jo1010
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....until they need (unobtanium) spares for repairs....Most people would have no problems with a cheapy import saw.....

at least most (but not all) spares are available for older stihls
....until they need (unobtanium) spares for repairs....Most people would have no problems with a cheapy import saw.....
They are living off reputation now, quality is not what it used to be and hasnt been for a long time. The only real benefit of a pro saw now is the power to weight ratio.
However China has stepped up its quality. Most people would have no problems with a cheapy import saw.
I recently bought Makita UX001G split shaft and 196256-2 EN401MP hedger attachement, it is excellent, same performance as petrol without the noise or starting, both very nice particually if working with others and up a ladder.What brands would you recommend
I have a long reach hedge cutter in mind......
Spares are all over ebay/amazon, actually much easier to get!....until they need (unobtanium) spares for repairs
at least most (but not all) spares are available for older stihls
In the end i asked a local lad who services lawnmowers, he doesnt hold any parts & is too busy on mowers to look at it, he recomended Rowena motors who were very helpful. It seems the common issue with the specific version of walbro wt carb i have is the accelerator pump, He had no new replacement carb otherwise i would have bought one. He also said many of the chinese replacement carbs are barely fit for purpose if that.
Then i had a lightbulb moment, I have a good runner Stihl strimmer, swop the shaft & drive over onto the Stihl powerhead, gotta be a very similar drive connection? It will have to wait for a winter project.