Pioneer chainsaws

[Beavers]

Another little bit of trivia about the family of saws starting with the P40. The P40 started with 5/16 in. bar studs and no chain brake. Later in the production a chain brake was added with holes matching the 5/16 in. studs. Then the stud size was changed to 3/8 in. The P41, P50, P60 and everything that followed had the larger studs. The P50 and P60 started out with no chain brake and they were added later.

l am not aware of a Chain brake assy being availiable for the later P40 Saws. Their was though a Steel Handle Guard availiable as a accessory (474614) attaches to the front handle of the P40 after serial No. 1113801
They are hard to find.

 

[cbfarmall]

I had some decals made up for the 700 and 700G top cover. Rather large but with the proper solvents the water slides seem to lay down OK. These were slightly defective pieces so this is simply a test run.

Chris B.

 

[89HD]

Those look great

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

They look pretty good from Ohio.

 

[Beavers]

It looks better than Mine

 

[Beavers]

Whats a $ value of a RA Chainsaw in todays market?

 

[89HD]

That’s a tough one,

 

[farmguywithasaw]

Whats a $ value of a RA Chainsaw in todays market?

That would look nice polished and clear coated

 

[Beavers]

Probably going to list it,

 

[xl130]

Whats a $ value of a RA Chainsaw in todays market?

Looks like a great restoration project.

 

[cbfarmall]

Here's that cover on my 700G. Now that I have decals, I have this 700G and a 700 to restore.

 

[hisport]

Another little bit of trivia about the family of saws starting with the P40. The P40 started with 5/16 in. bar studs and no chain brake. Later in the production a chain brake was added with holes matching the 5/16 in. studs. Then the stud size was changed to 3/8 in. The P41, P50, P60 and everything that followed had the larger studs. The P50 and P60 started out with no chain brake and they were added later.

Many thanks, Mike
I have a P51, rescued from a collapsed barn, with chain brake and 3/8 NF bar studs. I believe it is an early 80's ? model (m/n 492243 s/n 336344938)
My delight while refurbishing this lovely old saw was redoubled upon finding David Lee's wonderful "Chainsaws" book, which features many of the machines in your collection
I was able to find most mechanical parts, but still seek a fan housing (or at least the perforated metal shrouds, as mine housing is missing most of its "teeth"). Ditto the plastic hand guard (mounts to lower handle).Any similar tips as to other Pioneer models which might share these parts?
john

 

[Squareground3691]

Many thanks, Mike
I have a P51, rescued from a collapsed barn, with chain brake and 3/8 NF bar studs. I believe it is an early 80's ? model (m/n 492243 s/n 336344938)
My delight while refurbishing this lovely old saw was redoubled upon finding David Lee's wonderful "Chainsaws" book, which features many of the machines in your collection
I was able to find most mechanical parts, but still seek a fan housing (or at least the perforated metal shrouds, as mine housing is missing most of its "teeth"). Ditto the plastic hand guard (mounts to lower handle).Any similar tips as to other Pioneer models which might share these parts?
john

Great saw !! My 51 took the baffle out of muffler made a big difference in performance.

 

[Beavers]

WOW! How do you get your work bench so clean.

 

[hisport]

Great saw !! My 51 took the baffle out of muffler made a big difference in performance.

Wonderful photo; yours!
(I've never actually seen another P51 in person. Yours has flat? (vs round) chain brake handle, and a rear exit? muffler? Beautiful, high-end chain bar as well!)

I'd like to find hand guard and fan cover before using the old Pioneer. Fresh NOS rings, reed valve, etc... It really needs the compression release and takes a pretty hearty pull. Makes my Stihl 026 feel like a toy. I'm guessing the P51 is very torquey under load...

 

[Squareground3691]

Wonderful photo; yours!
(I've never actually seen another P51 in person. Yours has flat? (vs round) chain brake handle, and a rear exit? muffler? Beautiful, high-end chain bar as well!)

I'd like to find hand guard and fan cover before using the old Pioneer. Fresh NOS rings, reed valve, etc... It really needs the compression release and takes a pretty hearty pull. Makes my Stihl 026 feel like a toy. I'm guessing the P51 is very torquey under load...

Those reed saws rip !!
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[Squareground3691]

Wonderful photo; yours!
(I've never actually seen another P51 in person. Yours has flat? (vs round) chain brake handle, and a rear exit? muffler? Beautiful, high-end chain bar as well!)

I'd like to find hand guard and fan cover before using the old Pioneer. Fresh NOS rings, reed valve, etc... It really needs the compression release and takes a pretty hearty pull. Makes my Stihl 026 feel like a toy. I'm guessing the P51 is very torquey under load...

No chain break , it’s a full wrap with original hand guard early edition.

 

[hisport]

WOW! How do you get your work bench so clean.

Thanks for noticing...it's new. Had the local steel center bend up 14g galvanized to a drawing, and cantilevered resulting bench off basement wall, using 2 x 3 lumber and plywood frame. 30" x 60" with 4" backsplash; 5" vice.

I really like the cantilevered approach; keeps floor clear. I'm building a 28" x 14' copy for my barn wood shop. May make 7' formica, 7' steel surface

 

[xl130]

Ha ha! That’s a good amount of 40 year old gunk!

 

[89HD]

like a box of chocolates, never know till you open the box.