SELLING John McCloskey(Nixon) Saw estate sale

[PA Dan]

The other prize I mentioned earlier is a single bit axe from Cat525. Thanks for the donation Tim!

4lb. Kelly Perfect. Good handle and wedge banger. Split shipping with winner. U.S. only

 

[Firewood Hoarder]

Ok we just had another addition to the raffle donated by @Firewood Hoarder. It's a McCulloch Pro Mac 700 PHO. He will be by with more info on it and a video layer this weekend. Here are some pics. Thanks for giving it up for the raffle brother!

Happy to help! I have started to realize I can only run one saw at a time, and my shelf space is getting limited.

I only have one 20" Mac bar at the moment; the one on this saw, so that's why I'm giving it away PHO

I will post more pictures, details and a video of it in the near future. I'm headed out to fuel it up and make the video now.

Update: I'm going to call this a "project saw" as the video and test running did not go as planned. See post #388

 

[huskihl]

I’m in for a few waffles.

Hullo broke farmer.

 

[Firewood Hoarder]

This is the Mac I'm offering up for a raffle prize. I obtained this saw two years ago, got it running, and it's been on a shelf ever since. I put a kit in the carb, put a new fuel line in it (yeah, I know it's tygon, but I had it and it fit), a new air filter, and gave it a rough cleaning. I believe someone has been into it before I got it, as the tag is missing.

I am going to film the running and cutting tomorrow morning, as it's 92 in the shade by me right now and there is no breeze.

Update: I'm going to call this a "project saw" as the video and test running did not go as planned. See post #388

 

[Firewood Hoarder]

A few more pictures...

 

[Lnk]

A few more pictures...

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@Dream

 

[PA Dan]

JK14 donated a Jred project saw.

Jonsered 630v heated handle project saw...
I'll cover $25 towards shipping.

@PA Dan add this to the list. It may not be much but hopefully someone will enjoy bringing it back to life.

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[Firewood Hoarder]

Well, this is embarrassing. The video and test cuts did not go to plan. I'm going to have to add a disclaimer that this will be a "project" saw as it won't hold a tune. The fuel tank is building pressure (possibly a plugged vent, haven't looked into that yet) and the saw will flood after a few cuts. Perhaps I missed when setting the metering needle up- I'm going to go through the carb and fuel tank cap and see whats going on.

I had hoped I was offering up a runner... and I still hope to if I have time to sort it out before someone picks it

I also took a compression reading, which came in around 142 psi.

 

[PA Dan]

Well, this is embarrassing. The video and test cuts did not go to plan. I'm going to have to add a disclaimer that this will be a "project" saw as it won't hold a tune. The fuel tank is building pressure (possibly a plugged vent, haven't looked into that yet) and the saw will flood after a few cuts. Perhaps I missed when setting the metering needle up- I'm going to go through the carb and fuel tank cap and see whats going on.

I had hoped I was offering up a runner... and I still hope to if I have time to sort it out before someone picks it

I also took a compression reading, which came in around 142 psi.

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She sounds good though!

 

[PA Dan]

I stopped and saw Janelle today and picked up the last couple saws from John's collection. After that I went to the Trump rally that was 20 minutes from her house.

 

[Jusgunn3]

Must have been a little crazy huh?!

 

[PA Dan]

Must have been a little crazy huh?!

Just a little!

 

[Bill G]

I stopped and saw Janelle today and picked up the last couple saws from John's collection. After that I went to the Trump rally that was 20 minutes from her house.

HELL YES!!!!!

 

[Bill G]

Just a little!

I call it intelligent.

 

[PA Dan]

I call it intelligent.

You seen the news?

 

[Bill G]

You seen the news?

Not today (Saturday), been busy with saw stuff. I figure I will catch some some news Sunday night

 

[Bill G]

I watched some news. I feel horrible for the two that were shot and the family of the third that died. I remember the last attempted assassination of a US President. The only good thing is this time they killed the SOB that made the attempt.

Just to clarify trying to assassinate a US President or any other political figure no matter the party affiliation has ZERO to do with politics. I do not care what the hell your views are but when you feel murdering someone because they do not share your views you are the one that needs planted 6 feet under.

 

[HumBurner]

390xp (Nixon)
2 Stihl Chains (Humburner)
Tree Monkey saw vise (Nixon)
Mac 10-10 (Nixon)
Mac 555 (Nixon)
Stihl chain RSK loop And a dozen Vallorbe 7/32 files (Squareground3691)
2 Husqvarna x-cut 3/8-050-84dl chains (bradb123)
Pro Mac 700 pho (Wood Hoarder)
Single bit axe (Cat525)

Do parts readily interchange between the ProMac55 and 555? I know it followed the 55 immediately.

 

[HumBurner]

So, I'm going to sweeten the pot a little, if my assumptions are correct.

I picked up this ProMac55 a few years ago. I loved the balance in the hand with the 20" bar on it. @Woodslasher was kind enough to mail me a new fuel line for it in hopes of getting her delivery. But the fuel tank seal also leaks, and I never gave it more time. The previous owner said he used it for 30+ years for firewood and it ran flawlessly the year before the lines/gasket degraded and he wanted to try a newer saw with anti-vibes

So I know next to nothing about it and IF the parts interchange with the 555, I will include it with the winner/chooser of the 555 as a parts saw (if they want.)


As well, @Firewood Hoarder believes the bar and chain will fit the 700 he has offered up. I will ship the bar and chain pictured (assuming it fits, 3/8, no idea the gauge; chain is near end of life so also optional) to the winner/chooser of the ProMac 700.

 

[HumBurner]

PM55