Who likes big old Homelite muscle??

[crane]

Took a trip over the weekend...................here's the result. Twenty minutes in a shop attic and came away with this lot. Will post pics as I get them cleaned.

 

[Jacob J.]

Drew- looks like you snatched up some good old muscle. I think I see a 26LCS there and that's a desirable saw. That series of Homelites were strong cutters.

 

[crane]

Thanks Jacob. Here are some close ups of the 20MCS as I found it.

Wait till you see what I found under the dust!!





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[crane]

Edit:
Sorry, the first pic is of the half cleaned 5-30. Will try to post more good outdoors pics if I get off work before dark tomorrow.

 

[Jacob J.]

Looking good there...The belts in those are usually rotted away. I think Sugar Creek Supply is tooling up to make reproductions.

 

[crane]

I don't mean to gloat here.......But I'm real pleased with the shape of the saws under all the dust. All had been kept up in the attic of an old shop, and the owner said they have been there 22years. The fuel tank is imaculate as well as the oil tank. Cylinder and piston are excellent. Tons of compression. Even the oiler works.

 

[Jacob J.]

I don't mean to gloat here.......But I'm real pleased with the shape of the saws under all the dust. All had been kept up in the attic of an old shop, and the owner said they have been there 22years. The fuel tank is imaculate as well as the oil tank. Cylinder and piston are excellent. Tons of compression. Even the oiler works.

You scored big time and the condition of those old Homelites is worth gloating over....Those were some of the original one-man muscle saws....

 

[crane]

O.K. Last little bonus........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUyWDMgbbj0

Poured a little gas.......tweeked the needles................Replaced a section of fuel line. Will post a video when I get the chain sharp and in some wood. Sorry This video is so dark, Running out of time.

 

[Banshee]

Thanks Jacob. Here are some close ups of the 20MCS as I found it.

Wait till you see what I found under the dust!!





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I like this one the best. "let's make a saw out of a solid piece of metal and then drill some holes in the bar to save a half ounce" lol

I'm so jealous right now of all those Homelites. What did it set you back if I can ask.

 

[crane]

...I'm so jealous right now of all those Homelites. What did it set you back if I can ask.

Don't want to answer ......on account you'd probably kill me

 

[Bill G]

That is a excellent score. The 5-30, 26LCS and 20MCS are great saws. You have one of each now.

Bill

 

[leeha]

Nice find.
I'm jealous.
They all look very clean.



Lee

 

[Freehand]

Great post O.P.-that youboob vid is makin' me want one......purrin' like a nursing kitten-WOW




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[Evan]

holy the bar is feirce, 1/2" thick?

 

[woodchopper]

Very nice find. Hope they all work out for you.

 

[blsnelling]

Nice old saws. Any old muscle is cool, no matter the brand.

 

[lesorubcheek]

Very very nice. Great find!

Dan

 

[sefh3]

WOW looks like you made out this weekend. Your not giving a price so I'm sure they were pretty cheap. They look like they weren't used very much before they hibernated for 22 years.

 

[heimannm]

Congratulations Drew,

Those are a rare find, in great condition and reasonably priced to boot!

Now I know you won't have the time or inclination to mess around with any little ole McCulloch saws...

Mark

 

[crane]

quick question, anyone know the file size for 1/2" chain? Need to touch up the chain before I drop it in the wood for the video. Want it to be good and sharp.

Drew

Btw: might as well get the sizes for 7/16 and 9/16 too. Thanks.
I'll post some good pics tonight.