Homelite? GOOD or BAD.

[rubberducky]

Well I was looking in my granpa's shed when I saw an old homelite chainsaw that looked like it had been sitting there for twenty years. (which it probably was.) So I took it out to the shop and started cleaning it up to see what it was, so I could do some research on it. To see what model number it was so I could buy parts for. Becuase I'm sure it's missing a few. Do any of you have a homelite chainsaw? I've never had any luck with them. But then I hear people say their the best chainsaw ever. I prefere sthil or husky. And do any of you know where to buy parts for them? Does baily's carry homelite? I'd appreciate your opinion.

 

[2Coilinveins]

Older Homelites(like yours) are very well regarded. The newer ones make dandy door stops or wheel chocks.

 

[rubberducky]

I'll be back around 12:15.

 

[Mange]

This brand is one of the most popular, still produced today, and is now a part of Elux.
I would guess this is a collectors item, and is not to consider a dependant thing.
However it is very likely that after a good cleanup it runs.
I have 20 or so in the collection, and I am a small duck in the pond.

There is a good chance to get parts, perhaps not new, but then how much are you willing to spend on a 20+ something saw.... I would think this could be a good saw to tinker with if there is interest.

This is about what can be said without knowing what model it is.

On most Homedelights there is a plate some where that say model serial etc.

Pick or good description is what it will take to get a ID on the saw.
I recommend you look for the plate, if not finding one, post a pic of the saw.

MM.

 

[Lobo]

Those oldies were real GOODIES.

Not like the junk they been building the last 7-8 years.

Probably well worth investing time and then some $$ in it if piston, cylinder and tanks are good.

 

[rubberducky]

I'll copy that plate down tonight.

 

[056kid]

got dam mcculloch is the best there ever was

 

[rubberducky]

mcculloch is pretty good but, some of them are tempramental.

 

[rubberducky]

I pretty sure the piston, cylinder, and tanks are good lobo. My dad said it ran when they put it away after they bought an 056 sthil.

 

[056kid]

im gonna buy that 056 ok.

 

[eyeinstine]

I cant believe people are still falling for this stuff...

 

[056kid]

falling for what stuff?

 

[Lobo]

got dam mcculloch is the best there ever was

056 Kid with all due respect I think you best lay-off the wacky tobacky, we are talking Home-a-night and your talking Muck-a-lot.

 

[056kid]

im just screwing around with ma buddy.

 

[Lawn Masters]

IMO, the older homie saws are some of the most rugged SOBs ever made. they weigh a ton, but they are built like mack trucks, rock solid.

 

[rubberducky]

Dont worry about 056 lobo. He's just joking. Me and him go to school together.

 

[Monkeywitha_saw]

i have three homelites and yes they are little tricky but like everyone is saying they are bulit to last the parts can be found on ebay or some local repair shops

 

[rubberducky]

I thought they were available but, I dont want to buy used parts off of ebay.

 

[rubberducky]

hey kid, you know the only way your gonna get that 056 is if you steal it. And i'll be waitin in me rockin chair with me shotgun.

 

[Lawn Masters]

If you're willing to look around a bit, there are people here with some parts.