Top Handled saw!

Jeff Darby · 11th August 2008, 10:05 AM

Hi folks,
Yesterday arvo the missus passed me the catologue for Gasweld and guess what?

On page #2 Here's a GMC brand top handled saw for $99 25CC, 12" Bar. l wonder how long before start hearing of kickback accidents?

And l can just see the hacks with their little saw pretending to be a seasoned
Arborist.

Our scanner is off line presently so l cant post a picture for you all to see.As soon as we can will post a pic.

All The Best
JayD

Jeff Darby · 11th August 2008, 01:50 PM

Hi,
Problem fixed,Here it is.

newguy18 · 11th August 2008, 03:56 PM

looks more like something a toddler would play with rather than a chainsaw.25ccs?my weedeater is bigger than that,it'll probabley stall in every cut.

johnmanor · 11th August 2008, 05:54 PM

that would be perfect for my 2 year old

Q.Q. · 12th August 2008, 12:11 AM

Definaltly one for the christmas wish list. NOT.

JohN Dee · 13th August 2008, 10:03 AM

99 bucks, looks like a great palm throw away saw to me, just replace the consumer bar and chain.

I'll grab one of these very soon to see if they are worthy...

Eric Frei · 13th August 2008, 11:00 PM

LOL, DONT BOTHER!

I just quoted a bloke up here who somehow has some sort of little crap top handled thing same.

It wouldn't start so I had a go, was flooded last he used it so started OK for me as dried out.

Bloody gutless, and when you hit the throttle takes a while for it to get up to speed, usual skip safety chain etc.

No way mate, I aint in the business of tickling palms or trees with that contraption!

Get a 200T from USA, never ever look back.

newguy18 · 15th August 2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

LOL, DONT BOTHER!

I just quoted a bloke up here who somehow has some sort of little crap top handled thing same.

It wouldn't start so I had a go, was flooded last he used it so started OK for me as dried out.

Bloody gutless, and when you hit the throttle takes a while for it to get up to speed, usual skip safety chain etc.

No way mate, I aint in the business of tickling palms or trees with that contraption!

Get a husky 51 from USA, never ever look back.

well said Eric

Hilly · 19th August 2008, 08:01 PM

Well, you get what you pay for. Also why buy a $600 Stihl if you are going to use it once in 3 months? The saw has a 2 year warranty for domestic use which is fine for the market the saw is aimed at. I bought one, put it together filled it with fuel and oil, pressed the primer thingy a few times, pulled out the choke and it fired on about the 6th pull. Tuning was fine, idle speed was spot on, saw is light and cuts what I want to cut. When I need something bigger I get the Mobilco CS701SVL out of the shed or the big Husky.
Horses for courses. I've had worse saws made by some of the big names. If you want to see something really frightening, try an electric saw with a dodgy power switch. Now there is something that could well send you home for a change of undies.

Therrin · 25th August 2008, 07:06 PM

I agree with Ekka, if you're gonna go top handle, even if you're only gonna use in on occasion, go Stihl. The 192T will handle all your small jobs, and the 200T will take care of everything you throw at it on a daily basis.

Oh, how's that saw runnin Ekka?

I've got an "understanding" with my saw shop and I can take orders if any of you blokes want something.

Who was it that was asking about a 660? I think I deleted the PM on accident...get back to me.

JohN Dee · 25th August 2008, 07:51 PM

Thats true, we all know the 200T can take it all thick and thin. But for $100 bucks I gotta atleast try it...

Might actually be a good palm saw once the consumer bar n chain get thrown out...

newguy18 · 25th August 2008, 11:59 PM

just keep us updated john,i wanna know if the palms laugh at it.

Hilly · 26th August 2008, 08:05 PM

Hmmmmmm? Palms, now that's not fair! There aren't many saws that will handle that mongrel stuff and live for very long.
I have to admit, the chain is fairly crappy but what do you expect for under a hunderd Dollars? Still, for it's expected use and the people who only use it occasionally (or tend to drop it out of a tree, back the ute over it etc.) I rekon it's OK.
For serious work, I totally agree, buy a Stihl!

Eric Frei · 28th August 2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

Oh, how's that saw runnin Ekka?

Running? It's so pretty I cant bring myself to getting it dirty.

Many palms I cut I can almost cut them right down with the 200T providing the heads aren't too fat and dont need disecting.

I had an echo 350T, not a bad lil saw, was my palm saw but after getting these 200T's from USA bugger it, we're pro's and deserve the best.

I pretty much toss out a 200T and 440 every year or so, such is life, and I dont give a shit either. If your business cant factor in replacing some $800 chainsaw best you go do something else.

Nothing but the best for me, stuff rooting around with inferior shit! I'm a pro, end of story.

JohN Dee · 28th August 2008, 10:29 PM

Our bloody dollar has gone down to about 86c to the yanky dollar... Still worth making the buy, but not as juicy as it was in July :P

newguy18 · 29th August 2008, 01:51 AM

Wait until after our eelction when one of the candidates makes the reccession disappear.

Husky man · 11th April 2011, 08:11 PM

i had 1 of those GMC top handle chainsaws and it is the biggest POS of a saw so gutless and yes stalled heaps

Drouin Tree Service · 11th April 2011, 09:46 PM

GMC powertooold are bunkrupt, kaput ,gone.

According to my sources a 70% return rate sealed the deal.

TrevMcRev · 12th April 2011, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_lopa

GMC powertooold are bunkrupt, kaput ,gone.

According to my sources a 70% return rate sealed the deal.

Ha

I remember reading a while back that they were posting huge profits!

Interesting business model.

