Quick Review of the Craftsman 18" Chainsaw. I purchased this from Lowe's for $180 and for the money I'm very impressed. Thanks for watching! How To Mix 2 Cycle Gas. • How To Mix 2 Cycle Gas...
I just bought the 14 inch 42cc about 13 hours ago. I recently finished cutting up tree trunk and heavy limbs with my Craftsman 20 inch 46cc...I like it.
This video might have convinced me. I already have a 14" Husqvarna but it's a decade old and is starting to have carb issues at full-throttle. I don't feel like messing with it. New saw = easy.
I had a huge oak tree fall in my backyard went to Lowe's and purchase the 20 inch Craftsman chainsaw for $219 it is a great chainsaw I have had no problems with it
I’ve had my craftsman 16” chainsaw for about 5 years now. The price is right. However, DEPENDING on how much you use it, spending twice as much on a Stihl or a Husqvarna is worth it, in my opinion. But hey, it’s lasted me 5 years...
I’ve had my 16” craftsman for 20 years. It still run great. Perfect for firewood and when I pinch my bigger saw, works great to cut it free. All you have to do it take care of it.
Grandpaw logged most of his life and he always ran his chain with a small gap/sag to it. Said it helped preserve his bars life? Idk. Anyway, keep on friend. God bless y'all. Holler if I can help y'all.
Make sure to disassemble and clean it every few uses. Especially the bar rails and clutch. Sharpen the chain every session, grease the nose sprocket. I just picked up an Oregon advance cut chain for mine, should be better than the stock chain.
Chain tension depends on whether or not you have a hard nose or sprocket nose bar. Tiny droop on hard nose. No droop with sprocket nose....but you should be able to easily turn the chain by hand. I personally use a thumb and finger pinch and turn test. And remember to lift up on bar while adjusting chain and tightening the bar nuts.
Got mine today hard to start , chain was too tight, re adjusted waited a while after getting frustrated then came back like an hour later and did the starting procedure and she fired right up! Love it got a good deal on at Lowe’s but mine didn’t come with the box and extra chain…
These are just poulan saws but they are very good for the price, just take care of them and clean bar and cover after use, best to run premix fuel for home owners Read the instructions please 😊
@@LifeOnTheRidge great! I won’t use it a whole lot, just to trim limbs once in a while and get some wood for the fire pit so it sounds like a good saw for me.
mine leaks a little too. You might could check where the hose goes into the reservoir and make sure its in there good. I checked mine and adjusted and it helped a little
I’m not telling you how to work but put some safety gear on. Chaps, boots, glove, and a hard hat. A lot of younger and other novice operators are watching. I do appreciate your work! Be well Jack
My wife tells me the same thing 🤣 Appreciate you looking out for me. I definitely need to invest in some chaps…just haven’t gotten around to it. Thanks for watching!
Sadly craftsman doesn't make tools like they used to, but some of the power tools made now are definitely worth the price. I've got a 2cyl handheld blower and trimmer from craftsman and they work just fine, though some tweaks had to be made for them to run effectively better but overall all's good. I've been using my old poulan chainsaw for my needs and has worked out quite well just for cedar and some oak, I have been thinking bout getting another chainsaw and from some of the reviews I've seen and read, craftsman chainsaws seem to be the way to go especially pricewise and for what i'd be using it for. Thanks for ur video, it has helped me make the decision on the craftsman chainsaw over some others I've looked into
@@LifeOnTheRidge thanks , I just got my new one last night from lowes, I’m actually considering just returning it while still in the box And putting that money towards a stihl. Idk yet…
How come every time I watch a video about a tool or Appliance or chainsaw that I bought these folks on the video paid way less than me... what's up with that
These are made by MTD and sold under the remington and Troy Bilt labels but also get the craftsman label where ever craftsman products are sold. Craftsman badged husqvarnas have a metal tag saying Husqvarna AB, Husqvarna Sweden, Poulan which is owned by husqvarna sold saws as craftsman doesn't have a tag but has a circled H stamped in various spots. I've got a few the current mtd craftsman line of saws and had the Husqvarna/poulan line.
dang....sounds like someone forgot to throw the extra one in when they packaged yours. You might could reach out to them and see if they'll send you one.
I bought mine in 2003 before Hurricane Isabel hit. It still runs great. Replaced fuel lines, bar and chain and it now runs like new.
I just baught one today. Haven't even took it out of the box yet. I'm waiting on my wife to leave so I can get it out and run it LOL
I think you'll like it
I've had my Craftsman 42 cc 18" saw for 20 years still works and never been rebuilt
Yours was built in America the new ones like his are built in china so ya
Same here…might even be more than 20 years…damn good piece
I just bought the 14 inch 42cc about 13 hours ago. I recently finished cutting up tree trunk and heavy limbs with my Craftsman 20 inch 46cc...I like it.
Just picked up the 16” today because of this video. Will be subscribing. 👍🏼
Thanks for subbing and watching!
thorough, concise, and helpful. thanks
Just picked this up from ace very happy to see u love it cant wait to use mine tommrow
Well how did it cut and run any issues ?
was just recently given a 2003 42cc 18in saw that needed a piston, head, bar and chain. just got it back together and anxiously awaiting to try it.
This video might have convinced me. I already have a 14" Husqvarna but it's a decade old and is starting to have carb issues at full-throttle. I don't feel like messing with it.
New saw = easy.
Just picked one up. Started really easy. Chain was tight too. Sounds strong.
Thanks. Just picked this chainsaw up from Lowe's $175
Got a used one for $25, needed carb kit, now runs good, good for around the house
You didn’t do bad at all
Thanks so much! I am picking one up today!
Are you liking it? Thinking about getting one myself
Good enough for me just got one cant wait to go cut wood!
I just bought a 20 inch about an hour ago. Glad to see how good it works!
Hope you enjoy it!
How do you like it?
I had a huge oak tree fall in my backyard went to Lowe's and purchase the 20 inch Craftsman chainsaw for $219 it is a great chainsaw I have had no problems with it
Definitely have to get one of those
I have 3 soon to be 4
I’ve had my craftsman 16” chainsaw for about 5 years now. The price is right. However, DEPENDING on how much you use it, spending twice as much on a Stihl or a Husqvarna is worth it, in my opinion. But hey, it’s lasted me 5 years...
I’ve had my 16” craftsman for 20 years. It still run great. Perfect for firewood and when I pinch my bigger saw, works great to cut it free. All you have to do it take care of it.
Pure junk!
Grandpaw logged most of his life and he always ran his chain with a small gap/sag to it. Said it helped preserve his bars life? Idk. Anyway, keep on friend. God bless y'all. Holler if I can help y'all.
This chain was definitely way too tight out of the box. May God bless you and yours as well! Appreciate ya watching!!
Make sure to disassemble and clean it every few uses. Especially the bar rails and clutch. Sharpen the chain every session, grease the nose sprocket. I just picked up an Oregon advance cut chain for mine, should be better than the stock chain.
Great tips!
Chain tension depends on whether or not you have a hard nose or sprocket nose bar. Tiny droop on hard nose. No droop with sprocket nose....but you should be able to easily turn the chain by hand. I personally use a thumb and finger pinch and turn test. And remember to lift up on bar while adjusting chain and tightening the bar nuts.
Great tips! Thanks for watching
Got mine today hard to start , chain was too tight, re adjusted waited a while after getting frustrated then came back like an hour later and did the starting procedure and she fired right up! Love it got a good deal on at Lowe’s but mine didn’t come with the box and extra chain…
Got a used one that was maintained..Works great around the home. By a stile if your using it daily
Reading comments feeling ripped off bought mine today 18 inch craftsman for 240 at Lowe's no box no extra chain.
These are just poulan saws but they are very good for the price, just take care of them and clean bar and cover after use, best to run premix fuel for home owners
Read the instructions please 😊
Awesome! Just bought one today because I needed a good saw for the price.
I’m happy with mine so far!
@@LifeOnTheRidge great! I won’t use it a whole lot, just to trim limbs once in a while and get some wood for the fire pit so it sounds like a good saw for me.
that's pretty much all I use mine for too
i want a small saw so i dont always need to break out the big stihl
Being three months in now, how do you like it? Still good? I got a couple trees come down last storm I need to take care of. Thanks for your time!
Love it. Can’t beat it for the money! Thanks for watching!
Where i can find the 18 " 36cc craftsman carburator sir here in phil
I bought mine at Lowe’s. You can probably buy it online too
Several pulls or 45 pulls?
Got the 16" craftsman.We got got by the ash bore.This whipped through 20 inch dead ashes that been got by winds.Got that?
My dad has a 20inch chainsaw just like your brand however he put 2 cycle oil in the chain and bar place is that okay or take it out asap
Yeah I’d probably change that to bar oil as soon as possible. Bar oil is thicker than 2 cycle oil. Appreciate ya watching!
