Picked up an old chain saw today

[terry_g]

I was visiting a friend who is a bit of a hoarder. I was admiring his old chainsaw collection and mentioned I needed a saw he said take your pick. I brought home this old McCullough Pro 10-10. Its from the mid 1970's and in good condition. I'm going to clean out the gas tank and carb and see if it will start. It has spark and compression. The chain is like new I don't think its seen a lot of use.

 

[TorontoBuilder]

I was visiting a friend who is a bit of a hoarder. I was admiring his old chainsaw collection and mentioned I needed a saw he said take you pick. I brought home this old McCullough Pro 10-10. Its from the mid 1970's and in good condition. I'm going to clean out the gas tank and carb and see if it will start. It has spark and compression. The chain is like new I don't think its seen a lot of use.
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Just in time to have a prop for halloween...

Just remove the chain blade first or it's not a prop...

 

[Chicken lights]

She'll eat

Let 'er buck

 

[DavidR8]

Looks a lot like a John Deere branded chainsaw I picked up at a farm auction. I cannot remember what brand it actually was but it was a solid little saw.

 

[DPittman]

Looks a lot like a John Deere branded chainsaw I picked up at a farm auction. I cannot remember what brand it actually was but it was a solid little saw.

I have an old JD saw that had a similar look to that one and mine was made by Remington.

 

[terry_g]

I dumped the old gas and filled it with fresh gas put a new spark plug in it took the carb out and took it apart. It looked like new inside so I put it back together and it fired right up. I went into the ravine next to my lot where a maple tree had fallen over and cut it up into 18" lengths. The maple was about 12" across at the butt and the little McCullough had no problem with it.

 

[someidiot]

That saw looks rock'n'roll to me. I love old saws that have those big bitey spikes on the front to help you lever the chain down.

 

[terry_g]

I'm very impressed with it! No AV mounting but it does not vibrate too bad. Lots of power for 54cc's. The front grip is small at 3/4" so I'm going the find something to slip over it so it fits my big hands better.

 

[TonyK]

The old saws were the best. I have a Saw my dad purchased 52 years ago from Sears. It's says Craftsman on it, but it is really an Echo made in Japan. 4.3 Cubic Inch or 70cc. It is heavy, has a 20" bar but can handle up to a 28" bar. Compression release when you start it. Apart from changing the spark plug and some rubber parts it is a mule. Has the bitey spikes on it as well. I won't part with it, works great and too many memories of dad and I taking down 24" red oaks to make trim and cabinets for my home. You are lucky to find some one to part with a good old saw like that.


TonyK.

Grimsby Ontario Canada.

 

[Chicken lights]

🙄 *bucking spikes or fallers spikes

If you're going to cut all day, you learn to use the "bitey spikes" with your knees or legs, it helps save the arms

Sweet little saw!