Vintage Chainsaw Collectors Lounge

[Mac&Homelite]

I'm guessing the balance is in the flywheel on this one hence the strategically placed drill holes... wonder if I can find one for this saw still ...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh gosh yes. I think a lot of different models used the same flywheels.

 

[astnmacgto]

Craftsman 2.3 has a broken fin... the one the recoil catch uses for the spring... any suggestions?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The points and electronic ignition saws are different flywheels, I have on for an electronic saw

 

[46 Poulan]

So i did a thing..........View attachment 575793

Is that a Hutzl saw??

 

[Boomer 87]

Yes

 

[46 Poulan]

Doing really good. Jointer is almost done, the top half at least, stand and motor next. Then it is on to the Homelite 350.[emoji16]

What horse power motor and brand of jointer is it-lots of cast iron I bet

 

[46 Poulan]

View attachment 575977 little tweaking here and there and this monster should be cutting

Nice Bow!!--David

 

[46 Poulan]

Been looking at Hutzl kits--One of these days-buy myself a puzzle and cut up some wood

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Been looking at Hutzl kits--One of these days-buy myself a puzzle and cut up some wood

Do it! Should get one of the 660 kits.

 

[LonestarStihl]

I've considered the 372 huztl but I just can't do it

 

[s sidewall]

I've been thinking of a 660 also, who cares if it not a Sthil, I'll be using I on the farm and the birds don't care less.

Steve, Samsung On5 using Tapatalk

 

[Mac&Homelite]

I've considered the 372 huztl but I just can't do it

I never though I would do mine, but the opportunity arose for the learning experience and I wouldn't trade that experience I've gained for a new saw. It was really the only way I was going to get a larger saw too, as the 017 is perfectly capable for handling 95% of everything I do.

 

[Boomer 87]

I was dead against them from the get go, but i kinda changed my tune. I bought the 070 to run on a mill, if id bought a NOS stihl 070 theres no way i could bring myself to run it on a mill, i dont have to feel bad about abusing the huztl 070.

I too have been looking at the build kits, specifically the 660 and the 372, mostly as training exercises.

My big gripe is the guys who try to pass them off as legit. If you want to build a clone then do it, but dont dare pass it off as oem.

Its like saying you have a Colt 1911, when really its a Norinco. Buy whichever you want but be man enough to call it what it is its either real, or its not.

 

[Boomer 87]

Speaking of the "fat commie " darn if it didnt fire up on one pull this morning!

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Same feelings here. I don't abuse it, but it's nice to be able to. If I had bought a genuine, I probably wouldn't have a heart to put it on a mill. Passing them off as genuine saws though is what gets me. Fine if you sell it (it's hard though) but label it what it is.

 

[stihlaficionado]

I've considered the 372 huztl but I just can't do it

Ain't no Huztl gonna out perform a ported Hooskie oe 372

 

[LonestarStihl]

Ain't no Huztl gonna out perform a ported Hooskie oe 372

I know that's right!

 

[stihlaficionado]

So i got a nos 36" stihl duromatic coming from @brandonstc6 soon for "fat commie", that's what i named the 070 lol. It really is huge comparison pic of 070 and 800.View attachment 575907

Very, very nice, Sir!

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Quick thoughts, working on the Homelite 350 and want your thoughts on the piston. Normal wear, light scoring? First pic intake, second exhaust.

 

[Kensie1988]

I would have to say light scoreing, does it still have good compression?

 

[s sidewall]

Looks like normal wear to me.

Steve, Samsung On5 using Tapatalk