VERY nice!
Saws over 20 years old
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VERY nice!
parrisw
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[/IMG][/IMG]This Husqvarna 480 CD is over 20 years old.
Wow thats really nice. I just picked one up in a lot of saws I got, hope mine turns out that nice.
parrisw
Tree Freak
Here is mine.
A little rubbing compound, paste wax, and some citrus-shine and that thing will like brand-new, no problem.
My Jred 90, this is as I picked it up.
It cleaned up well runs swell.
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Farley9n
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Looks Good Bob!
That's just about right for an old retired guy to lug around in the woods. You could build a nice little firewood business around that saw. Classic looks, sound and big grunt power! Good Score.......Other Bob
That's just about right for an old retired guy to lug around in the woods. You could build a nice little firewood business around that saw. Classic looks, sound and big grunt power! Good Score.......Other Bob
parrisw
Tree Freak
Thanks, ya its in pretty good shape. Needs a little cleaning. I got a Jet clean parts washer at work, I've been putting saws in there, works awesome, makes em look like new. I just put the 371 in there today, came out great!!!
Got a few more months to go,, have two dead motorcycles in the gargage, the wood and saws are on hold.:censored:That's just about right for an old retired guy to lug around in the woods. You could build a nice little firewood business around that saw. Classic looks, sound and big grunt power! Good Score.......Other Bob
Beside it's getting cool!!
Catnap
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Pro Mac 1000
I have 2 Pro Mac 1000 saw that run perfectly!
I have 2 Pro Mac 1000 saw that run perfectly!
Nailgunner
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Does my 266SE count? It must be around 20 years old. It's the old coarse-thread clutch type if that helps.
woodyman
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Catnap,nice Pro Mac 1000's.What size are they and what is the weight of the power head?
Catnap
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Woodyman, The saws are 100cc and the powerhead weighs about 18 3/4 lbs. They are not true Macs but re-badged Partner p100s. Mac at this time was getting away from higher cc saws as demand was lowering.
I have been pleased with the power for slabbing up hardwood and large crosscutting. For firewood and smaller work I still love my old Stihl 028. I have a few other saws as well but have weeded out most of my problem units. The guy I bought these from said he chose the saws not so much for chain speed but for torque - as slabbing with an alaskan mill puts much demand on a saw. Slabbing does require you to give full throttle for long duration. They both have vibration isolation, electronic ignition and a chain brake. Made in Sweden
I have been pleased with the power for slabbing up hardwood and large crosscutting. For firewood and smaller work I still love my old Stihl 028. I have a few other saws as well but have weeded out most of my problem units. The guy I bought these from said he chose the saws not so much for chain speed but for torque - as slabbing with an alaskan mill puts much demand on a saw. Slabbing does require you to give full throttle for long duration. They both have vibration isolation, electronic ignition and a chain brake. Made in Sweden
Squirrel72
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I'm not sure of the year, but it's at least 20 years old. Runs like a champ, but heavy as hell.
gmax
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That's a nice looking Alpina , you cant beat the Italians for style.
This is a very clean unused Stihl 041, they say it makes a good firewood saw.
Pioneerguy600
That Alpina is unique looking, thats for sure. I'm not sure I have ever seen one around here. I would like to know more about them.
Squirrel72
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I don't know much about it myself. It was my grandfathers. He gave it to me in '94 or so. I remember him using it when I was a little kid. Maybe '83/84? All I know about it is 70cc's 20"bar auto lube, but does have an manual oil plunger also, has an auto chain tensioner. Not sure on the HP. Weighs in at a whopping 23lbs gas, oil and bar. Forget about parts. None in the states as far a I can tell. I've only seen one other one here in CT local to me. There was an old Stihl dealer around here that used to carry them.
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Squirell72, Great looking, stong looking saw there! Kinda looks like if Caterpiller made chinsaws, thats what it would look like.:greenchainsaw:
I have two saws (070S and pro 55) in my collection. I like the Alpina's as they had a nice design. They are not shining in the weight/power ratio however..
Alpina saws were quite popular in our area in the eighties but finding parts for them is getting very difficult. I was able to make one running from 2 parts saws. B@tch saws to work on..., grrrr. The automatic oiler is also a uniqe design
I am still looking for the 90 cc and 120 cc alpina's to complete the collection.
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