Where they always THAT bad?

[Stihl4life]

My dad has an old craftsman 3.7/18" that we have never had a problem with. My grandpa has a MAC Eager Beaver that will cut through anything you throw at it. My question is this: have they always been bad saws? I know MAC hasn't but what about crafstman? When i talk about crafstman, im not talking about the David Bradleys either.

 

[Lakeside53]

My dad has an old craftsman 3.7/18" that we have never had a problem with. My grandpa has a MAC Eager Beaver that will cut through anything you throw at it. My question is this: have they always been bad saws? I know MAC hasn't but what about crafstman? When i talk about crafstman, im not talking about the David Bradleys either.

No they weren't... Craftsman is a brand that once meant reasonable quality. Today it's just a brand... some good, some junk.. Whoring their brand will hurt them in the long run...

 

[retoocs555]

Old 3.7's are pretty bomb proof.

 

[pallis]

Hey Scott D. Where are you getting parts for those old Olympyks? I need a filter for a 355, and I ought to get one for my 951 before they are extinct.

Pat

 

[retoocs555]

Hey Scott D. Where are you getting parts for those old Olympyks? I need a filter for a 355, and I ought to get one for my 951 before they are extinct.

Pat

Every olympyk/oleo-mac/olympic/efco I find in my searches I keep. I will sell parts to those in need though.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Old 3.7's are pretty bomb proof.

Gospel right there.



I picked up a couple of cheap ones to have some spares, now all I need is for my origonal 20yr old saw to die......



I figure all three will be in a collection 30yrs from now.



Anybody want to buy one?

 

[Stihl4life]

Yeah, it started right up after sitting for about 6-7 years.