McCulloch Chain Saws

[knightmax]

I had some time this afternoon and Uncle felt up to it, so we went to his basement shop to work on the SP-81. He got tired on me so we quit, but it's almost done. Its been 6 months since he painted it but after a good wipe down she will be cherry. I got him the repro decal, and spit shined my best first gen full wrap for it also. I have donated many NOS parts to this one also. This man taught me so much! Blessed to be able to see this build come to fruition. There have and will be many yellow saws in my life. None will be remembered more than this one. Almost done!!!!

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

I had some time this afternoon and Uncle felt up to it, so we went to his basement shop to work on the SP-81. He got tired on me so we quit, but it's almost done. Its been 6 months since he painted it but after a good wipe down she will be cherry. I got him the repro decal, and spit shined my best first gen full wrap for it also. I have donated many NOS parts to this one also. This man taught me so much! Blessed to be able to see this build come to fruition. There have and will be many yellow saws in my life. None will be remembered more than this one. Almost done!!!!View attachment 1005527

That's beautiful

 

[Squareground3691]

I had some time this afternoon and Uncle felt up to it, so we went to his basement shop to work on the SP-81. He got tired on me so we quit, but it's almost done. Its been 6 months since he painted it but after a good wipe down she will be cherry. I got him the repro decal, and spit shined my best first gen full wrap for it also. I have donated many NOS parts to this one also. This man taught me so much! Blessed to be able to see this build come to fruition. There have and will be many yellow saws in my life. None will be remembered more than this one. Almost done!!!!View attachment 1005527

Sure do like those 81’s , nice job

 

[vinnywv]

My favorite mac and that ones a real beaut!! I hope you use the heck out of it for many years. Well done.

 

[j-jock]

Beautiful job. I have an SP-81 that needs to be done, but I won't be painting it.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Had mine out the other day
Toyota wheel barrow in mac yellow

 

[heimannm]

My grandson Grady is done with baseball and swimming and only has a few hours of school related activities each week (lifting weights) so he has some time to spare. I gave him the option of cleaning parts or running the computer while I continued sorting parts today and he chose the computer this time. He's 14 years old and actually quite handy with the Excel spread sheets, and was so pleased with how today went that he's coming back earlier tomorrow.



I have my inventory spreadsheet that I started several years ago with prices, quantities, and locations as well as the one I got from Discount Marine with their counts, prices, and descriptions. As I open a bag or box from the Discount Marine inventory I call out the part number, he checks my spreadsheet to see if I already have that part number and checks quantities and location, then checks the Discount Marine spreadsheet for their count, description, and prices. From there we decide if I can just add the parts to my current location or have to move them to the attic where I have more room. Some items like trimmer, pump, and blower parts are relegated to my garage as I have somewhat limited space in the new building. He's almost as much fun as working with my older son Jeff who has been coming most Saturdays sent March to help sort and put away.

Mark

 

[Jeffrey F.]

Haha cheers mate!

Hey do me a favor if your happy with gaskets. Leave a comment/review like fits perfect etc. I'm sure you will be happy let me know if any issues also.

 

[j-jock]

My grandson Grady is done with baseball and swimming and only has a few hours of school related activities each week (lifting weights) so he has some time to spare. I gave him the option of cleaning parts or running the computer while I continued sorting parts today and he chose the computer this time. He's 14 years old and actually quite handy with the Excel spread sheets, and was so pleased with how today went that he's coming back earlier tomorrow.

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I have my inventory spreadsheet that I started several years ago with prices, quantities, and locations as well as the one I got from Discount Marine with their counts, prices, and descriptions. As I open a bag or box from the Discount Marine inventory I call out the part number, he checks my spreadsheet to see if I already have that part number and checks quantities and location, then checks the Discount Marine spreadsheet for their count, description, and prices. From there we decide if I can just add the parts to my current location or have to move them to the attic where I have more room. Some items like trimmer, pump, and blower parts are relegated to my garage as I have somewhat limited space in the new building. He's almost as much fun as working with my older son Jeff who has been coming most Saturdays sent March to help sort and put away.

Mark

Well Mark, you are doing better job at getting your grandson started than I am. I have to add fill to an area, and at age 79, I shoveled 5 wheelbarrows full of wet dirt, hauled it 500 ft by hand, then packed and leveled it all by hand. My 11 year old grandson cut a few blackberry canes, cut three blades of grass, and did the Houdini on me. It is going to be a difficult process, because he is a city boy, and has no conception of work.
Bob

 

[j-jock]

I might add, that no chainsaws were involved in the process, but a Stihl trimmer helped with cutting the 1/2 inch blackberry canes.
Bob

 

[Squareground3691]

I had some time this afternoon and Uncle felt up to it, so we went to his basement shop to work on the SP-81. He got tired on me so we quit, but it's almost done. Its been 6 months since he painted it but after a good wipe down she will be cherry. I got him the repro decal, and spit shined my best first gen full wrap for it also. I have donated many NOS parts to this one also. This man taught me so much! Blessed to be able to see this build come to fruition. There have and will be many yellow saws in my life. None will be remembered more than this one. Almost done!!!!View attachment 1005527

Just curious what length bar you like using for that saw ? Have a 24” on mine

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Just curious what length bar you like using for that saw ? Have a 24” on mine

I like 24 too. Can still cut some pretty big wood and easy enough to trudge around limbing. I'm pretty short so that gets my tip on the ground too

 

[knightmax]

Just curious what length bar you like using for that saw ? Have a 24” on mine

He wants to run a NOS 24" on it. Its never going to be fueled so its not really a big deal. In the real world on a working 82cc saw I have come to like a 28". I grew up around the 82cc saws running everything from 16"to 32". Dad liked a 20" Uncle a 24" but to me a strong 82cc likes a 28" full comp set up just fine. Here are a few of my workers with 28" bars. I save the Mac bars for the lookers lol...

 

[Squareground3691]

He wants to run a NOS 24" on it. Its never going to be fueled so its not really a big deal. In the real world on a working 82cc saw I have come to like a 28". I grew up around the 82cc saws running everything from 16"to 32". Dad liked a 20" Uncle a 24" but to me a strong 82cc likes a 28" full comp set up just fine. Here are a few of my workers with 28" bars. I save the Mac bars for the lookers lol...View attachment 1006061View attachment 1006062

That’s great , thanks

 

[Squareground3691]

I like 24 too. Can still cut some pretty big wood and easy enough to trudge around limbing. I'm pretty short so that gets my tip on the ground too

Yea , it’s a good balance but sometimes throw a 28” skip tooth on there to ,

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

He wants to run a NOS 24" on it. Its never going to be fueled so its not really a big deal. In the real world on a working 82cc saw I have come to like a 28". I grew up around the 82cc saws running everything from 16"to 32". Dad liked a 20" Uncle a 24" but to me a strong 82cc likes a 28" full comp set up just fine. Here are a few of my workers with 28" bars. I save the Mac bars for the lookers lol...View attachment 1006061View attachment 1006062

Those old oregon bars are quite good steel. I like them.

I'm sad it's not getting fueled for the old boy. I understand also too

Yea , it’s a good balance but sometimes throw a 28” skip tooth on there to ,

I'd like a 28 its 1 size I don't have. The 32 is great but only for bigger wood. Try some full comp they love it even 32 no worries

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

I run 28"s and 32" ,in the wood here in the South East.
Generally in 3/8ths .
I run a 24" on the PM700s.

 

[Squareground3691]

Good, team to get the job done right,

 

[heimannm]

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

You guys and your 125s