Umm no.
dissecting an earthquake chainsaw
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Chris-PA
Where the Wild Things Are
Well, that would be nice but actually AS is about helping its sponsors sell stuff. It's really a sales tool, kind of an advertisement or infomercial. In that light, I'm not sure this thread is really very effective at generating business, unless we buy some parts from site sponsors such as chains, etc. I'm kind of surprised this thread has gone on as long as it has.
stihl023/5
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Um yes over 100 billion per yr.
I feel the reason this thread has gone the way it has is because some members here haven't screwed this thread up like other threads
It's pretty easy to see what member I'm talking about; if you can't guess which member it is just check out any new Stihl model thread that has came out lately :taped:
o8f150
Tree Freak
fixed for the actual truth
It's kinda funny when people say they won't buy ANYTHING from China 
Maybe they should take a long look in there own house/work place and take a inventory on what it is before they talk about it
Every member here on AS uses things made in China every single day :msp_smile:
Maybe they should take a long look in there own house/work place and take a inventory on what it is before they talk about it
Every member here on AS uses things made in China every single day :msp_smile:
stihl023/5
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It's kinda funny when people say they won't buy ANYTHING from China
Maybe they should take a long look in there own house/work place and take a inventory on what it is before they talk about it
Every member here on AS uses things made in China every single day :msp_smile:
Well said, there is no way around it. If you broke down every origin of parts to something be it auto, saw etc it would be shocking.:bang:
stihl023/5
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I just looked at the tags in a couple of Stihl hats I have. :censored:
What about that thing your typing on right now :msp_wink:
Not poking fun at ya just saying :msp_smile:
It feels better to act ind my mind like it is not true. We will never recover with the defecit and our debt to China. So quit buying things from them damnit.
stihl023/5
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All in all to me it doesn't matter the origin of these quakes they are great for the price. And fun.
Just checked my newest one out,145 compression. Fired the first pull,stayed running one the second. No need to touch the carb at all ! For now. LOL Got to fix that muffler !! LOL Can't hardly hear it run !
Chris-PA
Where the Wild Things Are
My opinions of ST are quite different from yours and will not join you on your crusade.
Still, this thread had been kept remarkable light hearted and fun, and I think that is because no one considers an Earthquake/Chinese saw to be of any threat. This will change.
Typed on a Lenovo ThinkPad - you know, the ones the ones that used to be called IBM.
I really should get a compression gauge - from what I can tell from the feel of the recoil mine is pretty good. I'd hope so, as I did remove the gasket.
I ran it today a bit cutting off some large briars and brush after pushing it over with the loader (frozen ground is nice for that). The warm air inlet definitely works, and the saw worked perfectly. This is good because I discovered I broke a A/V mount on the Mac MS4018, so for the moment this is my only RedMax based saw.
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Yeah a compression gauge is quite nice to have...but expensive if only used on earhquakes! I cannot tell though in any of my quakes because my recoil springs seem kinda junky...but the psi is still 125 across the board at 5000ft...nice!
I think ST is alright...he has his opinions and he is generally informative...but I can see where some can find him offensive...I like him though. I have seen some objectionable posts, too...but if you want to really see objectionable...head over to the political section. Especially over the whole 2A argument which should put chainsaw fanboyism into perspective as we have more pressing concerns as a nation/world.
Still, this site is full of awesome people, who without, this site would not be as good as it is.
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Chris-PA
Where the Wild Things Are
I will not go to the political forum, as I only lose respect for people and have to leave the site. I can tell well enough what people think in that regard, as it is seldom well disguised. Keeping it about chainsaws, stoves and firewood is proof there can be common interests among people who would probably be convinced they had nothing to talk about in this ever more polarized society.
This is really important! If you are using a compression gauge on an Earthquake saw, it has to be from Harbor Freight! 'Regular' compression gauges may give misleading readings!
(Philbert)
dswensen
ArboristSite Guru
Don't HELP it change man! I agree, this has been a fun thread and as a result, I have three new Quakes to feed my CAD. Let's keep it on topic!
To that end - all three of my Quakes blew about 130PSI approx out of the box. All three are MM'd. One has been ported, one has been ported and base gasket removed, and the third one just MM'd. Interestingly, the one without the base gasket seems to blow about the same compression as it did before the base gasket come out.
They all run great!
naturelover
Tree Freak
Don't know about that, tis getting pretty fierce in the A/M or OEM debates...
Anyway, these are cheap, fun little saws. If something happens to it, just switch it out for another one. Don't have to worry about busting up a $1000 saw taking it with me on an ATV ride, and believe it or not, these things cut pretty well.
And I bought a tach from Edge and Engine just to tune these with in case I do happen to sell one. I probably would have ended up with a tach anyway, but that did persuade me a little.
The family.
Some cutting today with #4.
Performed flawlessly, as all its siblings have...
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stihl023/5
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Nice pics!
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