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And the collection as it was in 2008. It is quite larger now.
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warjohn
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My 2051 led me to this site. It is on its third piston and second cylinder. Both times I had it worked on at a dealership they set the carb too lean and burned it up. Know I do all my own repairs and thanks to AS I know when a saw is too lean. For the first time since I got the saw it will outrun my BIL's 49sp and my brothers 028. It is now a keeper.
E.V.A. Sawman
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I have a 2065 that was given to me with a bad top end. I put a piston and cylinder from a 372 husky. the cylinder was ported and the piston has a little work on skirts. This is now a great running saw, it always seems to go with me if I go to a cutting job, or need a saw in the truck.
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Nice stories!
I can't compete, for sure!
My 621 was bought by my fil in 1970, the first year they were out. It was used extencively by him the following years, and also by Witchy (didn't know her then) and her brother.
The saw was used and abused a lot - "stump-jumping" and other methods that I won't describe was common practise, and it got pretty beat up. I learned some bad habits from him, that it took a while to get rid of.
In the early 2000s I started making most of his fire-wood, and some years later he gave the saw to me, to take care of - and it still is running strong!
jra1100
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Ahmen
Boy howdy ain't it the truth. The more you study anything, form chains saws to calculus, it just seems that the more you learn the more you realize that you don't know all that much. I don't know if your the best at saw knowledge, but I'm pretty sure that your in the top 10. I have learned a great deal from you, as well as others on AS and appreciate it very much. Now if you could cure this CAD for me I'd be happy. LOL. JR
Boy howdy ain't it the truth. The more you study anything, form chains saws to calculus, it just seems that the more you learn the more you realize that you don't know all that much. I don't know if your the best at saw knowledge, but I'm pretty sure that your in the top 10. I have learned a great deal from you, as well as others on AS and appreciate it very much. Now if you could cure this CAD for me I'd be happy. LOL. JR
jra1100
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Duh!!
I forgot to answer the OP's original question. My favorite is the 920. I have two of them, and they are powerful saws, and not all that heavy. I have a 621, and I must confess that I'm not all that into it. I'm sure it's a great saw, or was in it's day, but mine just doesn't make me feel all that good. A bit heavy if you ask me. I am beginning to believe that almost any of the higher quality "name" pro type saws are pretty good. As for me though I love the 920. JR
I forgot to answer the OP's original question. My favorite is the 920. I have two of them, and they are powerful saws, and not all that heavy. I have a 621, and I must confess that I'm not all that into it. I'm sure it's a great saw, or was in it's day, but mine just doesn't make me feel all that good. A bit heavy if you ask me. I am beginning to believe that almost any of the higher quality "name" pro type saws are pretty good. As for me though I love the 920. JR
SawTroll
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Sorry, I can't cure cad - but at least I don't have it myself.
I haven't bought a single saw in 2 years (minus a week or so).....
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And the collection as it was in 2008. It is quite larger now.
Once you get the 490 up an running, you will put it up towards the top of your list.
TRI955
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My fav. so far is my 2153, she's just a runner!!!
Mike
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:agree2: I have to vote for the 70E. That saw just plain out rocks with an 8 pin sprocket. The sound is hard to beat.
I have some AV mounts if you need them.
You forgot to answer the initial question!
Come on Troll! Get your reading glasses out.
Once you get the 490 up an running, you will put it up towards the top of your list.
I am sure it will, and will post some pictures too.
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Favorites????
All that I have are my favorites!!! They all have different strengths in different areas. I have a deep soft spot for the 49sp as it was and still is the only saw I 've ever bought new. When I bought that saw it was all that I could afford and I worked the :censoredut of that saw for many yrs. It died peacefully in it's sleep. Armed with the knowledge that I learned on this site and yrs of fixing things I am on the verge of splitting the old cases and starting a complete overhaul of this old friend. Before joining AS I believed this saw a lost cause. At this time I have 6 running 49sps and a couple more on the way.
The 52 and 52Es I have are favorites as well. Built on the 49 frame but with two ring pistons and closed ports. Same weight and cc as the 49 with more grunt.
The 621 has always been a favorite of mine. A little heavy, not as fast as some but probably the best all round work horse that Jonsereds ever came up with. Best not so much for what it will do but for how long it will continue to do it. The state of tune on the 621 makes the difference as to whether it is a performer or not. These will run fine badly out of tune and you won't know how good they really are until you have set the timing properly and service the points. They will surprise you with the power they develop from 56cc.
All these saws are better at some things, the 49s are great limbing saws, quiet and well balanced and the 621 is best for felling and bucking with the 52 series falling squarely in the middle.
So I can't really commit to one favorite as they all are, even the 630 SuperII that am still waiting on a couple of parts for but have had running after a major reconstruction and it seems real hot. I am sure it will soon enter into my list of favorites.
Sorry I can't pick just one but if I did I am sure that there would be kaos in the line up. A dozen rebelling saws is more than I could take so like when you have multiple dogs you can't play favorites if you want harmony in the ranks.
