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07 Jun, 2018
Roll pin easier to install than a rivet.
The "correct" way to secure the swivel is with a steel rivet, which requires a special tool or some fiddling to set properly. A roll pin will work fine for 99.9% of applications and will be easier for most folks to install. I may eventually set a rivet if I come across one on the NOS Colt A1 barrel assembly I installled it on. The swivel itself appears to be identical to USGI.
14 Jul, 2017
Almost great, but it fills a need
I would prefer a citrus based stripper with a higher percentage of the active ingredient, but it does work well and is much safer and more pleasant to use. Worked reasonably well to remove old spray paint from metal and plastic. I tested the plastic first to make sure it was safe, it may not be for other types. As with other strippers, it is best to just apply it and let it work as long as you can without letting it dry. Washed of easily with water. Pleasant smell and lack of fumes allows use inside without a lot of precautions, just be smart about it.
07 Jun, 2018
Great saw for the money.
This is my first gas saw, but I have been using tools and working with machines my whole life. You can tell they cut some corners on the plastic bits and the switchgear, but it has a steel handle, the brake handle is supported with 2 pivot points, and the engine has a split alloy crankcase. Easy to install the bar and chain, easy to start after a few pulls. I soaked the chain overnight before assembling it. It streched quite a bit. I have nothing to compare it to but it has gone through 8-10" logs with ease and little smoke. Manual says not to use E10 fuel so I am mixing some 100LL avgas in the gasohol from the local station. We will see how it holds up but it is a great first saw and according to most will work very hard.