How bout' these two sets of twins?

[alexcagle]

I just about have these two 076's restored now. I've been working on them for about three months now. These were all some fleabay finds. The 076's were severly used up and had to be totally rebuilt. The only things not replaced were the coils, flywheels, handlebars and the crankcases. The Homelite XL-101's only needed new repop fuel lines, and are really light with good power. I think Grandpa only used them on his way to church on Sunday.

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[lwhaples]

Great job on the resto! Nice looking saws!

 

[Beaver eager]

WOW! They look darn near brand new! Nice work!

 

[CM76]

Terrific work. Those saws look really nice. Do you have any pics with what you started with?

Well done.

Chris.

 

[Ax-man]

You will really like those 76's. They have alot of bottom end torque which is why I keep fixing the two I have. I have many big saws but I still prefer to use those 76's for ripping and quartering big rounds to make them easier to handle for the splitter. The other saws don't seem to like that kind of work but a 76 doesn't mind.

I hae been crusing flea bay every once in a great while for 076 stuff. Not to many part saws come up anymore. Just parts. The 076 must be getting to be a rare saw these days. I would say your lucky to find all the parts you needed especially for the Super model.

Nice work on those saws ,reminds me of the one I was able to buy brand new way back when.

 

[alexcagle]

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I just burned one tank of fuel through all four of these saws while I cut up a giant elm tree. These 076's rock. Holy moley. They zip through a 30" trunk like it's nothing! I even cut the trunk into quarters lengthwise. Who needs a splitter! I had put some rapid super .404 chains on both the saws, and it really hogs through the wood. Both saws have new cylinder kits. I got both these saws for $150, but I had to ship the guy the boxes to put them in, and put call tags inside the boxes to ship them back to me. I'll post some pictures of what I started with later. Both the Homelites are excellent for up to 12" logs. They are light, and they really cut good, you just have to remember to pump the oiler every now and then, and be really careful to avoid kickback.> Of course that goes without saying. I think the reason I wanted to rebuild these is the fact that my brother and I cut 80 rick of wood while in high school one winter with an 075 and a POS greenie poulan. It was a lot of work, but it was better than other jobs.
Alex

 

[dancan]

Real nice twins !

 

[cuttingintime]

You should be very proud, I get a lot of pride out of bring old iron back to life. Working on a 1948 Farmall H model.

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

Your saws look great.

 

[huskydave]

Great work, I like those big Stihl saws and you did a very good job restoring them. You have some rep coming!

 

[farrell]

Very nice saws!!

 

[alexcagle]

Thanks for the comments. I guess I forgot to clean that other 076, as there are greasy fingerprints all over it.
I think the only thing I'm waiting on now is a "new" tank/starter for the 076 Super to make it just like new. That and a gap filler for the clutch cover. (some long gerbil bedding shivers caught fire against the muffler yesterday when I was cutting l was cutting the trunk lengthwise!) Oh well.....:angry2:
I am sore today from head to toe from muscling those big saws around yesterday. I don't care though. If I did it for a living, or heated my house with wood, I would get used to it. I would probably loose 25 lbs or so from the excercise. I remember cutting all day as a kid and being famished when I came home. I could eat like a NFL lineman and get away with it.
The next minor project is a Husky 359 that I picked up for $40 that has a broken front AV mount, but is in great shape other than being loosy-goosey- (and probably dangerous to run like that). I need to find a crankcase half, if any of you guys have a dead 359 lying around......... Thanks for the rep guys, Alex

 

[alexcagle]

Here are the before pictures of those two 076's. Wew dey was ugly.:bang:

http://www.arboristsite.com/images/attach/jpg.gif

Cheers, alex

 

[betterbuilt]

Nice work.

 

[rmh3481]

Real nice job sure brings back some memories for me.

 

[SawGarage]

I think the only thing I'm waiting on now is a "new" tank/starter for the 076 Super to make it just like new.

Alex,

I sent you a PM..

MINTY saws, BTW..

J