What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had?

Bruce Hopf · 19th January 2009, 07:34 PM

Well for me, I wish I had my Father's old Strunk. It was either a Custom Pro, or a Big Timber Pro, because these were the only two models, that were equipped with a 30" Bar, and Dad's had a 30" Bar.
In 1974, when I was 7 or 8, Dad got rid of it, because he could no longer get Carburetor Parts for it. The Carburetor needed Diaphragms, and the Carburetor was Obsolete, and there were no Parts for it.

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I have recently picked up a Strunk Busy Beaver, from a Friend in the States, that sent me this Chain Saw, in appreciation for finding him a few Chain Saws for his Collection, at a Local Small Engine Repair Shop, that I have recently found a few Months ago.

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I've always wanted a Strunk Chain Saw ever since, and now I have one.

. Having one here on the Farm again, kind of brings back a lot of other Memories of being in our Bush, with my Dad

. Bruce.

Eric Frei · 19th January 2009, 09:13 PM

I have never heard of such a saw, Strunk Busy Beaver!

Is that the carby hanging there beneath the rear handle?

Done it · 19th January 2009, 10:08 PM

Nice old saw Bruce.

You might want to add this to you're collection, http://cgi.ebay.com/1953-Strunk-Chainsaw-AD_W0QQitemZ390020337019QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081230?IMSfp=TL0812301110001r22008

petesoldsaw · 20th January 2009, 04:02 AM

Hi Bruce
That's a nice looking saw you have there.Does it run?How many cc's does that big machine have?I think your Mac's might get jealous.HAHA
I'm not sure if you read my last email I sent you.
Take Care
Lawrence

Bruce Hopf · 20th January 2009, 06:50 AM

Here is a Link, for the Strunk Busy Beaver. Bruce. Model Profile: BUSY BEAVER

petesoldsaw · 20th January 2009, 07:41 AM

Hi Bruce
Checked out Mike Acres site on your Strunk.Nice Machine.
Lawrence

newguy18 · 20th January 2009, 09:52 AM

Wish i had a 3120 right now.

Bruce Hopf · 20th January 2009, 02:54 PM

I have to put a new Fuel Line inside the Fuel Tank. The Diaphragms in the Carburetor were pretty Stiff, but I think I got them loosened up, by Soaking them in Pain Thinner. I have No Idea how many CC's this Chain Saw will have. As for the McCulloch Chain Saws being Jealous of the Strunk, I have three Stihl Chain Saws here also, and I have one rule, they all must play nice together.

, or

. Bruce.

TreeCo · 20th January 2009, 04:02 PM

I'd like to give a Stihl 361 and the 441 a try.

Done it · 20th January 2009, 09:35 PM

I guess not.

Another problem solved.

Jason Axe · 21st January 2009, 11:27 AM

the only saw i really have dreamed about having is an 090 and i just got all the parts for one i picked up a while back so hope fully it will be up and running in a few days

i would like a 260 pro and would like to get a 200T to replace my 192T. thats and interesting old saw bruce

Therrin · 21st January 2009, 12:10 PM

I'd like a new 200T to replace my old one, which is currently giving me constant troubles...I cant even get it to start right now even though it's getting spark and fuel...(wtf...)

And... either a 441 or a 660. I'm leaning towards the 660 but dont have the $$$ to put out for that right now.

An 090 would be nice! Dang! You can cut anything with that like a hot knife through butter!

Only other one I'd like to pick up now is the HT (HP?) 75 polesaw with the stihl chainsaw on the end.

Steve Tipton · 21st January 2009, 04:15 PM

Strunk!

You've got me. First time I've heard of 'em after nearly 50 years playing with saws.

Looks kinda like an old Homelite.

Jason Axe · 22nd January 2009, 01:19 PM

i have an ht 101 extendable pole saw, and its the cats a** i love the thing it makes life so easy, how ever if i were to do over i would get the ht 131 witch is about 5 cc biger that the ht101. love it tho. saves a lot of ladder or low climbing work.

