so true. if only, @randyisthemandy and @guiltyoftreeson could just learn to peacefully coexist and get along, they might just have something. not? the ran and jake show? the jake and ran show? take the show on the road. cross country, around the globe. these two are each purely golden. the two of them, together tho? OI!! fasten your seatbelts. it’s gunna be one crazy ride. and the best news is that they’re not even trying. only tossing lines and crackin each other up.
Jacob you and Randy should have a business together. You two are so funny...I laughed through the whole video! That was nice of Randy to buy the battery for you.
My grandfather used Poulan chainsaws when I was growing up. They always seemed to work great in the 1980’s. We would cut multiple large oak trees for firewood each year. Now I wouldn’t touch one. I have a Stihl MS271 20 inch and a Husqvarna 440 18 inch with X-Force bar and chain . They both work great around the yard .
i can only imagine how much that would have hurt to get clocked in the head by that falling branch. watching the shock load when it hit him really opened my eyes to the potential danger to felling trees and to spree hangers in general. im glad that you guys take the time and investment into your safety with helmets, chaps/pants, and eyes/ears/hand protection. your main goal when going out onto a job isnt always to get the job done, but to be able to come home in the same shape that you left home. no sense in putting yourself into a dangerous situation without the proper ppe to back you up.
I have my fathers old craftsman chainsaw from the early 90’s. He used that thing all the time out on his farm. Not the most powerful of course but she never let him down.
I just bought that craftsman last week then started looking for tree channels and came across you guys. For what im doing with it i have been completely satisfied with it. Im a plumber from Connecticut enjoying ur guys ‘s videos great job keep it up 👌
I like my Echo’s even if it’s not the most popular among tree service professionals. I think they’re an underrated brand to be honest when it comes to professional tree work.
I'm a big Echo/Shindaiwa fan as well. My big complaints with them are: the stock carbs + muffler are super restricted, maybe even moreso than the other big names because of possibly stricter emissions control in Japan, and they still haven't produced a 90cc competitor. Sure the 7310 or even the 620 will handle 95% of trees here in the midwest, but in the PNW I'd wager that the $1k the 7310 costs could go towards something with a lot more power. As for top handles, nothing beats Echo currently imo.
@@jedimaster197 I got a CS-400, first saw I ever bought as a matter of fact before actually starting to work in the industry. Then I added a CS-271t and CS-620p. Both great saws, but I will say the 271t does have its limits in terms of power. Although I know there’s new top handles with more power available now.
@@WeAreTheSHWE Agreed , I adjusted the carb and modified the Exhaust , by drilling a few holes for flow inside exhaust box and cut off the defector plate on the exhaust guide, on the cs- 590.. Saw works way better now, now its way more peppy
The shade being constantly thrown in this video is hilarious! 😂 If this isn’t a pro saw commercial I don’t know what is. It’s not about whether it gets it done, it’s about how much you have to fight the tool to get it done. Awesome video!
I have been an arborist since the 1980s. Along the way I withdrew from the battles about "best" saw and "best" truck. I decided that if it works well then it's good equipment. I don't know if it's still true, but for many years it was Poulan who made the Craftsman chain saws. Along with a few of the big brands, the Poulan, Craftsman, Echo and others have done well for me. Both climbing and ground work. And even a certain amount of logging & forestry. My trucks have usually been Ford & Chevy/GMC. If it worked good I would get it and use it. One thing we forget to say is, if the chain is new or correctly sharpened, and the engine runs reliably, then you probably have a good saw. It cuts well doesn't it? I also studied things that help. Such as spikes on the saw, the details of good chain, filter, bar, sprocket & other items of maintenance. I often have spare parts in the field: a good selection of saw and common tools, spark plugs, filters, screws, nuts, plug gapper, etc. It saves time when I can rescue myself in case of incident. And by the way, Stihl makes some of the best tools for bar cleaning & maintenance. But you can't grease the tip on most Stihl bars. To me that's a fault. I prefer a good quality bar on which I can KNOW the tip bearings are well cared for. I run too much grease through the tip bearings because I am also flushing out dirt and gunk. I roll the chain a but then squirt it again. Now I know every roller in the bearing is cared for. It rolls smoothly and lasts a lot longer. Let's talk about hand saws some time. There's more than meets the eye. 🌲 Michael.
Watching you and randy together is awesome. You should try and get Gordy to mess around with both of those saws and see what he can get them too to. Don’t think there’s too many craftsman’s that are tuned up 😂
Poulan junk? Absolutely. The carbs and intake in newer ones cause many issues. Most never run right. And bottom ends don't hold up. The older generations, different story. Can be great saws, highly modifiable, tough. The Craftsman? Great saws. As long as they aren't the rebranded Poulans to Craftsman, that circulated for a short time. Rebranded Poulans of older models, just as good as older Poulans. (Identical saws) And there are MANY Newer Craftsman that are tuned up, used for personal use as well as "racing" etc. Great for tuners, mods, anything.
