This is the nicest thing to see, instead of sitting inside, typically gaming. I have to say all you guys are right but thats how people learn to work on thing to actually do it. I cant call myself and expert on anything but at 18 I can rebuild about any 2 stroke machine which I would never of imagined 5 years ago !
Youngest CAD victim - Yes there are pics!
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diggers_dad
Sawchologist
Thanks for the rep! He didn't want to get it cut at first because it keeps his ears warm. His mom does the haircuts around our house because we've had to tighten our belts a bit the past couple of years. She cuts our youngest son's hair and mine as well.
Of course, you could see in the picture it doesn't take a lot to cut mine. It's all good, she tells me bald headed men are sexy... Who am I to argue with a good woman?
NORMZILLA44
Addicted to ArboristSite
Anytime Brother's! I also get it done at home, by myself. I am on my second set of clipper's. Been cutting my own since I was about 24 I guess. Takes me about five minutes LOL!
Stumpys Customs
Stumpbroke
With the permission of the OP, I'm gonna add a lil about my CAD infected youngins.
My two youngest boys, 8 & 10 drug a couple of crapsman tophandle saws out from under the bench. My youngest asked if they could tinker with them. I said sure, if you git em runin you can have them. I let them have at em unsupervised. They took the motors out of the cases & checked fer spark, then ran new fuel lines, re-assembled. All I done was put the filters on fer em & adjusted the carbs once they got em fired up.
Talk about makein a dad proud.
Here's a couple of pics
My youngest 8 with his new saw. he's also got a Homie xl with 12" & 6" bars, and a 45cc Earthquake saw.
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My 10 year old with his 021 & crapsman, He's also got a husky 41 that I ported fer him.
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My oldest boy 15 with his 254xp
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My two youngest boys, 8 & 10 drug a couple of crapsman tophandle saws out from under the bench. My youngest asked if they could tinker with them. I said sure, if you git em runin you can have them. I let them have at em unsupervised. They took the motors out of the cases & checked fer spark, then ran new fuel lines, re-assembled. All I done was put the filters on fer em & adjusted the carbs once they got em fired up.
Talk about makein a dad proud.
Here's a couple of pics
My youngest 8 with his new saw. he's also got a Homie xl with 12" & 6" bars, and a 45cc Earthquake saw.
<a href="http://s772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/stump7997/Kids/?action=view&current=Kidssaws005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/stump7997/Kids/Kidssaws005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
My 10 year old with his 021 & crapsman, He's also got a husky 41 that I ported fer him.
<a href="http://s772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/stump7997/Kids/?action=view&current=Kidssaws002.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/stump7997/Kids/Kidssaws002.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
My oldest boy 15 with his 254xp
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NORMZILLA44
Addicted to ArboristSite
Good stuff, maybe this thread can stay awhile
Reminds me of the old homie xl12, found it in the scrap pile when i was like 10, convinced dad to let me take it home, got it runnin 2 days later, all it needed was a bar and chain, it stays at his house now, just as a looker. i hope my boy is gonna be like me. :smile2:
diggers_dad
Sawchologist
With the permission of the OP, I'm gonna add a lil about my CAD infected youngins.
My two youngest boys, 8 & 10 drug a couple of crapsman tophandle saws out from under the bench. My youngest asked if they could tinker with them. I said sure, if you git em runin you can have them. I let them have at em unsupervised. They took the motors out of the cases & checked fer spark, then ran new fuel lines, re-assembled. All I done was put the filters on fer em & adjusted the carbs once they got em fired up.
Talk about makein a dad proud.
Rep for you!!
diggers_dad
Sawchologist
Good stuff, maybe this thread can stay awhile
I hope several more folks post some pics and stories. Maybe then my "Professional Saw Mechanic" son will come down off of his high horse and associate with normal people again. All kidding aside, it sure did him some good to get that saw running. Right now he thinks he can do just about anything. That makes a dad proud, too.
chainsaw mike1
ArboristSite Operative
Well, since he already has a 330 homie I sent out something different to work on. Everyone knows that a true man with a CAD can't just have one brand!! I think he will like them, and they are on the way! HAPPY CUTTING, BIG MIKE.
NORMZILLA44
Addicted to ArboristSite
LOL! just take's one saw to start thing's, and it's all downhill from there. But aside from collecting value, they are a wise investment, and skill. Whether doing tree work, firewdood, collecting, or fixing to sell. They are worth alot!
Dad your doing GREAT ! Keep at it! From what I am seeing on here his saw collection is going to pass yours very quickly!
I am with on the other folks posting some stuff here too! I have 2 grown Daughters so I am no help LOL
I forgot don't go telling him them Huskys stink! LOL You should let him have that moldy one to work on too!Bearings aren't that hard to put in!It will be a couple years before he can handle it but no big deal.You got lots of time LOL
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Sdh1218
ArboristSite Member
Great job
Great job Digger
I have a 1 year old son that I hope takes interest in learning about fixing things between me and his grandfather (both of us auto techs) he will have a lot of chances. I was just rebuilding a backpack blower carb at the table and he was in his high chair and he didn't take his eyes off of what I was doing so that's a good sign.
Great job Digger
I have a 1 year old son that I hope takes interest in learning about fixing things between me and his grandfather (both of us auto techs) he will have a lot of chances. I was just rebuilding a backpack blower carb at the table and he was in his high chair and he didn't take his eyes off of what I was doing so that's a good sign.
diggers_dad
Sawchologist
I sent some rep your way for that big heart. Digger says "Thanks!!" He's ready to tear into another one.
On top of that, his mom told me I should get him everything he needs to do basic work on a saw, sharpen chains, etc, and put it in a good sturdy tool box for him. Nothin' fancy, just screwdrivers, wrenches, files and such. I have almost enough stuff to make him a decent starter set. I think that will be a good Christmas gift!
His mom says a man needs to be handy...
Great thread Fellas!
Now its time for a mini bike and some Briggs lessons on valves!
Now its time for a mini bike and some Briggs lessons on valves!
andydodgegeek
The stool maker
This is a great thread. I dont have any children but it reminds me of when I was a boy. I didnt get that involved with saws, rebuilding carbs and such, but I was my dads chain swapper and cleaner. I was always excited to remove the clutch cover and get in there and clean all the oil/sawdust out of all the nooks and crannys, then put on a different chain, maybe clean the air filter off. Its nice to hear that not all kids are just sitting playing video games, getting fat, and being unruly. Keep this thread going it is very entertaining. Oh yea, it would be nice to see him with an orange saw.
I keep trying to tell him he needs a Husky! LOL
RVALUE
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Saw Dr.
Junk Collector
If Digger is into the small engine thing, you need to get him a leaf blower project. He needs something he can run all by himself after he gets it going. Plus, you get the added benefit of never having to rake again! I understand why you don't want to turn him loose with a saw, but there is little damage he could do with a blower. Let us know what the folks at the saw shop think of Digger's work. You never know, maybe they'll have a job waiting for him when he gets old enough.
