Let's See Your Chainsaws

[Camerl2009]

This is my good runner right now it's a John deere 30(made by echo) but theirs a pile of vintage pioneer chainsaws in the basment including 2 super 620's and a standard 620

 

[freudianfloyd]

Hi Guys, I have a few 55 and 70cc Partner saws from the '80 that are fully restored and like new. It's time to sell them to somebody who cares about this very fine brand. Can anybody give me a tip on how/who/where to sell them? Thank you.

The best way to sell them would unfortunately be Ebay. You may get lucky and find somebody on Marketplace or Craigslist that knows what they are, but I would say Ebay sales have the biggest market, and bring the most money.

 

[IRQVET]

Husqvarna 460 for me, awesome saw. Went from an old Craftsman to this Husky. It was like going from a Yugo to a Cadillac, lol.

 

[bulletpruf]

Hi Guys, I have a few 55 and 70cc Partner saws from the '80 that are fully restored and like new. It's time to sell them to somebody who cares about this very fine brand. Can anybody give me a tip on how/who/where to sell them? Thank you.

I don't know much about Partner saws, but if you're on Facebook, join one of the chainsaw collector groups and post pictures and details there. Or you could just put them on eBay with no reserve - highest bid wins. Good luck.

 

[bulletpruf]

1965 or early 1966 Homelite XL 12 my Dad & Uncle bought this saw new.
Still runs great, Dad never used it much, but my uncle sure did, he used to sell firewood.
I make & sell felling spikes for these saws, and the Super XL's on Ebay.
Sold over 130 of them so far, recently started offering a stainless steel version as well.
That's the prototype mounted on the saw in the pictures.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254927033230

Those are iconic saws. I've had a few homeys, but sold them to concentrate on Stihl and Jonsereds.

I had some spikes made for the Jonsereds XF and 110, 111, 111S. I sell these on eBay as well.

 

[IRQVET]

Those are iconic saws. I've had a few homeys, but sold them to concentrate on Stihl and Jonsereds.

I had some spikes made for the Jonsereds XF and 110, 111, 111S. I sell these on eBay as well.

Agreed, the homesite XL saws were awesome, that was a very first saw and for what it was it was awesome.

 

[TonyCH]

Here is my dads old Husqvarna 44 from '80s, cleaned and in perfect running condition with a new bar and chain.

My new Stihl MS271 and few year old MS181 in the background:

And the size difference between the Stihls:

 

[TonyCH]

Oh, and one more. My "newest", the Shindaiwa 488 (4.6kg, 48cc, 3.5hp). Ordered a new Oregon 15" bar and couple of chains to it. Will use it at my summer cottage for firewood cutting and tree felling. It has the same power as my MS271 but its 1kg (2.2lbs) lighter.

Anybody know when these were sold new? EDIT: I found the info on Shindaiwas page: 1989-2009. Wow, that is a long production run.

 

[PoorUB]

I brought this home the other day. I was cleaning out my dad's garage and he told me to take it. I put a carb kit, fuel lines and filter in it and got it running. This afternoon I am going to check the ignition points just to be sure.
It is a Homelite 1050 super, 6.1 cuin, 100cc, 36 inch bar. The power head alone weighs 20 pounds!
I have no need for it so I it is for sale.

 

[PoorUB]

Or empty the saw's tanks and run their carbs dry before you store them.

I mix my own fuel and oil because I'm particular about the oil. Any good synthetic will do but I prefer Redline Allsport. I've used it in off road motorcycles and OPE for close to three decades and it's never let me down. The engines I tear down look good. And it makes the exhaust smell a lot better than many other oils.

E0 is expensive and hard to find here, so I get E10 from a busy station. 91 octane because the blender pump was probably pumping 87 before me. That way I know my 5 gallons are at least 89 octane as required by the engine manufacturers. I mix a gallon at a time. When the 5 gallon jug reaches 2 months age, I put whatever is left into the truck or mower and get another one.

Between putting up 2-4 cords of firewood a season off my land, cutting up trees that don't get used for firewood, cutting brush, and running weed whackers and blowers, I go through a good amount of premix for a homeowner. That makes my system worth doing.

