I Bought The Cheapest AND Most Powerful Chainsaw On Amazon!

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  • čas přidán 18. 02. 2024
  • So, I did a thing. On a whim, I bought this saw with only a few hundred reviews on Amazon and it was just over $100. For the price, you apparently get 63cc of power. Let’s see how this saw does!
    6/17/24: UPDATE - the saw is now ported: • The First EVER Ported ...
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Komentáře • 173

  • @BrianDykes-uz2zg
    @BrianDykes-uz2zg Před 4 měsíci +11

    Opening a new tool out of the box is us mens version of kids on Xmas morning. Nothing like it.

  • @superdog1964
    @superdog1964 Před 4 měsíci +4

    As others have mentioned, DO NOT mix your gas at 25:1 unless you enjoy scraping carbon deposits out of mufflers and spark plugs. 40 or 45:1 is the correct ratio with modern 2 stroke oils.
    Your chain tension is to high and both the bar and chain along with the drive sprocket are going to wear out in days rather than months or longer. New chains will stretch a lot when first installed but after an hour or so will be normal.
    The best rule you can learn is that every time you stop for gas and oil when cutting, adjust your chain tension and run the file across every tooth 3 times. While it may seem like extra time not cutting it will actually save you a lot in the long term, as sharp chains are safer and cut faster and your bar and chain will last longer.
    Your saw is not 63cc, more like 48 to 55cc. Every time someone lists a saw like yours for sale they add a few cc's to get more sales because "Bigger is better" right? I have 2 of these saws and buying one is like playing the lottery. You may get a good one and then again you may not? Stock up on oil pumps and the drive gear for this saw as they seem to wear out on a regular basis.
    They are all copies of the same unit but the plastic is different colors with different odd ball names printed on them. Make sure your air cleaner is tight as they seem to have a tendency to leak and allow dust to get in the carb (not good). Also, replace the no name spark plug with an NGK or other half decent one. The one on the saw is garbage and it will quit at the most inconvenient time.
    If you get a decent unit these saws run pretty good and will last a fairly long time. I can buy 5 of these for the same price of one Husqvarna. With that being said, you can bet that when I go to work My Echo CS271 and Sthil 041 and others are on the truck too. I'm not a gambler.
    Good luck and spend some time on youtube learning all about your new investment. I will make your experience with this saw much better. It's a great way to improve your mechanical skills and a great saw to "loan" your neighbor, cousin and relative when asked about borrowing one.
    Someone will eventually ask, it's just a matter of time and it is ALWAYS the person that should never be allowed near a mechanical device? They'll pick it up and come back awhile later, set it down and you hear the following words, "Travis, why did you loan me this junk? It only ran for 3 minutes,died and now it won't start anymore? You need to fix it!"
    The oil to gas ratio won't matter in this case because it wasn't added. Problem solved! (Permanently LMAO!) Be safe, good luck and keep cuttin'

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I appreciate your insight and comment - I like where you're heads at. The shared knowledge amongst this community is great! Thanks for watching, and keep cuttin'!

  • @glenhawkinsjr6401
    @glenhawkinsjr6401 Před 4 měsíci +13

    I have had the identical saw for over a year and a half Money well spent. I put a 24" bar on mine

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks for note, Glen. Do you feel the saw does fine with a larger bar? What brand of bar did you go with? Curious. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

    • @glenhawkinsjr6401
      @glenhawkinsjr6401 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@travisdoesfirewood I ordered an off brand from Amazon. It does fine with the 24. I use mine on the farm.I don't cut commercaly

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Good to know, Glen. Thank you for sharing!

    • @rubentrujillo2013
      @rubentrujillo2013 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Not purple, it’s lavender.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@rubentrujillo2013 you're probably right, but Lavender Monster doesn't roll of the tongue. Thanks for watching!

  • @patrickladuke1697
    @patrickladuke1697 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Love the color it completely different and that's what makes it great

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      It is interesting, right Patrick. I get bored of orange. Sadly this saw isn't available currently, just a top handle which we'll see soon on another channel. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!!

  • @crowtubecrozier2857
    @crowtubecrozier2857 Před 23 dny

    Great video, thank you!

  • @saltrock9642
    @saltrock9642 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Congratulations and I’m glad it’s not pink. It looks similar to a new Black and Decker. Good Luck!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Pink would have been interesting. Thanks for watching. Keep cuttin'!

  • @pa4765
    @pa4765 Před 4 dny

    Very interesting and useful review. Thank you.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 dny

      Thanks again for watching, keep cuttin'! Make sure to watch the update episode on the saw - she's now ported!

  • @crxess
    @crxess Před 4 měsíci +5

    Just a note - This saw is not bigger than your Husqvarna 460. In reality almost all 63cc Chinese saws are actually 54cc-58cc. only a tiny hand full of higher quality Chinese saws exceed the 60cc mark in their 63cc class of saws.
    The best thing bout this $100 saw is if it goes Pop, you can buy another one and be at break even point.
    Best advise for longer life - Clean thoroughly after use and don't over tighten the chain. only use Non-ethanol gas and stick with the 25:1 for at least the first 10 tanks. 40:1 works nicely thereafter for this class of saw.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      I like where you're heads at, thank you for the insight. A few other viewers have said the same re cc. Totally agree - a saw that you'll get your money's worth for $100 and when it breaks, then buy another - ha!
      What's you're thoughts on premium gas vs. non-ethanol fuel?
      Thanks for viewing, keep cuttin'!

    • @crxess
      @crxess Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@travisdoesfirewood Gas - Non-Ethanol usually has a decent octane rating. Even Premium can have 10% or more of ethanol.
      Ethanol is hygroscopic and the longer it sits around the more water it absorbs.
      Ethanol is what destroys Carburetors and fuel lines in small motors.
      Stay safe!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      @@crxess I appreciate your response. I'm tempted to switch my small gas engines from e-free to premium bc premium is easier to get and about the same price as e-free.

    • @crxess
      @crxess Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@travisdoesfirewood If you need to do that:
      1)keep the fuel in the newer Air tight gas cans.
      2) only store for long periods in Full Cans.
      3) empty the Saws when not planning to use for any length of time.

  • @PoNiCoN
    @PoNiCoN Před 3 měsíci

    I'm surprised! It sounds great and it seems to run pretty well for that money. I think it's a great buy!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I'll do an update video soon. Sadly, you no longer can get this saw off of Amazon, only a top handle. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @Gary67242
    @Gary67242 Před 3 měsíci

    certainly seems like a good bang for the buck . the colour would be the least of my concerns....thumbs up !!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It's still running strong, Gary, on its first gallon mix of 25:1. It's my new go-to saw at the moment. Sadly, it isn't available on Amazon any longer. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @tonytoloczko5243
    @tonytoloczko5243 Před měsícem +1

    Good review kid. I enjoyed your video. Thank you. Tony here.

  • @StocksFarm
    @StocksFarm Před měsícem

    Looks like a lot of saw for the money. Great video.

  • @jakem9524
    @jakem9524 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Would highly recommend a Ratio Rite cup, works a treat, with no second guessing the mix.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That's a great suggestion, Jake, thank you! I think that's the same cup mentioned in the third podcast episode that came out last Sunday, be sure to check out that interview. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @Jeekinz
    @Jeekinz Před 4 měsíci

    To measure your cuts, use the tip of the bar and paint a line (or tape, etc) on the side of your saw the length you want.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      That's one way of doing it quick, I agree. Thanks for watching, and keep cuttin'!

