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Old school..... for me anyways

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by MikeInMa, Jul 2, 2025.

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  1. MikeInMa

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    MikeInMa, Jul 2, 2025
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    Had one on a minibike when I was a kid.
     
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    They were somewhat common in the 60's.
     
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    hated those things, even more fun when the spring broke.
     
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    Takes me back!! First mower I used was a Sears with the wind up crank. Must have been in the early 70’s.
     
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    thanks for bringing back some memories by posting! Had one of those in the 60's.
     
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    Why would you want a wind up shoulder? :D
     
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    LMAO!!
     
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    :rofl: :lol::thumbs:
     
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    Pretty cool find. First time seeing those. :wacky:
     
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    I still have a couple of those somewhere in the back building
     
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    Not even a little surprised!
     
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    Great grandparents had one I used when I was young
     
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    Jeez man......so I fix and save stuff. Ok lots of stuff but someday.......
    The way the world is going I'll make Mad Max look like a bunch of stoners in high school shop class.
     
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    And when SHTF, eatonpcat will be trying to find you!
     
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    Will you help him...like hold the light, or something...? :whistle: :D :binoculars:
     
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    Oh no you dint! :rofl: :lol:
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    :rofl: :lol:
     
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