Favorite saws.

Therrin · 7th January 2008, 01:20 AM

Sawtroll,

yeah, you'd think Stihl and Trojan would be getting into some copyright infringement on that one eh?

RandyMac · 7th January 2008, 01:43 AM

Thanks Therrin,

Lightly worked over= tear-dropped intake ports, different reed material, opening exhaust ports slightly, was worth an extra 750 rpm.
I have had other Macs that were "heavily worked over", at least one of them, a 797, had been modded too much, hard to start, cold blooded and loud. It ran so hard I was waiting for molten alloy to spill from the muffler.

RandyMac

shaggs · 7th January 2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyMac

at least one of them, a 797, had been modded too much, hard to start, cold blooded and loud. It ran so hard I was waiting for molten alloy to spill from the muffler.

RandyMac

You say it like its a bad thing!!!

Welcome to treeworld!!

RandyMac · 7th January 2008, 04:02 AM

Well, it wasn't that it was a bad thing, it reduced it's utility some, I used it as a bucking saw mostly. It pulled a 60" bar, like the stock 797 did with a 36". It was fun to haul it out for those informal bucking contests on the landing. It was good to watch the guys with the newest, biggest saws, still sawing after you had turned the Mac off and set it down. That old thing kept me supplied with beer for years.

Quintrex · 7th January 2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyMac

Well, it wasn't that it was a bad thing, it reduced it's utility some, I used it as a bucking saw mostly. It pulled a 60" bar, like the stock 797 did with a 36". It was fun to haul it out for those informal bucking contests on the landing. It was good to watch the guys with the newest, biggest saws, still sawing after you had turned the Mac off and set it down. That old thing kept me supplied with beer for years.

Had bad experiences here with Mac 250's.
Now, the SP 125, THAT was a saw............................

RandyMac · 7th January 2008, 10:12 PM

You won't get any argument on the SP125s, well not from me anyways. The 797 was also 123cc, just not so modern. Funny thing about the two, I ran the 797s a lot, then went to a SP125C, toward the end of the day, I would find myself looking at the driveside, wondering where the starter went.

RandyMac

quercus · 7th January 2008, 11:29 PM

I personally don't understand why some of you guys hate Stihl machinery so much. I've got 34 machines from Stihl and I've never ever had a failure due to the machinery itself. I do admit that Husqvarna also has some very very good saws...

RandyMac · 7th January 2008, 11:48 PM

I remember back in the day, hearing yappin' about Homelites and McCullochs. I don't care for Homies that much, even though I did run some good ones. My Grandad ran Homelites, mostly because his drinking buddy sold them, same with me, my buddy sold Macs. I do own some Homelites, 5 I think, and maybe 10 or 12 Macs. Heck I've even owned a couple Stihls, one was a really good saw, the other only so so.
Anyway, whatever works for you, but the rivalry gets old pretty quick. If I was going to buy a new saw, I would be looking at the Dolmars.

RandyMac

Quintrex · 8th January 2008, 02:01 AM

Never heard of a 797 here.
My Dad ran a Pioneer, then Stihls and Homelites after his dealer changed to them. He swore by the old Super Whiz. I had a 1050, XL2's and EZ? I think. All were good in their day. had a bad run with Dolmar and Solo here. Dolmars were great for a year or 2, then stared to give problems tha no one seemed able to fix.
Solo 640 went great for a couple of years then shat itself before it's time.
Mostly Stihl and Husky for the last 20 or so years.
Small Poulans for climbing for a while as well, only lasted 6 to 12 months, but were as cheap as dirt then.
I still have 2x 020AV's that I bought in 1077 that still run, but not reliably. The 020T/ MS 200 don't last as long.
Not to forget the Slo Rex. 100cc of pure and unadulterated VIBRATION!

shaggs · 8th January 2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyMac

That old thing kept me supplied with beer for years.

newguy18 · 8th January 2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Quintrex

Not to forget the Slo Rex. 100cc of pure and unadulterated VIBRATION!

I didn't need to see read that.

shaggs · 9th January 2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Quintrex

I still have 2x 020AV's that I bought in 1077 that still run, but not reliably. !

Now that's either showing you real age or just showing off!!

Quintrex · 9th January 2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shaggs

Now that's either showing you real age or just showing off!!

Make that 1977!

treeguy100 · 12th January 2008, 05:14 AM

any old one

arborjockey · 12th January 2008, 06:28 AM

isaac.jpg

My mac bigg faller turbo sx with humbolt county up grades

newguy18 · 12th January 2008, 06:42 AM

you guys over exagerate the size of your trees.

