Self build chainsaws

[Mark56]

Hi All, I've read about buying complete kits for self-build chainsaws, Stihl and husqvarna clones. I've read about it on UK and US forums but can only seem to find them on a US website. Does anyone know where/if I can get them in the UK? Thought it would be a good way to learn about saws for future repairs! Probably looking for the ms361 clone. Thought if anyone would know you guys are likely to know, thanks

[Stere]

Saw Repair Kits - Maintain Peak Performance | Farmertec

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[Bob_z_l]

Purchased a Farmertec MS660 clone on a Black Friday deal a few years back.

Surprisingly turned up before Christmas and spent a couple of days to put it together. Which was fun.

 

Ran ok and was used a few times to cross cut when the BonaFide 660 was in the milling rig.

 

Plus points:
Full set of spares for the 660

Performance of 660

 

Minus points

Chinese near enough, not exact match parts.

Went out of tune and needed a retune every few months

Substitute brake bands and other safety critical parts with original parts (on advice from youtube build vid)

NOT to be relied on as you would German manufactured saw

 

If you can cope with that, it is what you are after.

Keep an eye out, they often do "deals" 

[Mark56]

Thanks for the advice Bob_z_l

 

Where/ what website did u get your kit from?

[Bob_z_l]

@Mark56   Straight from Farmertec

 

Farmertec: Premier Chainsaw and Chainsaw Parts Manufacturer

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Discover top-quality chainsaws and chainsaw parts with Farmertec. Our commitment to excellence ensures reliable and efficient tools for your forestry and gardening needs.

 

Paid via Paypal from memory as the whole £ vs $ was sorted by them. 

Postage wasn't great but nothing is cheap delivery wise from 'Merica

 

 

[Stere]

I thought shipping would be  from china direct?

 

Few yrs ago  shipping was really cheap but seem to have got more expensive?

 

 

 

Might be cheaper  from the  "shop front" on aliexpress?

 

 

 

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Unsure about any "hidden" import taxes, but wasn't when I orderd some bike bits  a few yrs ago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mark56]

Thanks Both, I'll look at both those options.