Thread: show us your chainsaws

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

If it's electric it won't bring in any stags, in the past I've had stags roaring back at me while fencing using a petrol saw and auger

i have heard story's about stags coming in to check out whos making all the noise, i imagine it would be quite a surprise when it happens haha

Late last year I dug this old girl out of my fathers shed, where there’s 20 or so old saws from his native logging days.
This 056 magnum hasn’t run for around 25 years, due to a seized piston.
I started with a hiss and a roar, tearing it down and cleaning it up.
I ordered new crank bearings, a gasket set, new piston, and a new rubber handle mount.
Got the parts, then the whole lot sat on my bench for a year.



So last night just before 9pm, I headed up to the shed, my enthusiasm ignited by a successful bore honing job I had done earlier in the day on another saw.
So that is what I started with, honing the bore of this saw. It came up very nice, with just minor historic scoring.
Anyone who has rebuilt any of the professional grade saws will know, they are made to be rebuilt. There are maybe four different types of screw, and their home on the saw is usually very obvious.
Late last night, the only thing left to do, was cut a new gasket for the oil pump, and fit the outboard clutch.
So after work this arvo, I did those last bits, and pulled it over a few times with the switch in the off position. Then maybe 20 pulls with the choke on, and she fired. Choke off, two more pulls and it roared into life. This is the third saw I’ve resurrected from fathers shed in the last couple years, and he’s always pretty chuffed to see them running again.


Some people like to repaint them, and fit new covers etc, but I like a bit of character.


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Originally Posted by MSL

Late last year I dug this old girl out of my fathers shed, where there’s 20 or so old saws from his native logging days.
This 056 magnum hasn’t run for around 25 years, due to a seized piston.
I started with a hiss and a roar, tearing it down and cleaning it up.
I ordered new crank bearings, a gasket set, new piston, and a new rubber handle mount.
Got the parts, then the whole lot sat on my bench for a year.



So last night just before 9pm, I headed up to the shed, my enthusiasm ignited by a successful bore honing job I had done earlier in the day on another saw.
So that is what I started with, honing the bore of this saw. It came up very nice, with just minor historic scoring.
Anyone who has rebuilt any of the professional grade saws will know, they are made to be rebuilt. There are maybe four different types of screw, and their home on the saw is usually very obvious.
Late last night, the only thing left to do, was cut a new gasket for the oil pump, and fit the outboard clutch.
So after work this arvo, I did those last bits, and pulled it over a few times with the switch in the off position. Then maybe 20 pulls with the choke on, and she fired. Choke off, two more pulls and it roared into life. This is the third saw I’ve resurrected from fathers shed in the last couple years, and he’s always pretty chuffed to see them running again.


Some people like to repaint them, and fit new covers etc, but I like a bit of character.


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How did you get on tracking down a clutch side bearing and seal? My 056 is one of my favourite saws

Originally Posted by MSL

Late last year I dug this old girl out of my fathers shed, where there’s 20 or so old saws from his native logging days.
This 056 magnum hasn’t run for around 25 years, due to a seized piston.
I started with a hiss and a roar, tearing it down and cleaning it up.
I ordered new crank bearings, a gasket set, new piston, and a new rubber handle mount.
Got the parts, then the whole lot sat on my bench for a year.



So last night just before 9pm, I headed up to the shed, my enthusiasm ignited by a successful bore honing job I had done earlier in the day on another saw.
So that is what I started with, honing the bore of this saw. It came up very nice, with just minor historic scoring.
Anyone who has rebuilt any of the professional grade saws will know, they are made to be rebuilt. There are maybe four different types of screw, and their home on the saw is usually very obvious.
Late last night, the only thing left to do, was cut a new gasket for the oil pump, and fit the outboard clutch.
So after work this arvo, I did those last bits, and pulled it over a few times with the switch in the off position. Then maybe 20 pulls with the choke on, and she fired. Choke off, two more pulls and it roared into life. This is the third saw I’ve resurrected from fathers shed in the last couple years, and he’s always pretty chuffed to see them running again.


Some people like to repaint them, and fit new covers etc, but I like a bit of character.


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I learnt to use a saw,with one just like that...brings a tear to my eye to see such a wonderful old gal back up and running/roaring.....still pisses me off how I got dicked out of the one I had....

Got the seals and gaskets in a blister pack from Terry in Taranaki, aswell as the two bearings. The clutch side bearing was quite different to mine, in that it carried a circlip on the outer case, where the one in the saw relied on a circlip in the case. I didn’t end up using anything other than the head gasket and new piston. Everything else, I decided was actually not bad.

Originally Posted by MSL

Got the seals and gaskets in a blister pack from Terry in Taranaki, aswell as the two bearings. The clutch side bearing was quite different to mine, in that it carried a circlip on the outer case, where the one in the saw relied on a circlip in the case. I didn’t end up using anything other than the head gasket and new piston. Everything else, I decided was actually not bad.

I think there was a change part way through that series. they also have 2 different types of ignition . These guys are good for hard to find Stihl parts if Terry doesn't stock them https://shop.saegenspezi.de/spare-pa.../045-AV-056-AV

Used 3/4 of a tank of electric. Grunty.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Used 3/4 of a tank of electric. Grunty.

Is that the MSA 220?
Picked one up for work yesterday for some light road lining work.

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Is that the MSA 220?
Picked one up for work yesterday for some light road lining work.

MSA220C

Stihl 088 42" bar - it could probably take a 60 if I wanted to cut slabs but I can't be arsed cutting slabs right now
Husky 365 25" bar - great saw, good balance - was looking for a 372 but this came up and I think it is bloody good - would thoroughly recommend
DeWalt 16" electric - I already had a bunch of DeWalt tools so this was easier to support than the upfront costs might have been otherwise (500 saw,200charger200plus batteries)
Electric saws may well put me in the same place as light beer drinkers in many people's eyes* but there are some positive points-
1 handed use
always "on" ie no starting
quiet if you need quiet so indoor use no disruption, cut on a place with jittery animals like horses no worries

The Husky is the main saw and the electric is just for walking the log and cutting the little side branches but I can see electric saws getting better


Oh yeah and a vintage flamethrower






*also wearers of crocs and/or cardigans, accountants, Engelbert Humperdinck fans, etc

A few more projects…


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@MSL

I have gives some of those exact model saws to outdoorpower in Hastings

If you need any bits give Matt a ring and tell him I sent you

You would most likely get them sent to you for the courier fee

024 super and 044? I’ll have a dig through and see what I’ve got and Havnt got


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The 044 the one with the red switch on the right? Bet that's an early one!

Originally Posted by No.3

The 044 the one with the red switch on the right? Bet that's an early one!

Yes, just like this one…https://www.ebay.com/itm/264658413806

The 044 is a favourite, great all round 70cc saw.
I carry an 046 on my ute daily, which is the same saw but bored out to 77cc.