My New Saw--48 Inches Of Raw Power

[slowp]

But right now, I don't think it could slice bread very well. It needs work and I suspect, a new handle. The price was right and a guy who lives a mile away moonlights as a crosscut sharpener.

I'll see if I can get it going and use it for trail work.
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[rwoods]

Cool. Ron

 

[Yoopermike]

Deff need some raw power to run it! must be a Wheaties eating saw as well!

 

[northmanlogging]

sweet i gots a couple of them don't use em much except to dink around with... use a broken shovel handle for a new handle... sharping can be fun just found a set stake for mine

 

[Oldtimer]

I have one of them in my kitchen as "rustic" decoration.

 

[slowp]

I have one of them in my kitchen as "rustic" decoration.

For all I know, this one might only be good for that or be what is called "a painter." I could trade it plus a couple of round ones for a painting by the Packwood lady.

 

[RandyMac]

Those will cut wood, but the powerhead is maintenance intensive, prone to stop working when very hot, hard to start when very cold. Fuel usage varies outrageously, as does power output.

 

[KYLogger]

Now all you need is a good poll axe, a good team and you're ready to go!

Tom

 

[OlympicYJ]

Now you gotta get a buckin axe with the nicely worn handle and the uphill buckin tool! (forget what its called but have one of em lol) Gotta say out of the old timers the buckers are the ones I wouldn't of wanted to mess with.... after buckin a few 4 footers you oughta make Hulk Hogan look like a weenie! :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[bert0168]

Neat saw.

But shame on you for the cement siding and plastic wood on your deck,

you bein' in the forestry industry and all :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Cody Colston]

That handle is probably not original to that saw. Note the extra holes in the blade on that end. It probably had a D-handle originally and the single hole on the toe end was for an auxiliary handle to make it a 2-man saw.

I think I would retire it as a relic and get a 36" crosscut for trail work.

 

[ShaneLogs]

Nice saw! My neighbor has one hanging above there door frame with there family name engraved in it. You will have some big arm muscles in no time with that bad boy :tongue2:

 

[gtsawyer]

I used to have a similar saw - the damn motor conked out and refused to work. Now it just sits around eating Cheetos and emitting noxious emissions.

 

[slowp]

My motor has been over fueled.

 

[madhatte]

That handle is probably not original to that saw. Note the extra holes in the blade on that end. It probably had a D-handle originally and the single hole on the toe end was for an auxiliary handle to make it a 2-man saw.

I think I would retire it as a relic and get a 36" crosscut for trail work.

Mostly right. That's definitely a one-man by the hole pattern, and would have come with a D-handle, and maybe a second vertical handle above and forward of it. However, that's very much a cross-cut -- that's a "perforated lance" pattern, and was one of the preferred patterns for PNW softwoods. It should clean up nicely. It's been sharpened a few times but the gullets are still deep enough to clear chips. It would be a good choice for trail work. I have most of the tools to sharpen a cross-cut now, basically everything but the jig to hold the thing still while filing. I'll get there. Old saws are cool.

 

[slowp]

I'll try to make an appointment with the guy down the road next week. Then we'll see whether it is decor or a work saw.

I figured it to be my starter saw. Guess it is now part of "my three saw plan.":smile2:

 

[tramp bushler]

Boy , talk about a bait and switch :confused2:
I was looking forward to seein what u said you had brought home the other day . I thot it would burn gas tho .

Even if the blade isn't good that handle iron is . The one on my 3' topping saw is shot but the saw is in great shape .

 

[RandyMac]

Boy , talk about a bait and switch :confused2:
I was looking forward to seein what u said you had brought home the other day . I thot it would burn gas tho .

Even if the blade isn't good that handle iron is . The one on my 3' topping saw is shot but the saw is in great shape .

They produce gas.

 

[slowp]

They produce gas.

That all depends on what fuel is being used.

 

[2dogs]

Those will cut wood, but the powerhead is maintenance intensive, prone to stop working when very hot, hard to start when very cold. Fuel usage varies outrageously, as does power output.

I believe those motors are "jetted" by voice commands. If you use the wrong commands the motor won't start at all. Any alcohol in the fuel will cause erratic behavior.