Therrin · 22nd January 2009, 01:42 PM

Ohhh, well that sounds even better

spartek · 22nd January 2009, 03:53 PM

Hey Therrin, Look on ebay for the big saws. I got 2 660's , a 650 and an super nice 044 with a full wrap handle, all were less than $450 ea.

spartek · 22nd January 2009, 03:56 PM

The Ht 131 is the same as a 200t on a stick. mine never bogs down ever. I would pay twice what its worth and I think it is by far my best investment.

Therrin · 22nd January 2009, 04:00 PM

I'm a little leary of ebay says....
I got my 200T off ebay. only paid $250 for it but had to put $150 into it as soon as I got it.

The page said "only been used on 3 trees since it was new". The only way that could be true is if it was used to cut up 3 entire redwoods by itself. LOL

The 200T on a pole sounds like a good workin saw though. I'll have to check one out.

MrDiesel · 22nd January 2009, 08:07 PM

I hear what your saying Therrin, i got a 200t with a perished fuel line. It ended up arriving with a perished fuel line, stuffed clutch, scored piston, stuffed cover, and the choke linkage had been incorrectly put back in. For any tool that i need for run my business i've learnt you get what you pay for. Ill save my pennies next time

Therrin · 23rd January 2009, 09:25 AM

Exactly what I meant... they can advertise as they wish but once its yours, its yours.

Ya know... I'd really like to try a Husky... I love my Stihls to death but I've never even used a Husky before. It'd be nice to become familiar with the way they operate and their differences.

What's a good small to medium sized Husky to start with? Something like a backup saw or a good saw for doing ground work.

spartek · 23rd January 2009, 01:56 PM

A husqv 460xp is an nice saw to start with . I run a 24'' bar on mine and climb with it on my saddle when chunkin out spars.You can get one for around 400 bucks.I have beat the livin snot out of mine for 4 years now and it keeps sayin " DIDN'T HURT". Huskies are lighter than Stihl , more plastic and easier on the back, especially when you leaning out. Huskies have that "Husqvarna whine " that is unmistakable. I like running a .058 bar and chain on mine and file rakers down to .040''. It bounces a touch at first contact , but when she starts diggin , LOOK OUT

cut:. I got places in my business for both Stihl and Husky. IMO neither one can completely replace the other. Oh , and by the way the 460xp is the biggest mid-sized saw before you step up to the big boys , the next one I beleive is a 575xp and Thats about $150 more.The 460 has 3.7 hp @ 60cc.

Therrin · 23rd January 2009, 02:09 PM

What's just a step down from the 460xp, that is still a professional use saw?

spartek · 23rd January 2009, 02:19 PM

The Next saw down would be the 455 rancher (equiv of Stihl Farm boss). The 460 is the "big bro" to the 455, just bigger displacment. It has two throtle jets on the carb and runs a 24'' bar pretty good. Its 's unstoppable with a 20'' bar. Husqvarna's air intake technology puts Stihl to shame,the air box is on top and, welll , you''re not always havin to clean out the air filter like you do on a Stihl.

spartek · 23rd January 2009, 02:28 PM

In regards to the HT 101 versus th HT 131, dont waste your money on the 101. the 131 is SOOOOO much better. I chunk out 12'' spars from a bucket faster and safer than with a top handle. It's got 1.9 HP and is 16.5 lbs and reaches 16' from the ground ,but I can actually get 18' by taking it over head

. I even use it on dead trees , keeps my ass out of "hairy situations". IMO, most valuable saw I have.

Therrin · 23rd January 2009, 02:48 PM

backwoods · 8th May 2009, 02:13 PM

o26 that i could fix up.
partner 5000 with brake

Bruce Hopf · 9th May 2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I have never heard of such a saw, Strunk Busy Beaver!

Is that the carby hanging there beneath the rear handle?

Sorry Ekka for not answering you sooner. Yes that is the Carby under the Rear Handel. Bruce.

cuttinstuff · 14th May 2009, 12:22 AM

I would like to have:
1) a Dolmar 7900
2) a Dolmar 5100
3) a Stihl MS361
oh and a 346xp as well.
I guess until I hit the lottery I will need to make due with the MS180, PS420 and big bored 365Special.

Robert J · 5th August 2011, 04:32 PM

Husqvarna 372xpw hands down my favorite saw...period!

25inch361 · 6th August 2011, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeCo

I'd like to give a Stihl 361 and the 441 a try.