Produce cheap crap with a 2 year warranty
Sell it for peanuts in Bunnings
Pocket all the cash for 18 or so months
Fold up when all the crap comes back for return in 2 years.

Rob Chace · 12th April 2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husky man

i had 1 of those GMC top handle chainsaws and it is the biggest POS of a saw so gutless and yes stalled heaps

....Ive got 3 of these (1 from 4 years ago) the others are 2/3 yrs old.
All muff modded and ear and tach retuned (NO DYNO).
I use them for palms - they are plastic - they dont corrode!!!

they are marginal at best out of box, with muffed and stihl chain they are better than a 192. and they weigh F-all. The only thing they seemed to struggle with was a big ficus... i put that down to them gumming up so much.

but yeah, def throw away item, i just look after my gear really well. (better than someone -

) and she gets a little cross too when i pay so much attention to my gear :/

edit: not actually a GMC but looks just like it.

11th August 2008, 10:05 AM	#1
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Top Handled saw! Hi folks, Yesterday arvo the missus passed me the catologue for Gasweld and guess what? On page #2 Here's a GMC brand top handled saw for $99 25CC, 12" Bar. l wonder how long before start hearing of kickback accidents? And l can just see the hacks with their little saw pretending to be a seasoned Arborist. Our scanner is off line presently so l cant post a picture for you all to see.As soon as we can will post a pic. All The Best JayD __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011 Last edited by Jeff Darby; 11th August 2008 at 03:47 PM.

11th August 2008, 03:56 PM	#3
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Top Handled saw! looks more like something a toddler would play with rather than a chainsaw.25ccs?my weedeater is bigger than that,it'll probabley stall in every cut. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

11th August 2008, 05:54 PM	#4
johnmanor Sappling Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: tucson arizona USA Posts: 14	Re: Top Handled saw! that would be perfect for my 2 year old

12th August 2008, 12:11 AM	#5
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: Top Handled saw! Definaltly one for the christmas wish list. NOT. __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

13th August 2008, 10:03 AM	#6
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: Top Handled saw! 99 bucks, looks like a great palm throw away saw to me, just replace the consumer bar and chain. I'll grab one of these very soon to see if they are worthy... __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

11th August 2008, 01:50 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Top Handled saw! Hi, Problem fixed,Here it is. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

13th August 2008, 11:00 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Top Handled saw! LOL, DONT BOTHER! I just quoted a bloke up here who somehow has some sort of little crap top handled thing same. It wouldn't start so I had a go, was flooded last he used it so started OK for me as dried out. Bloody gutless, and when you hit the throttle takes a while for it to get up to speed, usual skip safety chain etc. No way mate, I aint in the business of tickling palms or trees with that contraption! Get a 200T from USA, never ever look back. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th August 2008, 08:01 PM	#9
Hilly Sappling Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mid Nth. Coast, NSW Posts: 27	Re: Top Handled saw! Well, you get what you pay for. Also why buy a $600 Stihl if you are going to use it once in 3 months? The saw has a 2 year warranty for domestic use which is fine for the market the saw is aimed at. I bought one, put it together filled it with fuel and oil, pressed the primer thingy a few times, pulled out the choke and it fired on about the 6th pull. Tuning was fine, idle speed was spot on, saw is light and cuts what I want to cut. When I need something bigger I get the Mobilco CS701SVL out of the shed or the big Husky. Horses for courses. I've had worse saws made by some of the big names. If you want to see something really frightening, try an electric saw with a dodgy power switch. Now there is something that could well send you home for a change of undies.

25th August 2008, 07:06 PM	#10
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: Top Handled saw! I agree with Ekka, if you're gonna go top handle, even if you're only gonna use in on occasion, go Stihl. The 192T will handle all your small jobs, and the 200T will take care of everything you throw at it on a daily basis. Oh, how's that saw runnin Ekka? I've got an "understanding" with my saw shop and I can take orders if any of you blokes want something. Who was it that was asking about a 660? I think I deleted the PM on accident...get back to me.

25th August 2008, 07:51 PM	#11
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: Top Handled saw! Thats true, we all know the 200T can take it all thick and thin. But for $100 bucks I gotta atleast try it... Might actually be a good palm saw once the consumer bar n chain get thrown out... __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

25th August 2008, 11:59 PM	#12
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Top Handled saw! just keep us updated john,i wanna know if the palms laugh at it. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

26th August 2008, 08:05 PM	#13
Hilly Sappling Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mid Nth. Coast, NSW Posts: 27	Re: Top Handled saw! Hmmmmmm? Palms, now that's not fair! There aren't many saws that will handle that mongrel stuff and live for very long. I have to admit, the chain is fairly crappy but what do you expect for under a hunderd Dollars? Still, for it's expected use and the people who only use it occasionally (or tend to drop it out of a tree, back the ute over it etc.) I rekon it's OK. For serious work, I totally agree, buy a Stihl!

28th August 2008, 10:29 PM	#15
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: Top Handled saw! Our bloody dollar has gone down to about 86c to the yanky dollar... Still worth making the buy, but not as juicy as it was in July :P __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

29th August 2008, 01:51 AM	#16
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Top Handled saw! Wait until after our eelction when one of the candidates makes the reccession disappear. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

11th April 2011, 08:11 PM	#17
Husky man Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bulli N.S.W Posts: 104	Re: Top Handled saw! i had 1 of those GMC top handle chainsaws and it is the biggest POS of a saw so gutless and yes stalled heaps

11th April 2011, 09:46 PM	#18
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: Top Handled saw! GMC powertooold are bunkrupt, kaput ,gone. According to my sources a 70% return rate sealed the deal. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

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