My Oldest Saw

[Tvaldriz]

Old machinery like that is pretty amazing. To think that not too many
years ago, that was state-of-the art equipment to saw logs in the field.

Great restoration work. Belongs in a museum.

 

[D'Animal]

Great restoration work. Belongs in a museum.

Thanks

I will put next to my 1907 Johnson Fuller Model "L" Hit and Miss engine. It was under the canvas tarp behind the parts washer.

 

[splitshot]

WOW! Bet that would bring a hefty sum at the right auction.

Do you have an idea how many were made?

 

[D'Animal]

For a Museum quality one that runs they bring a really hefty price. Over $5k for a Vaughn like this one.

WOW! Bet that would bring a hefty sum at the right auction.

Do you have an idea how many were made?

My serial number is in the 5,000 range.

Souix started making the same unit, but out of aluminum. They were able to lighten it about 80 to 100lb's and it used 16:1 fuel mix. (1 quart of 30 weight in 5gal of gas.)

In 1926 a one man wood cutting machine was made and by the early 30's it became what we would call a 2-man chain saw. In the early 50's the conventional one man chain saw was introduce.

I have a piece of Diston literature from around 1952 that states "The Diston is the lightest one man chain saw at 97lbs and 3hp."

 

[splitshot]

I have a piece of Diston literature from around 1952 that states "The Diston is the lightest one man chain saw at 97lbs and 3hp."

97 pounds! Imagine what they would think if they saw(no pun intended), what was available today.

Thanks for sharing

 

[JJS]

I'd like to see that thing in action. I think we used to have one that was close to that in age, but it had been long out of commission.

 

[D'Animal]

I was going to fire it up yesterday and do some cutting but my Landcruisers and wife had other plans for me.

Maybe this coming weekend, if the weather permits.

 

[fj40charles]

Dan,

That is too cool.. I guess you really do need a big arse shop to store all of the saws....

Charles

 

[Trollhole]

Very cool. Love the copper.

 

[john_eckels]

Can you do a youtube video of it? I would love to see that thing run, for a distance of course

 

[Junk]

Kewl. Hell though I settle for owning one that works versus my Husa****.

 

[bigndn]

That things brings velcro shoes back in style!!! WOW, what a dandy!

That reminds me..........I have a Stihl 019 in need of refurb. You interested?

 

[D'Animal]

I have three or four of those in my shop. Send it on down.

....I have a Stihl 019 in need of refurb. You interested?

 

[Trevor]

Very cool, Beagledude.

I gotta send you some photos of my unrestored Stover Hit & Miss.

 

[D'Animal]

Post them up here.

Very cool, Beagledude.

I gotta send you some photos of my unrestored Stover Hit & Miss.

I'll take some pics of my 1907 Johnson Fuller model L this weekend and post them up.

 

[DWitcher]

WOW! That thing is BEAUTIFUL! Gotta love old machinery.

 

[D'Animal]

I'll take some pics of my 1907 Johnson Fuller model L this weekend and post them up.

And here they are.

Beverage can is for size reference only.

 

[splitshot]

That reminds me of some of the old water pumps at the county fair. Wish you could add sound to those pics.

 

[Mace]

Is that for a belt drive?


Where is the Video

 

[Trevor]

I ran down to the basement and took a few photos of my Stover. This thing hasn't run for at least 30 years. I know nothing about it, but would love to get it running, one day.