McCulloch saw

[Cord]

Electrolux used to produce an exceptionally good vacuum. They have been around for a very, very long time.

 

[hobbyfarm]

Yeah, I know, but that was before it became E~ Group
My experience has been that the conglomerates tend to pick apart their products and remove most "over-engineered" parts. That results in cheaper stuff.
I hope that is not the case with Husqvarna and TTI's Milwaukee Tools (and struggling-to-make-a-reputation-for-itself Ridgid power tools).
Those shining reputations that made the acquisition look so good to the buzzards who took over can go down the tubes almost overnight.
That leaves Stihl in a very good light - independence.
Poor Homelite has so many battle scars (being bought, picked apart, and sold numerous times), the brand name may never recover.

 

[wushaw]

Hobbyfarm , my neighbor never told me what "really" happened. This was the only info I had on any recently manufactured McCulloch saws...not one our dad bought 30yrs ago /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif My dad had one for many trouble free years also.

 

[rozett]

I still use my 20 years old McCulloch 310. I use it for limbing mostly. If you have to do a lot of heavy cutting then nothing beats a Stihl (or a Husky) for power and durability. If you need one for homeowner type cutting, the Poulen has a good reputation.

Unfortunately, very few things are made as well today, as they were 20 years ago. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif