Cascade Saw Restoration

Logger Ally

I restore old metal saws as a hobby here in the PNW. Pre-1985 big cc logging saws that have been forgotten and covered in crud. I don't sell any saws or parts just picken on the weekends to find the next project for my collection and to keep this old logger busy. I have been restoring chainsaws for many years and just found this site. Many thanks

Eric Frei

Well, if there was ever one saw that you'd have buried with you, what would it be? .... Pic please.

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Logger Ally

Good one!!..No question about it would be my newly restored back to OEM 056 AV Super. I'll try to post a pic for you as saws I know very well ...not computers!! or if you can't wait go to my fb page @ Cascade Saw Restoration and see the saw there plus many waiting in line...Cheers Mate!!

Bruce Hopf

Just seen your FB page. Very nice work. Bruce.

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1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's,
2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener,
1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver
2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10
Stihl chain saws
2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084,
Strunk chain saws
1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special
Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

Logger Ally

Many thanks Bruce!! sweet collection on the Mac's you have any 800's your way? If it's heavy and metal and over 80cc and pre 1985 any brand I'm always interested. Thanks for the visit Bruce.

-Terry

superfire

Howdy neighbor welcome to flock of saw addicts What part of the pnw are you from?

Logger Ally

Back at you neighbor..not far off the Cascades half hour from Willy Pass and hour from Bachelor my ranch is in the Deschutes National Forest with plenty of Ponderosa and Jack Pine out back...take care

superfire

Your only a few miles away from me lol

Logger Ally

You really are close!!..What saws do you use?

sawfun

Hi I'm in Portland and have a Jonsereds 90 and a 2100 that are complete but need restoration. If interested let me know.

Logger Ally

Those reds are a nice project to restore back to OEM spec's. What is the restoration your looking to do as those parts are in stock and have all filters and OEM carb kits for those saws to bring them back to factory spec's. I also have the OEM paint for those also in stock to bring them back to showroom looking and running condition.

superfire

Me I am almost all Stihl and a few big big boat anchor Macs.

Logger Ally

I like anchors 80cc and bigger I'll get it running no matter what boat it's tied too. I'm impressed on the power on the new Pro Mac 650 (Thick Ring) that just came off the bench for a customer very rare one comes through the shop.

What's in the anchor collection?

superfire

1-50, 125 pro, 7- 55 two man with a water pump and 5 foot bar. Got seve unknow smaller two man saw. These all need a little love to run again.

Logger Ally

I have those HS kits for the 90 and as well for the 2100. Whatever you want done to those saws or what level of restoration fits your needs I'll be glad to help in any way...it's what I do. I don't sell parts or saws I restore them to factory spec's for my customers or myself. I have rare ignition and saw parts along with rare carb kits for all brands to restore just about any saw that comes through my shop

superfire

I would love to get my 125 runnig again,no major restore. rings are a possible issue tho. Want it for nostalgia use only. What kinda saw chips we talking?

Logger Ally

Saw chips include new OEM carb kit for HS-124A or SDC series as both came on that saw and in stock. New fuel filter, clean and inspect muffler screen, measure spark output, inspect/replace kill switch wire, compression test, new OEM spark plug (NGK/Bosch). Ring size for your saw is 58mm x 1.8mm and those can be had but not in stock after market ISO 2000 grade from Italy. Replacing rings is easy on that saw it finding a cylinder gasket thats rough. Eighty saw chips includes everything listed except the rings..

superfire

Not bad at all, how much can rings be for the saw? I use high temp rtve sealent on small engines and seems to work. I have a 28" bar that is new old stock mak for the 10-10 700 series how hard is it fit it tothe 125?

Logger Ally

What size sprocket is on the 125 and easy math from there just match the chain links to the 28" bar and replace sprocket if needed. No sprockets in stock for that app sorry. Rings for that 58mm x 1.8mm are pricy @ $55.00 for the set not including shipping. With the RTV blue gasket sealant might mess with the squish distance inside jug on that big saw unless I have the right gasket thats an app that would scare me and with that rare saw it's worth the right cylinder gasket to hunt down...hope that helps

Mr. Bow Saw

How many saws do you have? Are you going to post pics soon?

Logger Ally

Go to my fb page @ Cascade Saw Restoration and see what's on the bench for those that want pictures...sorry can't load them here tried several times and gave up I'm an old logger with limited computer skills if that

superfire

The problem with the bar I have is it for 10-10 size bar studs and my 125 is a few thous bigger. I figure if i may find a base gasket and figure out the thickness and see if any bulk gasket comes close.

Logger Ally

Sure you can get gasket in bulk and use a new blade to cut, then all you need is a ring compression kit new rings and your set. When installing new rings I use steel wool 00 grade and rub the insinde of the walls down as the new rings have something to grab on to and seet with high psi everytime.Then clean the jug extra clean and then do it!! again Use a q-tip with good 2-stroke oil and lube the walls down heavy just before you install the rings. Use rubber mallet and just a light tap and slides on everytime like butter. 5/8 drill bit and do a bar mod

Bruce Hopf

I installed a 30" X 3/8 pitch X 0.050", bar and chain on my Stihl 084, last year. What I done, was pulled the bar mounting studs, stuck the threaded part, that threads into the saw, into the chuck of a drill, that I had placed into the jaws of the vice, turned the drill on, and used it as a lathe, took a file, and turned the studs down, so that they would fit the slot of the bar. I had to do a little filing, inside the slot of the bar, and the notches, where the oil runs out of the saw, for the oilier, I just made it a little bigger, so that, the oil runs into the oil slot, in the guide bar. Works pretty good, that way. Bruce.

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McCulloch chain saws
1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's,
2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener,
1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver
2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10
Stihl chain saws
2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084,
Strunk chain saws
1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special
Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

APSE

Logger Ally,
Welcome to the website! We do a little saw restoring here, too. Fun stuff to bring the old ones back to life, especially the ones that can out cut and out last this new stuff. I notice you were talking about some 125 stuff, if you need to I think I can get you piston rings considerably cheaper than $55.00 for those saws.
Also, I noticed (unless I misunderstood) that you advised using a rubber mallet to install a piston and fresh rings into a saw block????? Gotta tell you man if you need to hammer the piston into a block then there must be something wrong....I can usually install a piston and rings with my thumbnail back into the block. But then I guess I am always interested in new techniques, but sure seems a little risky to me.
Would be nice to see some pics of the saws you have done, and no I'm not worth a damn with this computer either, It's Tina that does that part....

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APSE

Hmmmm,
I was wondering about the double OO steel wool trick. I have used it to polish chrome bumpers on cars and such, but did not think it would be aggressive enough to make a good cross hatch inside a cylinder to get rings to seal or break the glaze or remove any scratches inside the cylinder wall. That must take alot of extra elbow grease. Do you not use a hone for some reason? Without a good cross hatch pattern the rings will be ok for the initial start up or two, but they will not seat properly and varnish up allowing excessive blow by, and therefore losing compression shortly after overhaul......

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Vintage Chainsaws, Parts, Restorations, Custom Work, Special Saws on Request and Much More.
Please visit our webalbum:
http://picasaweb.google.com/APSELLC
or our website https://apse.mybigcommerce.com/
APSE-LLC
Email:apse-llc@live.com
Phone:720-260-0157
Business Hours: Tuesday Through Friday 9-6
Saturday 9-5 Rocky Mountain Time, USA
If ya got sumthin' ya can't find we'd be glad to try and help ya!
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Logger Ally

Ring/Rings seat very well with that app..no hone needed and never have a saw loose compression after the fact. $55.00 is for OEM, sure after market is $22.00 for a set but I will not use them. There's a fb page to see saws that have been restored on the bench or in my collection @Cascade Saw Restoration good luck!!

Logger Ally

One light tap with the rubber mallet is sometimes needed..sure most can slide on fairly easy with little force if that..no I don't advise hitting the jug with a hammer to install new rings you will destroy the rings and jug all at once.

Saw Dr

OEM rings for 125's can be found for less than $55 quite regularly if you know where to look. I suppose a guy needs to make a few bucks on them though.

sawfun

How do I get a hold of some one at cascade saw restoration for work on my 2100?