  • @TheRustyGarageandHomestead
    @TheRustyGarageandHomestead Před 4 měsíci +2

    Travis, great video. Seems like you and Chris had almost the same idea with a cheap saw.
    Nothing wrong with a purple saw. Dont matter the color as long as it cuts and runs thats all that matters.
    It looks like it does those jobs with no issues at all.
    Im fixing to build a clone saw when i get a few days off work kinda excited to see how it does. Its here in a box just waiting to get assembled. Ill probably video it and see how that process goes. It also goes along the lines of "cheap" saws. Compared to OEM alot cheaper.
    There is a trick to getting those chains untangle. Sometimes, they are a pain.
    I just put a video out a few days ago for a new way im trying to store my chains to keep them from getting tangled. Might be something you would like or would help if you run into tangled chains alot.
    Keep it up buddy

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      I know! Even though his videos are a week or so, I swear I don't copy what he's doing - ha!
      Amen on color, brother - totally agree! Keep us posted on your clone build, should be fun.
      I'll take a gander at that chain episode on your channel soon. Thanks again for watching. Keep cuttin'!

    • @TheRustyGarageandHomestead
      @TheRustyGarageandHomestead Před 4 měsíci

      @travisdoesfirewood lol I know. He posted that video yesterday and you ordered this so that had to be several days ago plus the filming. Just the timing is comical lol
      I've run into the same thing with a couple videos I've recorded. I get all the footage and not have it edited yet them someone puts out a video on a similar topic. Then I'm like crap people will think I'm coping them lol.
      I will. It is a orange farmertec "holtzforma" I hope it turns out.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      Sorry just getting to this. Agree the timing is comical, including when he and I did our jackhammer episodes - ha! I feel the same way, but there's not too much content/topics we can cover as firewood addicts, right? Keep me posted!

    • @TheRustyGarageandHomestead
      @TheRustyGarageandHomestead Před 4 měsíci

      @@travisdoesfirewood yes sir the topics are limited forsure. That's ok though everyone still has there own spin on things

  • @CanadianDiggersChannel
    @CanadianDiggersChannel Před 4 měsíci +1

    I own an Amazon China Saw 63cc with an easy pull and so far since 2 seasons it works great. I'm sure it will not last 20 years like the name brands. Mine is a supmiix.

  • @TheJanope13
    @TheJanope13 Před 10 dny

    Have a very similar saw to this and after a few tanks I said to hell with this 25:1 mix. Fueled it with 50:1, tuned it to 4 stroke at free revving but cleaned up in wood and she goes really good. I’ve dropped it down to a 18” bar and hand file chains removing the gullet it it’s insane

    • @TheJanope13
      @TheJanope13 Před 10 dny

      5 years old now and cylinder looks amazing still

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 9 dny

      I hear ya. I just put out an episode today where I ported her, make sure to check it out. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @dacellshamburger6469
    @dacellshamburger6469 Před 3 měsíci

    I have started running Non-ethanol gasoline in all my small engines and have had fewer problems. Ethanol is hard on these small carburetors with diaphragms. And always winterize them, it makes a difference.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      I agree with you, Dacell! I was going to switch to running premium gas as it's easy to get than e-free at the same price but then I just went back to buying e-free. Definitely needed to keep small gas engines running and not backed up. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @mitchelsallseason9359
    @mitchelsallseason9359 Před 4 měsíci +2

    pro tip, when u start it and the chain stops IMMEDIATELY when u let go, too tight! you want it to stop after maybe 1 spin, basically tight enough to not have a gap, but loose enough to spin a little freely. If you run them tight like that it will stretch your chain out way quicker and wear your bar like crazy from the added friction. the biggest thing tho, it will never cut as well if its that tight versus proper tension. 23 years in biz for reference. EVERYONE does this wrong, even tree guys and arborists ive hired had to be taught this same exact thing, so dont feel bad! cool little saw for the price! when i say little we rock 90-120cc saws for our "big saws" but its def a nice little saw!

    • @mitchelsallseason9359
      @mitchelsallseason9359 Před 4 měsíci +1

      also not sure how you sharpen, but i have a oregon bench sharpener. its amazing! sharpens my saws so sharp that its actually better than a new out of the box sharp chain!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +1

      This is a great pro tip, thank you Mitchel. I'll mention that in the next episode when the purple monster appears. And I'd love to have a wack had a 90-120cc saw however I feel it would definitely waay to much power for what I'm doing. Keep cuttin'!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I hand file. I'm not a pro at it but after watching Buckin' Bill Ray a few times, I'm getting the hang of it!

