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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
Posts: 15,208
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Have we discussed vintage chainsaws ?
So I have the generic Poulan 16" chainsaw which works fine for the smaller stuff on our property . But for bigger stuff the engine and chain size leave a bit to be desired. I only use a saw a few times a year so buying a new saw in the 50 - 60 cc range doesn't make much sense .
So I have been looking on CL for used vintage saws . Vintage to me is late 70's and up . I was quite surprised that there are quite a few saws being sold in running condition for 100.00 to 150.00 . I am talking Stihl/Husky/Homelite/Echo with bars 16-20 inch . Now a lot of these saws don't have chain brakes or anti vibration handles but most are all metal either aluminum or magnesium alloy .
Seeing that I only use occasionally what do you guys think about vintage chainsaws ? One I may go look at tomorrow is a Homelite Super XL which is a 58cc with 16" bar and chain . Supposedly runs good and doesn't look too bad . I know the older saws generally don't rev as high as newer saws but they have very good torque . I am guilty of being stuck in the past 😁
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2002 Boxster S . Arctic silver + black top/int. Jake Raby 3.6 SS engine " the beast ". GT3 front bumper, GT3 side skirts and GT3 TEK rear diffuser. 1999 996 C4 coupe black/grey with FSI 3.8 engine . Rear diffuser , front spoiler lip with ducktail spoiler .
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