I can get NO fuel here easily. I have two gas stations within 6 blocks and they both carry it. I mix my fuel one gallon at a time and it all gets a storage dose of Stabil. My chainsaw might sit for 3-4 years at a time. I usually leave the gas in it, but dump it out before restarting. In 30 years of doing it this way the saw always starts with 3-4 pulls and runs well. Never put a carb kit in it, and replaced the fuel lines once. I have a gas blower and gas trimmer and zero issues with them too. The blower gets run all year around but the trimmer only a few times in the summer.

 

[nezzman]

Secomd hand husky 445E. I went into buy a new one and spied this for £170, got it for £150. New bar and chain in the shed for it.
Defiantly an upgrade from my 30 year old saw.

 

[jonshonda]

I have no plans to even pull out my Stihl MS250 this winter. I do have an older 026 muffler that I have for a muffler mod, but would like to test it out to see the difference. Maybe I will have to sacrifice a few rounds?!

 

[bulletpruf]

Not a chainsaw, but certainly chainsaw related - nice 4' x 5' sign that I picked up last night. Another inch longer or wider and it wouldn't have fit in my SUV.

Anyway, it's original, not reproduction, and 1960's vintage. Too big for my garage, so I'm going to list it here and a few other places.

 

[RAS61]

Oh, and one more. My "newest", the Shindaiwa 488 (4.6kg, 48cc, 3.5hp). Ordered a new Oregon 15" bar and couple of chains to it. Will use it at my summer cottage for firewood cutting and tree felling. It has the same power as my MS271 but its 1kg (2.2lbs) lighter.

Anybody know when these were sold new? EDIT: I found the info on Shindaiwas page: 1989-2009. Wow, that is a long production run.

Shindaiwa makes awesome saws, I have a 488 and two smaller ones. I've picked all three up for next to nothing because folks only want and know Stihl and Husky, the equal of at least both lines semi-pro saws if not better in my opinion. The only issue is finding ones bigger than 50cc's, they do make them but hard to find. If you see one of these for $100 or less do yourself a favor and steal it, even if like me you don't need it!

 

[Ton ton]

I brought this home the other day. I was cleaning out my dad's garage and he told me to take it. I put a carb kit, fuel lines and filter in it and got it running. This afternoon I am going to check the ignition points just to be sure.
It is a Homelite 1050 super, 6.1 cuin, 100cc, 36 inch bar. Nice chainsaw.

 

[bulletpruf]

Ok, the sign is headed to a buddy in Montana. In return, I'm getting a very nice Bundeswehr (German Army) Stihl BLK57. 98cc's. Supposed to run great. I'll sink it in some wood and then list it for sale. Getting out of collecting saws in order to fund car hobby.

 

[freudianfloyd]

Ok, the sign is headed to a buddy in Montana. In return, I'm getting a very nice Bundeswehr (German Army) Stihl BLK57. 98cc's. Supposed to run great. I'll sink it in some wood and then list it for sale. Getting out of collecting saws in order to fund car hobby.

I have been thinking about getting out of saw collecting myself. This past year we have taken in three babies to foster, so I haven't had any time to tinker on them anyway.

 

[Ingram306]

460 / 661

Also have a few more floating around

 

[thr3squared]

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460 / 661

Also have a few more floating around

That muffler in the first pic is BEEFY...you make it? Fell dogs from West Coast Saw?

 

[Ingram306]

The muffler on the 460 is a straight shot from Egan Saws. Usually wears a 28” bar.

661 has a WCS bark box. Usually has a 36” bar. Both now have the three point dogs from WCS. been happy with all of it.

 

[bulletpruf]

Had another new one show up from Colorado yesterday - minty 036 Pro. Kind of like the idea of having something to fill the gap between 026 Pro (16" with .325) and 044 (24" with 3/8).

It'll get a muffler mod, skid plate, and 20" bar running 3/8" for now. Later on, it'll get a base gasket delete and maybe a bit of porting and ignition timing advance.

 

[freudianfloyd]

Had another new one show up from Colorado yesterday - minty 036 Pro. Kind of like the idea of having something to fill the gap between 026 Pro (16" with .325) and 044 (24" with 3/8).