Great video!! I actually own that same Poulan saw and I got to say it's my most used saw. I grew up with stihl saws that my pap owned and I worked for my neighbor when i was a teenager that had a tree service and he had all stihl and echo saws. When I bought my house 6 years ago and had a tree come down. I bought that poulan saw at my local tractor supply on sale as the first saw I actually owned myself, thinking I would only use it once and awhile as a homeowner. I now have been heating my house with wood full time for 3 years now. I actually own a few better saws now and I still find my self using that poulan the most ! It's the one I keep in my truck full time now. I really dont wory about if someone steals it ( like i do with my other saws) It starts every time at every temp it's over all been a great saw for me!
Same here, I bored the exhaust and actually tuned it properly. It starts and rips every time I need it. Been cutting 8-10 cords a year for about 4 years now to heat my house with it.
I have owned the Poulan pr5020 for 5 +years, bought from Tractor Supply for $200. I have only had to replace chains and one bar. From what I understand the Poulan saws are Husqvarna base models. I understand these aren't professional saws but I've had a positive experience with the one I purchased.
I bout a (green) Poulan as my first chainsaw many years ago. It found its way to the dumpster after about 5 times of using it. I have been purchasing Stihl ever since!
I got about 2 years of abuse out of the poulan 50 cc. The tool attached to the saw was my favorite feature. They bog down bad, but they get the job done kinda.
That Poulan Pro is actually produced by Husqvarna. I had some small Husqvarna hobby chainsaw with the same buttons/levers/gas&oil caps, even the same exhaust (Not a good chainsaw). If the carb is Husqvarna made, you will need a special tool/key to be able to adjust the gas/air mix. The Craftsman in your video is a Chinese 3800 model chainsaw (don't know anything about them).
I actually have the same Poulan saw that I bought very cheap from a friend, for limbing. It was brand new and never used and it starts up in less than 6 pulls and runs really nice..really makes you wonder why yours is giving you trouble
I have some DeWalt tools that include the hardware changing tools, such as a circ saw with an attached wrench to change the blade. I'd consider that commercial grade as many carpenters use the same model that I am describing. I wish they would have done that with the 60V angle grinder, since all it needs is an allen wrench, and that would be even easier to attach.
I really like the direction you are taking the channel. I've been a watcher for years and have to say your content is getting better. Also about seventeen years ago, my first hurricane I went work my dad and a buddy of his bought two poulons to work the hurricane with. One was a wood shark and I can't remember what the other one was. They worked the entire hurricane with them two saws and made a ton of money. Back then I was just a log dollying brush dragger
What you just went through with the Poulan Pro is exactly my experience with my 50cc one with the 20" bar. I got scammed by the "it's built by Husqvarna" BS, because it technically is, but a Husqy it is not. I messed with and tinkered with that saw from brand new for 5 years before I gave up on it. Didn't ever want to run right, right from brand new. It was kicking chains the first cuts I made with it. The oiler was pouring way too much oil and it had no adjustment. The handle was designed in such a way that it wouldn't engage the throttle if you pushed down on the handle, even lightly. Probably more I'm forgetting. Not a cheap saw for what it was either. Never again.
The funny thing is the Craftsman is ALSO supposed to be a Husky inside, but it started on the fist pull every time, while the poo-lon wouldn't start at all. If ya want a reliable Poulan you gotta buy one from the 80s or older.
@@jimbusmaximus4624 Yeah, I've talked to a bunch of people that had older Poulans and they swore by them, so your assessment sounds spot on. Amazing that a no-name Chinese brand can sell a similar size saw that starts on the second pull right out of the box for less than $150 and these guys can't seem to build a saw that can even be tuned to run properly for $350. It's almost like they're doing it on purpose so you buy the more expensive saw.
That Poulan is exactly the same as my Mc Culloch, same little blue pull out choke bar etc, and it sounds exactly the same, rough as a badgers arse until its been running about 5 minutes. Never let me down yet though, and TBH is a great little saw for the money. Takes some starting when it hasnt been run for a while
I have that Poulan Pro saw but I got it for $80 from Woot! The starter is plastic and I ended up pulling the rope right through it. It's actually a Husqy part to replace.
Before I got my Husqvarna, Poulan was my brand. The 50cc PP5020AV with a good chain and proper tune, actually did quite well. That being said, my Poulans don't get used at all any more. You get what you pay for.
Man its crazy that same 50cc poulan pro model used to be sold at lowes around 12 years ago. I suppose the "newer" one does have slightly different plastic cover, but still has the same problem getting it going and keeping it going lol. I always wonder why husqvarna quit selling the brand in stores, as long as you didn't let them set for a long time with gas in them they ran fine...
I have a 20 yr old Craftsman I have abused the piss out of it cutting logs and trees way bigger than it was made for and its still rocking today smokes a little but starts right up and never fails. Only thing I ever replaced was the home-owner chain with a Oregon chain.
You two should DEFINITELY do more vids together!!! That was wildly entertaining as I'm reloading 9mm on my Dillon 650!! I literally never stopped laughing!!!
I've had decent luck out of Poulan, they always need carb adjustments, I break them in rich and we had one that lasted 15 years cutting moderate amounts of firewood and was used to clear trails
I'm unashamed to say that I have the s205 craftsman saw. It's no Stihl but as a casual and occasional tree-cutting homeowner, I didn't need one. It's worked reliably straight out of the box for a couple years. It does everything I need it to do. I'd eventually like to get another saw that's a bit nicer and keep that one as my back up/ beater but until then, it fits all of my needs! The S205 also has the bar oil fill in the normal spot where that 16 inch one there doesn't fyi.