RandyMac · 12th January 2008, 08:29 AM

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yuo guys over exagerate the size of your trees.

Yep, nothing but toothpicks

arborjockey · 12th January 2008, 09:04 AM

Giant juniper fall with my mac 110. no toothpic here either 0112081151.jpg

7th January 2008, 01:20 AM	#76 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,348	Re: Favorite saws. Sawtroll, yeah, you'd think Stihl and Trojan would be getting into some copyright infringement on that one eh? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

7th January 2008, 01:43 AM	#77 (permalink)
RandyMac Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW California Posts: 81	Re: Favorite saws. Thanks Therrin, Lightly worked over= tear-dropped intake ports, different reed material, opening exhaust ports slightly, was worth an extra 750 rpm. I have had other Macs that were "heavily worked over", at least one of them, a 797, had been modded too much, hard to start, cold blooded and loud. It ran so hard I was waiting for molten alloy to spill from the muffler. RandyMac

7th January 2008, 04:02 AM	#79 (permalink)
RandyMac Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW California Posts: 81	Re: Favorite saws. Well, it wasn't that it was a bad thing, it reduced it's utility some, I used it as a bucking saw mostly. It pulled a 60" bar, like the stock 797 did with a 36". It was fun to haul it out for those informal bucking contests on the landing. It was good to watch the guys with the newest, biggest saws, still sawing after you had turned the Mac off and set it down. That old thing kept me supplied with beer for years.

7th January 2008, 10:12 PM	#81 (permalink)
RandyMac Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW California Posts: 81	Re: Favorite saws. You won't get any argument on the SP125s, well not from me anyways. The 797 was also 123cc, just not so modern. Funny thing about the two, I ran the 797s a lot, then went to a SP125C, toward the end of the day, I would find myself looking at the driveside, wondering where the starter went. RandyMac

7th January 2008, 11:29 PM	#82 (permalink)
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 424	Re: Favorite saws. I personally don't understand why some of you guys hate Stihl machinery so much. I've got 34 machines from Stihl and I've never ever had a failure due to the machinery itself. I do admit that Husqvarna also has some very very good saws...

7th January 2008, 11:48 PM	#83 (permalink)
RandyMac Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW California Posts: 81	Re: Favorite saws. I remember back in the day, hearing yappin' about Homelites and McCullochs. I don't care for Homies that much, even though I did run some good ones. My Grandad ran Homelites, mostly because his drinking buddy sold them, same with me, my buddy sold Macs. I do own some Homelites, 5 I think, and maybe 10 or 12 Macs. Heck I've even owned a couple Stihls, one was a really good saw, the other only so so. Anyway, whatever works for you, but the rivalry gets old pretty quick. If I was going to buy a new saw, I would be looking at the Dolmars. RandyMac

8th January 2008, 02:01 AM	#84 (permalink)
Quintrex Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 538	Re: Favorite saws. Never heard of a 797 here. My Dad ran a Pioneer, then Stihls and Homelites after his dealer changed to them. He swore by the old Super Whiz. I had a 1050, XL2's and EZ? I think. All were good in their day. had a bad run with Dolmar and Solo here. Dolmars were great for a year or 2, then stared to give problems tha no one seemed able to fix. Solo 640 went great for a couple of years then shat itself before it's time. Mostly Stihl and Husky for the last 20 or so years. Small Poulans for climbing for a while as well, only lasted 6 to 12 months, but were as cheap as dirt then. I still have 2x 020AV's that I bought in 1077 that still run, but not reliably. The 020T/ MS 200 don't last as long. Not to forget the Slo Rex. 100cc of pure and unadulterated VIBRATION! __________________ Heightmaster Last edited by Quintrex : 8th January 2008 at 02:02 AM. Reason: additional info

12th January 2008, 05:14 AM	#89 (permalink)
treeguy100 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: richmond va Posts: 17	Re: Favorite saws. any old one

12th January 2008, 06:28 AM	#90 (permalink)
arborjockey Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 141	Re: Favorite saws. isaac.jpg My mac bigg faller turbo sx with humbolt county up grades

12th January 2008, 06:42 AM	#91 (permalink)
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12th January 2008, 09:04 AM	#93 (permalink)
arborjockey Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 141	Re: Favorite saws. Giant juniper fall with my mac 110. no toothpic here either 0112081151.jpg