2101xp/ top all time muscle saws!!!!!!!!!!!

[AndrewMoizer]

1100 Going

Got the 1100CD all back together yesterday and fired it up. Was supposed to be just putting the (36") bar back on with the newly re-ground ripping chain but it turned out I also had to address a few other things.

First off the chain didn't seem to pull through smoothly. So took things apart, took the drive rim off and there was a metal chip lodged in one of the sprocket holes. Pushed it out and all was well. Think this was a part of the old bar tip that the previous owner had destroyed.

Then had a go at starting and the fast idle lock didn't seem to work. So I took the handle apart, blew everything clean, and after a frustrating hour or so got it back together. Using a couple of rare earth magnets to keep the pivot pins in place gave me a couple of the extra hands I seemed to be needing.

With that in place, and some more gas she fired right up and seems to run OK. Still need to check the oiler to make sure it's running right.

Did another test start this morning and the starter cord broke! So took that apart and knotted it back in and things are good again.

Hope to get this going in "anger" on the mill in a few days. Cut a few cedar spars to practice on this afternoon so I'm running out of excuses for a first try.

cheers,
Andrew

PS. Should mention that this saw is new to me. It came with a mill I bought a couple of months ago.

PPS. I'll post a pic as soon as I figure out the clever spot I've put our camera :blush:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Oh I have had day's like that Andrew. Frustrating, you will get it. Love to see a pic in action:rockn:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Emaile'd a guy last night, on Craigslist. A 2100, with 36in bar 300$. Emaile'd back sold. Man that was quick! Sacrramento area. Somebody got a great saw.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

I'm glad I have 2 muscle saw's, And glad to have the 2101. My 660 just went down, thought it was a fuel line. Look's like it need's a carb kit. I was gonna say good to have a backup, but the 2101 is a primary saw! I use it all the time, as much as my 660.

 

[rattler362]

I'm glad I have 2 muscle saw's, And glad to have the 2101. My 660 just went down, thought it was a fuel line. Look's like it need's a carb kit. I was gonna say good to have a backup, but the 2101 is a primary saw! I use it all the time, as much as my 660.

Dang Norm i hate to hear that you'll get her back up soon.

Mike

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Thank's, I know this stuff happen's, but it stii can be a bummer, and like em all running.

 

[hoss]

I got a muscle saw. It's a 12" Rockwell Circular saw that weighs about 45lbs. You gotta have muscles to use it and it'll cut a 4x4 in one easy pass.

 

[RandyMac]

I got a muscle saw. It's a 12" Rockwell Circular saw that weighs about 45lbs. You gotta have muscles to use it and it'll cut a 4x4 in one easy pass.

Oh Hoss good buddy, can I stop by and borrow that?
Got some boards that need shortened.

 

[hoss]

Sure Randy, any time. I think though that if you stop by my shop, you will be borrowing more than one saw. BTW. I got a question in the Mac thread that I appreciate your input on. That is some beautiful lumber you got there. What is it? It looks like it has some seasoning time so I can't tell.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

How you doing Randy? Nice saw's, and board's.

 

[AndrewMoizer]

1100 CD CSM Pics

Finally did a few cuts with the mill. Here's a couple of pics of the 1100. Sorry that they're not so great, had to use the phone as our digicam is still MIA.

Bad news is that the starter cord broke again. Put in a new one and now the outside end of the starter spring started slipping. About to find my IPL to see what the outside end is supposed to look like. As a buddy of mine says, "If it's not one da*n thing, it's another dam* thing"

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[grantwolland]

Finally got her back together!!!

After almost two years of on again/off again work, this morning i finally put it all together and fired it up! i had to rob the bar adjuster and air conductor off my 1100CD to do it but no problems. i used the 44" bar/chain off my 1100CD and I'll put either a 32" or 34" bar on that one. got it running and somewhat tuned. tested it in 30" oak and it ran well, hardly even noticed the rpm's drop if at all. i think the drum needs to seat with the clutch and of course need to run a few tanks through it to seat the rings. haven't checked compression yet. I widened the intake and exhaust ports, lengthened the upper transfers towards the intake and i think i opened up the lowers to the crankcase(been awhile since i did the porting!) matched the intake manifold to the intake and blocked off the govenor. as one picture shows i completely gutted the muffler and added two large pipes. one on the original spot and the other on the other side. when i first fired it up it smoked a little bit and had two plumes coming out-bada$$! i'll get vid as soon as i can get some level wood to try it in.(the 30" oak is on a 45 degree slope!)

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[NORMZILLA44]

Andrew moizer awesome saw, Grantwallond that thing is beautifull!!!! Obviousily you guy's went to alot of effort, and trying time's. Iv'e been there, I'm impressed Rep'd you both:msp_thumbup:

 

[hoss]

After almost two years of on again/off again work, this morning i finally put it all together and fired it up! i had to rob the bar adjuster and air conductor off my 1100CD to do it but no problems. i used the 44" bar/chain off my 1100CD and I'll put either a 32" or 34" bar on that one. got it running and somewhat tuned. tested it in 30" oak and it ran well, hardly even noticed the rpm's drop if at all. i think the drum needs to seat with the clutch and of course need to run a few tanks through it to seat the rings. haven't checked compression yet. I widened the intake and exhaust ports, lengthened the upper transfers towards the intake and i think i opened up the lowers to the crankcase(been awhile since i did the porting!) matched the intake manifold to the intake and blocked off the govenor. as one picture shows i completely gutted the muffler and added two large pipes. one on the original spot and the other on the other side. when i first fired it up it smoked a little bit and had two plumes coming out-bada$$! i'll get vid as soon as i can get some level wood to try it in.(the 30" oak is on a 45 degree slope!)

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Just a beautiful job all around, I have an 1100 that is a strong runner, but it's no where near as nice lookin as that one.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

I want one of those muffler's.

 

[RandyMac]

That muffler is bad!

I'm thinking this D handle in kinda wimpy, something heftier is in order.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Randy when is that saw gonna be on the road?

 

[Eccentric]

That muffler is bad!

I'm thinking this D handle in kinda wimpy, something heftier is in order.

I believe the D-Handle in Grant's pics above is available at Lowes. My local Lowes carries them. You can probably order them online. If not, I could pick one up and send it to you if you don't have a Lowes nearby.

 

[grantwolland]

Start me up!

the d handle in question is called start me up. that is the brand name. cost around 7-8 bucks. gotten them at sears and tractor supply company. however i broke one on the 1100Cd since the design is funky at the bottom where the two halves come together and makes a narrow spot. this last one on the 2100 i took it apart(2 screws under the decal on the lower side and mildly glued on the upper sides) and put a metal plate that fits nicely in the handle thus putting the stress of the pull rope evenly over the handle sides and the two plastic bosses that the screws go into. then i filled the void with jb weld(a lot of it!) on the 1100 all i did was use the metal plate in the handle. polaris and other snowmobile manufactacturers make an aluminum d-handle that is probably the strongest setup for around 25-30 bucks.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Too bad they don't have those muffler's at Lowe's Grant wallond how much time did it take, and trouble for the muffler? Wouldn't mind one like that for mine.