Dude Randy really is the Mandy! You guys are funny man, you need to make more vids together…. You two are like… Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan… Shanghai noon baby!!!
My grandfather had a poulan chainsaw I can say that I don’t think I ever saw it run without having to pull it 750 times. Fast forward to after he passes away and there are trees to be trimmed and cut on the farm and my old man goes and buys the same poulan pro chain saw the same one you all have and it started about as reliably as the one from the 80’s, complete junk. I watched your Holtzforma video and spent 200 on a g366 the stihl ms360 clone starts on the second or third pull cold and is a beast compared to the poulan. Love the channel thanks for the content.
I bought the $49 harbor freight electric saw. Later for 4 jobs then the smoke came out. Not bad for the money. Looking at the ported Husqvarna makes me want one. I’m too old to start using one full time though
I used an old Craftsman (46cc I believe) with a 20" bar on it in my formative years. Served me well enough as a young buck with no better gear. My brother in law still has that 20+ year old re-badged Poulan to this day, only thing he doesn't have is the case it came in. I kept that to store my truck Husky in, cause ain't no one stealing a Craftsman saw out the back of a truck.. LOL
you are a great pair! you two work so well together! great job, great how you brought down all of the tree parts down to the ground! so many trees so little time!
I have the older version of that poulan. It's a great saw and once you can the carburetor tuned right they are good running saws. I also put a set of felling spikes on mine and it really helps
I have the same model as the one in the video. It took a bit of running it but it finally idled on it’s own and wouldn’t shut off like that. I didn’t use it often or much. Probably only like 5-7 times at about 20 minutes each. I square filed mine and it eats pretty well. Didn’t hesitate at all cutting through a fence in a tree trunk 🤙🏼
Had to adjust the carb right out of the box on my Poulan pro too. Muffler mod and air box holes made a big difference. Got it for $170 and it fits my needs so no complaints but I'll certainly get a nicer bigger saw someday. Great video!
I know you guys are cheesing on these two saws but, from my homeowner experience the Craftsman can get the job done. Admittedly I have a Husky now but, I ran two Craftsman with regular care and maintenance, I got 12 years out of the first one, Gave it away and it is still being used today. My second Craftsman is similar to this one but, has an 18" bar. It's been good. Recently decided to move up a bit and get into a Husky. I've had nothing but issue with Poulan.
Way back around 1994 I used to cut firewood for a guy in my primary chainsaw was a Poulan Pro with a 16 inch bar. The chainsaw work really well but I think they were much better quality back then compared to today.
I'm thinking running a tank of gas through that pro and then adjust the carb. Should always adjust when warmed up. They work but wear out quick. Plastic case and cheap metals.
I have that poulan pro saw..you got to regap the plug a little larger than recommended. As it heats u p The plug gap shrinks due to the heat.the you tube video I watched actually kept mine from ending up in my neighbors back yard.
I have an old redmax that looks just like the craftsman that I bought for 50$. Its 38cc and I like it better then my echo cs 310 in term of power to weight ratio ! Starts easily even without a primer bulb.
Randy looks like he could totally pull out a Lawrence from Office Space..." I'd tell you what I'd do with a Stihl man...Two trees at the same time man..."
For that inverse control in the bucket: Just switch the hose connection in the bucket it will switch the control. Just make sure to bleed the line of air after.
These chainsaws are the type you find up in Canada at a Canadian Tire. The majority of people grabbing them are first time buyers, and since Craftsmen makes damn near everything including fans people just go with what they know.
The craftsman is made by MTD. I have that saw but branded as Remington. Had it a long time but after doin a gasket delete and port and polish I take her out all the time as a backup saw for firewood but got a lot of work into it lol. It's the 46cc Remington Outlaw lmao but was 100 new and now more expensive than both those saws yet the craftsman is the same 🤣🤣🤣
I was bored the other night and was looking on google for the best chainsaws and those same ones came up. Lucky for me, I was just awake enough to realize that it would be a bad late night purchase had I bought them for fun. Now I have 2 Farmertec’s on the way lol. Should have just went to bed.
I got that Poulan… it is def not tuned out of the box… it took a few minutes to tune and has been a good firewood saw for the last season. It starts on 4th pull and will idle all day.
read reviews on the Poulan. every Poulan has this issue... but once you get that issue resolved it will do just fine like the Craftsman. I've had one for 6 years and use it about once or twice a year and its been just fine after that initial repair.
So, I honestly began to be concerned that someone was going to make an error and get hurt, with all the yukkin around... right about the time that first hanger struck. But then I remembered you guys were pros, because you had the Poulan Pro with you. 😜
The Craftsman is actually good... I own one and kinda like it tbh despite having pro saws. Also on the craftsman there's just crazy chain stretch, had the chain come off on me too.
If you a spilling bar oil from the jug just poke a hole in the seal as big as the screwdriver in your plug wrench. Don't remove the little seal film completely. You can cut a secondary vent hole with the tip of a pocket knife but it will flow enough for bar oil without.