@@LifeOnTheRidge yeah went and changed it out now it not leaking at all thanks for the reply
does it normall for this saw to leak oil while is not running? My does it and is brand new.. Thanks in advance
mine leaks a little too. You might could check where the hose goes into the reservoir and make sure its in there good. I checked mine and adjusted and it helped a little
does it start easier now that its being used ?
oh yeah cranks every time...usually about the 2nd or 3rd pull
👍👍
Why does bar oil keeping leaking when I put it away after using it
Mine has leaked before also. You can check any seals or hoses and see if something needs tightening?
My Stihls and Huskys have always leaked oil.
Is it ok to use the trufuel already mixed gas in it ?
Yeah that would work fine. I have a video on mixing 2 cycle gas. Thats what I do because its much cheaper to mix it yourself
@@LifeOnTheRidge I agree. But it's not like I run mine every day. Probably about once every 2 months when I run low on firewood
I’m not telling you how to work but put some safety gear on. Chaps, boots, glove, and a hard hat. A lot of younger and other novice operators are watching.
I do appreciate your work! Be well
Jack
My wife tells me the same thing 🤣
Appreciate you looking out for me. I definitely need to invest in some chaps…just haven’t gotten around to it. Thanks for watching!
Sadly craftsman doesn't make tools like they used to, but some of the power tools made now are definitely worth the price. I've got a 2cyl handheld blower and trimmer from craftsman and they work just fine, though some tweaks had to be made for them to run effectively better but overall all's good. I've been using my old poulan chainsaw for my needs and has worked out quite well just for cedar and some oak, I have been thinking bout getting another chainsaw and from some of the reviews I've seen and read, craftsman chainsaws seem to be the way to go especially pricewise and for what i'd be using it for. Thanks for ur video, it has helped me make the decision on the craftsman chainsaw over some others I've looked into
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
If it makes you feel better husq is the one who makes craftsman chainsaws
This was my first chainsaw..very reliable saw however it takes a while to get through oak.
Yes it does !
I should be able to use my Husqvarna pre mixed 50:1 fuel and oil with this chainsaw right?
Yes 👍
@@LifeOnTheRidge Thank you.
I bought the 14” mine just came in a box and the chain protector lol
Craftsman uses 40:1 .
I had a bad experience with my 18”. Three weeks into it and had to return it for a new one. I just couldn’t get it to start.
That’s never good! Hopefully you have better luck with your new one
@@LifeOnTheRidge thanks , I just got my new one last night from lowes, I’m actually considering just returning it while still in the box And putting that money towards a stihl. Idk yet…
I can understand that
How did you loosen the chain??
Loosen the 2 bolts on the side and then adjust the tensioning screw to loosen the chain.
How was the reliability? Any break downs or fails
Not yet!
Mine started up in 10 pulls
Has yours started leaking bar oil?
Yes unfortunately 🤦🏼♂️
@@LifeOnTheRidge have you fixed it?
Not yet. Haven't figured out the fix yet. haha
@@LifeOnTheRidge I tried the other day but it’s not made like the older ones you have to take a lot off to get to it
Or what I could tell you did
Gotta cool off a little for me to get after the firewood projects!!! CZcams: Bull Mountain
I hear ya! I’m bout ready for a little cooler weather myself
I was disappointed that mine didn't come with a case
I’ve heard of others not coming with a case too, that is very disappointing! Can’t have nothing! Haha
I recently bought one of these and the thing started on the second pull. Still does, everytime. For the price it's a sore dick deal. Can't beat it.
How come every time I watch a video about a tool or Appliance or chainsaw that I bought these folks on the video paid way less than me... what's up with that
Inflation! Lol
Who makes this chainsaw? The actual maker.
I’m not 100% sure but I believe Husqvarna...
Believe it or not, Husqvarna makes them.
These are made by MTD and sold under the remington and Troy Bilt labels but also get the craftsman label where ever craftsman products are sold.
Craftsman badged husqvarnas have a metal tag saying Husqvarna AB, Husqvarna Sweden, Poulan which is owned by husqvarna sold saws as craftsman doesn't have a tag but has a circled H stamped in various spots.
I've got a few the current mtd craftsman line of saws and had the Husqvarna/poulan line.
You got a extra chain? Wtf? I got the same thing you got, no chain
dang....sounds like someone forgot to throw the extra one in when they packaged yours. You might could reach out to them and see if they'll send you one.
@@LifeOnTheRidge great idea