Antique saw thread

[Craigwell]

I don't think anything in my bunch is gear reduction..

 

[pioneerguy600]

These were fairly brutal also, I don`t know what they weigh but I know a fella that has several of them,

 

[pioneerguy600]

This is my biggest Homelite at 92 cc, the 663 was my late FIL`s saw, the pict is not of mine but one like it,

 

[Craigwell]

Yeah I see on Acres that might actually be more similar to my saws, beyond the larger displacement.. Direct drive.. I've still got plenty to learn on the history side with big homies.

I've got a handful of XL 12's I'm trying to sort out, gave the only runner to one of my carpenters. A couple that need coils, one I'm trying to tune, and another restored one I'll probably leave that way - hasn't seen fuel.

The C 51 needs work. Running through too much fuel and I can't lean it out - but haven't looked into it beyond that.

Bunch of XL 1's went to a friend who's fond of them,

The XL 76 is the first saw I ever bought, about 10 years ago and I have it running very nice.

A gaggle of XL 2's that don't really interest me too much, a few of them runners.

A couple 350's interest me for wood saws, but I get the impression they are a problematic design. One won't idle well.

 

[Sty57]

Question for you guys that restore these beautiful saws.
When you tare them down and split the cases do you blast and paint or seal the inside of them? I have to guess that paint is not going to stand up to all the gas and oil inside of them.
Just wondering what you use that will not peal off on the inside and start to float around.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Question for you guys that restore these beautiful saws.
When you tare them down and split the cases do you blast and paint or seal the inside of them? I have to guess that paint is not going to stand up to all the gas and oil inside of them.
Just wondering what you use that will not peal off on the inside and start to float around.

No, do not paint the insides, powder coat will last on the insides but paint will eventually break down and cause havoc. The bare mag insides is protected by a film of oil but a saw needs to be run for that to stay oiled, otherwise oil has to be poured in through the carb and the saw rolled over and over to get the oil on all the interior surfaces of the crankcase, a little through the plug hole and the same rolling around will ensure the cylinder is coated. Each year this should be done as the oil will eventually run off due to gravity.

 

[Sty57]

No, do not paint the insides, powder coat will last on the insides but paint will eventually break down and cause havoc. The bare mag insides is protected by a film of oil but a saw needs to be run for that to stay oiled, otherwise oil has to be poured in through the carb and the saw rolled over and over to get the oil on all the interior surfaces of the crankcase, a little through the plug hole and the same rolling around will ensure the cylinder is coated. Each year this should be done as the oil will eventually run off due to gravity.

Thanks that was what I was thinking also but I wanted someones opinion on it.

 

[Craigwell]

Anyone know of good picking / swapping / parts or restoration contacts in Moncton, NB ? Not pulling much off Kijiji or Google

 

[Wannabe123]

I have run the 9-23`s they are a lot bigger, weigh 23 lbs and had 100 cc`s, some say they made 9 hp.

If I recall my homelite naming convention correctly, the factory was among those claiming 9 hp. Not sure if that's true but dang what a sweet saw regardless. Love to run one, but not sure I'm up for totin' 23 pounds of "lightweight" saw all day.

 

[88mike]

I'm new to this site and it looks like you guys can help.
I got this old saw that is missing the recoil and cover. I'm guessing the cover had badging on it. I think it's a homelite but have no proof. I can't find any name anywhere on the saw. I'm hoping someone can give me some info, or even better a handle on a recoil. I'll include some pics. Thanks for any help possible.

 

[67L36Driver]

I'm new to this site and it looks like you guys can help.
I got this old saw that is missing the recoil and cover. I'm guessing the cover had badging on it. I think it's a homelite but have no proof. I can't find any name anywhere on the saw. I'm hoping someone can give me some info, or even better a handle on a recoil. I'll include some pics. Thanks for any help possible.

Sears David Bradly? Hard to tell who actually made it.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Sears David Bradly? Hard to tell who actually made it.

I am with Carl, some type of Sears or David Bradley, looks like a transition between the upright DB's and the D-44/49 series.

 

[88mike]

Cool thanks for the info guys.
Is it worth finding parts and restoring?

 

[pioneerguy600]

Cool thanks for the info guys.
Is it worth finding parts and restoring?

Only if it is worth something to you, there is little interest in it as a collector and little monetary value if you try to sell it. A good running one with good paint might fetch $50.

 

[Craigwell]

I was wondering if it might be a Lombard, just on the colour alone.. The tanks fore and aft kinda odd too

 

[huck01955]

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Wear did you get these pics ? Do you know these people ?

 

[Gypo Logger]

Wear did you get these pics ? Do you know these people ?

I get a lot of the pictures I post from a google image search. It's amazing what you can find there.
John

 

[pioneerguy600]

Wear did you get these pics ? Do you know these people ?

Once posted to the net,they are everwhere, just a Google search away.
Hi Joe.

 

[huck01955]

Hello Jerry hope all is well . just surprised to see these pics of me and my saws .

 

[huck01955]

Thats cool John . Just surprised me lol