Charlie1124
ArboristSite Member
Thinking Bout buying a kit saw as a learning experience.. want to put it all together like a model car kit. Seeking advise on hutzel/farmertec. Or any other kitsaws. Any other brand kits?
Do you have one of the g372xp saws? I was just wondering what is wrong with them.I think if I were to start from scratch on this I would either get the big Blue g660 power head Or the orange 65cc g372 power head and build from there. The 365/372 kit actually wasn't bad either and my 372 kit saw is a good running saw. BUT I decked the cylinder. You might consider putting a better top end on that kit and end up with something useful. I can say that the 360 & 361 were both a pig in kit form, and I would stay away from the new power head labeled g372xp with the high top as well. The low top version is way better stuff, actually a descent saw as it was delivered. The three kits that I've had good results from are the 038, 066, and the 365/372. Was able to mix in better AM and OEM on the 660's and end up with decent saws. Of course this all assumes the parts now in the kits are the same as the ones I had in mine.
I just posted in another thread some of the 066 kits saws I developed at work. Certainly not junk saws, but I did swap things out to come up with those three builds. And I have three more in more aggressive states of tune.
Parts in the 365/372 kit and the g372 are better. Not the same stuff as those two, big blocky handle, plastic carb support Actually doesn't vibrate much at all, same power as the g372 though. Finicky carb & those goofy parts is all.Do you have one of the g372xp saws? I was just wondering what is wrong with them.
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I can agree to a point. But when one is looking at it as a cheaper alternative to put together a saw from nothing. And have something that runs and usable in the end,300-600$ vs 150-250$ quite a big difference.. it's about learning the inner workings of a saw. Not rebuilding a exact OEM replica. Must be well off on Money and be able to buy 400$ fixer uppers.your input has been recorded n thank you. Duly forgotten as well.. as water on a duck back.C R A P
Clones. Really. Arent. Preferred.
Gotcha man. No hard feelins then. Lol. Just defense before required I guess.
Some would believe if your not able to spend $600-$1200 on a chainsaw your not deserving of one. I think everyone would prefer OEM but we live within our means. I don't owe money to anyone and plan to keep it that way. If I paid the bills with the saw I could justify the expense of OEM but I don't thats why all my saws where fixer uppers.
I say buy one if you want. There fun to build and the experience is invaluable. Just my 2cents.
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