1986 Homelite Super XL questions

[Cord_Nipper]

I picked up an XL bow saw from either 85 or 86 a few years back.
Dad ran XL-12s all my life so I'm used to them.
Great saws. But honestly mine doesn't used as much as my Husqvarnas or Echoes.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I've got an SXL "Big Red", I'm a big fan of the saw, has a great (loud) exhaust note. The lack of antivibe doesn't bother me a bit, most of my saws are non-av. The lack of a chainbrake makes me careful using it. Very torquey saw.

It's not a modern saw but I sure like using it, gets the job done and sounds cool in the process.

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I hope you wear some kind of hearing protection using those older saws; I liked the "cool" sound also until it messed up my hearing (tinnitus). Mine is mild compared to others but it's best to keep your hearing as long as you can.

 

[Chainsaw Collectors]

I have a saw just like that. As well as 2 versions of it older and even 3 even older XL12s. I agree with the others that they are loud and hearing protection is a must, although I even sometimes don’t follow that rule. I’d just use it once in a while for fun, why let it sit. Of course the Stihl is much more practical and all for everyday use. I love this series of Homelite saws.

 

[moxiemaul]

I use my SXL Auto about 1:1 vs my little echo- I take both out regularly. Having a nice modern 14" saves a lot of effort on small stuff, leaving the SXL for big material.

 

[MacAttack]

I hope you wear some kind of hearing protection using those older saws; I liked the "cool" sound also until it messed up my hearing (tinnitus). Mine is mild compared to others but it's best to keep your hearing as long as you can.

HUH???

 

[bruiser1]

Great saw back in the day. Boat anchor heavy ,No chain brake, Parts getting harder to find, Can buy them around here all day for $50 or less, On the upside, Built like a tank, reliable, easy to fix,