Thought maybe some would like to see this one.

I don't see any makers marks on it. Handle was evidently replaced as it doesn't have a sway in it. It's been on it for a LONG time though. I always get a soft spot for the older stuff and when it has a family tie, even more so. I'll have to get some pics of the cabin we moved and some of the process we did.

My one Grandfather was a Homelite dealer in the early days. My other grandfather bought a saw new from him back in the 1950's. A while back I drug it out and got it running again so it's nice to have a saw with double lineage.

 

My friends father had one like that. I remember seeing it up to camp in the early 70's. So cool, but a heavy beast.

 

When we did the replacement logs for the cabin we cheated some. We took a couple of laths and ran strings on both side. Then took a saw and cut the edge every 4 -6 inches down, close to the strings. Then used a hew and chunked it out quick. Finished it with a broad axe for the look. Makes a pile of chips in a hurry!

You guys got me in the mood. I'll think I'll do a cabin thread.

 

Yes, they are pretty heavy by today's standards. The gear drive seems odd too when you're used to direct. Loads of power but not much chain speed.

 

Like holding on to a big ole brick.

 

You have to put things into perspective though...... Was a heck of a lot easy than using a 2 man crosscut!!

 

That's for sure.

 

I've used them quite a few times. The trick is both of you have to be in time together, if not, you bend the saw and it binds and slow the cutting down.