These saws are what started my addiction!

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Haha, that's good to know. At least you are aware of your addiction ;) Thanks again for watching, keep cuttin'!

@oakiewoodsman

Ай бұрын

@@travisdoesfirewood yes sir!

@stuartlittle1451

Ай бұрын

What is it about saws ?? I can see why they can be addictive. Up to 3 now ..,. I need to stop !! FS ! I don't have a log burner 😭

@oakiewoodsman

Ай бұрын

@@stuartlittle1451 I whittle down and then they multiply again!

I think you will be happy with it ounce it breaks in a little bit and you get carb tuned in. I wouldnt let the people that say its junk bother you those type of people buy something about a 1/3 of price and expect everything to be perfect.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

I appreciate your dropping your two-cents, buddy. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!!

@diy7594

Ай бұрын

@@travisdoesfirewood tuning carbs on a saw can be tricky but I start by letting it warm up and then turn the L setting clockwise untill the idle of saw gets really high then starts to slow down at this point you turn it counter clockwise around an 8th of a turn then adjust your idle down as it will be fast at this point next rev the saw up and let off the chain should stop spinning soon after you let off if it doesn't the L setting is to lean and will need turned counter clock wise a touch more ounce you get it right then rev the saw while turning the H screw clockwise untill you get the highest rev then turn counterclockwise about 8th of turn that should get you really close to what you want I know it sounds intimidating but ounce you do it a time or 2 you will get it

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

I appreciate the detailed how-to and the vote of confidence! I'll try it and we'll see. Don't want to mess up the saw too much, ha.

Grease for your bar just needs to be one pump per side while you roll it. I’ve never came across a bar that spins freely and isn’t clapped out. The grease will add some friction and keep it from spinning freely but keep it lubed and protected best as possible. Run 40:1 in it, since 50:1 is designed to blow small engines (they gotta get you to switch to electric somehow).Get your carb figured out and cut some wood!Good video keep it up

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Many thanks for the pointers, Steven, I appreciate it. Keep cuttin'!

I think it was a great decision Travis,keep up the great work,and stay safe.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

I appreciate your two-cents. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!!

Sounds like it needs an oem carb, just like the 3 clone 372’s I have tried. You will get a lot more done with more power!

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

True, she needs tuning again. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

Hi Travis. Great video. I have been running Stihl saws for 30 years and run 40-45 to one just to stay on the safe side. No scoring at all and never had to replace any. Compression is also great. Cylinders and pistons are expensive. Lubrication of these is crucial. Better to have a bit more lube than less. Have fun and stand up and buck.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Agreed, Steven, spending the extra $ on good lube to save those expensive cylinders and pistons. I appreciate your comment. Cheers to standing up and bucking. Keep cuttin!

@brandonhoad9033

Ай бұрын

Like Bucking Billy Ray says, " no one has ever blown up a saw using too much oil". Plus it keeps the skeeters away

You should buy a 372xp saw kit and build yourself a saw. It will teach you all the workings and give you a better understanding of how it all works. Don't overthink it because people want to be stupid. You are doing great. Running your outer bucking spike the way you are doesn't hurt anything, but fixing that screw hole or screw will just be more convenient. Learn how to properly tune a saw for various conditions. When you do tune, be sure that you have half tank or more of fuel and that the saw is up to operating temps. Keep on keeping on brother.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Hey there's an idea, or do what Mike did at @TheRustyGarageandHomestead and put on OEM parts right away. Hands-on work is a great teacher. All good tips and pointers - I appreciate it! Thanks again for watching, keep cuttin'!

Dont forget to put your skeetplate on it Travis it saves the underneath of your saw.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

You mean the aluminum plate that was on the bottom of the saw from the box?

Nice saw, it will serve you well 40:1 or 50:1 are safe especially with good oil

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Good insight, Dan, thank you. Now that I am converted to Red Armor, i'm not too too worried. Keep cuttin'!

During break in , more oil won't hurt but less oil will hurt it. Don't floor the throttle until broken in , maybe 3 tanks or so

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Good tips, thank you. Keep cuttin'!

Yooo Travis! So that roller pice is the chain catch, good safety device to keep on the saw. As for carb tune I think the idle is pretty good, chain doesn’t creep & seems like throttle is crisp of idle. The high seems a little rich, I’ll guess it’s around 11,000 to 11,500 rpm now. Check your book but should be fine with 12,500 to 13,000, that’s what I tune my saws to. That chain seemed grabby, a sharpen or two will help smooth it out. As for the mix ratio there only one way to find out. I have 2 clone saws that I’m running on 50:1 for a wile now and they run fine. Looking forward to she how the saw holds up for you long term. Good video keep on cutting!

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Hey hey Tony! Gotcha, thank you for helping me figure that one out. I think I'll shoot for 13,000 at high, will keep you posted. Good call, I'll sharpen it soon. Many thanks on your experience with clone saws and what mix to use. Fingers crossed on this saw. Thanks again, keep cuttin'!!

I guess it’s what you’re willing to put up with when buying something on a wing and a prayer. Nice saw and good luck with it.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

I'll keep you posted on the saw's status. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

All the screw for the dog does is so when you take the clutch cover off you dont have to worry about loosing it or anything it just stays in place. Wether you have it or not does not matter.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Good point, thank you!

Good morning Travis, new subscriber here 👍

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Many thanks for the sub back! I heard about your channel from @OldIronAcres, thought I'd shate the wealth. Keep cuttin!

Check the oiler for your chain. It sounded like it was running pretty dry. Nice looking saw.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Good ear, Scott. I was told to check the same thing. I'll do the spray test soon. Keep cuttin!

I once sheered a bolt off the crank case when trying to put dogs on a brand new echo Timberwolf so I feel your pain. I felt like a dumbass too

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

It is a gut sunk feeling, even more so when you're on camera - ha. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

Nice upgrade regardless! Just grab a little left handed drill bit set for that screw, that will pull it right out.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

I'll check into that, thanks. Keep cuttin!

And you can run 50 to 1 in any saw and its fine my uncle owns a servey company amd they run there saws hard all day everyday and i work on the saws and the pistons always stay looking awesome but thats oem pro saws. But at the same time you can run 40 to 1 or 32 to 1 and all that is is jusy extra lubricant you just help the saw in lasting long thats all. So do what you think is right for you

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

I may experiment with 40:1 for this saw, esp at the beginning but all of my other equipment takes 50:1 - so then I'd have a whole can for 40:1 for a bit. Thanks again, keep cuttin'!!

Travis great video, 40:1 would be great for that saw with good oil. that saw should come to life after tuning it.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Hey Mike, thanks for watching. I may end of devoting one can for 40:1 ready..or a 45:1 (is that possible?)? Tunage happening soon now that I have a tach! Keep cuttin'!

@TheRustyGarageandHomestead

Ай бұрын

@@travisdoesfirewood heck ya. 40:1 is a good all around mixture for most any 2 stroke. looking forward to the tuning.

@oakiewoodsman

Ай бұрын

I agree on the 40:1. I ran 25:1 in my early Holzfforma 372s. Not needed

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Coming from you, Oakie, means a lot - sounds like I may need one can of 40:1 just for that saw. Keep cuttin!

@oakiewoodsman

Ай бұрын

@@travisdoesfirewood I surely just use 40:1 in just everything.

I would definitely put 25:1 in it but it's up to you

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

Nice saw Travis! I would step back to 32:1 or 40:1 in that thing and ensure you don’t seize it up! There has to be a reason these China import saws run light gas to oil ratios. Extra lube never hurts….!! What site did you buy the saw from? The only thing I can suggest is the grind on the chain? Maybe rakers are too short and she’s bogging down and digging too deeply??? I don’t particularly like the dog mounted on the clutch cover either. Silly reverse engineering maybe???

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Many thanks, Ken! It was from farmertec I believe. I'll check out the oiler and sharpen the chain soon - that's next on the list. Fingers' crossed on this saw. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!!

Holzforma is cheaply made compared to Neotec clones.If you can wrench and now the ways to tune these clones they can run for a long time. Another way to get more saw for the money is to watch the used sales places. Neotec ships from the United Statres. My Neotec 066 is a beast ,had to upgrade to a after market muffler to make it legal to run because fire screeens are required on all federal land and state lands for fire safety. The 371-2 series have a lot parts availible. I reccomend running Premix 50-1. Grease the base of the air filter to prevent fines getting into the saw. Driil a small bit bit into the broken screw till it sticks and reverse,most times screws come out.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

All good insight and tips, Scott, thank you. I'll definetly keep an eye out on the used market. Many thanks again for the support. Keep cuttin!

