The Truth About Neotec Chainsaws

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

Neotec NS872/Stihl MS380 amzn.to/3U94KmX Farmmac F380/Stihl MS380 amzn.to/3FPK4vM Farmmac F660v/Stihl MS660 amzn.to/3FHVrGd Farmmac F070/Stihl MS070 amzn.to/3h2h0Xy Farmmac F372/Husqvarna 372xp amzn.to/3Wy3ATt

[@efrancis19]

I love the saw review, but my favorite part of this video is when Melissa starts picking up logs and throwing them in the bucket. What a great life and partnership.

[@s.r.t.8758]

I'm a climber/timber cutter and I've owned quite a few Stihl professional grade saws(still do). I've got to say that, so far, my clone's are no less of a saw than my name brand saws. Performance is equally as good and sometimes better. Another plus is I can tune them and a lot of the newer Stihl's I can't.

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

Ya know, I can really appreciate where you are coming from. The ability to tweak and maintain equipment is a big deal, being able to afford them is also. Whether it be loss created from a drop or accident, coming up with the money to make a huge purchase can be tough. These things make it within reach and they do so very well. I truly do believe in these saws, as long as you maintain anything even the cheapest item can last a while. Happy they are working for you! Thanks for commenting! Ric

[@jeffy1466]

I just received my F380W on Friday. I have it put together and got it running, I just haven't had the chance to put it into any wood yet. I did notice some oil leaked out of somewhere on the saw and was on the floor of my shop. That has happened to both of my neotec saws so far. I understand fully that I will have to work on these saws. And that's ok because I'd like to learn how to tune carbs and replace parts and whatnot. Better to practice on a 300 dollar saw rather then an 1100 dollar saw.

[@s.r.t.8758]

For what it's worth, all my Stihl saws leak bar oil when in storage. I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

[@Chucky-b7v]

Jeff, I have the F380 and it leaks a tiny bit of oil also, it will get a little better after a bit of use. I had to turn mine down to half way as it was so heavy on the oil that it left a puddle each time I sat it down. I really love this saw now that I have run it in and tuned the carburettor, best of luck with yours.

[@nathanbigsby8731]

Are the air cleaner covers on your 380's in line with the rest of the saw? I just got one a week ago and the cover is offset to the right about half an inch.

[@Chucky-b7v]

@@nathanbigsby8731 mine is a little out of alignment also, so I’ve noticed, but still ok.

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

I don't believe I own a single clone saw where any of the plastics line up perfectly. On our f380 it is offset to the left and has a little twist to it also. I just looked at all of ours and they are all offset to the left slightly. Whoever was making the cover that day must have been leaning left or left eye dominant. It's little things like that we have come to expect from clone saws, hopefully they will put some time in to producing better plastics molds. Seems like a molder problem? Not sure on that one.

[@deanbarr5740]

I liked that FarmMac saw Ric. Not only fast saw but also a good looking saw. Thats a fair price too as my budget won't allow a $1200- $1300 chainsaw. I couldn't tell any difference in te performance of NeoTec or FarmMac. Hey I received a Package from you and Melissa yesterday. Thank you both so much. God Bless you and your family.

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

We are very happy you finally got it Dean I dropped the ball on delivering it when we went out of state a couple of months ago Melissa took care of it though and make sure you got it since obviously didn't but anyway I hope you can find those things useful one of these days we plan on making a hoodie that sure would come in handy right now I guess LOL. You know when the cost of equipment these days is through the roof it doesn't matter if you're repairing one we're having to purchase one new or used the cost of equipment is just incredible it's absolutely incredible but we had a fellow comment just a couple of days ago and it was on I think that the 892 video or new Farmmac saws, I'm not sure which one. Anyway the fellow commented and he thanked us for just making a video or whatnot on on the different saws but something that really pulled at us was he was in Hurricane Ian and he couldn't afford to spend the money on a big saw so he bought an 8105 which is the still 070 clone anyway he needed a big saw to cut this massive tree somewhere on his property because of the hurricane and it's things like that you may only use this thing one time but that one time it's needed and it's hard to use something one time and if he damn near $2,000 anyway it's situations like this and many more where a clone anything is Handy people just need to understand they may have all the time in the world or they may not in the same thing goes with money but when you need it you need it. It's great to always see you comment Dean we sure do appreciate it you take care buddy will catch you next time! Ric

[@deanbarr5740]

@@CornucopiaFarmstead absolutely Diana enjoyed the shopping bags a tee shirt. We thank you very much.

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

Very good Dean, glad yall can make use of them bud. I wanted to get them to you sooner but I kept dropping the ball on it. Mel finally took it away from me and of course she made it happen! We just wanted to get something to y'all simply to say thanks!

[@bellyacres7846]

thanks for the close up shots - those reveal what it is. that 372 sounds good.

[@wingnutsworld6305]

Have you used any of the Neotec saws for cutting slabs? I’m needing a large saw specifically for harvesting lumber, any suggestions?