    • @gregwillett2363
      @gregwillett2363 Před 4 měsíci

      Cool video thanks for taking the time to make it!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      @@gregwillett2363 welcome Greg, thanks for watching. Keep cuttin'!

  • @USCGCoasttoast
    @USCGCoasttoast Před 2 měsíci +2

    The air filter sucks on these types of saws.

  • @indrekkpringi
    @indrekkpringi Před 2 měsíci

    Where do you get that measuring device on your chain plate from, and is it adjustable?

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      Acc-u-mark, I think amazon. This one is not adjustable but I believe there are some that are. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Před 4 měsíci

    I use 3 4218 poulan saws and just switch them out until I get tired and load up the wood
    I’m going to try one of these 25/1 saws

  • @kowski9477
    @kowski9477 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I watched a video where a guy could figure out the cc's and his so called 65 cc saw was only 58cc . But that's neither here nor there . I actually have had good luck with clones . If you kinda know your way around a chainsaw and aren't nervous about taking them apart ....cleaning them up can do them wonders at times.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      That is wonderful to hear, thanks for watching! Stay tuned, we really test the Purple Monster on Friday. Keep cuttin'!

  • @78katz
    @78katz Před 3 dny

    I think they assume that people buying a cheapo Chinese saw will run garbage mix oil. Hence the 25:1 ratio. I run 40:1 echo red armor in my Holzforma 372XP(Chinese) and it runs great.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 dny

      Good tip and insight, my friend. Make sure to check out the update on the saw - she's now ported! Thanks again for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @robnhannon
    @robnhannon Před 4 měsíci +1

    Does ripping mean something different with firewood prep? I didn’t see any cuts I would call rip cuts.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      That's a good question, thanks for asking. I am using the word "rip" or "ripping" as slang to mean "cutting through wood nice, fast, and loud".

  • @crowtubecrozier2857
    @crowtubecrozier2857 Před 23 dny

    I just ordered one earlier today

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 23 dny

      Stay tuned, I'll have another update in a few days. Make sure to subscribe, you wont' want to miss it! Keep cuttin'!

  • @danielborth7753
    @danielborth7753 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I want to see it compared with the 68cc 20-in chainsaw from eBay and Amazon and I want to know the math for mixing the fuel and oil as I see some of the other Chinese chainsaws have that same mix and I like the idea of a lot of power for less money

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      Are you referring to the Proyama, Daniel?
      If I want to mike 50:1 I believe is it two 2.6 ounces (5.2) for a 1 gallon can. On the back of mixing oil jugs will give you specs. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
    @DanielAtkinsFirewood Před 3 měsíci

    Even in my Mac 10-10, i run 50:1. Yes, it smokes a little, but just like in my Mazda Rotary Engines i would rather see a little oil smoke (not a whole lot just a little) you know its getting enough than not enough when its needed the most.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks good to know, Dan, thank you for sharing. I'm still on my first mixed gallon of 25:1, we'll see what I put in it next. Many differing opinions on this topic of what the Purple Monster should be run on. Keep cuttin'!

  • @petermcgregor5268
    @petermcgregor5268 Před měsícem

    It sure was Buckin Billy Ray had done a video on how to untangle your chain an I have worked in the forestry industry for 30yrs and what Buckin Billy Ray shows people who love the power saw and teaches people how to use them safely and I am a new Zealand bushman hope you were impressed with the purple saw

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před měsícem

      Good point, Peter. I need to look up that episode from BBR. Purple Monster is a fun toy for the $. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @AAAComputerSolutions
    @AAAComputerSolutions Před 4 dny

    25:1 is just double oil for 50:1. so if you buy a gallon bottle of the store stuff of 50:1 just dump in a little bottle and you are where you need to be.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 dny

      Ah, that's an easy way to go about mixing - thanks for sharing. Make sure to watch the update episode on the saw - she's now ported!
      Thanks again for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @kuehnel16
    @kuehnel16 Před 12 dny

    Since I'm not a professional lumber jack I think it will cut what ever I want to cut .

