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what happened to the American chainsaw manufactures

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by cwn877, Sep 4, 2014.

  1. cwn877

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    Would love to go buy a new American muscle saw. What do y'all think should we design, build, and sell an fhc chainsaw?
     
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    I do like me some 'merican muscle!

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    Is that an xl98 abrasive cutoff saw in the background of the last pic? I ran one of them darn near everyday of summer growing up cutting aluminum and copper for scrap. Still can't hear or feel my hands.
     
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    Because living through the starter pull might no go well for customers if they live through that then the antivibe will surly scramble their brains for good... :p Id love to play with one of those though...
     
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    most all of those American mfgrs went under or sold themselves down the river......
    I, too, would love to have a modern 'merican saw.....
     
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    0905141842a.jpg Just picked up a homelite model 17 for $5
     
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    I think that is the correct model. One day I'll make it go. Just got the XL-12 I got with it (Freebies :dancer:) going. Thing runs like new!

     
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    Very nice. I still have the cutoff saw in a box in a million pieces someday I hope to bring it back to life
     
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    It fired right up on starting fluid need some gas and see how bad the carb is
     
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