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

We have the 070 clone and the 660 clone, I primarily use the 660 for felling and cutting rounds. The 070 will be used for slabbing. I have a plank mill for it but haven't actually used that saw for it yet. But yes the 070 because it is a torque monster, we have a video planned for it soon to publish. There is another channel called chainsaw tomfoolery and he uses a neotec 070 slabbing too. For edge milling I have used 50cc to 90cc saws and they work well. I wouldn't suggest anything less than 70cc for slabbing simply because you will use way more fuel and the time you will spend in the cut. Diameter is a big deal for time. Less than 12 inches is pretty simple for a 70cc or less saw, greater than that you'll want the extra cc's or you will waste fuel and oil. Hopefully we can publish the milling vid soon. Hope this helps, thanks for commenting 👍 and subscribing! Ric

[@0808dsmith]

Looks like a good running saw! Still trying to make up my mind which Farm Mac to get right now!

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

There were 2 saws I always wanted, a 660 and a 372. Both of them could handle all jobs, maybe a little much in a tree top but they could tackle any log around them. Having said this I bought a 660 clone first because the trees were huge, less fuel and work is where I wanted to be. A small saw just meant more work and fuel, an oem was out of my range. I went with the FT at first because it was the most used, then there was NT. Using them both you can see the differences so here we are today. This 372 runs well, even against the 380. Both saws in this vid were topped out at 13k rpm before the wood. We didn't time either cuts but they are pretty close, the 380 did have a brand new chain, the 372 was running a sharpened chain. I'll sort the oiler out and I'm sure it will be a great running saw. Thanks for commenting! Ric( NY the way in the Farmmac line I would get the f660 if I were you, that's a bad ass saw. Man it runs well!)

[@Chucky-b7v]

Great video Ric, those chainsaw’s look great.

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

They definitely aren't bad, I think they all have some quirks here and there but having the best of both worlds I don't believe you will go wrong. Thanks for commenting bud, stay warm! Ric

[@Chucky-b7v]

Hi Ric, I hope you are well my friend. I have both of these saws now and very happy with my purchases. Stay well friend.

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

Hey Wayne, hope all is well with you also bud. I’m happy the saws are working out for you, especially in today’s day and age of high cost and little respite near. Anything to save a pennie or more helps doesn’t it? Lord knows we try but there is always something lurking around the next bend that wants to take more than you prepared for? We started purchasing these clone saws several years ago simply because we couldn’t justify spending nearly 2k on one saw for a few large trees. Little did we know simply sharing our experience (s) would bring us the opportunity to try a few more a great savings. Out of all the saw equipment we use, only one total failure we have had. The little Neotec nh 843 gave up the ghost and the rod hand grenaded. Honestly it was likely my fault for running it to lean but boy that saw would slap cut wood! I tore the saw down to the cases and it pretty much destroyed the body of the case. If I had it to do all over again I wouldn’t be so greedy with the power and ran it slower. At the end of the day for the money and people that are on a tight budget they are hard to beat and I will do it all over again. As for us we are moving right along, not great but we are making it about as good as can be expected, one of these days we will come back on and share what’s been happening, for now we just need to keep our heads to the grindstone and try to survive both life and the world collapsing around us. Wish the best for you friend and stay as healthy as you can. Ric

[@Chucky-b7v]

@@CornucopiaFarmstead Hello Ric, thank you so very much for your welcome reply. I totally understand where you are coming from, my friend. We down here in Oz, all think the same way as well, this uncertainty with what is happening around the world, so very sad and where does it stop? I just want to wish you and all your family all the very best for now and in the future. Thank you once again for helping me out with the chainsaws and entertaining me with your fantastic videos, they were first class 👍🏼 and appreciated so very much. Cheers, my friend and once again look after yourself and family. Wayne

[@vadshinde8423]

Got the ns872.. went through about 5 cords with it... love the saw..

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

Yeah it's hard to beat that design, husky did a good thing when the made the 72 for sure! Thanks for commenting, Ric.

[@TigaPutraWoodworking]

Wowwww❤

[@dgoodman1484]

If you have an in with them, tell them they should clone an old Silvey Razur sharp II chisel chain grinder! Chisel ground chisel chain cuts much better but it’s just about impossible to find a good quality grinder 👍🏼

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

We will mention this to them. I know they have many tools already being produced, as fast as a grinder I don't know but we will mention it to them. Thanks for commenting, Ric

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Cut oak. Not dead dopey wood. C’mon brother 😳

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

But I really needed to get this rounded out, it has been sitting for to long as it is....... We have many more to round out, some dopey some not dopey 8) We only chose this one because it was in the way lol! Really thanks for commenting! Ric

[@donaldtucker8143]

Not a real test cutting rotten wood.

[@CornucopiaFarmstead]

Very true, but we still needed to cut our fire wood. We don’t always cut healthy trees down unless it is needed and when harvesting firewood we always prefer to harvest deadwood since it is a hazard anyway! Thanks for commenting! Ric