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#Post#: 28478--------------------------------------------------
Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: procarbine2k1 Date: November 30, 2013, 3:51 pm
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Might be worth taking a look at for a truck or trail saw, maybe
a potential GTG toy? I don't know anything about them, haven't
seen one in person, just thought I would pass it along...
I know we call these knockoffs, or w/e.. but I firmly believe
that the company that makes these, only does so through rights
granted to them by Redmax. Possibly not, but I know these have
been sold in big box stores, as well as the "Blue Max" saws.
This doesn't render out the possibility of them being some sort
of grey market saw, but might be worth a look.
HTML http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ardisam-CS4518-Chainsaw-45cc-18-Oregon-Chain-Bar-AS-IS-USED-SAW-/121215487185?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item1c39018cd1
#Post#: 28519--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: fordfairlane78 Date: December 1, 2013, 4:12 pm
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These are the earthquake cs4518 saws. I know they sell them at
menards. From what I found online they are engineered/designed
here in the USA and produced in china. I purchased 2,the cs4116
and the cs4518 from this seller. The plastics are cheap but
usable. It is not a clamshell either. Compared to other box
store saws(not including husky(lowes) and echo(home depot)) I
would say they are a good seasonal home saw. They both came with
much better fuel line systems than most and as always need carb
adjustment which in my opinion have led to the bad starting and
running problems listed in most reviews. Once adjusted(single d
tool) They run and cut just as strong as the other similar class
saws. besides the cheap plastic the rest of the saws are built
well in my opinion. I bought the one above and another for a
total of $105 with shipping. Both came with original
box,manual,saw tool & scabbard. I have already recovered my
money selling the 4518 for $110 on cl so the other will be pure
profit. If your looking to flip them I personally would focus on
the 4518 as I dont like the rear in-handle oil tank or the
inside bar adjuster on the 4116. Plus a minimal weight
difference and much more power on the 4518.
#Post#: 28524--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: 660magnum Date: December 1, 2013, 4:54 pm
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It would not be a single "D" adjustment tool on the needles with
me very long as I would slot the needles. I'm not paying $50 for
a "D" tool!
#Post#: 28525--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: Cut4fun Date: December 1, 2013, 4:57 pm
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I got single D Jim. ;)
#Post#: 28784--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: procarbine2k1 Date: December 5, 2013, 3:10 pm
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I have two of them on the way. I think I will open the muffler
up on one of them, and have it for a small beater saw. The
other, I think I might grind on, I don't know. I have heard of a
few of these having 200+psi within a few tanks. I don't want it
any higher than that.
#Post#: 28806--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: procarbine2k1 Date: December 5, 2013, 7:08 pm
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Just came in tonight. Too late to fool around with, both show
light use... compression is real stout. Pretty decent looking
saws, cant beat them for 55 bucks shipped! I will keep you guys
posted on how they perform.
#Post#: 28831--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: fordfairlane78 Date: December 6, 2013, 2:57 am
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Both that I ran sounded very restricted. A mm would probably
help these alot. I only ran each for about 3 hrs chopping the
top out of a hedge my father and I had just brought down. Once
adjusted each idled and restarted easily. It appears that the
clutch covers are formed for side chain adjusters but the 4518
was on the front of the cover and the 4116 was on the engine
side. The 4518 I got came with a rim sprocket setup which I
thought was neat for a box store saw. $55 to door and like new
is never bad.....
#Post#: 31452--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: procarbine2k1 Date: January 11, 2014, 2:45 pm
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[quote author=fordfairlane78 link=topic=2640.msg28831#msg28831
date=1386320220]
Both that I ran sounded very restricted. A mm would probably
help these alot. I only ran each for about 3 hrs chopping the
top out of a hedge my father and I had just brought down. Once
adjusted each idled and restarted easily. It appears that the
clutch covers are formed for side chain adjusters but the 4518
was on the front of the cover and the 4116 was on the engine
side. The 4518 I got came with a rim sprocket setup which I
thought was neat for a box store saw. $55 to door and like new
is never bad.....
[/quote]
I took a flap wheel to the crimp on the muffler, and took it
apart. Ditched the primary baffle, got rid of the cat, the plate
behind the plate (I refer to this as a secondary baffle of
sorts, but I think it is just a plate to redirect the heat from
the cat), removed the screen, and outlet tube. Lots of stuff to
say the least, and this saw is actually in good tune without all
this crap in it... These saws are unbelievably rich from the
factory, just blows my mind!
#Post#: 31453--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: procarbine2k1 Date: January 11, 2014, 2:50 pm
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I know a lot of guys are comparing these saws to box store units
(in all fairness, they were sold at those stores), but this saw
is a direct clone from what I can tell, of a Redmax G450...
which is made with the professional user in mind. Mine turned
out to be a real good runner. I will be putting a 13" K095 on it
in the next week or two. 3/8LP just aint enough chain, but is
decent in the smaller stuff.
#Post#: 31733--------------------------------------------------
Re: Knock-off Remax G450AVS?
By: fordfairlane78 Date: January 14, 2014, 8:27 am
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I have purchased a few more myself. the last one I recieved had
not even been fueled,completely brand new all there,just the box
had been opened. I have had no problem flipping these here off
of cl. If I didn't already have a very nice craftsman(pp290av?)
as a little spare general purpose saw I would problably hang on
to one of these and mess with it a little. Probably still will
as this ebay seller has gone away from the BIN
auction to bidding but they are still going for around $55 free
shipping......
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