Jonsereds 90

JohnG28 · December 28, 2013, 09:24:01 AM

Anyone have any experience with one of these? See one for sale locally and was thinking about a saw to possibly mill with at some point. I don't imagine it will turn a lot of rpms, but should be good on torque. Anything to look for, issues, parts availability, etc? I appreciate any info.

SawTroll · December 28, 2013, 09:46:42 AM

The lack of parts availiability makes it mainly a collector item, that should be used sparingly.

Cool saw though! 8)

JohnG28 · December 28, 2013, 05:41:04 PM

Thanks ST, it is a cool looking old beast for sure.

ehp · December 28, 2013, 06:09:26 PM

ran a 90 lots , if in good shape it would make a good saw to mill with as its got lots of torque , the 90 is abit hard on pull cords thou 8)

HolmenTree · December 28, 2013, 08:03:37 PM

Like Ed I have many fond memories of my Jonsereds 90 I owned in the late 1970s. Pound for pound one of the most durable torque monster saws I've owned.
When I bought the Jonsereds 910E a few years later it seemed like science fiction saw from the future.
I'll post some old Jonsereds 90 ads later this evening, maybe a tech report from back in the day too.

mad murdock · December 28, 2013, 09:10:25 PM

Never owned a 90. I did have a 920 for a few years. It was a great saw!

JohnG28 · December 28, 2013, 09:54:37 PM

Thanks gents. I'm going to call the number and see if its still there tomorrow. Looks to be in good shape, says it runs and price is right. I'll let you know what I find out.

JohnG28 · December 29, 2013, 04:02:53 PM

Going to check it out Tuesday, still available. Runs, oils and has b/c (think a 24") but a dull chain. Guy is also willing to throw in a Husky 350 with 18" b/c for a total of $200. 8) Should be fun telling the wife about this one! ;D :D I said I was done when I got the 460. :

:D

deerslayer · December 29, 2013, 04:43:53 PM

The 350 will get you back your $200. Now you've got the 90 for free! (assuming I'm understanding your post correctly.)

deerslayer · December 29, 2013, 04:55:29 PM

Tip to the OP, buy stuff first and then post about it. Even a vague posting like yours "advertises" the saw to all the saw nuts on here and it is likely to get scooped up out from under you. I am hoping you won't see this right away because you're driving to pick up the saws.

It took me about 4 minutes to find the saw for sale you were referring to. Anytime you can find that many cc saw for a low price, it's probably a good deal. A good saw for those monster trees one encounters on occasion. And cheaper than a long bar for your present saw.

JohnG28 · December 29, 2013, 08:35:23 PM

Yes, deerslayer, you are correct that is for the both. I know what you mean, but already have a meeting with the guy. Was more interested in info on the 90 anyway. Told they guy I'll likely be taking them so shouldn't have anybody getting in first, plus its been there since November.

SawTroll · December 30, 2013, 12:21:21 AM

Quote from: deerslayer on December 29, 2013, 04:55:29 PM
Tip to the OP, buy stuff first and then post about it. Even a vague posting like yours "advertises" the saw to all the saw nuts on here and it is likely to get scooped up out from under you. I am hoping you won't see this right away because you're driving to pick up the saws.

It took me about 4 minutes to find the saw for sale you were referring to. Anytime you can find that many cc saw for a low price, it's probably a good deal. A good saw for those monster trees one encounters on occasion. And cheaper than a long bar for your present saw.

True, there are some "sharks" around, and they don't even have to be members to read the posts. Never post about a saw for sale, if you consider buying it yourself!

HolmenTree · December 30, 2013, 04:24:51 PM

Quote from: HolmenTree on December 28, 2013, 08:03:37 PM
Like Ed I have many fond memories of my Jonsereds 90 I owned in the late 1970s. Pound for pound one of the most durable torque monster saws I've owned.
When I bought the Jonsereds 910E a few years later it seemed like science fiction saw from the future.
I'll post some old Jonsereds 90 ads later this evening, maybe a tech report from back in the day too.

Well I couldn't find a lot on the Jonsereds 90, but these 1976 ads do OK.

chet · December 30, 2013, 04:35:25 PM

Brings back alot of memories.

