Saws 'n stuff in Japan

[SEAM]

This Mac returned to me yesterday. 10 years ago a friend needed a cheap, big, reliable und startable saw (he was 68 years old that time). I sold him this CP80DX as I had several of them and he liked the saw.
He used it to for logging on his property and also to cut the posts and beams for a house. During that time all it got was a carb overhaul, a fresh fuel line and a new (used) coil assy along with a couple of points services and several new chains/sprockets.
Getting older, he decided the saw was getting too heavy for him to use and returned it to me...







Now, that's what I would call a quality product!

 

[anlrolfe]

As my dear uncle would say, "tougher than a bucket of hammers"

 

[SEAM]

This Super Pro 80 arrived here yesterday. Needed a new clutch. I like these 80 cc Macs a lot - relatively light, good balance and ample power. This one has knuckle-breaking compression.

 

[milkman]

I liked the other thread of chainsaws from Japan, I'll be watching this thread for more saws and STUFF, keep the pics coming.

 

[SEAM]

Another one for the collection: Very early 020AV(T) with one-piece starter&fuel tank housing:
It needed a new fuel hose and impulse line. Probably was used only a couple of times and then put away - the original bar&chain look almost new...















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[Jim Timber]

That little stihl is cute.

 

[xtremez]

That 020 is in cherry condition. I love the old macs.

 

[SEAM]

That 020 is in cherry condition. I love the old macs.

So do I...

 

[Eccentric]

As I've said before..........you have an extremely cool collection. Thanks again for sharing them with us.

 

[rmh3481]

Very nice!

 

[redfin]

I was just poking through your photos, some very nice saws. Thank you.

 

[SawTroll]

That little stihl is cute.

Actually, it is extremely ugly, sort of looks as if it was designed in Japan - but cool anyway!

 

[SEAM]

Actually, it is extremely ugly, sort of looks as if it was designed in Japan - but cool anyway!

For a 1971 saw it was a pretty decent design... especially when compared to the Scandinavian equivalents as there weren't any, only some relabeled US makes and a Solo...

New Japanese saws looked quite different in those days... The 020 was functional, reliable and lived longer than some users desired. This model was produced and liked by owners for 25+ years. There are not many saws like that. Usually the short-lived ones are more desirable.

 

[SawTroll]

For a 1971 saw it was a pretty decent design... especially when compared to the Scandinavian equivalents as there weren't any, only some relabeled US makes and a Solo...

New Japanese saws looked quite different in those days... The 020 was functional, reliable and lived longer than some users desired. This model was produced and liked by owners for 25+ years. There are not many saws like that. Usually the short-lived ones are more desirable.

I know all that, but it still is an ugly design - a lot could have been done with a more tasteful coloration....

 

[Jim Timber]

Actually, it is extremely ugly, sort of looks as if it was designed in Japan - but cool anyway!

Given the rest of the saws the kraut's have produced, that one's good looking! How come Stihl never had dinner with Porsche and got chewed out about aesthetics? They both lived at the same time...

 

[Ray Bell]

Wow, you have a lot of old, nice saws. Thanks for posting.

 

[RAS61]

How come Stihl never had dinner with Porsche and got chewed out about aesthetics?

Personally, I never thought Porsche's were very good looking, mostly form follows function. That saw's a lot prettier than a 911, 914 and especially a Panamera - WOOF .

 

[Jim Timber]

Personally, I never thought Porsche's were very good looking, mostly form follows function. That saw's a lot prettier than a 911, 914 and especially a Panamera - WOOF .

I think the same of everything Stihl has ever produced. Their air filter covers remind me of Melissa McCarthy's rear.

 

[Guido Salvage]

I think the same of everything Stihl has ever produced. Their air filter covers remind me of Melissa McCarthy's rear.

Who is Melissa McCarthy?

 

[Jim Timber]

She co-stars a show called Mike and Molly.