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That Super XL is a thing of beauty!

There's a hardware store somewhat near me that has a late production SXL-AO just like that (with the Zama carb). They've had it on display since 1994 or so when it was produced. It has a good layer of shelf dust, and is sitting next to an NOS Homelite 240. They have the SXL-AO priced at $399.95 and the 240 set at $299.95. About two years ago I asked if they'd negotiate on the price of the SXL-AO. No dice. If you want to try your luck with them PM me and I'll give you the contact info...

Sure is!

If it were an older model and $100 less, I'd jump at it and stick it on a shelf.

No bucking spike = :msp_sad:

NOS spikes are around $15 or so IIRC. If a fellow had an NOS or near-NOS saw, then that'd be the way to 'complete' it.

A little better deal than the eaby deal, and not refurbished.
NOS Blue and white Homelite SXLAO

That is a better deal. Judging by his description (specifically the time frame of the original purchase) and not seeing the saw, I'd say that it's much more likely that the saw is one of the "Ol Blue" or "Limited Edition" SXL-AO's that are painted a different blue than the old blue/white saws. Here are two listings for the saws I'm talking about.

Homelite Old Blue SXL 20" Chainsaw Runs Well Heavy Wear Free Shipping | eBay

Homelite SXL Chainsaw Old Blue 16" 135PSI Compression Runs Great New Bar Chain | eBay

On that 2nd saw you can see the different shades of blue because they swapped on a clutch cover from an older blue/white model. The older color is most visible (in their pics) in the bar stud area.
 
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I have never seen a chain like the SXL 20" has on it, in my 30 yrs of logging. It all most looks like it would cut if it was put on backwards :hmm3grin2orange:

I gave away one of the first XL-12's made about a year ago, what was i thinking:bang:
 
I have never seen a chain like the SXL 20" has on it, in my 30 yrs of logging. It all most looks like it would cut if it was put on backwards :hmm3grin2orange:

I gave away one of the first XL-12's made about a year ago, what was i thinking:bang:

That's Oregon 72V Vanguard chain. The depth gauges are 'bent over' like that. Makes filing them a PITA. It's a 'reduced kickback' chain...

Now why did I read "chainbrake" in your post the first time I read it? My mind's playing tricks on me (got a migraine headache today..............and I've had strange things happen with those). Reread your post (after I posted) and saw that you were talking about the chain. Edited my response...
 
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Not only better, but Cliff will get the color right!

I really do hope that saw goes unsold.


I can't see anyone paying $2,000 much less what he is asking. If he gets it must be worth it to someone but I can't imagine it ever being worth that kind of coin
 
Ok, 'scuse my ignorance, but why would you want big bucking spikes on a 2 man saw?


Those saws are actually made to cut either one man or two man. Pop off the quick release helper and you really need the dogs to cut.

Those home made dogs are kinda lame and I would rather have a nice original or a Hadstone claw in stead.

As far as the color choice maybe the guy had a fire truck to mount it on. :msp_biggrin:




 

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