Three Generations of Saws [Homelite Stihl Husqvarna]

333_okh · January 28, 2007, 07:46:52 PM

Just thought I would post a picture of the three saws I was cutting with today. The big boy in front is a Homelite 7-21C [48" bar] from the late 50s, the middle saw is a Stihl 048 AV [36" bar] from the mid 80s, and the new firewood saw a Husqvarna 455 [20" bar].

logwalker · January 29, 2007, 12:49:20 PM

It is amazing how far they have progressed in 50-60 years. I'm sure glad they did. Are you getting much work out of that Homey?

333_okh · January 29, 2007, 02:05:50 PM

I use it on occassion, but try and keep the work to a minimum. I will be going through the whole saw just as soon as I get an parts diagram and maybe a manual.

SawTroll · January 31, 2007, 07:15:32 PM

Quote from: logwalker on January 29, 2007, 12:49:20 PM
It is amazing how far they have progressed in 50-60 years. I'm sure glad they did. Are you getting much work out of that Homey?

:D :D The 455 isn't a progress, it is a giant leap backwards regarding power to weight - on the alter of EPA.....

sawguy21 · February 01, 2007, 01:13:54 AM

We best get used to it, the new emission standards are not going away. The 2 stroke as we knew it simply won't cut it anymore.

333_okh · February 02, 2007, 09:27:10 AM

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Here! One is already up and running and the other will not be too far off. They use 3/4 of a pint of SAE30 to a gallon. If that isnt a soot burner then nothing is.

The 455 is a great saw and works just as it was intended. If you need more saw, then go to the 460 or a 359.

smetr333 · February 13, 2008, 12:38:04 PM

DO YOU KNOW THE CC OR H/P OFF THE 048AV

thecfarm · February 13, 2008, 08:54:08 PM

Nice saws.Here's a homelite site that might be of some help.
http://houseofhomelite.proboards55.com/
There was another member that was right into the homelites.This is where the site came from.

letsgetitracing · February 14, 2008, 09:28:11 AM

when the epa makes the chainsaws run 4 stroke motors they must be bringing a guy to each job to handle the extra weight eh? maybe that's how they will get the unemployment rate to drop? :D

arojay · February 15, 2008, 11:45:59 PM

Quote from: sawguy21 on February 01, 2007, 01:13:54 AM
We best get used to it, the new emission standards are not going away. The 2 stroke as we knew it simply won't cut it anymore.

That depends on the "it" you have to cut.

Al_Smith · February 16, 2008, 03:09:55 AM

Quote from: smetr333 on February 13, 2008, 12:38:04 PM
DO YOU KNOW THE CC OR H/P OFF THE 048AV

76.7 cc .HP between 5.5 and 6 depending on who you talk to.What ever,it's enough. ;)

SawTroll · February 19, 2008, 09:00:51 AM

Quote from: Al_Smith on February 16, 2008, 03:09:55 AM
Quote from: smetr333 on February 13, 2008, 12:38:04 PM
DO YOU KNOW THE CC OR H/P OFF THE 048AV
76.7 cc .HP between 5.5 and 6 depending on who you talk to.What ever,it's enough. ;)

My info (from Stihl) say 5.2hp.

Urbicide · February 29, 2008, 10:22:14 PM

Quote from: letsgetitracing on February 14, 2008, 09:28:11 AM
when the epa makes the chainsaws run 4 stroke motors they must be bringing a guy to each job to handle the extra weight eh? maybe that's how they will get the unemployment rate to drop? :D

Do you think that two-man saws will be making a come back?
Or how about drag saws?

Who wants dibs on the dumb end? ;D ;D ;D