That Poulan just needed a couple of minutes with me and a screw-driver adjusting the carb jets. It would end up being the better saw . .with my input . . Says Sir Rick from half-way around the world in NZ. LOL
if all work came with such great banter, there would be no work. (but there would be a shortage of Cinnabons.) thanks for letting us ride along on top of your helmets :)
Keep doing the comparison test on chainsaws, there's loads of DIY/ weekend warriors out there don't need to spend hundreds of $'s or £'s equipment, bought a Fpcsp45 chainsaw 45cc 16'' bar for £71 = $ 86 , from B&Q in the UK 🇬🇧 similar to Lowes in the USA, 9 fir trees bit the dust no problem only the Ash tree with 48" diameter base caused a problem .Keep doing your tree cutting around the globe.👍🏻
Guy across the street gave me a saw when he moved. Same wrench setup as the Poulan, narrow chain- a Homelight if I remember correctly. Ground limbing so far. Have to figure out the chain pitch and replace cause it looks like they were cutting ground instead of wood. Price was better than yours, but you have a new chain!
Jake- I figured that you would have a set of the “ fits everything “ saw screwdrivers in your go bag. New saws are notoriously rich…..by now I assumed that you could tweak the needles. You can get Gordie to give a “ saw tuning by a professional “ video and make a zillion thumbs up views 😂
That’s exactly my experience with Polan. Had a craftsman mad by them years ago. It would run once it had ran for a while but once it died or had sit for a while it would die. Was going to have it warranties until I found out the carb likely needed adjusting and I would be charged for it since it required a special tool I didn’t own at the time. And being charge 100 dollars to adjust a carb on a $80 dollar saw at the time didn’t seem right
I have an older poulan pro, not the model you got mine is older and doesnt look as plastic, it was my grandpas saw on his farm and i keep it maintained and its a good truck saw, it has never given me any issues and it starts first pull or two every single time, ( my maintenancing is more than most though haha ) now for work I have my 200t and my collection of work saws, but for the garage saw I cant complain ❤
From experience doing storm cleanup after Katrina Rita storms in east Texas, 1 Stihl 210 with 1 operator will out cut 5 big box store chainsaws with 5 operators. Only saws worth it that I've used are Stihl, Husqvarna, or Echo.
"Once it gets up there in the higher altitude, it's gonna eat." Randy is a goldmine of one liners. Great video as usual. 👌
so true. if only, @randyisthemandy and @guiltyoftreeson could just learn to peacefully coexist and get along,
they might just have something. not?
the ran and jake show?
the jake and ran show?
take the show on the road.
cross country, around the globe.
these two are each purely golden.
the two of them, together tho?
OI!! fasten your seatbelts.
it’s gunna be one crazy ride.
and the best news is that they’re not even trying. only tossing lines and crackin each other up.
hey beggin your pardn, aaron?
have you seen video of the very first introduction of these goons?
That built in bar wrench holder was ACTUALLY really badass I can’t even begin to act like it wasn’t 😅
Jacob you and Randy should have a business together. You two are so funny...I laughed through the whole video! That was nice of Randy to buy the battery for you.
I was thinking the same thing LOL i mean randys got all the pricey equipment already…… those two would make a killing
@@boneheadpeterson Iy would be the greatest show on earth! LOL
I hang fiber in Spokane and if I’m not laughing while working then I’m having a bad day.
Randy is a great co-host of the show. He should get a Poulon Pro sponsorship. It would skyrocket the brand
That’s a good idea but he really wants that Cinnabon sponsorship 😂
@@GuiltyofTreeson that chainsaw is having trouble starting up lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Poulan is owned by Husqvarna now, so...
This video proves anything can be effective in the proper hands . As always it's a pleasure to watch the Dynamic Duo.
You two are too funny. Great banter and chemistry. Very entertaining. 😅😅😅
That's why they're called Poulan isn't it? Cause you have to keep Poulan and Poulan to start them 😆
My grandfather used Poulan chainsaws when I was growing up. They always seemed to work great in the 1980’s. We would cut multiple large oak trees for firewood each year. Now I wouldn’t touch one. I have a Stihl MS271 20 inch and a Husqvarna 440 18 inch with X-Force bar and chain . They both work great around the yard .
@@christopherdoff-sotta4441 do yourself a favor and sell that 170. They're junk
I appreciate your honestly sir. But it's actually been a very good saw... thank you though for your advice.
Nothing wrong with the 170! I use mine to cut stuff out of the creek so the bar is always in the water. It keeps my good saws from becoming beaters!
Makes you a "PRO" at Poulan..
i can only imagine how much that would have hurt to get clocked in the head by that falling branch. watching the shock load when it hit him really opened my eyes to the potential danger to felling trees and to spree hangers in general. im glad that you guys take the time and investment into your safety with helmets, chaps/pants, and eyes/ears/hand protection. your main goal when going out onto a job isnt always to get the job done, but to be able to come home in the same shape that you left home. no sense in putting yourself into a dangerous situation without the proper ppe to back you up.
I have my fathers old craftsman chainsaw from the early 90’s. He used that thing all the time out on his farm. Not the most powerful of course but she never let him down.
I just bought that craftsman last week then started looking for tree channels and came across you guys.
For what im doing with it i have been completely satisfied with it. Im a plumber from Connecticut enjoying ur guys ‘s videos great job keep it up 👌
I like my Echo’s even if it’s not the most popular among tree service professionals. I think they’re an underrated brand to be honest when it comes to professional tree work.
