Tell me about your McCulloch chainsaw

[buzz sawyer]

Paul Newman made several movies in which he operated a McCulloch chain saw. The saddest one showed him trying desperately to save his buddy who was trapped by a huge rolling log in a river. It was an unforgettable scene and a tragedy. I saw this movie when it was released. I was still in college a the time. I believe it was entitled "Sometimes a Great Notion".

That saw was a 125. He also cut a desk in half with it earlier in the movie.

I found the movie on VHS a few years ago. It's on Amazon Prime now and Stars, I think. Best scene was the last one. I built my SP125C from spare parts. Also have a 35, 3-25.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Here's most of the clip, but it ends before the log rolls. Looks like Youtube cut it short:



Heckuva movie, no doubt.

 

[sawfun]

I believe it was filmed at a house in the Siletz bay and Lincoln City. It was supposed to be about Reedsport.

that movie was filmed near Reedsport Oregon, about 20 minutes from my hometown, North Bend. it was a big deal when it opened in the local theater.

 

[flatsfisher]

I believe it was filmed at a house in the Siletz bay and Lincoln City. It was supposed to be about Reedsport.

you have a better memory than I. I think you are correct.

 

[sawfun]

As a kid, I used to fish and work up the road from that house. I didn't know how lucky I was. Isure remember steel Oly cans and Yamaha's like those. Great memories.

 

[heimannm]

He forgets to hit the compression release on one starting attempt...it is apparent...

Mark

 

[Wood Doctor]

He forgets to hit the compression release on one starting attempt...it is apparent...

Mark

It doesn't seem to slow him down much. Newman was a pretty strong man back in 1964. Heck, Mark, I didn't realize that saw even had a compression release. My Mac 610 doesn't.

 

[heimannm]

Watch that fist pull around 1:44...makes my fingers hurt.

Mark

 

[Wood Doctor]

Watch that fist pull around 1:44...makes my fingers hurt.

Mark

Yep. Same problem I used to have with my Stihl 064.

 

[Wolfy]

Paul Newman made several movies in which he operated a McCulloch chain saw. The saddest one showed him trying desperately to save his buddy who was trapped by a huge rolling log in a river. It was an unforgettable scene and a tragedy. I saw this movie when it was released. I was still in college a the time. I believe it was entitled "Sometimes a Great Notion".

What other movies? And Richard Jaekel played his brother not just his buddy - making the scene even sadder

 

[Den]

My first saw was an old Mac 10-10 with a 16" guide bar. Loved it. My ears are still ringing from it.
I've had many many McCulloch's since then. The one's I find most illusive are the Super Pro's. Only know of one SP 81, and he won't sell it !!!
Regarding the PM 10-10, I like them a lot, just wish they had anti-vibe. The 10-10S saws are real screamer's.


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