It'll get a muffler mod, skid plate, and 20" bar running 3/8" for now. Later on, it'll get a base gasket delete and maybe a bit of porting and ignition timing advance.

The 0 series Stihls are my favorite. That's a very nice saw.

 

[bulletpruf]

The 0 series Stihls are my favorite. That's a very nice saw.

Pretty much all I run for my "user" saws. Now I'm looking for an 020 with a rear handle and maybe another 064 or 066...

 

[bulletpruf]

Cut a tree down at the neighbors house and then I fixed his Stihl 390 for him. In return, he gifted me a few saws - Poulan Wild Thang and a Homey 245. Plan to get them running again and keep them around for loaners.

 

[Ton ton]

I might go back to mixing my own once I burn thru the rest of the go. Ethanol free has been hard to track down for years, then I stopped looking for it. Low and behold today I stumble upon it. Filled the car up with it for winter storage, I swear it runs better.




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I drive by a service station that sells 3 octane levels of no ethanol gas. This station doesn't sell ethanol gas@ all.

 

[soloz2]

I drive by a service station that sells 3 octane levels of no ethanol gas. This station doesn't sell ethanol gas@ all.

That’s awesome! Also, super rare.

 

[bulletpruf]

Anyone doing any chainsaw milling? If so, post up your setups and results!

 

[u2slow]

My 12yo Stihl MS170 (in the case) next to the new MS660 copy (Farmtec) with a big-bore kit... 30cc vs 98.5cc Lol

 

[freudianfloyd]

Anyone doing any chainsaw milling? If so, post up your setups and results!

I had intentions of milling, which is how I convinced my wife to let me buy my 3120, but I have yet to give it a try or even buy a mill setup.

 

[bulletpruf]

I had intentions of milling, which is how I convinced my wife to let me buy my 3120, but I have yet to give it a try or even buy a mill setup.

3120 is a beast, right? Never have run one before.

 

[freudianfloyd]

3120 is a beast, right? Never have run one before.

Yeah, it's a blast to run even with my "short" 42 inch bar. I just hate carrying it.

 

[MarySure]

As a woman, I only have one saw which is battery mini chainsaw. It is lightweight and single-handed, keeps me away from the smell of gas and helps to do all the trimming. I am pretty happy with it!

 

[bulletpruf]

Got one of those yellow saws in the mail - a minty Pro Mac 800. It was part of a trade deal; it'll get sold. Just waiting on an NOS 28" McCulloch bar for it.



Have an 038 Mag II coming back together on the bench; second one I have picked up locally for a good price in the past few weeks.

Disassembled an 076 Super yesterday; sourced an NOS jug and piston for it (didn't really need it but price was right) and now coming back together. Appears to be a pretty nice saw under all the filth. Not sure if I'll keep it or sell it.

 

[ATC]

Bump! I'm going to go buy a new saw on Friday. I've got some tree work to tackle in the next few weeks...larger oaks and a pine or two. My MS180C hasn't run in almost 2 years, and I picked up a M18 Fuel last year for the smaller stuff.

I can't decide....Stihl MS291, MS311, MS261C-M....Echo 620P...Husky ??

We have a good Stihl dealer in town. And of course several Ace/True Value stores. Only one dealer I can think of for Echo and Husky...

 

[mikeinri]

I'm not a daily user, but do cut anywhere from 0-2 cords of firewood per year.

I looked at Stihl and Husqvarna with my FIL (who used to cut serious amounts of wood). While he was a Husqy guy, we came to the conclusion that either brand would be fine, and then it came down to dealer support (REPAIR SERVICE, not sales). Since he'd had a great relationship with his Husqy dealer, that's what I bought.

My recommendation is to buy from the dealer near you with the best service reputation (including turn-around time), preferably with a backup not too far away (my closest Husqy / Echo dealer closed permanently within the past year or two).

Also, buy from the dealer, not a box store. Some around here won't service anything they didn't sell, and/or will put you solidly at the end of their list, which could add weeks. Guess how I learned that...

As for models, if you have something to cover small stuff, buy the biggest thing you're willing to carry all day. You can always change bar length, and there's no such thing as too much power (unless weight/fatigue becomes an issue).

