I bought a Portland from Harbor freight for $150. My neighbor bought a Sthl saw from Ace Hardware for $499. My Portland runs circles around STHL chainsaw!
It lloks exactly like a pink way saw i bought my dad a couple weeks ago. Hes 75 and needed something easy to start and so far he loves it. I did pull the muffler and kinda gutted the inside and it seems to have a little more torque. I put a 20 inch husky bar on it that came withy 550xp.
Oregon s62 is the chain that easily to obtain the optimal .325" has more teeth but is also narrower than 3/8". I find .325" works surprisingly well in big diameter hard woods
The red one might have a small air leak . It definitely sounds like it needs a timing adjustment. People underestimate those cheap saws but i think they are great for the money
@@brainiacproductions357 I've bought 7 saws this year as it's my newest hobby and I've been having the clone saws ported and it's a blast. I'm in this semi truck most the time but when I do get to be home it's all I do lol. I have a 550xp mark2 that's a screamer but this old man built my farmer tech 660 and it's an absolute beast. I have a few top handle saws being done at the moment and a ns872i that just got to the house in the mail but haven't been home yet to see it. It's cool you did the video tho I watch a lot of this stuff while out here on the road. Thanks for sure
Thank I’ve started “collecting” saws too. I’ve been thinking about getting a holzforma 372 and a couple more too add to the collection. How’s the 660 holding up?
@@brainiacproductions357 I think the 660 is the best. It's heavy but it's fun and so far no problems. I have an 8 pin sprocket on it at the moment with 24 inch bar and c83 chain. I'm no professional logger but for what I do I couldn't be happier. And if it blows up I could get another and still be way cheaper than a new 661. Yeah I can't say enough good about it actually. I just ordered pop up pistons for all my saws and also caber rings. I'm in this truck most the time and when I see stuff on RUclips that looks like performance stuff for them I order it and have it at home when I finally get there lol. I help my dad on his farm a little bit mostly my saws are just my toys for real tho.
When you say muffler modifications what did you do exactly? I almost purchased this saw but wanted to check RUclips for reviews first. Thank you for the video.
I just drilled a hole in the top baffle under the deflector and the opened it up. Changed the note sounds pretty nasty if ima be honest. Only problem is it’s sounds very modded
I’ll try to post a video on a new saw I got. But under the deflector if you peel it back and leave the back tack welds. Then drill to the right if you shine a flash light it will give you an idea. I wouldn’t drill it right in the hole out of the exhaust port on the cylinder because there’s lots of baffles that’s just melt and that’s your drills.
I hear that! And I’ve got a couple saws for sell if you’re interested. They’ve a been ported and run pretty good. Not asking a whole lot for them either. My jon cutter is 175 and the neo Tec is 300.
Mine doesn’t leak at all. Have you tried adjusting the oil feed rate? It’s the screw under the chain cover. If that doesn’t work I’d try taking it back for a new unit. Even if you didn’t buy the warranty it’s covered for 90 days.
Looking through all the reviews, there are very few negative comments. Out of 154 reviews, the overall rating is 4.6 out of 5, with: 110 5-star reviews 35 4-star reviews 2 3-star reviews 3 2-star reviews 4 1-star reviews The main criticisms mentioned in the reviews were: Chain/Oil related issues: Chain seems to need frequent tightening, especially when new Chain dulled somewhat quickly when cutting green hardwood Some mention of slow leaking of bar/chain oil Uses chain oil quickly (needs refilling with every fuel refill) Parts/Service: Replacement chains not available at Harbor Freight Potential future parts availability concerns being a non-major brand Some concern about long-term durability compared to major brands Minor complaints: Oil bottle in box wasn't secured well and leaked during shipping Chain brake could use better labeling for on/off position Instructions could be clearer about bar and chain oil requirements Overall, the negative comments are relatively minor and most reviewers were quite positive about the saw's performance, especially considering its price point. Even reviewers who mentioned these issues typically still recommended the product and gave it positive ratings.
I bought a Portland from Harbor freight for $150. My neighbor bought a Sthl saw from Ace Hardware for $499. My Portland runs circles around STHL chainsaw!
Amen brother
It lloks exactly like a pink way saw i bought my dad a couple weeks ago. Hes 75 and needed something easy to start and so far he loves it. I did pull the muffler and kinda gutted the inside and it seems to have a little more torque. I put a 20 inch husky bar on it that came withy 550xp.
Nice saw I have a couple clones I love them
Thank you for your thoughts. On that Saw. I have one and I like it a lot.
Thanks and glad it’s working out for you.
Love that saw! Bought one last year! Harbor freight! I like it better than my 180 Stihl.
That’s funny because my buddy has a stihl 180 and this saw will run laps around it!