Yes 👍 I love my Echo cs-400 and cs-590 both good saws..
I'm a big Echo/Shindaiwa fan as well. My big complaints with them are: the stock carbs + muffler are super restricted, maybe even moreso than the other big names because of possibly stricter emissions control in Japan, and they still haven't produced a 90cc competitor. Sure the 7310 or even the 620 will handle 95% of trees here in the midwest, but in the PNW I'd wager that the $1k the 7310 costs could go towards something with a lot more power. As for top handles, nothing beats Echo currently imo.
@@jedimaster197 I got a CS-400, first saw I ever bought as a matter of fact before actually starting to work in the industry. Then I added a CS-271t and CS-620p. Both great saws, but I will say the 271t does have its limits in terms of power. Although I know there’s new top handles with more power available now.
@@WeAreTheSHWE Agreed , I adjusted the carb and modified the Exhaust , by drilling a few holes for flow inside exhaust box and cut off the defector plate on the exhaust guide, on the cs- 590.. Saw works way better now, now its way more peppy
Echos are a really good saw
The shade being constantly thrown in this video is hilarious! 😂 If this isn’t a pro saw commercial I don’t know what is. It’s not about whether it gets it done, it’s about how much you have to fight the tool to get it done. Awesome video!
I have been an arborist since the 1980s. Along the way I withdrew from the battles about "best" saw and "best" truck. I decided that if it works well then it's good equipment.
I don't know if it's still true, but for many years it was Poulan who made the Craftsman chain saws. Along with a few of the big brands, the Poulan, Craftsman, Echo and others have done well for me. Both climbing and ground work. And even a certain amount of logging & forestry.
My trucks have usually been Ford & Chevy/GMC. If it worked good I would get it and use it.
One thing we forget to say is, if the chain is new or correctly sharpened, and the engine runs reliably, then you probably have a good saw. It cuts well doesn't it?
I also studied things that help. Such as spikes on the saw, the details of good chain, filter, bar, sprocket & other items of maintenance. I often have spare parts in the field: a good selection of saw and common tools, spark plugs, filters, screws, nuts, plug gapper, etc. It saves time when I can rescue myself in case of incident. And by the way, Stihl makes some of the best tools for bar cleaning & maintenance. But you can't grease the tip on most Stihl bars. To me that's a fault. I prefer a good quality bar on which I can KNOW the tip bearings are well cared for. I run too much grease through the tip bearings because I am also flushing out dirt and gunk. I roll the chain a but then squirt it again. Now I know every roller in the bearing is cared for. It rolls smoothly and lasts a lot longer.
Let's talk about hand saws some time. There's more than meets the eye.
🌲 Michael.
Craftsman just came out with a new and improved version of that saw. When you fire it up, the trees implode.
Hahahaha
Watching you and randy together is awesome. You should try and get Gordy to mess around with both of those saws and see what he can get them too to. Don’t think there’s too many craftsman’s that are tuned up 😂
Please port these saws, hahaha
Yessssss!!! See just how heavily modded you can make them!! Maybe even get the poulan to idle!! LoL!!
Please please get these ported 🎉😂
Poulan junk? Absolutely. The carbs and intake in newer ones cause many issues. Most never run right. And bottom ends don't hold up.
The older generations, different story. Can be great saws, highly modifiable, tough.
The Craftsman? Great saws. As long as they aren't the rebranded Poulans to Craftsman, that circulated for a short time. Rebranded Poulans of older models, just as good as older Poulans. (Identical saws)
And there are MANY Newer Craftsman that are tuned up, used for personal use as well as "racing" etc. Great for tuners, mods, anything.
LOVE the episodes with you and Randy! you need to teach him the tube salad so he doesn’t rely on Cinnabon….
Great video!! I actually own that same Poulan saw and I got to say it's my most used saw. I grew up with stihl saws that my pap owned and I worked for my neighbor when i was a teenager that had a tree service and he had all stihl and echo saws. When I bought my house 6 years ago and had a tree come down. I bought that poulan saw at my local tractor supply on sale as the first saw I actually owned myself, thinking I would only use it once and awhile as a homeowner. I now have been heating my house with wood full time for 3 years now. I actually own a few better saws now and I still find my self using that poulan the most ! It's the one I keep in my truck full time now. I really dont wory about if someone steals it ( like i do with my other saws) It starts every time at every temp it's over all been a great saw for me!
Same here, I bored the exhaust and actually tuned it properly. It starts and rips every time I need it. Been cutting 8-10 cords a year for about 4 years now to heat my house with it.
My Pullin Farm Pro 375 from the 80s is a beast. Great firewood saw. Pre chain brake. Much heavier than your purse.
The only way this video could have got any better is it ending with you and Randy eating Cinnabon. I was truly hoping for it the entire time.
I really wanted this too. Maybe the location was too remote.
I think the craftsman deserves some serious mods and a good chain to see what it's really capable of.
The new ones are rumored to be built by Husqvarna. The one in this video seemed to be a pretty good saw.
@@jimbusmaximus4624 Looked alot like a Jonserede also by Husqvarna.
@@iffykidmn8170 those are nice saws, I need a new saw bad and I'd buy one of those. A guy at work has one and it RIPS!!
