Vintage Chainsaw Collectors Lounge

[Kensie1988]

Haha, I want one of his single bits, I sent him an email to find out how much his single bit axes are. And yes, his positivity is infectious and he always makes me smile.

 

[astnmacgto]

Its real easy over time for them to pile up--I stopped counting at 20-- I get to talking to other people about my fovorite hobby. They ask how many I have. I just say a few

I always say, enough to get the job done haha

 

[Mac&Homelite]

18 and 21-----Yall are making me jealous. I did not get CAD til I was 52. I will be 55 in march LOL.. Old chainsaws are great to repair and cut wood with for all ages.I like them all---Bows #1---David--- Welcome Mac & Homelite---I really like that rotary punch for gasket making also. Napa has lots of different thicknesses and types of gasket paper. I went to my local Stihl dealer and bought 3 feet of every size fuel line they sold. Price not to bad. I hate to be working on a saw and not have fuel line. With all sizes on hand can custom fit for ID or OD needs.

CAD is some nasty stuff, although I'm glad I'm addicted to saws rather than other garbage kids my age are into. And yes, the rotary punch almost makes making gaskets fun right? lol

 

[astnmacgto]

CAD is some nasty stuff, although I'm glad I'm addicted to saws rather than other garbage kids my age are into. And yes, the rotary punch almost makes making gaskets fun right? lol

That's what I tell my girlfriend. I could be wasting all my dollars on stuff with no return value.

 

[46 Poulan]

Its funny to me when Kensie started this thread that a core 5 or 6 people keep it going. I just keep going back to learn,listen ,share info and talk to other people who undedstand and are crazy about the old magnesium---David

 

[brandonstc6]

I'd have to be able to get it pretty cheap to get it past my parent's. They always have less of a problem letting me buy parts than something like a +$100 saw. Due to that, I think I kinda got to keep my search local to stay within a reasonable price. I'm keeping my eye out for a old Mac. I'll just have to be patient, one will turn up eventually.

I have always wanted a pro Mac 700. I finally found one for $15. But the compression was low. It cost me about $140 for a total rebuild, including a new GB bar and Carlton chain, but it was a fun experience. And it should be a nice saw. Keep looking and you will find some. Try posting an ad on Facebook marketplace or Craigslist looking for old non running chainsaws. You might get some good ones like that. Also, do you have a good scrap yard nearby. It's crazy some of the saws I've found over the years. Most of the old saws I find either are a victim of white death or just need carburetor work to be a good runner. In my opinion, everyone needs a pro 10 series Mac in their collection. I have several and I really like them.


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[Mac&Homelite]

That's what I tell my girlfriend. I could be wasting all my dollars on stuff with no return value.

But if she's anything like my mother, she probably thinks they have no return value...which is partially true. I know I have spent more on getting them to where I want them than anyone else would ever pay for them.

 

[astnmacgto]

But if she's anything like my mother, she probably thinks they have no return value...which is partially true. I know I have spent more on getting them to where I want them than anyone else would ever pay for them.

Idk I'm pretty good at wheeling and dealing for what I have. Just ask @Boomer 87

 

[Kensie1988]

Its funny to me when Kensie started this thread that a core 5 or 6 people keep it going. I just keep going back to learn,listen ,share info and talk to other people who undedstand and are crazy about the old magnesium---David

It's crazy, I never expected my first thread on this site to blow up like it did lol

P.S. - I got my Dayton put back together and she runs!

 

[Mac&Homelite]

I have always wanted a pro Mac 700. I finally found one for $15. But the compression was low. It cost me about $140 for a total rebuild, including a new GB bar and Carlton chain, but it was a fun experience. And it should be a nice saw. Keep looking and you will find some. Try posting an ad on Facebook marketplace or Craigslist looking for old non running chainsaws. You might get some good ones like that. Also, do you have a good scrap yard nearby. It's crazy some of the saws I've found over the years. Most of the old saws I find either are a victim of white death or just need carburetor work to be a good runner. In my opinion, everyone needs a pro 10 series Mac in their collection. I have several and I really like them.


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So what did you do to fix the compression? The price has got to be one of my favorite reasons for working on saws. Lord knows what hole I would dig myself into if I bought a project vehicle. No scrap yard nearby for me. May hit up the local small engine repair shops and see what I can get for cheap though.

 

[brandonstc6]

So what did you do to fix the compression? The price has got to be one of my favorite reasons for working on saws. Lord knows what hole I would dig myself into if I bought a project vehicle. No scrap yard nearby for me. May hit up the local small engine repair shops and see what I can get for cheap though.

The cylinder and piston looked great but the rings were worn completely out. I replaced the rings, bearings, seals, hoses, air filter and rebuilt the carburetor. The compression went up from 60 psi to 175 psi. I see lots of saws with low compression but good cylinders and pistons. I buy caber piston rings for them. On this saw I didn't need ring squeezers, but they are handy for all non clamshell saws. If you don't have a set of ring squeezers, you should get some. They are red and round, and you press the ends together and slide on the cylinder. Like this.

I've found good saws on Facebook/ Craigslist.


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[Mac&Homelite]

Yeah the piston ring kit and some other tools are on my Christmas wishlist. You can never have enough tools!

 

[Kensie1988]

Yeah the piston ring kit and some other tools are on my Christmas wishlist. You can never have enough tools!

I have probably spent about $200 on tools in the past two months that I have came down with CAD, I don't want to talk about how much I have spent on chainsaws haha

 

[Boomer 87]

look what i drug home!!!! Has one good scratch from some carbon, im gonna clean it all up remove the jug and clean it up and put er back together, these are a good ole saw

 

[46 Poulan]

I bought a set not to long ago. Really liked the way the piston stops work after getting some rope stuck in a saw. Good score on the Stihl!!!

 

[astnmacgto]

I have probably spent about $200 on tools in the past two months that I have came down with CAD, I don't want to talk about how much I have spent on chainsaws haha

I have spent more than I would like to admit on tools I can assure you. I refuse to not have the correct tool for the job. But being a mechanic I need lots of tools. Something to the tune of 20k+...........

 

[astnmacgto]

View attachment 545176 look what i drug home!!!! Has one good scratch from some carbon, im gonna clean it all up remove the jug and clean it up and put er back together, these are a good ole saw

Did you get those other two saws or do I need to bring em with me tomorrow.

 

[Boomer 87]

Got em

 

[astnmacgto]

Got em

Word, and my jonsered?

 

[Mac&Homelite]

I have spent more than I would like to admit on tools I can assure you. I refuse to not have the correct tool for the job. But being a mechanic I need lots of tools. Something to the tune of 20k+...........

I swear there is nothing more annoying than not having the right tool (except maybe breaking a bolt or tap). I always seems to need that new tool on a Sunday evening or on some holiday when no one is open and it's gota get fixed.