Vintage Chainsaw Collectors Lounge

[Deleted member 149229]

The one with the round blade is called a "Sally Saw".

Mark

Thanks. And it’s purpose/use was for what?

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Well shoot, I thought I had this cad thing under control but then I just found out that Huztl finally released the long awaited 200t. Although I normally would not put together another kit saw, this one peaks my interest for sure at around $215 shipped. I wonder how this is going to hurt the resale market for genuine 200t's now?

 

[McCullochCollectorPNW]

When you guys first developed CAD how did you go about collecting your saws? Craigslist, asking around, ebay, garage sales?

 

[s sidewall]

Asking, Craigslist, friends looking out for one.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

Repair shops is another good source also

Steve

 

[McCullochCollectorPNW]

Repair shops is another good source also

Steve

Good idea. I'll have to ask around more at some of those places. Ive done that a few times already and was mostly met with these looks that sort of say "Why would you want a saw thats 50+ years old and doesnt run?"

 

[s sidewall]

So it ain't taking up space in their shop[emoji16]

Steve

 

[Philbert]

When you guys first developed CAD how did you go about collecting your saws? Craigslist, asking around, ebay, garage sales?

Yes.

Philbert

 

[s sidewall]

Another place is your neighbor's Garage when they are on vacation, just repaint the saw and bar. They probably wouldn't recognise it any way cause they don't pull it out but once a year. He might even ask to borrow a saw.

Steve

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Another place is your neighbor's Garage when they are on vacation, just repaint the saw and bar. They probably wouldn't recognise it any way cause they don't pull it out but once a year. He might even ask to borrow a saw.

Steve

Good one Steve! I must ask, with how much success do you have with that method? Asking for a friend.

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Honestly I've gotten most of my saws through word of mouth, flea markets, and thru fellow members on this site. The one time I bought from the bay, I was sorta disappointed but it is what it is. Best time I've had is by far through fellow members on the site. I tried the local repair shops but the one doesn't work on saws, and the other flat out won't sell any used stuff. That guy is a character for several reasons, but I won't get into that.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Good one Steve! I must ask, with how much success do you have with that method? Asking for a friend.

He’ll let you know as soon as he makes bond.

 

[s sidewall]

Only person around me has a saw is me. I think folks around me are saw poor. If they new they make good home defense weapons, I could buy used saws, fix them and sale them to them.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

Even better is a pole saw, got more reach.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

Dad still says we need to add a second floor to the tractor barn, it's already 20' high, to put my saws in and open up me a little repair shop area.

Steve

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Even better is a pole saw, got more reach.

Steve

Market them as defense weapons for the Zombie Apocalypse, you won’t be able to keep up with sales.

 

[McCullochCollectorPNW]

Even better is a pole saw, got more reach.

Yes, theyre great for home defense. That's why I keep one mounted on the mantle above my fireplace, always gassed-up and ready to protect what's mine

 

[McCullochCollectorPNW]

The one time I bought from the bay, I was sorta disappointed but it is what it is

Ive gotten some decent deals on ebay and have had only a few disappointments along the way. A few saws I bought on there actually turned out to be in better shape than I had ever expected.

One thing Ive learned is to try and avoid buying from big sellers with lots of experience with saws (or general equipment/parts). Those guys seem to jack up the prices to be much higher than someone that's a small timer just trying to sell quick.

 

[McCullochCollectorPNW]

Picked up a very rough 1-85 and a 1-62 today, along with a third saw I couldnt identify. Its got model number 600439d which according to an old post of @heimannm's belongs to a pro mac 850

 

[s sidewall]

The only saw I got off eBay was a Poulan 4200, only wanted one for a parts build. Was hoping the p/c would be in good shape to put up if I ever needed them. Locator pins in piston had came out and trashed both. But I did get my 5200 built and running. That's been a good while back and I still haven't ran it but twice and it has seen wood yet.

Steve