All that I have are my favorites!!! They all have different strengths in different areas. I have a deep soft spot for the 49sp as it was and still is the only saw I 've ever bought new. When I bought that saw it was all that I could afford and I worked the :censored
ut of that saw for many yrs. It died peacefully in it's sleep. Armed with the knowledge that I learned on this site and yrs of fixing things I am on the verge of splitting the old cases and starting a complete overhaul of this old friend. Before joining AS I believed this saw a lost cause. At this time I have 6 running 49sps and a couple more on the way.The 52 and 52Es I have are favorites as well. Built on the 49 frame but with two ring pistons and closed ports. Same weight and cc as the 49 with more grunt.
The 621 has always been a favorite of mine. A little heavy, not as fast as some but probably the best all round work horse that Jonsereds ever came up with. Best not so much for what it will do but for how long it will continue to do it. The state of tune on the 621 makes the difference as to whether it is a performer or not. These will run fine badly out of tune and you won't know how good they really are until you have set the timing properly and service the points. They will surprise you with the power they develop from 56cc.
All these saws are better at some things, the 49s are great limbing saws, quiet and well balanced and the 621 is best for felling and bucking with the 52 series falling squarely in the middle.
So I can't really commit to one favorite as they all are, even the 630 SuperII that am still waiting on a couple of parts for but have had running after a major reconstruction and it seems real hot. I am sure it will soon enter into my list of favorites.
Sorry I can't pick just one but if I did I am sure that there would be kaos in the line up. A dozen rebelling saws is more than I could take so like when you have multiple dogs you can't play favorites if you want harmony in the ranks.
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:agree2: I have to vote for the 70E. That saw just plain out rocks with an 8 pin sprocket. The sound is hard to beat.
I have some AV mounts if you need them.
Thanks, Lee. Mine should come in the mail this week.
In fact, it was in today's mail. Yeah!
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from the pure jonsereds that I have, I like the 80 best. Little heavy, but it runs real smooth and has plenty of power for a saw of that age. Only the coil location is not very handy ..., but it is supposed to extend the life of it.
The 111 sure is a nice saw too, but too heavy for every day use.
Gots to admit that there are several jonsereds models I never tested so far.
The 111 sure is a nice saw too, but too heavy for every day use.
Gots to admit that there are several jonsereds models I never tested so far.
621
My first new saw ever in 1981 was a 621 and I abused it for 26 years before it finally failed a PTO side bearing. Like many here, if only I knew then what I know now...but alas I broke the case trying to get it apart.
Today I have two runners, plus one I traded to my younger brother and I still find an exuse to get them out and work them from time to time.
Cantdog is absolutely correct, they will run under almost any circumstances but run much better if they are properly tuned.
Sawtroll is also correct, that the 621 was a miracle saw years before Stihl came up with their 361.
I guess that means only JR is wrong so far...the 621 is more pleasureable to run and will last a lot longer than any 920 (I am just guessing here since I only have a 910 and 930, the 910 has needed some work including a piston, the 930 runs just fine so far and pulls the 24" bar with a lot more authority that the 621 ever did.) Bring yours along on 10 October and we'll take a family photo of all the Jonsered saws huddled together.
My group of Jonsered saws
Mark
My first new saw ever in 1981 was a 621 and I abused it for 26 years before it finally failed a PTO side bearing. Like many here, if only I knew then what I know now...but alas I broke the case trying to get it apart.
Today I have two runners, plus one I traded to my younger brother and I still find an exuse to get them out and work them from time to time.
Cantdog is absolutely correct, they will run under almost any circumstances but run much better if they are properly tuned.
Sawtroll is also correct, that the 621 was a miracle saw years before Stihl came up with their 361.
I guess that means only JR is wrong so far...the 621 is more pleasureable to run and will last a lot longer than any 920 (I am just guessing here since I only have a 910 and 930, the 910 has needed some work including a piston, the 930 runs just fine so far and pulls the 24" bar with a lot more authority that the 621 ever did.) Bring yours along on 10 October and we'll take a family photo of all the Jonsered saws huddled together.
My group of Jonsered saws
Mark
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My first new saw ever in 1981 was a 621 and I abused it for 26 years before it finally failed a PTO side bearing. Like many here, if only I knew then what I know now...but alas I broke the case trying to get it apart.
Today I have two runners, plus one I traded to my younger brother and I still find an exuse to get them out and work them from time to time.
Cantdog is absolutely correct, they will run under almost any circumstances but run much better if they are properly tuned.
Sawtroll is also correct, that the 621 was a miracle saw years before Stihl came up with their 361.
I guess that means only JR is wrong so far...the 621 is more pleasureable to run and will last a lot longer than any 920 (I am just guessing here since I only have a 910 and 930, the 910 has needed some work including a piston, the 930 runs just fine so far and pulls the 24" bar with a lot more authority that the 621 ever did.) Bring yours along on 10 October and we'll take a family photo of all the Jonsered saws huddled together.
My group of Jonsered saws
Mark
I am still running original everything, except ignition and fuel hose on my 920 from 1982(serial #1983). I think they were well built, but since it is heavier than the 621 or my other saws, I tend to use it a lot less. So......it should outlast the other saws, right?