  • @cowshottv5867
    @cowshottv5867 Před 4 měsíci +1

    They're ok for the price, tip: take a few minutes and go over the whole saw and make sure all the nuts bolts and screws are tight. The biggest problem with this chinese stuff is theres no quality control. You could probably buy 20 saws exactly the samejust different brand names and colors. And yeah that chain is going to stretch like crazy, thats normal. Cheers.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +2

      This is a great idea, thank you for sharing. I know I missed a few things (like how much it weighs) in this review/unboxing video so I'll cover that in the next time when the purple monster (like the name?) comes back. Keep cuttin'!

  • @NTSRFR4
    @NTSRFR4 Před měsícem

    Another video poster that bought this same saw, tried 50:1 and it worked the same as 25:1. Food for thought.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před měsícem +1

      Good point! I think I'll go with 50:1 soon. Stay tuned for a review episode. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

    • @NTSRFR4
      @NTSRFR4 Před měsícem

      @@travisdoesfirewood Good luck

  • @scottfoster2487
    @scottfoster2487 Před 2 měsíci

    Dont matter name or color of saw as long as cuts better then a hand saw :)

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 Před 3 měsíci

    I take it myself to man. And does help me way better to Travis.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      I'll try your idea, brother, I promise. ;) Thank you for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @neeleydev2596
    @neeleydev2596 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Buckin billy does

  • @thomasmorris302
    @thomasmorris302 Před měsícem

    good news it's a Japanese clone, bad news it's really 54.6 cc, pull the recoil and you'll see 58 marked on the cylinder at the bottom

  • @kevinbeck6419
    @kevinbeck6419 Před 3 měsíci

    I have cheap rakeays chainsaw off of Amazon dor 6 years no problems used quite a bit

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      That's good to hear, Kevin. What type of special care are you taking on that saw to ensure it lasts, if any? I'm curious. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 Před 3 měsíci

    Yes it was bucking billy Ray that does the fast chainsaw untangling trick.

  • @CrossroadToCountry
    @CrossroadToCountry Před 26 dny

    No fair! I can't find one!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 23 dny

      They went out of stock right after I made this episode. Keep looking for the 63cc, as their top handle may always be available. Either the ACK or ACG, unsure what the difference is. Stay tuned on my channel, I have another update on the Purple Monster coming up soon. Keep cuttin'!

  • @danielborth7753
    @danielborth7753 Před 2 měsíci

    I have the Black Max bm5020 which is awesome but I want more Powers still like a gearhead

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      More power is always needed, right Daniel? Ha! Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

    • @thomasmorris302
      @thomasmorris302 Před měsícem

      you won't see a difference, these are hyped as 63cc really 54.6 and same carb as yours , open up the muffler on yours, they will be about equal

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před měsícem

      I'll may be doing some modifications soon, stay tuned!

  • @cliffordplasd8239
    @cliffordplasd8239 Před měsícem +1

    2 comments. 1 men who rock a purple chainsaw are comfortable with being a man. So rock on. 2. True fuel is for lazy people who have money to throw away. Great channel keep it up

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před měsícem +1

      Clifford, I agree on both of your points! I am def. secure with myself, and funny enough no one really minded the color in the comments of this episode when it aired. Stay tuned for a review episode soon. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @TheRustyGarageandHomestead
    @TheRustyGarageandHomestead Před 4 měsíci

    How do you like your Stihl 180c?

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I got that from my dad (long story, I'll share it soon in a future episode I'll do on just my saws) but don't use it much. When I need something small to cut I'll reach for my Husqvarna 435 to keep the 180c as fresh as possible. Good eye, and keep cuttin'!

    • @TheRustyGarageandHomestead
      @TheRustyGarageandHomestead Před 4 měsíci

      Looking forward to that episode. I can spot a Stihl lol.
      I haven't ever used one of Stihl's easy start models before or one with that easier style of chain tensioner.
      @@travisdoesfirewood

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@TheRustyGarageandHomestead it takes a bit to get used to, that's for sure. That's why I sold the new one I had of the same one.