I love mine!

19th January 2009, 07:34 PM	#1
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,176	What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Well for me, I wish I had my Father's old Strunk. It was either a Custom Pro, or a Big Timber Pro, because these were the only two models, that were equipped with a 30" Bar, and Dad's had a 30" Bar. In 1974, when I was 7 or 8, Dad got rid of it, because he could no longer get Carburetor Parts for it. The Carburetor needed Diaphragms, and the Carburetor was Obsolete, and there were no Parts for it. . I have recently picked up a Strunk Busy Beaver, from a Friend in the States, that sent me this Chain Saw, in appreciation for finding him a few Chain Saws for his Collection, at a Local Small Engine Repair Shop, that I have recently found a few Months ago. . I've always wanted a Strunk Chain Saw ever since, and now I have one. . Having one here on the Farm again, kind of brings back a lot of other Memories of being in our Bush, with my Dad . Bruce. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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).

19th January 2009, 09:13 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? I have never heard of such a saw, Strunk Busy Beaver! Is that the carby hanging there beneath the rear handle? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th January 2009, 10:08 PM	#3
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Nice old saw Bruce. You might want to add this to you're collection, http://cgi.ebay.com/1953-Strunk-Chainsaw-AD_W0QQitemZ390020337019QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081230?IMSfp=TL0812301110001r22008

20th January 2009, 04:02 AM	#4
petesoldsaw Sappling Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 29	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Hi Bruce That's a nice looking saw you have there.Does it run?How many cc's does that big machine have?I think your Mac's might get jealous.HAHA I'm not sure if you read my last email I sent you. Take Care Lawrence

20th January 2009, 06:50 AM	#5
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,176	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Here is a Link, for the Strunk Busy Beaver. Bruce. Model Profile: BUSY BEAVER __________________ 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).

20th January 2009, 07:41 AM	#6
petesoldsaw Sappling Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 29	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Hi Bruce Checked out Mike Acres site on your Strunk.Nice Machine. Lawrence

20th January 2009, 09:52 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Wish i had a 3120 right now. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

20th January 2009, 02:54 PM	#8
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,176	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? I have to put a new Fuel Line inside the Fuel Tank. The Diaphragms in the Carburetor were pretty Stiff, but I think I got them loosened up, by Soaking them in Pain Thinner. I have No Idea how many CC's this Chain Saw will have. As for the McCulloch Chain Saws being Jealous of the Strunk, I have three Stihl Chain Saws here also, and I have one rule, they all must play nice together. , or . Bruce. __________________ 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).

20th January 2009, 04:02 PM	#9
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? I'd like to give a Stihl 361 and the 441 a try. __________________ Grow more vegetables!

20th January 2009, 09:35 PM	#10
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? I guess not. Another problem solved.

21st January 2009, 11:27 AM	#11
Jason Axe Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: marysville Posts: 63	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? the only saw i really have dreamed about having is an 090 and i just got all the parts for one i picked up a while back so hope fully it will be up and running in a few days i would like a 260 pro and would like to get a 200T to replace my 192T. thats and interesting old saw bruce

21st January 2009, 12:10 PM	#12
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? I'd like a new 200T to replace my old one, which is currently giving me constant troubles...I cant even get it to start right now even though it's getting spark and fuel...(wtf...) And... either a 441 or a 660. I'm leaning towards the 660 but dont have the $$$ to put out for that right now. An 090 would be nice! Dang! You can cut anything with that like a hot knife through butter! Only other one I'd like to pick up now is the HT (HP?) 75 polesaw with the stihl chainsaw on the end.

21st January 2009, 04:15 PM	#13
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Strunk! You've got me. First time I've heard of 'em after nearly 50 years playing with saws. Looks kinda like an old Homelite. __________________ Heightmaster

22nd January 2009, 01:19 PM	#14
Jason Axe Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: marysville Posts: 63	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? i have an ht 101 extendable pole saw, and its the cats a** i love the thing it makes life so easy, how ever if i were to do over i would get the ht 131 witch is about 5 cc biger that the ht101. love it tho. saves a lot of ladder or low climbing work.