I have owned the Poulan pr5020 for 5 +years, bought from Tractor Supply for $200. I have only had to replace chains and one bar. From what I understand the Poulan saws are Husqvarna base models. I understand these aren't professional saws but I've had a positive experience with the one I purchased.
Yes they are cuase poulan jas Husqvarna parts
That's correct, they are called McCullough here in europe..owned by Husqvarna.
I bout a (green) Poulan as my first chainsaw many years ago.
It found its way to the dumpster after about 5 times of using it.
I have been purchasing Stihl ever since!
They were first there own brand then after 1980s husqavarna bought them
It is amazing what a 40-55cc chainsaw can do, if it is a good brand, sharp chain and tuned.
I got about 2 years of abuse out of the poulan 50 cc. The tool attached to the saw was my favorite feature. They bog down bad, but they get the job done kinda.
That Poulan Pro is actually produced by Husqvarna. I had some small Husqvarna hobby chainsaw with the same buttons/levers/gas&oil caps, even the same exhaust (Not a good chainsaw).
If the carb is Husqvarna made, you will need a special tool/key to be able to adjust the gas/air mix.
The Craftsman in your video is a Chinese 3800 model chainsaw (don't know anything about them).
I actually have the same Poulan saw that I bought very cheap from a friend, for limbing. It was brand new and never used and it starts up in less than 6 pulls and runs really nice..really makes you wonder why yours is giving you trouble
Bad sign when the saw comes with the tools attached. 😆 I love your enthusiasm
I have some DeWalt tools that include the hardware changing tools, such as a circ saw with an attached wrench to change the blade. I'd consider that commercial grade as many carpenters use the same model that I am describing. I wish they would have done that with the 60V angle grinder, since all it needs is an allen wrench, and that would be even easier to attach.
The craftsman looks like it worked well. Nice alternative to a MS170
They are better than they use to be but craftsman is still junk, the cylinders are trashed within 100 hours I’d say 90% of the time
@@AirikYT Yes but a replacement cylinder cost $15 - $25 on amazon, with piston and rings + bearing.
This video was very entertaining. I do have to say the bar wrench in the handle is a truly great idea.
"Yep, thats wood..." Had me rolling hahahaha
Dude yalls personalities jive so well, makes for some hysterical content, love it
Absolutely love the videos of you and Randy working together!
It’s so fun to watch you two together.
It started my day.
Stay safe
I really like the direction you are taking the channel. I've been a watcher for years and have to say your content is getting better. Also about seventeen years ago, my first hurricane I went work my dad and a buddy of his bought two poulons to work the hurricane with. One was a wood shark and I can't remember what the other one was. They worked the entire hurricane with them two saws and made a ton of money. Back then I was just a log dollying brush dragger
What you just went through with the Poulan Pro is exactly my experience with my 50cc one with the 20" bar. I got scammed by the "it's built by Husqvarna" BS, because it technically is, but a Husqy it is not. I messed with and tinkered with that saw from brand new for 5 years before I gave up on it. Didn't ever want to run right, right from brand new. It was kicking chains the first cuts I made with it. The oiler was pouring way too much oil and it had no adjustment. The handle was designed in such a way that it wouldn't engage the throttle if you pushed down on the handle, even lightly. Probably more I'm forgetting. Not a cheap saw for what it was either. Never again.
The funny thing is the Craftsman is ALSO supposed to be a Husky inside, but it started on the fist pull every time, while the poo-lon wouldn't start at all. If ya want a reliable Poulan you gotta buy one from the 80s or older.
@@jimbusmaximus4624 Yeah, I've talked to a bunch of people that had older Poulans and they swore by them, so your assessment sounds spot on. Amazing that a no-name Chinese brand can sell a similar size saw that starts on the second pull right out of the box for less than $150 and these guys can't seem to build a saw that can even be tuned to run properly for $350. It's almost like they're doing it on purpose so you buy the more expensive saw.
The energy you Randy have is frickin awesome!!..it must be such a good day working with him hilarity ensues??🤣🤣
That Poulan is exactly the same as my Mc Culloch, same little blue pull out choke bar etc, and it sounds exactly the same, rough as a badgers arse until its been running about 5 minutes. Never let me down yet though, and TBH is a great little saw for the money. Takes some starting when it hasnt been run for a while
I have that Poulan Pro saw but I got it for $80 from Woot!
The starter is plastic and I ended up pulling the rope right through it. It's actually a Husqy part to replace.
Before I got my Husqvarna, Poulan was my brand. The 50cc PP5020AV with a good chain and proper tune, actually did quite well. That being said, my Poulans don't get used at all any more. You get what you pay for.
Man its crazy that same 50cc poulan pro model used to be sold at lowes around 12 years ago. I suppose the "newer" one does have slightly different plastic cover, but still has the same problem getting it going and keeping it going lol.
I always wonder why husqvarna quit selling the brand in stores, as long as you didn't let them set for a long time with gas in them they ran fine...
42cc
I have a 20 yr old Craftsman I have abused the piss out of it cutting logs and trees way bigger than it was made for and its still rocking today smokes a little but starts right up and never fails. Only thing I ever replaced was the home-owner chain with a Oregon chain.
Poulan actually makes craftsman chainsaws.Either one of those saws will work great for the average home owner.