  • @richardsneddon2976
    @richardsneddon2976 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Alright bud few things here you obviously are not too experienced so here is some knowledge for you .....
    1. Any chain when new and you start the saw up and rev it a little will stretch . Never mind a cheap Chinese one ..
    2.more powerful than a 460 husqvarna I severely doubt that as you will be lucky if that is 55cc not 62cc as Chinese saws they always lie a little about the engine size . And if it is more powerful than your husqvarna then go and get the husqvarna checked out because it's not running correctly or out of tune.
    3 . Putting fuel into a hot saw causes issues ? Wtf ? . What do you think the guys that are running the same saw all day every day do ????..
    4 . I wish I had all that wood to cut .. and I am not going to lie it seems ok for the money because with a good quality chain it will cut even better as those Chinese ones don't hold the sharpness too well .

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for the knowledge, Richard, and thanks for watching. Keep cuttin'!

    • @richardsneddon2976
      @richardsneddon2976 Před 4 měsíci

      @@travisdoesfirewood wish I had your pile to cut for my stove . But honestly if you think that saw is more powerful than the 460 , truly the 460 is not quite right as in tune chain , carb problem. And do not and I repeat do not run it 25: 1 as it will totally gunk up the carb , cylinder and that muffler may have a dpf or whatever you call it as I know the weimars has and it's pretty much same saw . Run all including your husqvarna 40 to 45:1 far better and it will run better and cooler as it's more efficient . All the clone saws say 25:1 as they are going with the older spec of oils . It's not what the saw says to go by it's the makers of your oil you go by as they are the ones who have researched and developed there oil to a certain standard and if you use stihl ultra you will kill the saw in no time especially at 25:1 . That stihl ultra does not give any bottom end protection at 50:1 and if you go more it totally carbon up the saw . Use echo red armour or echo power blend gold or dominator anything but stihl ultra and always run 40 to 45: 1 and your machines will run sweet and less carburetor issues and less carbon build up and a little more protection. But definitely do not run 25:1

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      @@richardsneddon2976 Interesting re your stance on using 45 or 50:1 and not what the manual says to use 25:1. I'll ask this on my next update video and see what other wood hounds saw. I'm not opposed to the idea, and what you said in your last comment makes sense to me. I'm not an expert, and will be the first to admit when i'm wrong (as I mentioned in this video) and thus open to new ideas and suggestions. Thanks for the ideas!

    • @richardsneddon2976
      @richardsneddon2976 Před 4 měsíci

      @@travisdoesfirewood all Chinese saws say 25:1 , I have an 038 clone and it says 25:1 . Like I said that saw inside the muffler has a type of dpf filter and if you run it 25:1 it will be full of carbon in no time and the heat can't escape out the saw and it will burn up . I and most of the tree guys as in full time professional arborists , loggers all run 40 to 45:1 . Because you always know that there is enough oil for lubrication without gunking up the carb , muffler and inside the cylinder and piston. . You do what you think is best run it 25:1 and see what happens. I just fitted a new cylinder and piston to a saw I bought cheap and the first tank I put through it was 25 to 30:1 and after the tank the oil was running all down the front of the muffler as there was far too much . But that is best when a first tank goes through a new saw or a new cylinder and piston. I could not imagine what state it would be in if I kept it that way for 5 or 10 tanks

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      @@richardsneddon2976 copy that, thank you sir!

  • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
    @DanielAtkinsFirewood Před 3 měsíci

    Hey, just teasing, but by default, you did tell us to like and subscribe 😂😉👍

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I know I have the "subscribe" notice at the beginning and end of each episode but I don't like verbally asking people to do so as I'm signing off (like many other channels do). People will sub if they want, I don't want to beg people to do so, ya know? Thanks again for watching, Dan!

    • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
      @DanielAtkinsFirewood Před 3 měsíci

      @travisdoesfirewood : I am not worried I knew what you were doing. I just thought you would know I got a laugh out of it today. 😉👍

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@DanielAtkinsFirewood I'm glad you found it entertaining 😂

    • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
      @DanielAtkinsFirewood Před 3 měsíci

      @travisdoesfirewood : You're welcome.
      In case you didn't know, there is a channel just north of Spokane called Taz-Man Kenny Fuller. He has an event scheduled in mid-June. It was a lot of fun last year, and I got to meet a few people who are good friends.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That's sounds great! Other wood-focused events seem to be so far away. Spokane is more doable!

  • @user-nd5co8lq4t
    @user-nd5co8lq4t Před 4 měsíci

    huh! high cr, could it be why 25:1?
    like my old mc culloch. more power need more oil.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      Unsure, but I have some ideas. Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode. Stay cuttin'!

  • @iqrmod4739
    @iqrmod4739 Před 2 měsíci

    Think 25:1 is 3.4 oz to 1 gallon of 91

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      Something like that, yeah. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @DaveJohnsonad5nm
    @DaveJohnsonad5nm Před 2 měsíci

    If you've ever seen what the Chinese call professional saw operators you would understand the pro use on the box. 😂

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před měsícem

      I've seen some pretty intense videos of what people can do with any type of saw, crazy stuff. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @brandonhoad9033
    @brandonhoad9033 Před 3 měsíci

    Well, 32:1 for old homelites is 4oz/gal. So 25:1 would be more. 2.6 x 2 is 5.2, you should be good. Does bar have a grease hole at tip

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      Good insight, Brandon, and good question. No port at the tip but I did clean the gung from the bar rail today (surprisingly gungy) and I noticed that we have two oil ports on both sides of the bar (so it can be flipped). I'll look again tomorrow at the tip. I feel like I'm not answering your question, am I answering your question? Let me know buddy. Keep cuttin'!

    • @brandonhoad9033
      @brandonhoad9033 Před 3 měsíci

      @@travisdoesfirewood yup, ya did. I bought a holzforma 372xp clone. Never ran good. OEM carb fixed that problem. Wasn't oiling the 24" bar good so I put OEM oiler on and idk if it works good or not. After doing that swap I tried to start it and it was locked up. Pulled plug & muffler, cylinder looked good. Pulled off recoil and that was good. Was able to free it by turning by hand via cooling fins. Put recoil back on, pulled bunch of times,👍👍👍. Put everything back on, pulled it, locked back up 🤬🤬🤬. It's at the shop. Told him if ya can fix for $250 or so great if not junk it. Best part, I've cut MAYBE 1 CORD w it 🤬👺🤬👺🤬👺🤬👺. So my opinion of the cheap saws is definitely ya get what ya pay for. If ya get more you're damn lucky🍀🍀🍀🍀

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      @@brandonhoad9033 oh geez, what a saga. Definitely agree - you get what you pay for. I hope I can cut enough with the Purple Monster so it can pay for itself. Right now it's still on its first 1 gallon mixed can. It is nice having two larger saws when I'm cutting in the yard or on a site. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

    • @brandonhoad9033
      @brandonhoad9033 Před 3 měsíci

      @@travisdoesfirewood at least you only pd a little over $100. Holzforma was $300 for power head plus another 80ish for bar and chain

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      @@brandonhoad9033 true, that is noteworthy.

  • @shawnburden6958
    @shawnburden6958 Před 2 měsíci

    That saw on Amazon is almost 4 hundred.

  • @user-jq8kh1hy7e
    @user-jq8kh1hy7e Před 2 měsíci

    Probably actually 54-58cc’s

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      Consensus in this episode's comments is that you are most likely correct. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      Consensus in this episode's comments is that you are probably correct. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @dacellshamburger6469
    @dacellshamburger6469 Před 3 měsíci

    The price is right and when it stops, buy another one, and have some spar parts

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      Totally agree with you!! I don't think I can find someone locally who would be able to fix it.