Now I'm gonna hafta dig out all my old issues of Chainsaw Age.

JohnG28 · December 30, 2013, 07:26:52 PM

Thanks HT, good pics and old info. You must have a heck of a collection! With any good luck I'll be posting some photos tomorrow night, but we shall see.

HolmenTree · December 31, 2013, 11:07:56 AM

Your welcome guys.
I pretty well have every issue of Chainsaw Age from the 1970s. I'm missing about 60 issues from the 1980s. I have 1990 and part of '91 collection, that's when the magazine stopped, went to a new publisher and was no longer entirely chainsaw related.
I have about 15 issues from the mid 1960s , that decade was really interesting for saw and sawchain development. The magazine first started in 1952.
If anyone has any 1950 or 1960 issues for sale please PM me, I will pay top dollar and I have a PayPal account.

Willard.

chet · December 31, 2013, 11:12:51 AM

All mine are very early 70's and on. sorry

JohnG28 · December 31, 2013, 07:28:59 PM

Well I'm the happy owner of this Jonny 90! She needs a little work, starter pawls were only engaging about 1/2the pulls on her. But it did crank up and man does it sound sweet! 8) I'll get some better pics with my digital camera tomorrow. Thanks for the help everyone. Got the Husky 350 also, along with 3 spare bars and 8-10 chains!! ;D ;D All for $200. I'll get a pic on of the 350 here too.

JohnG28 · December 31, 2013, 07:32:09 PM

Here's one of the 350 and one more of the Jonsereds.

Corley5 · December 31, 2013, 07:41:51 PM

Nice 8) 8) 8) 8) I've only seen a couple 90s around here. My first job falling was with a Jonsered 70E. I've been a Jonsered user ever since.
I've never heard of a 111S. That'd be quite a saw

HolmenTree · December 31, 2013, 10:29:18 PM

Great score you got there John 8)
They don't put "quality built toughness" that 90 processes in todays saws,
Take that little 350 for example ;)

Willard

JohnG28 · December 31, 2013, 11:09:57 PM

Thanks Holmen, I think some more pictures will show it off even more. It's dirty but in real nice shape. There's even about 75% of the paint still on the bottom of the saw. And man did it sound just awesome. I like it a lot. And like you said about it's construction, even the rear handle is metal(magnesium, right?). Not all that heavy with a 20" bar for a 40 yr old 90cc saw either.

deerslayer · January 01, 2014, 01:13:31 AM

Nice score! Congrats and glad it stayed unsold until you could seal the deal. Next time you spot a score like that waiting to be picked, discretion is in order. If you have questions, pm someone that lives a long ways away! When I have something for sale on CL, first one there with the money takes it home. I have waited for the arrival of a "sure" buyer many times and no shows resulted. The only way I'll hold something is if the person informs me they are enroute.

HolmenTree · January 01, 2014, 01:03:33 PM

Quote from: JohnG28 on December 31, 2013, 11:09:57 PM
And like you said about it's construction, even the rear handle is metal(magnesium, right?).

I remember seeing a Jonsered 801 (same saw as 90 but smaller cc) burn up once. One of our fallers lunch shack burnt up, he was able to pull the burning saw out of the fire but not even water poured on it would put the fire out. All that was left of the saw was the steel parts. Yes the rear handle is magnesium and once it burns look out.

I was doing a tree removal job a while back with my Husky 372XP and when I was bucking up the trees into stove length the customer brought out his like new Jonsered 90 with a new 73 LGX chain to help me. My muffler modded with non rev limit coil 372XP couldn't keep up with the 90.

JohnG28 · January 01, 2014, 08:14:33 PM

Thanks for the continued info HT! I haven't seen magnesium burn in person but I know it burns violently. Wasn't sure if the handle may have been aluminum. Never had a chance to get the digital camera out so a few more from the phone for now. ;D

Have some free time next few days so hope to get her on the work bench and start cleaning up and seeing what is what. It sounds and feels like a powerhouse when it's running. Looking forward to putting an edge back on the chain and getting into some logs! 8) Thanks for all the help everyone. :new_year: