I've been trying to quell the CAD lately but I just couldn't help checking out this Craigslist find last night. Picked up my first "old school" saw... a Jonsered 630. Got it from a nice young guy who also peruses this site by the name of Dusty. Nice guy with an enviable amount of toys for his age!
I have to admit my knowledge of Jreds is very limited but I gleaned enough info to know that this was/is a quality saw. Now what I do know:
-Made in 1983(from the serial number plate)
-Has the double thin ring piston set up
-Electrolux is printed on the serial number plate and
-The badging and filter cover still say "Jonsereds" with the "s" at the end. Not sure if that's a big deal but I think they lost it shortly after that.
- Most Importantly to me is that the darn things piston and cylinder looks great and it starts on the first or second pull everytime I've started it! Most of my newer saws can't do that!
It runs great! I can't wait to sharpen the chains and face it off against the MS 361. If anyone has info to add about the saw I'd sure appreciate it...
Oh, and here's a pic before I get her cleaned up a bit(shouldn't need much!)...
I have to admit my knowledge of Jreds is very limited but I gleaned enough info to know that this was/is a quality saw. Now what I do know:
-Made in 1983(from the serial number plate)
-Has the double thin ring piston set up
-Electrolux is printed on the serial number plate and
-The badging and filter cover still say "Jonsereds" with the "s" at the end. Not sure if that's a big deal but I think they lost it shortly after that.
- Most Importantly to me is that the darn things piston and cylinder looks great and it starts on the first or second pull everytime I've started it! Most of my newer saws can't do that!
It runs great! I can't wait to sharpen the chains and face it off against the MS 361. If anyone has info to add about the saw I'd sure appreciate it...
Oh, and here's a pic before I get her cleaned up a bit(shouldn't need much!)...