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 Před 3 měsíci

    Try some hot black tea and lemon juice and 🍯 honey as A drink for your health. It'll relief you A lot man. I recommend trying out both of those things out for yourself. Cause I think you might benefit from both of them. Bro. Watch some CZcams channel videos on how to DIY repairs and fixing your own equipment and small engines stuff to. You'll make it man. Just hang in there bro. for real. That's where you'll make it your own unique thing about your own CZcams channel to. Cause all of them out there has their thing just like that they do to Travis as we'll man.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you, John, for your concern about my health - truly. It's true I lack sleep. I think we all need to ensure that we take care of our mental and physical health, as both impacts each other. Thank you for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @Lens-KeepingBusy
    @Lens-KeepingBusy Před 4 měsíci +1

    Interesting video , could it be a nock off of a Husqvarna , 👍

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I think you may be correct, Len. But the 25:1 is throwing me.

    • @benjaminleslie3155
      @benjaminleslie3155 Před 4 měsíci

      It's a zenoah clone.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@benjaminleslie3155 I haven't heard of that brand before

    • @Lens-KeepingBusy
      @Lens-KeepingBusy Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@travisdoesfirewood me neither 👍

    • @StocksFarm
      @StocksFarm Před měsícem

      Zenoah is a Japanese 2 stroke manufacturer, I believe they are owned by Husqvarna now. Zenoah makes great engines. ​@@travisdoesfirewood

  • @williambray4134
    @williambray4134 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm just wondering why a purple, and silver chainsaw would be called "Pink Way".

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah know, William, that is a great question. Maybe a translation issue, IDK. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

    • @williambray4134
      @williambray4134 Před 2 měsíci

      @@travisdoesfirewood other than that it's a Zenoah clone engine used in Redmax chainsaws.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      It is amazing the clones and clones of clones, tough to keep track. But there are many of us firewood addicts who are loyal to one brand and wont go knock-off.

    • @huf67
      @huf67 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Because the purple headed monster go in the pink way !!! 🍆

  • @kevincollins4112
    @kevincollins4112 Před 2 měsíci

    I would run nothing fatter than 32:1 they are saying 25 to cover their ass that the cheap piston and ring doesn't lock up in one tank. break in with 25:1 if you want for a tank then run 32 0r 40:1

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      Good thinking, Kevin. I appreciate you chiming it. Be sure to stay tuned as I use and maintain the Purple Monster in future episodes. Keep cuttin'!

  • @larsencarson5465
    @larsencarson5465 Před 4 měsíci

    What was that? Please say it again. Husqvarna? hehe

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 4 měsíci

      There's the Swedish way of saying Husqvarna, and how most people in the U.S./Canada (possibly other regions) would pronounce it. However, a lot of wood hounds would just default to using the nickname "Husky" as it may be easier to say. I try to use all three ways of pronunciation. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 Před 3 měsíci

    Have tried some melatonin bro. You might.,or could benefit from using it man. It'll help focus better and think clearer thoughts to. It's sounds like you might need some of it. You must not sleep very good either huh man?

  • @1478ricky
    @1478ricky Před měsícem

    The guy at Guilty of Treeson bought the same saw and ran it on 25/1 and then on the second day ran it 50/1 and said the was absolutely no difference in the saws performance. They felled and Bucked 6 trees with it.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před měsícem

      Correct, I saw Jacob's episode on his Pinkway - came out a few months after I did mine. He's actually on the other side of the mountains from me in WA, hope to do a collab with him at some point. Keep cuttin'!

  • @indrekkpringi
    @indrekkpringi Před 2 měsíci

    You don't use gloves? What??

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      Are gloves a part of PPE? Let me know.

    • @indrekkpringi
      @indrekkpringi Před 2 měsíci

      @@travisdoesfirewood
      Cut logs have things called splinters.
      They have sharp edges.
      If that doesn't bother you and you never get cut working bare handed: you must lead a charmed life.

    • @travisdoesfirewood
      @travisdoesfirewood  Před 2 měsíci

      I wear gloves when I feel I need to. Take a look at my other videos. Thanks for watching.