Old saw demonstration/GTG Baraboo WI

[Bill G]

I have a bunch of video that I need to load to youtube

Bill

 

[wendell]

Now I feel even worse about having to be gone this weekend. Glad you all had a great time. I'll be sure to make it next year!!

 

[Bill G]

Ya never know next year may be even bigger. I do like the Canadien competition

Bill

 

[omegajim]

crap, I must have just missed the fun.

Although when you only show up on noon sunday, don't expect to see everything.

The grounds, the buildings, the displays at the show - I need to dig up some pics to show the rest of these guys.

 

[Bill G]

crap, I must have just missed the fun.

Although when you only show up on noon sunday, don't expect to see everything..............

I was still there at noon but just to check out the flea market one last time.

 

[385XP]

I would have really liked to make it up but i had to get the skidder out of a creek it was buried pretty good. Ill try to make it next year if i can. looks like a good time.

 

[little possum]

The times are very interesting to look at. Neat to see how the older saws perform against each other

 

[McC]

Hey Lil Possum, glad you like the pics and info. The times don't always reflect the saws true potential. There are many variables that can affect the cutting on these old saws. Some may have the original style semi chisel chain, or even scratcher chain, while the next saw may have been upgraded to a new full chisel. Some of the engines are worn out, but still have enough compression to run. A good example of that is my Super 55/1-81 geardrive. It runs, but is low on compression and has weak seals, so even with new 404 chisel chain, it's times are way behind other similar saws. Then there is operator skill.
Scott

 

[little possum]

Yea Scott I understand that. I have a few I would like to upgrade to newer chains and sprocket tip bars. I believe a few have great potential.

Also neat to see the history/development of saws over the years.

 

[z4lunch]

Steve here... Here is a clip of my vintage Wards WD-99 West Bend 820.
Scott with his big Mac and I were to only two that had hot saws on Saturday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edfNSYutVEw