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TMM · 03-18-2012, 09:35 AM

about 6 months ago the vintage saw bug bit me. overnight my collection went from 1 saw to 13! here's some of mine:

my first saw, an early 60's Homelite Zip-B

then i found a monster 125cc German-made Solo Rex:

i impulsively bought a late-40's Reed-Prentice Craftsman 1200B in REALLY rough shape. i have it completely apart and i will restore it. my first saw, a MS180C, is next to it.

after months of searching i finally found a Homelite 26LCS. this is the second model of gas chainsaw that Homelite ever made. This saw is what got me interested in old saws because i love the style.

then i found a 1945-ish Lombard GS two-man.

my most recent find, a Mac 1-42, 80CC, original "Mc Welded Tip" bar.

I have videos of my saws and other machines on my Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/user/themadmailler?feature=mhee

anyone else into old saws? be careful with them, you can't have just one!

tmm

Onan18 · 03-18-2012, 04:39 PM

I am, I have an old blue body Homelite Super XL, an 045AV STIHL, an 020AV STIHL top handle model, and an 038AV Super Farm Boss STIHL.

Joe

c5rulz · 03-18-2012, 04:49 PM

Very cool. Nice pics.

I was at a chainsaw GTG yesterday and they were racing zip saws.

Dodgeboy49 · 03-18-2012, 05:03 PM

I suppose I have become an accidental collector- I have a handful of saws but the ones I like best are the pair of orange Homelite Super XL's (one late '70's, one early '80's) and the old McC in the picture below.

Some of those old saws are awfully impressive- I'm not sure I could carry, let alone operate, most of the larger ones!!

RaisedByWolves · 03-19-2012, 07:50 PM

I liked collecting Homelites so much I started a forum for them.

I have about 40 Homelites.

http://houseofhomelite.proboards.com/index.cgi?

TMM · 03-20-2012, 07:43 PM

small world! you started houseofhomelite... i guess that's where "RBW" comes from! i'm a member on there too but i don't post too much. honestly all those ads drive me nuts but i still go on there every other day or so.

i go on chainsawcollectors.se a lot, that's a really good place with tons of good info and plenty of helpful people.

Just got saw #14 today, a McCulloch Super 44A...

tmm

jdemaris · 03-20-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMM

then i found a 1945-ish Lombard GS two-man.

I've got a couple to 2-man Lombard GS saws. Both have the early 24X2 Homelite engines on them.

aametalmaster · 03-24-2012, 11:03 AM

I have a few dozen old Echos from 1969 till now. Those '69s are ones of the oldest in the US thats when they first came here. Anyway i have a '77 CS-315 that i bought new to a CS-1001VL that is my big boy. And 15 CS-60S models one new in the box...Bob

lawnmowertech · 04-06-2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaisedByWolves

I liked collecting Homelites so much I started a forum for them.

I have about 40 Homelites.

http://houseofhomelite.proboards.com/index.cgi?

40 of homelites ?

lawnmowertech · 04-06-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMM

small world! you started houseofhomelite... i guess that's where "RBW" comes from! i'm a member on there too but i don't post too much. honestly all those ads drive me nuts but i still go on there every other day or so.

i go on chainsawcollectors.se a lot, that's a really good place with tons of good info and plenty of helpful people.

Just got saw #14 today, a McCulloch Super 44A...

tmm

tmm recognize me ? was that you that sent me a msg on there ?

TMM · 04-13-2012, 04:58 PM

that was me, looking for those bearings and seals. any luck finding that clutch side bearing?

tmm

hairyapple · 04-29-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMM

about 6 months ago the vintage saw bug bit me. overnight my collection went from 1 saw to 13! here's some of mine:

my first saw, an early 60's Homelite Zip-B

then i found a monster 125cc German-made Solo Rex:

i impulsively bought a late-40's Reed-Prentice Craftsman 1200B in REALLY rough shape. i have it completely apart and i will restore it. my first saw, a MS180C, is next to it.

after months of searching i finally found a Homelite 26LCS. this is the second model of gas chainsaw that Homelite ever made. This saw is what got me interested in old saws because i love the style.

then i found a 1945-ish Lombard GS two-man.

my most recent find, a Mac 1-42, 80CC, original "Mc Welded Tip" bar.

