Vintage Chainsaw Collectors Lounge

[Kensie1988]

Mcculloch used that on their early 10 series stuff, called a dsp or if I remember correctly, a destroking port

I have also noticed that the Poulan 306-245 look an awful lot like the old 10 series saws McCulloch made in the 60's

 

[astnmacgto]

I have also noticed that the Poulan 306-245 look an awful lot like the old 10 series saws McCulloch made in the 60's

A lot of older saw were made to actually catch your eye. If you think about how they made them look vs the new stuff it's easy to see that the saws made now are strictly utilitarian. Now saws are a staple, you can't work without them. But back in the 50s and 60s they had to make them look visually appealing. Otherwise nobody would want to buy them. With the exception of loggers

 

[Boomer 87]

Got my double bit sandblasted and got a hickory handle bought,it looks good, i think ill leave it alone

 

[LonestarStihl]

Got my double bit sandblasted and got a hickory handle bought,it looks good, i think ill leave it alone

I almost bought one today but I think I'll wait a bit longer. It's $30 that I would rather spend elsewhere.

 

[astnmacgto]

I have my vintage plumb axe finished and I wanna chop down a tree with it.

 

[46 Poulan]

A lot of older saw were made to actually catch your eye. If you think about how they made them look vs the new stuff it's easy to see that the saws made now are strictly utilitarian. Now saws are a staple, you can't work without them. But back in the 50s and 60s they had to make them look visually appealing. Otherwise nobody would want to buy them. With the exception of loggers

A lot of old stuff had cooler style looking style.Saws,cars, appliances,radios,power tools--I can go on----boat motors .

 

[Boomer 87]

heres the handle i picked up today

 

[Boomer 87]

aannnndddd bc i have serious addicitons to awesome stuff i needed this

 

[Kensie1988]

View attachment 549075 heres the handle i picked up today

Looks good, you picked out one similar to mine, it has mixed heartwood and sapwood! I love those! It's cool to see that line that separates the two.

 

[Homelitexl903]

Nice axes guys. Heres my most recent addition.

 

[cus_deluxe]

Nice axes guys. Heres my most recent addition.

Nice! I went with the x25 too. I like the compact feel with the shorter handle

 

[Homelitexl903]

Nice! I went with the x25 too. I like the compact feel with the shorter handle

I work for a tent company, the massive tents that people have weddings in and other events. I slam 4 foot tent stakes into the ground from spring to fall...thousands of swings a year. I have used every sledge hammer from 8lbs to 25lbs and 24" to 36" handles. I have perfected my personal favorite swing and it involves the 12lb head with a 28" handle. That's why I went with the x25 with the shorter handle.

 

[Mac&Homelite]

I caved and bought one of the cheap axes a while ago also. It was a 28'' Truper boys axe for $15. I have spent a few hours on it so far, removed the varnish, ground down the back of the head so it was reasonably flat, and sharpened it. It was pretty unusable right from the store (whoever did the sharpening thought that you beat the tree down), but after a couple of hours I am pretty happy with the results. I will say the steel is pretty soft, easily filed compared to older axes which a file won't touch. It's fun to use, but I will take a vintage axe any day over the big box store stuff

 

[Boomer 87]

I finally got the handle tip worked down enough to get the head on and holding wedge in...tomorrow going to mix up some two part epoxy to pour over the top so it can work its way into crevices

 

[46 Poulan]

And now on a totally different subject----Finished putting kit in HL Tillotson carb and installed in 1-41 mcculloch. Cranked and ran well. I was suprised at how balanced and smooth it feels at idle and high rpm's. Next take all covers off and give it a good solvent bath with compressed air dry at work on Sat. I like the Tillotson carbs the best-easy to kit and heavy duty--- This is my 1st 80cc saw to have running. Looking foward to getting it to my top secret testing grounds.

 

[Boomer 87]

Why dont you be like Joe Biden and go ahead and tell everyone where the top secret testing grounds are?

 

[46 Poulan]

Hey yall---I need help--I got problems!! I looked at the Bristol ad above forum. I want the outboard, drill, auger and antkiller attachments. Bad thing is I have the saws in need of repair to fit all of them. Got to get more $$$. Its a whole nother hobby I do not need to get in to. PS Yall may not know it But we have FIRE ANTS down here bad. One time I left a little XL Homelite laying on the ground and they carried it away and tried to bury the little fellow . I can use the drill at the mounds then blast then with poison, then auger them and make a gettaway with my outboard...Yeah thats what I am gonna do!!!!!!!!!!! Hey --I just thought of something--If I become a bristol dealer I could use all as demo units to show customers. I know all of yall would want 1 of each type.Sales are adding up for me already as a small business man. THANKS FOR ALL THOSE ORDERS SENT SOON. Economy getting stronger with Trump in office. Davids Bristol sales and service. " Its service after the sale that counts with us"

 

[Boomer 87]

Hey speaking of outboards ,if you outboard collectors ever come across a poulan outboard, buy it and pay whatever the price is lol. From what i gather from one of the heirs to the poulan throne there was one......ONE as a prototype. And i think its whereabouts is unknown.

 

[Boomer 87]

Also there were some made by mcculloch, ive seen one with my own eyes at an auction and i let it go bc i didnt know there was any money there, turns out there is

 

[Kensie1988]

@astnmacgto whats a good deal on a 550?