Great saws of the 70s, 80s, and 90s

[Sportfury70]

Please ignore how my title sounds like a radio station LOL

So I figured all you CAD sufferers would enjoy this one, and I'm looking for inspiration for my own CAD diagnosis. Here are the rules:

1. No Stihls or Huskies, I'm already familiar and am looking for something that is cheap without paying for a name.

2. 50cc or over, 60+ is ideal

3. List one per each decade, with a brief reason why you think so.

4. Pro grade saws please, unless the homeowner model your suggesting was just too awesome to leave out.

Hopefully after a few replys I'll have some search ammo for CL.

 

[LonestarStihl]

McCulloch

Pro mac 10-10 (70's-80's)
Pro Mac 10-10s (80's-90's)
Pro Mac 60 (70's)
Super pro 60 (70's)

Just some suggestions. Couldn't fill the full range with my limited knowledge but those are some good saws

 

[RandyMac]

10 series McCullochs, 54cc to 82 cc, even a couple geardrives.

 

[sunfish]

Most all of the Poulans from that 30 year spread are very good saws.

 

[Sportfury70]

I had a line on a mcculloch 10-10s and a small jonserds for $30, but missed out by minutes. I keep telling myself to call as soon as I see the ad, but I'm my own worst enemy so there's that.

That's actually the ad that me started on this.

There's a Pioneer P26 that looks great but the guy thinks it's made out of gold. Has a cool oak case tho, maybe the price will come down soon, but I'm looking at $50 max

 

[LonestarStihl]

Dang you did miss out on a great deal!! I tend to do the same. Slight hesitation and it's too late

 

[GeorgiaVol]

70s Homelite Super XL built like tanks and last forever
80s Pioneer P41
90s Poulan Pro 335

Of course these are the ones I have used so I may be a little biased.

 

[s sidewall]

Poulan 4000, Homie super xl12 are hard to beat.

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[SEAM]

Partner cubes...

 

[LonestarStihl]

If you find a McCulloch super pro 70 during your search grab it...for me though because it doesn't fit the 60cc range [emoji51]. I'm a 70cc whore

 

[Sportfury70]

Oh I said 60+! If I see a Mac SP125 I'm gonna be all over it!

However if I see one, even if I just pick it up to get it running, you'll be the first guy I call. Can't have anything in the 70-80cc making my makita jealous...

I'm doing this for fun, once I get my jollies out of it then off it goes.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Most all of the Poulans from that 30 year spread are very good saws.

Partner cubes...

You should not listen to these guys at all. Those saws are no good.

You should listen to Randy Mac and get all the McCulloch saws you can find.

 

[LonestarStihl]

Oh I said 60+! If I see a Mac SP125 I'm gonna be all over it!

However if I see one, even if I just pick it up to get it running, you'll be the first guy I call. Can't have anything in the 70-80cc making my makita jealous...

I'm doing this for fun, once I get my jollies out of it then off it goes.

It's a deal! There's a pro Mac 55 somewhat local I looked at picking up for $45. Said it last ran in December and has sat since then

 

[RandyMac]

You should not listen to these guys at all. Those saws are no good.

You should listen to Randy Mac and get all the McCulloch saws you can find.

Listening to me has led people into trouble.

 

[happysaws]

If you find a McCulloch super pro 70 during your search grab it...for me though because it doesn't fit the 60cc range [emoji51]. I'm a 70cc whore

Did I hear someone say Super Pro 70???

 

[Modifiedmark]

Listening to me has led people into trouble.

Of course, look what you were recommending.

I would also think, listening to you has led to some good times as well.

 

[LonestarStihl]

Did I hear someone say Super Pro 70???

Don't bring that in here unless you're going to share

 

[grack]

Alpina made excellent pro saw's
Pro 41 45 55 540 600 70 90 super pro 120.

 

[svk]

Just about any Homelite that doesn't sport a blue coil. I love my SEZ, it will keep up with the modern pro saws in its CC class.

Mac 10 series.

 

[happysaws]

Don't bring that in here unless you're going to share

Here ya go...