Another Gem

donbj · August 18, 2021, 10:14:13 PM

Took a chance on a saw and bought without having a look at it. It looks like a real gem from the pictures. Friday night it should be here. Can't hardly wait! Suspense!!

Tacotodd · August 18, 2021, 10:16:01 PM

It always is!

donbj · August 18, 2021, 10:20:33 PM

It's a classic! Wife's picking it up on her way back from picking up our granddaughter. Have to really bag it up as she has to put it in the trunk of her car

DHansen · August 18, 2021, 10:30:38 PM

So we wait? Or will you give us more clues.

donbj · August 18, 2021, 10:31:43 PM

Looks like a beauty!

donbj · August 18, 2021, 10:40:49 PM

Tempted to take the three hour drive tomorrow and get it but I'll wait and be sensible :D

donbj · August 18, 2021, 11:10:41 PM

What? No guesses?

Tacotodd · August 18, 2021, 11:10:59 PM

Well then, I see how YOU are going to be! Just playing but really PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell us. I did ask nicely, didn't I?

donbj · August 18, 2021, 11:24:08 PM

Well ok then. A real mint looking 2100XP. We'll see when it gets here.

chet · August 18, 2021, 11:41:17 PM

And i was just about ta guess a Homylite Super 2 :D

donbj · August 18, 2021, 11:56:08 PM

Well, how close is that!

DHansen · August 19, 2021, 07:36:03 AM

Looking forward to photos. I would have guessed anything over 90 cc as you seem to have been bitten by the big bore bug.

Real1shepherd · August 19, 2021, 09:41:55 AM

Sorry, late to the thread but would have immediately guessed 2100/2101 or 394 right off the bat.....lol!

Kevin

donbj · August 19, 2021, 01:46:53 PM

Ha ha yes. They're my weak spot! We'll see how well I did when it shows up :laugh:

mike_belben · August 19, 2021, 03:45:48 PM

i just got offered a 460 magnum, 361 and a 440 parts saws for "make an offer" but figured i dont wanna go any further down the chainsaw addiction road.

;D

donbj · August 19, 2021, 04:29:08 PM

I hear ya Mike! I'm only going for the Huskies and Jreds now unless it something I can use as a trading tool. I'm going to divest of all the old macs and pioneers and some homelites. I have about 60 I'm not really interested in but pretty much had to take them all. Should make a few bucks on them

HolmenTree · August 19, 2021, 04:48:55 PM

Great find with the 2100, you never know what falls into your lap when you're not looking.
Like this low hour 1989 044AV I found last year, I don't plan on making money selling it, only money earned cutting with it :D
Already got a scratch in the West Germany rewind housing badge earlier on.

Real1shepherd · August 19, 2021, 05:16:16 PM

Quote from: donbj on August 19, 2021, 04:29:08 PM
I hear ya Mike! I’m only going for the Huskies and Jreds now unless it something I can use as a trading tool. I’m going to divest of all the old macs and pioneers and some homelites. I have about 60 I’m not really interested in but pretty much had to take them all. Should make a few bucks on them

Truly a man after my own heart! I didn't exactly abandon Huskies, but early on in the game Jonsereds won me over too. And 15yrs ago, they were easier to find and pay for over the bigger Huskies. Love me the bigger cc Jonsereds!

But then again, my heart kinda stops a few beats when I see an original, clean unmolested 2100/2101...lol! I bet that's the condition you're getting.;D

Kevin

donbj · August 19, 2021, 06:17:05 PM

Well if the photos don't lie it looks good in that regard. The fellow isn't a chainsaw guy and said it was hard to start, too heavy and way too much saw for him. Just what I want to hear, lol

donbj · August 19, 2021, 06:52:21 PM

Quote from: Real1shepherd on August 19, 2021, 05:16:16 PM
Quote from: donbj on August 19, 2021, 04:29:08 PM
I hear ya Mike! I'm only going for the Huskies and Jreds now unless it something I can use as a trading tool. I'm going to divest of all the old macs and pioneers and some homelites. I have about 60 I'm not really interested in but pretty much had to take them all. Should make a few bucks on them
Truly a man after my own heart! I didn't exactly abandon Huskies, but early on in the game Jonsereds won me over too. And 15yrs ago, they were easier to find and pay for over the bigger Huskies. Love me the bigger cc Jonsereds!

But then again, my heart kinda stops a few beats when I see an original, clean unmolested 2100/2101...lol! I bet that's the condition you're getting.;D

Kevin

Nothing wrong with the Jreds at all. The ones I have are excellent saws. The 820 and 2065 both are just as good quality. A couple of the others need some work but so do the huskies.

chet · August 19, 2021, 07:59:50 PM

Even da best of equipment needs some maintenance and TLC once in awhile.

Real1shepherd · August 20, 2021, 08:59:34 AM

Quote from: donbj on August 19, 2021, 06:17:05 PM
Well if the photos don’t lie it looks good in that regard. The fellow isn’t a chainsaw guy and said it was hard to start, too heavy and way too much saw for him. Just what I want to hear, lol

That's exactly what you want to hear! Too much saw, didn't run it much, too heavy, hard to start etc. That's the saw finding it's way to you..... ;D

Kevin

sawguy21 · August 20, 2021, 12:00:00 PM

Hmm, three hour drive so it's prolly not far from me. :D I'm a sucker for the big cube saws too.

Real1shepherd · August 20, 2021, 07:16:18 PM

They follow Don home like wayward sheep........ :D

Kevin

donbj · August 20, 2021, 10:09:16 PM

Here she is! It's a beauty. First thing I did was cross my fingers and give a tug on the rope. Compression is rock solid. Now, pull plug and check for spark, nice and blue. Took the covers off and check things over, very clean unit, all stock and all there! Chain brake works great. It has the modified handle with the screws and is leak free, that's a blessing.

I thought an attempt at staring was in order and I proceeded to flood the daylights out of it. I asked the fellow to drain the tank of fuel as it was going in my wife's carb trunk. Didn't realize that there was still fuel in the line and carb so a shot of fuel into the carb was probly not a good thing to do. Pulled the plug and cranked it over and cleared things out and she fired up after about 5 pulls and first pull thereafter. 32" bar and 404 chain. Chain needs a good going over but I will more than likely just replace it.

I just love the sound and feel of these things.