I have a 46cc version of that craftsman and made a lot of money with it lol!
you two have too much fun working together
I love watching you two together!
You two should DEFINITELY do more vids together!!! That was wildly entertaining as I'm reloading 9mm on my Dillon 650!! I literally never stopped laughing!!!
Randy code at Cinnabon is no joke!! Glad you guys made it safely through testing.....it was touch and go there!!! Have a great weekend!
I've had decent luck out of Poulan, they always need carb adjustments, I break them in rich and we had one that lasted 15 years cutting moderate amounts of firewood and was used to clear trails
I'm unashamed to say that I have the s205 craftsman saw. It's no Stihl but as a casual and occasional tree-cutting homeowner, I didn't need one. It's worked reliably straight out of the box for a couple years. It does everything I need it to do. I'd eventually like to get another saw that's a bit nicer and keep that one as my back up/ beater but until then, it fits all of my needs! The S205 also has the bar oil fill in the normal spot where that 16 inch one there doesn't fyi.
Dude Randy really is the Mandy! You guys are funny man, you need to make more vids together…. You two are like… Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan… Shanghai noon baby!!!
man randy kills me, drinking a busch on top of the truck while you're working lmao
Jacob and Randy have the best bromance in the industry.
My grandfather had a poulan chainsaw I can say that I don’t think I ever saw it run without having to pull it 750 times. Fast forward to after he passes away and there are trees to be trimmed and cut on the farm and my old man goes and buys the same poulan pro chain saw the same one you all have and it started about as reliably as the one from the 80’s, complete junk.
I watched your Holtzforma video and spent 200 on a g366 the stihl ms360 clone starts on the second or third pull cold and is a beast compared to the poulan. Love the channel thanks for the content.
Oh man Randy’s jokes had me dying laughing the whole video😂 your guys videos together are awesome !!!
I bought the $49 harbor freight electric saw. Later for 4 jobs then the smoke came out. Not bad for the money. Looking at the ported Husqvarna makes me want one. I’m too old to start using one full time though
I used an old Craftsman (46cc I believe) with a 20" bar on it in my formative years. Served me well enough as a young buck with no better gear. My brother in law still has that 20+ year old re-badged Poulan to this day, only thing he doesn't have is the case it came in. I kept that to store my truck Husky in, cause ain't no one stealing a Craftsman saw out the back of a truck.. LOL
Hahahahaha. Love the idea about the craftsman case
What it A Sears branded craftsman chainsaw by any chance there is one model that is an absolute beast 💪 my uncle had one one before he pawned it
you are a great pair! you two work so well together! great job, great how you brought down all
of the tree parts down to the ground! so many trees so little time!
Randy is hilarious. He reminds me of TJ Miller every time I watch him😂😂😂
Couldn't recognize Randy without him wearing a Hawaiian shirt
All i had to do was adjust the carb and mine poulon runs like a champ
I have the older version of that poulan. It's a great saw and once you can the carburetor tuned right they are good running saws. I also put a set of felling spikes on mine and it really helps
I have the same model as the one in the video. It took a bit of running it but it finally idled on it’s own and wouldn’t shut off like that. I didn’t use it often or much. Probably only like 5-7 times at about 20 minutes each.
I square filed mine and it eats pretty well. Didn’t hesitate at all cutting through a fence in a tree trunk 🤙🏼
Lol
I own this saw for cutting brush and crap when I’m clearing my lawn. I got mine from harbor freight so maybe a slightly different model!? 🤷🏽♂️
Use a old laundry detergent jug with the push button release thing. Changes lives.
For the bar oil that is
Had to adjust the carb right out of the box on my Poulan pro too. Muffler mod and air box holes made a big difference. Got it for $170 and it fits my needs so no complaints but I'll certainly get a nicer bigger saw someday. Great video!
I was laughing the whole video! You and randy really are a pro team 🤣
LOVE the humor at the beginning, laughing out loud here...
I know you guys are cheesing on these two saws but, from my homeowner experience the Craftsman can get the job done. Admittedly I have a Husky now but, I ran two Craftsman with regular care and maintenance, I got 12 years out of the first one, Gave it away and it is still being used today. My second Craftsman is similar to this one but, has an 18" bar. It's been good. Recently decided to move up a bit and get into a Husky. I've had nothing but issue with Poulan.
Way back around 1994 I used to cut firewood for a guy in my primary chainsaw was a Poulan Pro with a 16 inch bar. The chainsaw work really well but I think they were much better quality back then compared to today.
I'm thinking running a tank of gas through that pro and then adjust the carb. Should always adjust when warmed up. They work but wear out quick. Plastic case and cheap metals.
You should try the Ryobi 3714 for climbing
I have that poulan pro saw..you got to regap the plug a little larger than recommended. As it heats u p
The plug gap shrinks due to the heat.the you tube video I watched actually kept mine from ending up in my neighbors back yard.
I have an old redmax that looks just like the craftsman that I bought for 50$. Its 38cc and I like it better then my echo cs 310 in term of power to weight ratio ! Starts easily even without a primer bulb.
Randy looks like he could totally pull out a Lawrence from Office Space..." I'd tell you what I'd do with a Stihl man...Two trees at the same time man..."
