Vintage Chainsaw Museum

[heimannm]

The 3516 was a bonus find in the attic, all cleaned and repaired and ready for sale or display.

Mark

 

[heimannm]

I pulled this Sears Roper "Bolt Action" self sharpening saw out for a cleaning. Basically the same saw as the MF 270 AR.



Missing the bolt, if anyone has parts, photos, or a manual I'd be interested in seeing what it is supposed to look like.










We got the chain cleaned up late in the day so I'll get it finished on Monday. .325 pitch chain but not the Power Sharp variety.

Mark

 

[Woodslasher]

I pulled this Sears Roper "Bolt Action" self sharpening saw out for a cleaning. Basically the same saw as the MF 270 AR.

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Missing the bolt, if anyone has parts, photos, or a manual I'd be interested in seeing what it is supposed to look like.

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We got the chain cleaned up late in the day so I'll get it finished on Monday. .325 pitch chain but not the Power Sharp variety.

Mark

Heck, I'll send you a complete saw if you want it. 100% intact except for the rubber handle grip, been sitting on a shed wall since '79 or so. Weirdo chain, roller nose bar, sharpener, the works.

 

[heimannm]

Let's work something out Dan, sound interesting.

Mark

 

[nbbt]

Sears Roper "Bolt Action"

Found these images, may be close.

 

[Woodslasher]

I'll send you a pm Mark, I'll throw up a few pics of the guts for anyone who's interested. From what I see, the big knob on the side pushes the stone against the chain and rubs on the drum to slow it down. The little knob controls how much meat the stone takes off the teeth.

 

[heimannm]

I did get the second "Bolt Action" saw cleaned up and moved into the display. It even has the original .325 "Barracuda" chain.









Mark

 

[heimannm]

Yesterday my son helped me and we put up this sign in the hallway, thanks again to Definitive Dave Smith.





Mark

 

[Philbert]

I did get the second "Bolt Action" saw cleaned up and moved into the display.

What is ‘Bolt-Action’? Just a name, or related to how it operates?

Thanks.

Philbert

 

[heimannm]

The mechanism to operate the curved stone for the self sharpening chain is reminiscent of the bolt action on a rifle.

Mark

 

[Philbert]

The mechanism to operate the curved stone for the self sharpening chain is reminiscent of the bolt action on a rifle.

Mark

So, the Power-Sharp feature. I used to refer to these as ‘lipstick stones’ the user pressed against the chain.

Philbert

 

[heimannm]

I think the lipstick stones were the ones uses on the Mini Mac and 300 Series models, the stones were cylindrical and advanced with a knob on the saw. Stone is 3, knob is 2.



The Ropers use a curved stone that conforms to the contour of the chain as it comes around the sprocket like the system used on the 2-10 PS (Power Sharp) models.



See post 665 as well.

Mark

 

[heimannm]

I've been keeping busy with saw repairs, chain sharpening, parts orders, and wood cutting along with other household chores trying to get things ready for winter but did find time to get a couple of saws cleaned up for the display this week.

This one is a very low hour that really only needed wiping the dust off.











If it reminds you of a McCulloch PM610, there is a good reason for that.

Mark

 

[heimannm]

This Remington was used pretty thoroughly, but no worries, I have a new one in the package if I ever need a little featherweight saw.









O.K., in the interest of full disclosure...the bar on the used saws is not an original...



Mark

 

[Gullet]

This Remington was used pretty thoroughly, but no worries, I have a new one in the package if I ever need a little featherweight saw.

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O.K., in the interest of full disclosure...the bar on the used saws is not an original...

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Mark

How much does it weigh?

 

[heimannm]

Powerhead is about the same as 6-1/2 pounds of feathers...

Mark

 

[Partner]

Powerhead is about the same as 6-1/2 pounds of feathers...

Mark

and nails

 

[Partner]

Ask the kid what is heavier? A kilogram of nails or feathers? He will think about it and there is a good chance that he will answer nails

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

...there is a good chance that he will answer nails

There's an even better chance he'll ask, "What's a kilogram?".

 

[Partner]

Uncle Google knows everything