Homelite 150 w/case

[bigjayfromwa]

I have someone that wants to sell me one of these saws and asked me how much its worth. And to be totally honest i'm too hip on the Homelites. I figured there has to be someone on here that know's these saws? I have not seen the saw, but he says it runs great, is good condition and has a case.
No idea on age, bar size, etc...
Thank you for any information!!!

 

[oldsaw]

I have someone that wants to sell me one of these saws and asked me how much its worth. And to be totally honest i'm too hip on the Homelites. I figured there has to be someone on here that know's these saws? I have not seen the saw, but he says it runs great, is good condition and has a case.
No idea on age, bar size, etc...
Thank you for any information!!!

I've got one. Nice little saw. 43cc, usually found with a 14" or 16" bar (mine has a 16"), built in late 60's/early 70s. I was about 15 or so when I started using the one I have, and that would have been the mid '70s, and Dad had it for a few years before that.

If it's nice, and the guy wants $50-60 bucks or less, I'd go for it. Pretty common saw, so parts can be found. I don't use mine much anymore, but it's still a nice little saw.

Mark

 

[lesorubcheek]

I've always liked 150s. Fairly light weight and plenty of power for a smaller saw. Problems areas that come to mind are:
1. The clutch covers tend to break easily if banged around at all.
2. The fuel tank is integral with the rear handle assembly and is not meant to be split. If it ever starts leaking, it can be a bit of a job to repair it properly.
3. Engine removal is fairly easy, but the carb linkages can be a bit tricky if you've never worked with one before.
4. Uses a special rotor not instead of starter pawls for cranking. I haven't had one fail yet, but these were a bit expensive last time I checked and may not be available anymore.

With these things mentioned, again, please don't take me wrong as I love the 150s. Anytime I need something a bit more than a Super 2, I usually grab a 150, even before I would a Super EZ. There's something about the feel and balance that just fits right. I agree with Mark, if its in very nice shape for $50 or so, then its a great deal. If it needs some work and its $20 or so, its still a good deal.

Dan

 

[mjbilbo]

I bought one of these about 10 years ago at a garage sale for $15. The guy said he had the saw for 7 years and could never get it started. I saw that it still had some 7 year old gas in it. Choked it and gave it a pull and it started the second pull. Has been a great saw ever since for cutting limbs and so on. Mine has an 18" bar, which might be a bit long for this one but it has always worked.

 

[WoodBurner44]

Homelite 150.

Good little saw. I have one of the old blue ones I bought new in 1972. Works great with a 12" bar. Also have a red one with 16" bar. Perhaps a little underpowered for the longer bar. The only problem I have is with the automatic chain oiler. I have to dilute the bar oil about 20% with kerosene to keep it flowing in cold weather. I also have a lot of trouble with the oil hole in the bar rail clogging with chips and restricting the amount of oil the chain gets. I seem to spend a lot of time removing the bar and removing the chips from that hole. It is more of a problem when cutting Elm, Locust and other very hard woods. It is not as much of a problem when cutting White Pine or Norway Spruce. I never have the clogging problem with the 360's.
As to the price? If it has good compression and the oiler works, $50 is OK.