Homelite Super XL Automatic

[J. Moser]

Last year I gave my father my MS-250 to replace his Super XL. He is getting older and the lighter weight, AV, chain brake, etc. was long overdue. Now, he has given me the Super XL to try to sell. I have absolutely no use for it, but I'm not sure if I want to let this beast go. He bought it new in 1968. It's in very good shape and it still runs like it is new. They don't make 'em like they used to.

 

[watsonr]

That one is in exceptionally good shape, change out that safety chain for a good one and keep that saw! You did say it was your dad's saw...I would never let it go, your right.....they don't make them like that anymore.

 

[Chris J.]

Definately keep it!

You already listed some great reasons to keep it:
It belonged to your dad.
It's a one-owner saw.
It's in great condition for it's age.
It still runs like new.
They don't make 'em like they used to.

 

[striperswaper]

way too nice to sell
and yes they are not made like they used to
watch the fuel and oil lines and your son or grandson will have something more than cool and be able to do some real work with it
I have a '73 that was a Xmass present so I could cut more firewood than I was with the bow saw. (bow saw as in hand saw)

 

[blackoak]

Keep it. It will still be cutting wood when long after the MS250 has worn out. That's a nice old Homey and looks original except for the bright red gas cap.

 

[chipherder]

That saw deserves to stay in the family. It's an original one owner which belonged to your dad, and has sentimental value. If you sell it you will surely regret it someday.

 

[J. Moser]

Well, you guys sure don't help with my CAD, not that I expected any thing different. So if I was to keep it, would I be safe running 50:1(stihl Ultra) in it? My understanding is that the 32:1 factory recommendation was due to inferior oil at the time, and that
I can run it a little leaner on the oil with today's products.

 

[watsonr]

I run 40:1 in everything so that I don't make any mistakes, chainsaw, weed wacker and leaf blower. Even in my Super XL, it runs fine, your right....32:1 was old oil standards. 50:1 will work also, I just use 40:1 because of the other equipment.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Maybe I should revise my thinking..I've been running 32:1 in everything, never did hurt a piston!

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thats a nice SXL but it sounds like your dad says to sell it so if your sentimental about it, then you maybe should buy it from him.

Here is the real truth though, they made gobs and gobs of them and to be honest, they are not going to bring much money in even in excellent condition.

I have a excellent condition one myself that I wouldnt mind unloading but I bet if I put it in the classifieds here, these guys wouldn't give $100 for it and is probably part of the reason why there all telling you to keep it.

 

[Cantdog]

Thats a nice SXL but it sounds like your dad says to sell it so if your sentimental about it, then you maybe should buy it from him.

Here is the real truth though, they made gobs and gobs of them and to be honest, they are not going to bring much money in even in excellent condition.

I have a excellent condition one myself that I wouldnt mind unloading but I bet if I put it in the classifieds here, these guys wouldn't give $100 for it and is probably part of the reason why there all telling you to keep it.

Exactly......you see them on ebay with about that same amount of wear and tear all the time $50.00-$75.00 is average. I'd agree with Mark if he wants it sold.....buy it...keep it....and use it (sparingly) with gloves and ear protection!!!!LOLOL!!!

 

[watsonr]

Actually I did as my father wanted...sold the XL-12 and now regret it, he died a few years ago and now I have this CHAINSAW CURSE! If he really wants to sell, buy it.:msp_wink:

DON'T LET IT GO!!!

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Thats a nice SXL but it sounds like your dad says to sell it so if your sentimental about it, then you maybe should buy it from him.

Here is the real truth though, they made gobs and gobs of them and to be honest, they are not going to bring much money in even in excellent condition.

I have a excellent condition one myself that I wouldnt mind unloading but I bet if I put it in the classifieds here, these guys wouldn't give $100 for it and is probably part of the reason why there all telling you to keep it.

That's what I was saying about my Poulans. I have 3 2.1s and a couple of the 2.3s, great wood cutters but probably wouldn't bring $30. I've elected to just keep them. Same with that 3500, great saw but I checked the prices and they won't even bring near $100. Another one to cut my firewood with.

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

My thoughts on it are the same as everybody that has responded. Keep dads saw because after he is gone you'll realize why every time you look at it.

 

[J. Moser]

Thanks for all the responses guys. I think I'm going to keep it!

Thats a nice SXL but it sounds like your dad says to sell it so if your sentimental about it, then you maybe should buy it from him.

He told me to sell it and keep what ever I get for it, because after 43 years it doesn't owe him anything. He doesn't use the internet so he doesn't have any way to sell it himself.

Here is the real truth though, they made gobs and gobs of them and to be honest, they are not going to bring much money in even in excellent condition.

I know it's not worth much, which adds to the list of reasons that I should just hang on to it. I probably won't run it much, but it will be neat to have. I just hope it can get along with the Stihls in my shed.:greenchainsaw:

 

[Cantdog]

Thanks for all the responses guys. I think I'm going to keep it!

He told me to sell it and keep what ever I get for it, because after 43 years it doesn't owe him anything. He doesn't use the internet so he doesn't have any way to sell it himself.



I know it's not worth much, which adds to the list of reasons that I should just hang on to it. I probably won't run it much, but it will be neat to have. I just hope it can get along with the Stihls in my shed.:greenchainsaw:

It'll get along fine if they don't get to pushy....might even teach them a thing or two!!

 

[Eccentric]

That one is in exceptionally good shape, change out that safety chain for a good one and keep that saw! You did say it was your dad's saw...I would never let it go, your right.....they don't make them like that anymore.

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000!

Thanks for all the responses guys. I think I'm going to keep it!

He told me to sell it and keep what ever I get for it, because after 43 years it doesn't owe him anything. He doesn't use the internet so he doesn't have any way to sell it himself.



I know it's not worth much, which adds to the list of reasons that I should just hang on to it. I probably won't run it much, but it will be neat to have. I just hope it can get along with the Stihls in my shed.:greenchainsaw:

God bless you. You made the right decission. Selling that saw would have brought you $100 at most. Having a quality, made in the USA reminder of your Dad will be worth 100000X that much to you once he goes on to meet his maker. I have one of those (and a few other versions of that GREAT saw family). It will NOT be tossed out, parted out, or sold. The XL12 that my lovely Wife bought me for my birthday four years ago doesn't look quite that nice (it's close though). The ONLY reason why I'm not gonna be burried with it is that one of my daughters will keep it to remember me by when I'm gone. I'm confident that it'll still be cutting wood 50 years from now.

 

[peach9300]

I run 40:1 in everything so that I don't make any mistakes, chainsaw, weed wacker and leaf blower. Even in my Super XL, it runs fine, your right....32:1 was old oil standards. 50:1 will work also, I just use 40:1 because of the other equipment.

I ran 50:1 in my Super XL and scored the piston (junk) I was sick loved that saw. It's a parts saw now. found another one last summer that had the orginal chain and bar. I run 32:1 how, learned my lesson.

 

[rickyrooster]

Like others have already said. keeping the saw is your best bet. You will treasure the saw once your father is is no longer with you. Rick!

 

[sawnami]

Like you, my first association with Homelite started with my Dad. He purchased one of the first XL-12's in the area that we lived in. It spent many winters cutting up hedge rows for fence posts. That is how my Dad made a living in the Winter along with trapping fur. It's long gone but I would love to have it just for the sentimental value although by the time that it was retired, it was pretty broken up but still running. I still have an affection for them and keep a few around just for the memories.

It will be a great item for you to pass down to future family generations.