22nd January 2009, 01:42 PM	#15
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Ohhh, well that sounds even better

22nd January 2009, 03:53 PM	#16
spartek Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 151	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Hey Therrin, Look on ebay for the big saws. I got 2 660's , a 650 and an super nice 044 with a full wrap handle, all were less than $450 ea.

22nd January 2009, 03:56 PM	#17
spartek Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 151	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? The Ht 131 is the same as a 200t on a stick. mine never bogs down ever. I would pay twice what its worth and I think it is by far my best investment.

22nd January 2009, 04:00 PM	#18
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? I'm a little leary of ebay says.... I got my 200T off ebay. only paid $250 for it but had to put $150 into it as soon as I got it. The page said "only been used on 3 trees since it was new". The only way that could be true is if it was used to cut up 3 entire redwoods by itself. LOL The 200T on a pole sounds like a good workin saw though. I'll have to check one out.

22nd January 2009, 08:07 PM	#19
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 196	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? I hear what your saying Therrin, i got a 200t with a perished fuel line. It ended up arriving with a perished fuel line, stuffed clutch, scored piston, stuffed cover, and the choke linkage had been incorrectly put back in. For any tool that i need for run my business i've learnt you get what you pay for. Ill save my pennies next time

23rd January 2009, 09:25 AM	#20
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Exactly what I meant... they can advertise as they wish but once its yours, its yours. Ya know... I'd really like to try a Husky... I love my Stihls to death but I've never even used a Husky before. It'd be nice to become familiar with the way they operate and their differences. What's a good small to medium sized Husky to start with? Something like a backup saw or a good saw for doing ground work.

23rd January 2009, 01:56 PM	#21
spartek Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 151	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? A husqv 460xp is an nice saw to start with . I run a 24'' bar on mine and climb with it on my saddle when chunkin out spars.You can get one for around 400 bucks.I have beat the livin snot out of mine for 4 years now and it keeps sayin " DIDN'T HURT". Huskies are lighter than Stihl , more plastic and easier on the back, especially when you leaning out. Huskies have that "Husqvarna whine " that is unmistakable. I like running a .058 bar and chain on mine and file rakers down to .040''. It bounces a touch at first contact , but when she starts diggin , LOOK OUTcut:. I got places in my business for both Stihl and Husky. IMO neither one can completely replace the other. Oh , and by the way the 460xp is the biggest mid-sized saw before you step up to the big boys , the next one I beleive is a 575xp and Thats about $150 more.The 460 has 3.7 hp @ 60cc.

23rd January 2009, 02:09 PM	#22
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? What's just a step down from the 460xp, that is still a professional use saw?

23rd January 2009, 02:19 PM	#23
spartek Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 151	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? The Next saw down would be the 455 rancher (equiv of Stihl Farm boss). The 460 is the "big bro" to the 455, just bigger displacment. It has two throtle jets on the carb and runs a 24'' bar pretty good. Its 's unstoppable with a 20'' bar. Husqvarna's air intake technology puts Stihl to shame,the air box is on top and, welll , you''re not always havin to clean out the air filter like you do on a Stihl.

23rd January 2009, 02:28 PM	#24
spartek Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 151	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? In regards to the HT 101 versus th HT 131, dont waste your money on the 101. the 131 is SOOOOO much better. I chunk out 12'' spars from a bucket faster and safer than with a top handle. It's got 1.9 HP and is 16.5 lbs and reaches 16' from the ground ,but I can actually get 18' by taking it over head. I even use it on dead trees , keeps my ass out of "hairy situations". IMO, most valuable saw I have.

23rd January 2009, 02:48 PM	#25
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had?

8th May 2009, 02:13 PM	#26
backwoods Sappling Join Date: May 2009 Location: manitoba canada Posts: 28	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? o26 that i could fix up. partner 5000 with brake

14th May 2009, 12:22 AM	#28
cuttinstuff Sappling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? I would like to have: 1) a Dolmar 7900 2) a Dolmar 5100 3) a Stihl MS361 oh and a 346xp as well. I guess until I hit the lottery I will need to make due with the MS180, PS420 and big bored 365Special.

5th August 2011, 04:32 PM	#29
Robert J Sappling Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lotus, CA Posts: 9	Re: What Make, or Model of Chain Saw You Wish You Had? Husqvarna 372xpw hands down my favorite saw...period!

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