What a collection, some of those "dead" Homelites look like big displacement saws.
Vintage Chainsaw Museum
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Since I was going on, I decided to go through the cabinet that had starter handles and miscellaneous starter parts. I owe you a photo of the results.
I was almost caught up with getting stuff organized when I had to make a trip to Wisconsin this week. Stopped to see Woody Strommen on my way home, Woody was ready to get rid of all his chainsaw and trimmer/blower stuff...now I have to start all over again. There's only 10-15% of NOS parts, the rest is saws, parts saws, and used parts. This will take some time.
At least I didn't blow out any tire or bend and axles on this trip.
Mark
I was almost caught up with getting stuff organized when I had to make a trip to Wisconsin this week. Stopped to see Woody Strommen on my way home, Woody was ready to get rid of all his chainsaw and trimmer/blower stuff...now I have to start all over again. There's only 10-15% of NOS parts, the rest is saws, parts saws, and used parts. This will take some time.
At least I didn't blow out any tire or bend and axles on this trip.
Mark
Not long before we start seeing signs, ‘99 Miles to Mark’s Chainsaw Museum’.
‘FREE Ice Water!’
Philbert
‘FREE Ice Water!’
Philbert
Based on the current balance sheet, I may have to charge a nickel...
Mark
Mark
The starter stuff in the base cabinet all in order now. It is amazing how much space you free up and how much easier it is to find everything with some improved organization. I'm sure some of the empty space will get filled with stuff from Woody.
Continuing with the organization, I wanted to clear up some clutter before I started going through the things I brought back from Woody's. First off today was the cabinet with sprockets and related items. I started unloading before I took a photo so, some's still in and some's out on the table.
I have some leftover space here as well as I accumulate more sprockets, bar tips, sprocket washers, and related items.
I have a good supply of 3/8 pitch 7 & 8 tooth and .404 pitch 7 & 8 tooth sprockets for the large spline clutches, and several lifetimes supply of .354 pitch 7 tooth sprockets for the small spline clutches. I also uncovered a good number of .404 8 tooth sprockets for the McCulloch gear drive saws.
And finally, the small parts cabinet is the rest of the sprockets, washers, bar adjusters, and related stuff.
Mark
Continuing with the organization, I wanted to clear up some clutter before I started going through the things I brought back from Woody's. First off today was the cabinet with sprockets and related items. I started unloading before I took a photo so, some's still in and some's out on the table.
I have some leftover space here as well as I accumulate more sprockets, bar tips, sprocket washers, and related items.
I have a good supply of 3/8 pitch 7 & 8 tooth and .404 pitch 7 & 8 tooth sprockets for the large spline clutches, and several lifetimes supply of .354 pitch 7 tooth sprockets for the small spline clutches. I also uncovered a good number of .404 8 tooth sprockets for the McCulloch gear drive saws.
And finally, the small parts cabinet is the rest of the sprockets, washers, bar adjusters, and related stuff.
Mark
A chainsaw trade in guide! I would of never thought. Granted I was still in diapers when a couple were written.
Nowadays everything seems disposable,if it tears up throw it away and get a new one. Impressive collection you have .Be Safe!
Some of us will be back in diapers soon enough...
I helped with some wall decor today.
Dustincoc
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I'd suggest widening the scope of the museum to include logging/arborist items. A wider scope means more visitors, meaning more revenue to hopefully make the museum profitable or at least self sustaining.
A few additional items moved into the display.
Titan drill next to the Cox Beaver.
Earth drill A.K.A. earth auger. I was running the saw in the morning, added the gearbox in the afternoon.
Mark
Titan drill next to the Cox Beaver.
Earth drill A.K.A. earth auger. I was running the saw in the morning, added the gearbox in the afternoon.
Mark
I have the brush cutter on hand, need to get it cleaned up for the display.
I'm still looking for a Roto-bit pruner.
Mark
Did McCulloch make a lunar auger as well (maybe for NASA)?
Philbert
Philbert
I like that grinder lazy Susan that I see in the background.
Ron
Ron
My father in law has a drill similar to the Titan but I think it is a Stihl.He worked for the power company for 38 years . I think he used it for boring light poles to hang the crossbars. The earth auger looks cool ! Be Safe!
That makes perfect sense. But at the same time ironic: that the electric company used gas powered drills! I guess it would be like gasoline companies using electric pumps!
Philbert
I saw a clip last night of a drill much like the Titan stuck way up in a pole with power lines running past, evidently it had a throttle latch and the guy let go of the unit...I guess it will run out of fuel eventually.
Mark
Mark
I wonder how many guys burned the tar out of the back of their leg with that brush cutter?
The place is looking good Mark! I feel the need to visit again, who knows maybe this coming spring..
Yeah , this was also the time when they still used a clamshell hole digger for guide wire anchors!
Funny story , when he started the guys told him they would introduce him to Betty .He told them he wasn’t interested because he was happily married. They said don’t worry you’ll get to know her real well. Betty was the clamshell hole digger!
He got to know her real well!
Y'all Be Good and Stay Safe!
Funny story , when he started the guys told him they would introduce him to Betty .He told them he wasn’t interested because he was happily married. They said don’t worry you’ll get to know her real well. Betty was the clamshell hole digger! He got to know her real well!Y'all Be Good and Stay Safe!