@brandonhoad9033

Ай бұрын

Ya couldn't just add a screen? My 590 Echo, the screen is separate and just bolts on under the, I don't know what it's called. Deflector?

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

I mean, in theory you can just take the screen out - no one would know the difference, right?

@brandonhoad9033

Ай бұрын

@@travisdoesfirewood he had to put one in to cut on state or federal land. Those cheapos, mine at least, have empty shells for mufflers.

I dont think you ruined the saw. But keep running it and see if things get better

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Many thanks for your vote of confidence, Dan. Keep cuttin!

Your saw needs tuned. That is why it keep stopping in the cut.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Good call! Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!!

I have a g372 i run it at 25 to 1 i belive if you run synthtic oil 50 to 1 is the norm now i also run 5w20 for my bar oil on my long bars i also run the wal-mart brand super tech 2 stroke oil and have never had an issue

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

All good insight and feedback, Craig, thank you. Keep cuttin!

Nice saw Travis, I ordered the g660 , 92cc see what happens 👍🚜🇨🇦🇱🇷

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Yaya, congrats on finally being able to upgrade Len. I hope it will be a great addition to your woodyard. I look forward to seeing it on your channel. Thanks for watching, keep cuttin'!

У меня тоже есть Holzfforma ( Husqvarna 450) . В новой не работает насос масла . Зря вы купили . Я пожалел о покупке. Лучше купить немного старую Husqvarna , чем Китай .

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Bummer, I hope my oiler is ok. I'll check soon. Thanks for the insight. Keep cuttin!

@alexamartyanov

Ай бұрын

@@travisdoesfirewood Travis спасибо за такой подробный обзор ! Я считаю покупку этой бензопилы большой ошибкой . В обзоре вы показали , что данную бензопилу лучше не покупать . Она не работает . Я никому не советую . Хватит покупать китайские бензопилы . Они плохо сделаны с недостатками

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Does Russia make any saws, I'm curious?

@alexamartyanov

Ай бұрын

​@@travisdoesfirewoodсейчас не делают бензопилы в России . Последняя бензопила была сделана в 1994 году . Это была популярная 1980-90 годы бензопила " "Тайга 245".

@alexamartyanov

Ай бұрын

@@travisdoesfirewood у меня на канале есть видео о своей небольшой коллекции бензопил. Это как пример , чем работают а России.

YOU HAVE TO GIVE THE BAR MORE OIL MAN.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Good call, I'll look at that soon.

id sell that thing and get the G660. I dont like real Husqvarna saws let alone fake ones...

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion and feedback. Keep cuttin!

Damn it, erased my long comment. Refer to my comment few videos ago when you first showed it. The #s were, $300 for holzforma 372 powerhead, $90 for bar and chain (24")plus tax on both. My Echo 590(60cc) was $399+ with 24". So same money and one is a hell of a workhorse and the other is a p o s i might throw on the NYC garbage train when it goes by. I ran 40:1 instead, is that why it locked up? 🤷 TCs Outdoors has a 372 pro like yours, since he got the Echos it just holds his garage floor down. He got a 590 & 620, both light ported. Good luck w it but i will not hold my breath. And everyone, I'm not the Brandon he's talking about.

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Hey Brandon, there's another commenter who was pushing me to go Echo. If this one fails I just need to go Japanese, which is fine. She may be a paperweight soon, I'll keep you posted. Thanks again. Keep cuttin!

@brandonhoad9033

Ай бұрын

@@travisdoesfirewood watching the comments all over, I think it's 50-50. Either it's great or a 💩 [(🗑️) closest I could get to a bucket]. You've got the Toyoda truck so you know their quality... Plus Echo would come w warranty thats easy and dealer backed. Holzforma ya have to email, send pics, and hope & pray. And do repairs yourself

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

All good points to lean towards something more reliable. I think I have an Echo dealer near me, I'll look again.

Chinese stuff sucks!!!! It’ll be awesome if you ever kick down and get a good saw like an I 500 or a 592!

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

For sure if this channel takes off I could possibly afford a 500i. How long have you had your 500i?

Great Video Travis! I don’t think the saw is ruined, you’ll be fine. Hope it last a long time for you. Stay Safe, Continue Stacking, Keep Cuttin!🪵🪵🪵🪵

@travisdoesfirewood

Ай бұрын

Finger's crossed buddy! Thanks again for watching, keep cuttin'!