I have videos of my saws and other machines on my Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/user/themadmailler?feature=mhee

anyone else into old saws? be careful with them, you can't have just one!

tmm

I'd be collecting divorce papers next. Where I live there is what is called a transfer station, used to be the dump. They have a no scavenging rule but it is never enforced. The metal dumpster always has a nice collection of old chain saws, mowers, assorted other vintage power equipment etc. This is hoarder's heaven, ask me how I know that.

lawnmowertech · 05-01-2012, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMM

that was me, looking for those bearings and seals. any luck finding that clutch side bearing?

tmm

still looking

03-18-2012, 04:39 PM	#2
Onan18 Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,660 MTF Member # 40653	Re: Anyone into collecting saws? I am, I have an old blue body Homelite Super XL, an 045AV STIHL, an 020AV STIHL top handle model, and an 038AV Super Farm Boss STIHL. Joe

03-18-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
c5rulz Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,018 MTF Member # 8460	Re: Anyone into collecting saws? Very cool. Nice pics. I was at a chainsaw GTG yesterday and they were racing zip saws. __________________ John Deere 2305 with 62"mmm deck, Independent lift. 47" snowblower. SS1023B PTO driven spreader Cimmarron 55 gallon 3 PT sprayer w/12' boom, 50' of 1/2" hose with Lesco/Chemlawn gun, tree sprayer wand and Hypro 6 roller pump Simplicity Landlord DLX with 50" turbo vac Husqvarna 562XP w/ 20" Tech Lite bar Husqvarna 550XPG Husqvarna 346 XP Husqvarna 372XPG Stihl 028 super, rebuilt and ported Tecomec chain grinder Stihl straight shaft trimmer W/ cutting blades

03-18-2012, 05:03 PM	#4
Dodgeboy49 Senior MTF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington (yes, the state) Posts: 545 MTF Member # 52593	Re: Anyone into collecting saws? I suppose I have become an accidental collector- I have a handful of saws but the ones I like best are the pair of orange Homelite Super XL's (one late '70's, one early '80's) and the old McC in the picture below. Some of those old saws are awfully impressive- I'm not sure I could carry, let alone operate, most of the larger ones!!

03-19-2012, 07:50 PM	#5
RaisedByWolves GANG GREEN GIZMOW KILLER! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,225 MTF Member # 41447	Re: Anyone into collecting saws? I liked collecting Homelites so much I started a forum for them. I have about 40 Homelites. http://houseofhomelite.proboards.com/index.cgi? __________________ http://jd318techforum.proboards.com/index.cgi http://houseofhomelite.proboards.com/index.cgi? POWERKING "79" 2416 ECONOMY "64" JD KUBOTA 4200 "68" JD 140 H-3 And a restored JD318

03-20-2012, 07:43 PM	#6
TMM Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ct Posts: 556 MTF Member # 39078	Re: Anyone into collecting saws? small world! you started houseofhomelite... i guess that's where "RBW" comes from! i'm a member on there too but i don't post too much. honestly all those ads drive me nuts but i still go on there every other day or so. i go on chainsawcollectors.se a lot, that's a really good place with tons of good info and plenty of helpful people. Just got saw #14 today, a McCulloch Super 44A... tmm

03-18-2012, 09:35 AM	#1
TMM Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ct Posts: 556 MTF Member # 39078	Anyone into collecting saws? about 6 months ago the vintage saw bug bit me. overnight my collection went from 1 saw to 13! here's some of mine: my first saw, an early 60's Homelite Zip-B then i found a monster 125cc German-made Solo Rex: i impulsively bought a late-40's Reed-Prentice Craftsman 1200B in REALLY rough shape. i have it completely apart and i will restore it. my first saw, a MS180C, is next to it. after months of searching i finally found a Homelite 26LCS. this is the second model of gas chainsaw that Homelite ever made. This saw is what got me interested in old saws because i love the style. then i found a 1945-ish Lombard GS two-man. my most recent find, a Mac 1-42, 80CC, original "Mc Welded Tip" bar. I have videos of my saws and other machines on my Youtube! http://www.youtube.com/user/themadmailler?feature=mhee anyone else into old saws? be careful with them, you can't have just one! tmm

03-24-2012, 11:03 AM	#8
aametalmaster Senior MTF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 186 MTF Member # 26079 Images: 1	Re: Anyone into collecting saws? I have a few dozen old Echos from 1969 till now. Those '69s are ones of the oldest in the US thats when they first came here. Anyway i have a '77 CS-315 that i bought new to a CS-1001VL that is my big boy. And 15 CS-60S models one new in the box...Bob Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bob Wright Metal Master Fab. Salem Ohio http://www.ceilingtrains.com/ Birthplace of the Silver and Deming Drill

04-13-2012, 04:58 PM	#11
TMM Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ct Posts: 556 MTF Member # 39078	Re: Anyone into collecting saws? that was me, looking for those bearings and seals. any luck finding that clutch side bearing? tmm

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