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Post by span870 on Jan 4, 2020 7:55:19 GMT -5
Someone on here messes with em but for the life of me can't remember. Who are you?? Got one you can have if you're interested. Someone gave it to me and didn't want to say no but have no use for it. No idea if it's worth messing with or even if it starts.
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Post by ms660 on Jan 4, 2020 11:51:04 GMT -5
The older Homelites are worth repairing and using. The ones that wear the Homelite name today are basically throw away saws. What model is your saw? If you want to try and get yours running I can probably walk you through the process of doing it. There are many great saw forums on the internet that will help you also. By far the most common older Homelite was the XL-12 and Super XL Homelite produced that model from the mid 60's up until the early 90's for a good reason, they were built to last and there are still many, many being used today. The most common problems with these saws are they have been sitting unused for years. A carb kit and new fuel line will usually get them running again for years of cutting.
Some of the bigger Homelites are very collectable nowadays and are worth a lot of money.( Well I say a lot but you can't retire if you have one) The 650, 750, 2100 925 models are just a few that bring good money today and are still being used or restored for collectors to put on a shelf for display.
Big McCullochs saws are like gold if they are mint. I have seen some SP125 Macs that were new old stock bring up to 5k on Ebay that when new cost maybe 6 hundred bucks
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Post by scrub-buster on Jan 4, 2020 12:13:05 GMT -5
I'm a big fan of the older Homelite saws.
I have an XL-12 that is older than I am. It still runs great. It's a heavy beast.
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Post by scrub-buster on Jan 4, 2020 12:20:00 GMT -5
I got it in a 3 used saw bundle deal with 2 stihls. I sold them and kept the older homelite.  |
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Post by ms660 on Jan 4, 2020 13:58:53 GMT -5
Yours is an early XL 12. The only bad thing is they will tingle your hands without any anti vibe mounts. They were truly built to last a lifetime with proper use and maintenance unlike many of today's saws. Yours looks to be in great condition with little paint loss and the decals look great. Hang on to it. That's a good one. If you do ever need any parts for it I probably can help you out. The string you made for me is doing fine.
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Post by esshup on Jan 4, 2020 15:13:25 GMT -5
MS660, since we are on the older chainsaw topic, what about a mid 1960's vintage Clinton saw? Any value? At least I think it's mid '60's vintage, Dad bought it in April 1965 (I believe).   |
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Post by parrothead on Jan 4, 2020 15:43:46 GMT -5
U ever read about who invented chainsaw saw? 2 doctors to help remove pelvic bone during child birth in 1780s those poor women
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Post by welder on Jan 4, 2020 16:50:19 GMT -5
TONS of cutting/chainsaw experience here, I will say this:
If you have never ran a saw without automatic oiling, consider yourself lucky! LOL!
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Post by scrub-buster on Jan 4, 2020 16:58:29 GMT -5
TONS of cutting/chainsaw experience here, I will say this: If you have never ran a saw without automatic oiling, consider yourself lucky! LOL! I dont mind the thumb pump oiler on mine. |
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Post by firstwd on Jan 4, 2020 20:39:04 GMT -5
U ever read about who invented chainsaw saw? 2 doctors to help remove pelvic bone during child birth in 1780s those poor women Being 5 days post-OP from hip replacement..... EWW! And holy crap! |
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Post by span870 on Feb 1, 2020 15:42:35 GMT -5
The older Homelites are worth repairing and using. The ones that wear the Homelite name today are basically throw away saws. What model is your saw? If you want to try and get yours running I can probably walk you through the process of doing it. There are many great saw forums on the internet that will help you also. By far the most common older Homelite was the XL-12 and Super XL Homelite produced that model from the mid 60's up until the early 90's for a good reason, they were built to last and there are still many, many being used today. The most common problems with these saws are they have been sitting unused for years. A carb kit and new fuel line will usually get them running again for years of cutting. Some of the bigger Homelites are very collectable nowadays and are worth a lot of money.( Well I say a lot but you can't retire if you have one) The 650, 750, 2100 925 models are just a few that bring good money today and are still being used or restored for collectors to put on a shelf for display. Big McCullochs saws are like gold if they are mint. I have seen some SP125 Macs that were new old stock bring up to 5k on Ebay that when new cost maybe 6 hundred bucks Lol repairing and using. Had a Husqvarna tore down for a year now on my workbench. Know what it needs just ain't got the time. Anyway it's a super e-z automatic model 10537??? You want it? Otherwise going in trash. May just need gas. Got out of a house my wife cleaned out. |
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Post by htownhunter on Feb 2, 2020 8:06:02 GMT -5
I'll take it if its destined for the trash.
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Post by span870 on Feb 2, 2020 13:01:48 GMT -5
I'll take it if its destined for the trash. Put gas in it. It did not start. That's the extent of my troubleshooting. It's yours. Have an old Craftsman got out of the same house you can have too. |
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Post by htownhunter on Feb 2, 2020 13:08:02 GMT -5
I'll take it if its destined for the trash. Put gas in it. It did not start. That's the extent of my troubleshooting. It's yours. Have an old Craftsman got out of the same house you can have too. Sounds good. PM sent |
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