Mike

 

[Trapps]

Bump! I'm going to go buy a new saw on Friday. I've got some tree work to tackle in the next few weeks...larger oaks and a pine or two. My MS180C hasn't run in almost 2 years, and I picked up a M18 Fuel last year for the smaller stuff.

I can't decide....Stihl MS291, MS311, MS261C-M....Echo 620P...Husky ??

We have a good Stihl dealer in town. And of course several Ace/True Value stores. Only one dealer I can think of for Echo and Husky...

Go with the local dealer.

I have a 311 and it's been a very good homeowner saw for a guy who is A) not a pro and B) likes DIY. I've dropped and bucked some decent sized trees with it and have had zero issues, including a 30" maple. I run premium pre-mix, Stihl yellow chains and a 20" bar.



The 180C is for limbing and trimming. Again, a decent saw for homeowner use.

 

[bob15]

Got one of those yellow saws in the mail - a minty Pro Mac 800. It was part of a trade deal; it'll get sold. Just waiting on an NOS 28" McCulloch bar for it.

Very nice look PM800!!! Those 82cc saws are great to run

 

[ATC]

Go with the local dealer.

I have a 311 and it's been a very good homeowner saw for a guy who is A) not a pro and B) likes DIY. I've dropped and bucked some decent sized trees with it and have had zero issues, including a 30" maple. I run premium pre-mix, Stihl yellow chains and a 20" bar.

The 180C is for limbing and trimming. Again, a decent saw for homeowner use.

I've been down the Echo 620P rabbit-hole over the last day...youtube & forums...
That saw seems to be the best bang-for-the-buck going right now. A 'pro' saw, more HP than the other brands, all metal 2-piece case, made in Japan I hear, non-electronic carb (stihl has m-tronic, husky auto-tune), metal handle...not plastic like others, translucent gas tank, dual dogs, can run a 27"+ bar, tool-less access to air filter, captive bar nuts, 5-year warranty, etc...

I'm not disagreeing with the dealer credibility. That is weighing heavily on my decision.

I'm no pro, and any saw mentioned will be more than adequate for my limited use. I just want the most for my money if I am in that $500-600 range. For a Stihl equivalent to the Echo, I'm at $830 (MS362)

I guess I'll call the Echo dealer and see if they even have one first. If so, I'll head there and check them out and get the feel for the dealer.
If that doesn't pan out, I'll head to the Stihl dealer and flip a coin between the 261 and 311.
Last resort, head to HomeDepot and take home a Echo 590 Timberwolf...

 

[mikeinri]

Just to clarify my prior post in light of your latest one...

I wasn't really aware of Echo when I was chainsaw shopping. At the time, I knew absolutely nothing about chainsaws, and was learning from my FIL (without questioning any of his logic, LOL). He drove me to the Stihl and Husqy dealers.

I've since heard good things about the Echo chainsaws (even the "lowly" ones HD sells), mostly here at GJ. I just don't have experience with them (in use, or ever discussing them with a dealer).

I have an Echo backpack blower (dealer-purchased, commercial grade) that has been nothing short of incredible. Other than consumable parts of the fuel system (lines, filers, replaced once or twice), I've had zero problems with it. It's at least 15 years old by now. Probably still running the original spark plug and air filter. Probably wouldn't get away with that with a chainsaw, just throwing that out there about Echo quality in general.

Hope this helps.

Mike

 

[ATC]

Well. A 311 followed me home today!

So, I went to an Echo dealer (not the original one I was going to go to that was 30 minutes away). They were a great shop, nice guys who knew their stuff. But no 620. They had a half dozen 590's though.

So I headed off to the Stihl dealer and fondled them for a bit. The 261 was nice and light...I almost went with it....trade-off of the smaller size for the pro features.
I handled the 391, but compared to the 311, it was heavier with no great advantage for my uses. The 311 they had was the last one, and was actually on hold for another customer that was waiting on a check to clear...but cash talks. He hooked me up with a good deal on it, so I said the hell with it and brought it home. I'm sure it will serve me well for a long time.

Picture coming soon!

Thanks!