I have to say, I'm torn as to whether to make a serious effort to sell my little Mac 160S. Its a good little saw and I have cut a lot of wood with it. However, I just enjoy using my Echoes more and I don't want the little Mac to go unloved.
The pros: it is one of the last Mini Macs produced and has most of the bugs worked out.
It starts, runs, and cuts just as well as my Echo CS-3000. And, it really screams just like a Mac should!
A few years ago I went through it, cleaned it out, replaced worn parts and refreshed the carb. So, I definitely have put a lot of myself into it. I even have a little Mini Mac junkyard for spares.
It's the only somewhat old school saw in my fleet; as in loud, no antivibe whatsoever, designed before I was born.
I take pride in running and getting good service out of the most maligned saw ever. Haters gonna hate!
The cons are much the same as the pros:
Factory support dried up a long time ago, it will always be dependent on junk saws and old NOS parts.
Every repair is a PITA on these things, one reason I don't run it much.
Like every other old school Mac it is loud, vibrates, and is very heavy for its size.
I guess I just feel bad giving so much attention to the Dolmar and Echoes while the little Mac waits patiently.
I put it on Fleabay for what I think is quite reasonable, $55.00 plus shipping. I suppose if somebody buys it they are going to appreciate it. Otherwise I suppose I'll just get it out for a nostalgia run every so often.