Oregon s62 is the chain that easily to obtain the optimal .325" has more teeth but is also narrower than 3/8". I find .325" works surprisingly well in big diameter hard woods
The red one might have a small air leak . It definitely sounds like it needs a timing adjustment. People underestimate those cheap saws but i think they are great for the money
I agree one hundred percent
And as far as the leak goes I thought the same it sounds like it but it’s running a lot better.
@@brainiacproductions357 I've bought 7 saws this year as it's my newest hobby and I've been having the clone saws ported and it's a blast. I'm in this semi truck most the time but when I do get to be home it's all I do lol. I have a 550xp mark2 that's a screamer but this old man built my farmer tech 660 and it's an absolute beast. I have a few top handle saws being done at the moment and a ns872i that just got to the house in the mail but haven't been home yet to see it. It's cool you did the video tho I watch a lot of this stuff while out here on the road. Thanks for sure
Thank I’ve started “collecting” saws too. I’ve been thinking about getting a holzforma 372 and a couple more too add to the collection. How’s the 660 holding up?
@@brainiacproductions357 I think the 660 is the best. It's heavy but it's fun and so far no problems. I have an 8 pin sprocket on it at the moment with 24 inch bar and c83 chain. I'm no professional logger but for what I do I couldn't be happier. And if it blows up I could get another and still be way cheaper than a new 661. Yeah I can't say enough good about it actually. I just ordered pop up pistons for all my saws and also caber rings. I'm in this truck most the time and when I see stuff on RUclips that looks like performance stuff for them I order it and have it at home when I finally get there lol. I help my dad on his farm a little bit mostly my saws are just my toys for real tho.
Just finally bought mine today
Oregon pondos are good firewood for sure.
That looks like Eastern Oregon. Beautiful area.
Yeah it’s very nice here thanks!
When you say muffler modifications what did you do exactly? I almost purchased this saw but wanted to check RUclips for reviews first. Thank you for the video.
I just drilled a hole in the top baffle under the deflector and the opened it up. Changed the note sounds pretty nasty if ima be honest. Only problem is it’s sounds very modded
where did you drill the hole in the exhaust? i just bought this saw and would like to do the same
I’ll try to post a video on a new saw I got. But under the deflector if you peel it back and leave the back tack welds. Then drill to the right if you shine a flash light it will give you an idea. I wouldn’t drill it right in the hole out of the exhaust port on the cylinder because there’s lots of baffles that’s just melt and that’s your drills.
Muffler mod video let's go! 🤗
I’ll post one soon!
Been trying to get one but my harbor freight been out of stock 😂
I hear that! And I’ve got a couple saws for sell if you’re interested. They’ve a been ported and run pretty good. Not asking a whole lot for them either. My jon cutter is 175 and the neo Tec is 300.
Just wondering, how hard the first saw you had is to start.
Im sorry what do you mean?
He said, how hard was your first saw to start?
It's sarcasm, I know he said it's easy to start because he said it over and over and over again@@christmysavior
How did you do the muffler mod?
I’ll post a video soon
@@brainiacproductions357 awesome!!! I just bought this chainsaw based on your video.
Dang it! You forgot to edit in the review.
Mine leaks all it's bar oil in storage.
Mine doesn’t leak at all. Have you tried adjusting the oil feed rate? It’s the screw under the chain cover. If that doesn’t work I’d try taking it back for a new unit. Even if you didn’t buy the warranty it’s covered for 90 days.
Tune that Echo right and it'd smoke that rebadged Chinese Poulan .
Check out my most recent video the echo is another league. What a great saw.
@@brainiacproductions357 About all I run these days. Tuned CS800p and CS355t.
Looks Chinese
Because it is Chinese.
@@williambray4134 "it is shit, Austin."
Looking through all the reviews, there are very few negative comments. Out of 154 reviews, the overall rating is 4.6 out of 5, with:
110 5-star reviews
35 4-star reviews
2 3-star reviews
3 2-star reviews
4 1-star reviews
The main criticisms mentioned in the reviews were:
Chain/Oil related issues:
Chain seems to need frequent tightening, especially when new
Chain dulled somewhat quickly when cutting green hardwood
Some mention of slow leaking of bar/chain oil
Uses chain oil quickly (needs refilling with every fuel refill)
Parts/Service:
Replacement chains not available at Harbor Freight
Potential future parts availability concerns being a non-major brand
Some concern about long-term durability compared to major brands
Minor complaints:
Oil bottle in box wasn't secured well and leaked during shipping
Chain brake could use better labeling for on/off position
Instructions could be clearer about bar and chain oil requirements
Overall, the negative comments are relatively minor and most reviewers were quite positive about the saw's performance, especially considering its price point. Even reviewers who mentioned these issues typically still recommended the product and gave it positive ratings.