Thread: show us your chainsaws

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Don't judge me......

Got another Havik from Topmaq this time in 22"

Originally Posted by Billbob

Don't judge me......

Got another Havik from Topmaq this time in 22"

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Not at all. One of my saws is a 52cc Chinese 20" that I've run for 15 years now. One stripped stud on the bar( JB weld threaded now) and it's stone reliable. Just a tad less determined that my 55cc 18" Husky Rancher.

Apparently these Haviks are a Husqvarna clone, others will know.

Had a 20" for two years and never lost a beat until I lost a screw in the chain brake system and I haven't used it since incase it didn't work in emergency. Got this new one and will fix the old one asap now I know what screw type it is going off this one.

They sort of have a Husqy/Echo-ish look about them don't they? Apparently a lot of those saws are contract-produced by a conglomerate outfit that owns a lot of factories...

how many pinglahlahs did it set you back???

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

how many pinglahlahs did it set you back???

$280

oh well if it lasts 5 years its paid for itself then LOL.

Originally Posted by Billbob

Apparently these Haviks are a Husqvarna clone, others will know.

Had a 20" for two years and never lost a beat until I lost a screw in the chain brake system and I haven't used it since incase it didn't work in emergency. Got this new one and will fix the old one asap now I know what screw type it is going off this one.

They look like the generic Chinese clone saws, there are various different plastics for them. You can get all the parts for them on alixepress. If it's a well pit together one they are pretty good, from memory the carbs are a bit small on the 50cc plus versions. I've got one I played with during lockdown that started out at 45cc, ended up at 55cc with a ported cylinder an piston modified squish clearance and bigger carb. It cuts significantly faster than my MS260 but is a bastard to start and not as nice to use

Continuing on the theme of non-Stihlvarna chainsaws, I present a pair of Suburban Gremans



The poor old SOLO is a bit worse for wear (done some unspekable jobs) and now enjoys time on the bench whyle the Makita/Dolmar dose the work. Bloody good saw the Makita, light, powerfull and starts every time.

Ozito 18v with 10 inch bar…..decent cherry tree but had to charge the battery to finish…..

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

The 562XP are auto tune

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I’ve had a 346XP for a few years and it’s served me well.

So I borrowed a mate's Stihl MSA 220 C to see how it would go pruning and thinning, and I can now see what everyone is talking about regarding these electric saws. Despite needing a solid 40 minutes with the file on the bar and chain, and unblocking the oiler slot and hole, once I had it not sawing in circles it was brilliant.

So...with the National fieldays around the corner, and hopefully some good deals on the day what thoughts do those of you that uses these regularly have, for whats best. Stihl/Husky? Small or large versions? Will most probably use on 5 to 6 year old pines, up to 200 dia, but usually around 100 dia.


TIA

well I have to say Stihl..... the 250 size range are a great saw.... the ergo start is so easy to use..the Husky will be cheaper both are great brands.

One saw is never enough

Stihl 40cc rear handle now then get another Stihl but 70 cc when the trees are larger

Run full chisel chain, with rakers at 20-25 thou

Use a GB Harvester bar if you only want to buy one bar in your lifetime