Lmaoooooo…. “Hey Peter man, channel 9 saw exams”
Hahahaha
Another great video, glad to see that you brought back the ax intro. Currently sitting down wearing my GoT shirt.
Hope you guys keep on working together. Excellent entertainment and banter. All that's missing is a tube salad.
Turn the throttle up to 11 on that beast!
For that inverse control in the bucket: Just switch the hose connection in the bucket it will switch the control. Just make sure to bleed the line of air after.
Or if you can unscrew them just turn'em around.
Good to know that Poland /Craftsman hasn't changed a bit ..hard to start and keep running as usual !
These chainsaws are the type you find up in Canada at a Canadian Tire. The majority of people grabbing them are first time buyers, and since Craftsmen makes damn near everything including fans people just go with what they know.
No they go with what’s cheap
The craftsman is made by MTD. I have that saw but branded as Remington. Had it a long time but after doin a gasket delete and port and polish I take her out all the time as a backup saw for firewood but got a lot of work into it lol. It's the 46cc Remington Outlaw lmao but was 100 new and now more expensive than both those saws yet the craftsman is the same 🤣🤣🤣
I was bored the other night and was looking on google for the best chainsaws and those same ones came up.
Lucky for me, I was just awake enough to realize that it would be a bad late night purchase had I bought them for fun. Now I have 2 Farmertec’s on the way lol. Should have just went to bed.
I got that Poulan… it is def not tuned out of the box… it took a few minutes to tune and has been a good firewood saw for the last season. It starts on 4th pull and will idle all day.
I must say that was quite entertaining lol. I hope you guys do another vid with those saws after you get them dialed in
The Poulan auto shutoff feature is most impressive. :) The lil Craftsman that could. Good thing for helmets! Expect the unexpected!
That chainsaw with the blade looks so awesome 🪚🌲🌲🌲
read reviews on the Poulan. every Poulan has this issue... but once you get that issue resolved it will do just fine like the Craftsman. I've had one for 6 years and use it about once or twice a year and its been just fine after that initial repair.
I have a stihl and a craftsman, surprisingly I find myself grabbing the craftsman when doing odd jobs around the farm
Jacob you and Randy are comedy gold! You have got to do more videos together!
So, I honestly began to be concerned that someone was going to make an error and get hurt, with all the yukkin around... right about the time that first hanger struck.
But then I remembered you guys were pros, because you had the Poulan Pro with you. 😜
The Craftsman is actually good... I own one and kinda like it tbh despite having pro saws. Also on the craftsman there's just crazy chain stretch, had the chain come off on me too.
If you a spilling bar oil from the jug just poke a hole in the seal as big as the screwdriver in your plug wrench. Don't remove the little seal film completely. You can cut a secondary vent hole with the tip of a pocket knife but it will flow enough for bar oil without.
That Poulan just needed a couple of minutes with me and a screw-driver adjusting the carb jets.
It would end up being the better saw . .with my input . .
Says Sir Rick from half-way around the world in NZ. LOL
if all work came with such great banter, there would be no work. (but there would be a shortage of Cinnabons.) thanks for letting us ride along on top of your helmets :)
Keep doing the comparison test on chainsaws, there's loads of DIY/ weekend warriors out there don't need to spend hundreds of $'s or £'s equipment, bought a Fpcsp45 chainsaw 45cc 16'' bar for £71 = $ 86 , from B&Q in the UK 🇬🇧 similar to Lowes in the USA, 9 fir trees bit the dust no problem only the Ash tree with 48" diameter base caused a problem .Keep doing your tree cutting around the globe.👍🏻
Randy is back!!!!
Man you guys just need to team up permanently!! Just make videos together and hack down trees. You guys are great fun.
😂😂😂😂
You two guys are a comedy show. Thanks!
Guy across the street gave me a saw when he moved. Same wrench setup as the Poulan, narrow chain- a Homelight if I remember correctly. Ground limbing so far. Have to figure out the chain pitch and replace cause it looks like they were cutting ground instead of wood. Price was better than yours, but you have a new chain!
Jake- I figured that you would have a set of the “ fits everything “ saw screwdrivers in your go bag. New saws are notoriously rich…..by now I assumed that you could tweak the needles. You can get Gordie to give a “ saw tuning by a professional “ video and make a zillion thumbs up views 😂
That’s exactly my experience with Polan. Had a craftsman mad by them years ago. It would run once it had ran for a while but once it died or had sit for a while it would die. Was going to have it warranties until I found out the carb likely needed adjusting and I would be charged for it since it required a special tool I didn’t own at the time. And being charge 100 dollars to adjust a carb on a $80 dollar saw at the time didn’t seem right
I have an older poulan pro, not the model you got mine is older and doesnt look as plastic, it was my grandpas saw on his farm and i keep it maintained and its a good truck saw, it has never given me any issues and it starts first pull or two every single time, ( my maintenancing is more than most though haha ) now for work I have my 200t and my collection of work saws, but for the garage saw I cant complain ❤
From experience doing storm cleanup after Katrina Rita storms in east Texas, 1 Stihl 210 with 1 operator will out cut 5 big box store chainsaws with 5 operators. Only saws worth it that I've used are Stihl, Husqvarna, or Echo.
“Yeah that’s definitely wood.”
“Just as I suspected!”
😂 You guys are a riot together. Great vid as usual.