grade unit that will have like short comings? There are plenty of Consumer Report charts to support Hitachi as being an excellent product......I always thought Hitachi made reel-to-reel tape recorders, and Tanaka made electric pianos..........................