Chainsaw collection

[Timj]

My main saw,
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I have a pair of these Homelite 360s that my grandfather bought. The first was to replace the xl12, then he bought the other a few years later. I've ran the older one since I was a teenager, when I got promoted up from limbing with the little 12" saw.
I pick up a new Stihl every once in a while, look at the price and think I don't cut as much anymore and the old one is still getting it done.

The old XL 12 is still around and a big old Clinton I'll have to get some pics of, it is a "Man's" saw.

My homelite is not like those . It is just pos that Home Depot sold 10 years ago . For the amount I have spent on bars and chains I could have bought a better one that is forsure .

Dave

I think them 360s were about the end of when they made a good saw here after they went to the big box, made over seas pos

[Toolslinger]

I've burned up my share of electrics units. Not because there was anything wrong with them... I was using them WAY beyond their duty cycle... My very tired Remington electric is now up for sale at my father's estate sale. I kept his old Milwaukee electric. I believe that saw could go all day, and I know it'd wear me out simply due to weight. Most of my gas saws are lighter. I really don't like having an electric cord involved while cutting, but it can't be avoided indoors where I used to use them.

While I haven't done it yet, I would like to get a good brand battery climbing saw. I have a real nice Dolmar for that, but the ease of not having to start a saw up in the air is appealing, and I'm not doing up work all that frequently. It'll likely be a Dewalt since I run their 20v line for my heavy cordless tools.

[Harry]

Classic V8 chainsaw video

That is a serious saw Matt! Kida reminds me of the V-8 Case Tractor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzVBpddpK2k

Keep the Peace
Harry

[Eugen]

This makes me think. Would an arborist with an all electric chainsaw set still be called a tree hugger?

[Chad]

Nice Tim! I have my grandfather's Homelite 35 (looks just like your 360's). Mist likely his was made for Canadian market. Unfortunately the one crankcase side is all cracked and it's beyond repair. not sure how that happened. Ah well it will be a wall hanger



I forgot about his Pro Mac 375, made by Black and Decker just before they closed up in Toronto. Neat looking machine, will get to later.



Also have his top handled Craftsman, runs but needs new fuel lines. Will make a nice little runner.

As far as battery and electric saws go, I haven't any experience with them, but would like to get one. Especially as gas continues to go up.

Here's my kids electric saw



And finally my Contra replica model.





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[Chad]

That V8 saw is nuts. Can't imagine running that, way too much for me too Dave!

Eugen I think tree huggers would be good with a battery saw. Not much major tree removal happening with one yet (I'm sure the battery power/life isn't far off yet though).

One day I'd like to attend one of these. Although I think I'd want a gas mask lol. The end is crazy, piles of them idling.

https://youtu.be/RdOz7JFrxXU

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[Eugen]

@Chad that was fun to watch.

I can't imagine how much you hunted for your vintage chainsaws, since I've been looking for old saws it seems lots of people are hunting them.

[Chad]

[mention]Chad[/mention] that was fun to watch.

I can't imagine how much you hunted for your vintage chainsaws, since I've been looking for old saws it seems lots of people are hunting them.

Yes, I search daily, sometimes multiple times. There are a number of people always on the hunt, just like our Case tractors. Just take your time, one (or 10+) will come along lol. Also depends what you're looking for (ie. running vs. non). I'd say half of mine I got running and other half not. Although I mainly seek Stihl (what I got started on and am most familiar with) most of the vintage stuff is worth repairing. Parts availability is also a consideration. My next saw will be a Husky hopefully.

I've been pretty lucky with most of them. Many within a 30 min drive from my house, furthest I've ever driven was 2.5 hours. And then usually being first in line, but for both my Contra's for example I was 2nd or 3rd. But that's part of the chase as we all know with our GT's

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[MattA]

Glad you guys enjoyed the V8 chainsaw video. There are other videos on youtube.

@Harry That's one crazy V8 case tractor. Maybe we should kick off a topic for that sort of stuff. I know of a few over powered tractors out there...

No chainsaws here... Also have no trees

[Harry]

I'm not a collector of chain saws. I've had a few through the years but were only to cut trees. My first was a McCullough 14" saw that I used until it finally quit. It was used extensive, and the abuse was evident.
I had a few trees to cut and was not burning wood anymore, so I bought a Poulan. It ran well when I used it, but I loaned it out and it didn't run very well when it was returned. I believe it was run hot and it doesn't have much power anymore. My Dad gave me a couple of saws. One was a 14" Skill saw which I did get running but there was a problem with the chain oiler leaking when the saw set. He also gave me a 20" McCullough saw which run great, but it is a heavy saw. I also picked up a 12" McCullough saw, which I have not looked at since I picked it up. Since the Asian beetle destroyed most of the ash trees in my woods. I purchased a 16" Stihl saw. It runs great and I have not had any problems with it. I have cut a lot of trees with this saw, and it is my saw of choice.