Neotech Clone Saw thoughts after 6 cords

[Turbo89]

I don't see to many 360's listed for sale and when they do, get swiped up unless the price is too high. One thing to keep in mind if you have some tech savvy and don't mind working on saws is you can buy a Stihl 290 and fairly easily convert it to a 390 by changing out the cylinder which will fit into the 290. The kits generally sell for about $45.

Great tip! I can probably swing that.

 

[salecker]

I have a clone from a 066 I won, it’s still in the box. Not sure I will do much with it.
I personally hate buying anything made in china. Their end game is to rule earth.
The money North America sends them is going towards that goal.
Now I doubt I will live long enough to see that god willing. I still try to refrain from giving them my hard earned money.
We need to support North America and quite sending our money out of the country

 

[Newbie78]

Well, if the western corporations didn't send production all over asia and gouge consumers to death on pricing it would be great. Meanwhile their quality has gone down...not because of asian manufacture as much as from sketchy engineering and penny-pinching.

It's nearly impossible to avoid chinese products now.

Regarding chainsaws, this thread seemingly is interchanging farm and homeowner saw quality/desirability with pro saw quality. Somewhat. Maybe. Anyway, there's a big difference between a stihl/husky farm saw and their pro line. Just to be clear.

 

[Wisco Shepherd]

Regarding chainsaws, this thread seemingly is interchanging farm and homeowner saw quality/desirability with pro saw quality. Somewhat. Maybe. Anyway, there's a big difference between a stihl/husky farm saw and their pro line. Just to be clear.

Agreed for sure, I dont think the neotech is a great option for heavy use. But for a 3 cords a year guy it likely fits the bill.

 

[Newbie78]

So far I see no reason whatsoever that my china saws won't last a good long time, especially the blue and white supmix.

it starts, runs, and tunes like a proper saw. So do all of my other china saws, so idk.. I'm gonna try to wear a couple of them out.