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Wanted! Antique Chainsaw

Discussion in 'FHC Classifieds' started by buzz-saw, May 24, 2023.

  1. buzz-saw

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    I am looking for an old saw for a restoration project , if anyone might have something that might fall into this category please let me know.
    Not looking for any specific make or model it just has to be "old" ; really old.

    Thanks.
     
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    I was going to attempt a resurection not too long ago. A proprietary fuel system part is NLA so that stopped me in my tracks. I will continue to check for one now and again as I had a dirtbike in the same boat a couple years ago...searched the world over for a part with no luck. Would check ebay occasionally and low and behold, someone had dusted off three of the specific parts needed and sold them as NOS. This was 6-8 months after I knew I needed it. That was a good day.

    The saw I wish to restore is the Echo that I used to watch my Father cut firewood with about 40 years ago. I think I may be in for a ride when it comes to finding a new chain for it also. Getting it to run would be good enough for me though.
     
  3. buZZsaw BRAD

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    How old are you looking for? I see lots of old saws on FBM
     
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    As old as possible , 50's era?
     
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    I'll keep my eyes peeled at my local online auction.
     
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    Have you browsed FBM/CL?
     
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    Awesome thanks. Online auction that’s some thing I didn’t think of.
     
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    I keep checking CL but don’t do Facebook.
     
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    I'm always checking the local craigslist too.
     
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    Im on FBM often as you know. ll let you know if anything good shows up. Do you have a price range? Condition?
     
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    Havent really thought about either one , figured I would cross that bridge when I get there.
     
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    Just happened upon this on FBM. Dont know the age but its old and cool looking. Note that its a lefty model...unless the pics are flipped.
     
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    There are a couple of gear drive Macs for sale on the OPE Forum
     
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    :popcorn:




     
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    Still looking.
    I have someone that has offered me an old Stihl but I really want older.
     
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    I had copy pasted a FBM ad from Milford for and old David Bradley saw for $80 Just tried again and it wont work for me. :hair:

     
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