Why Do you Need A Chainsaw? Especially A Homelite.
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Thanks for watching. Is is necessary to have a chainsaw? I think so but not the one you're thinking of.
Chain saw ownership is a great thing but it is a dangerous thing to have if you're not a well trained person
Eh limbs are overrated
Amen.
I would joke about it, but man does it suck when one's gone.
Kickback is a major concern. Also, chainsaws need constant care like cleaning, chain maintenance, and fuel care. Otherwise when you go to use it, it won't work efficiently.
@@slipperyblueclay2521 you got that right young man 👍😎
Yup, I have a new medium size chainsaw. I live in a neighborhood with some mature trees and a lot of freshly planted trees. I have bushes around the front and side of the house. I recently used the saw to cut them up as they were way overgrown and just getting ratty looking even after manicuring them. I have had two trees that came down from a storm and the saw made quick work chopping them up and using the wood for my outside fireplace. But, the main reason for the saw is for camping. I have a off-road camper and about three times a year in all seasons I go up to Maine and camp in very remote areas. One time during the Fall myself and three buddies of mine went remote camping. A very strong wind storm hit us. We were all safe with a little damage to the camper. The problem was we had to cut are way out just to get to the logging road. With three medium size saws it took us three days just to get to the logging road. If we didn’t have saws we would probably still be there 😵💫! I store the saw in its own box made for it with no gas in it. I use can gas due to the fact I can’t get any non- ethanol fuel. My reason to have a saw!
nice, you're doing it right when it comes to canned fuel. Thank you Douglas Robbins.
I am with you, I own a chainsaw and maybe use it once or twice a year. I don’t think I would have bought one, but I was given one that wasn’t working and was able to fix it thanks to videos like yours. On another note a reciprocating saw especially with a long wood cutting blade can accomplish quite a bit. Not nearly as efficiently as a chainsaw but it is another option. 👍
yes, I forgot about those. I only got mine this year, and it's been quite handy. thank you Kyle Thorson.
When some big branches fell in a widespread storm, what the insurance was going to pay someone to cut and remove, and I already had an electric chainsaw, a mulcher, a recipricator, axe and hand tools. The investment was warranted. Every few days, a little chopping, organizing and mulching meant I could finish it they way I preferred. And I kept the usable wood. A gas one may have made parts of it quicker, but as I was trying to do it at more relaxed pace, It would not have made a big difference. One of the big costs from insurance was actually dumping the wood and small branches not the cutting as they were already on the ground. And the insurance paid me, less my excess
thank you for the explanation, and the work should have brought some satisfaction to you, it would have for me, thank you Ant Man.
Hey buddy, it's me joseph white, I do miss you fixing lawn equipment because they are entertaining to watch
I do apologize, and yes I've got some stuff coming in very soon. I've got an older echo blower and stihl chainsaw that should be available soon to repair. Thanks for being patient Joseph White, it means a lot that you're hanging on.
No problem, I can't wait to see you repair the older echo blower and Stihl chainsaw, I will always like your videos😇😇😇
anytime man.
I got a place in Texas that I live that has over an acre property and lots of trees so I use a chainsaw quite a bit for that trimming and firewood but I also collect vintage chainsaws so even if I was to move into apartment I would have 1 of my veins chainsaws hanging on my wall I just love them and I would never do electric I think it's boring but I really like your channel you have become a really awesome mechanic and I'm enjoying everything that you do thank you
nice, and there's nothing wrong with a collection of these wonder tools. thank you Matthew Piper.
Two chainsaw's, both Husq models picked up used to replace an older Craftsman. Lots of heavy wind in Alaska, lots of tree damage and limbs. And the occasional firewood run.
it understandable hello Alaska!
I have one just like that it runs pretty good for what it is. It’s the Homelite XL2 automatic it’s pretty old but it runs really good for what it is. They don’t make them like they used to.
you got that right, thanks Camping Gamer.
Having a chainsaw as a just in case is just like having a first aid kit, you hope you will never need it but you are glad to have it just in case.
I have a gas & battery chain saw that by no coincidence share the same chain & bar compatibility.
nice coincidence, hopefully you'll never need it but it is nice know it's there. Thank you Will Grant
@@HomeGaragechannel
I use my battery saw from time to time, it handy for rough cutting fence posts or chopping up old furniture to fit in the incinerator bin, just have to be careful not to hit any screws or nails.
makes sense
Enjoyed the video! My relationship with chainsaws is on the fritz😂
thank you Billy Uncut
I have a small Stihl 018c just keep it around in case a branch falls or something like that. I also run a small lawncare business so sometimes I have to cut up branches on customers yards. However I don’t really use it that often but still good to have around.
that's a great saw you've got there!
everything you've said in this video is spot on were i live!!!!
nice, and thank you Scott Johnson
I buy ethanol free gas mixed with Red Armor. I typically dump the fuel and start it with fresh mix every six months when not in use. NEVER had an issue.
nice, I like that method, thank you Gilitar.
I probably will get one when I move onto my own property by the end of this year !
nice, do you have a particular one in mind then?
I grew up in a rural area with tornadoes and hurricanes, so I know how to use saws. I moved into a suburb, and trimmed my trees. A year later, a tornado came through, and I cut up my neighbor’s downed trees!
nice work, from what I can see, you're a good neighbor. thank you 5Rounds Rapid.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks. The tree knocked out their power. My grandfather was a logger, and my other grandfather worked for Homelite. Chainsaws are second nature to me.
that helps out a lot!
I use a echo 352 for 5 years i gave my old stihl to a friend chainsaws are scary but also a must need for storms
very true
I have two of them and still working on a oldie once it get hotter here👍🙏👍🙏
I completely understand! thank you RayFpv!
I currently have 3 saws a ms461 my primary saw, a Chinese knockoff of a 200T for the rare times I have to climb a tree, and a ms 170 I keep in my Jeep for the inevitable fallen tree or limb across a trail or road. That little 170 is a great saw that everyone should own! it’s a really terrible saw (no power and can’t oil or run a long enough bar to let you stand up) but it will get you out of a jam and you don’t worry about it getting stolen. Remember having a nice saw won’t help you if you don’t have it with you! There’s no way I’d leave a $1500 saw in my Jeep all the time. I run my 461 at least once a week I’m always cutting firewood even in the summer. One can never have enough firewood! You’d be amazed how much wood you will go through in a winter and buying firewood is just to expensive so I’m always on the hunt for more. If I didn’t burn wood and lived in the city I would probably not own anything but that 170.
My advice is if your cutting for any real amount of time and are around 6ft tall get yourself a saw that can run a 32in bar. Being able to stand up and buck will save your back! Trust me on this I wish I knew this years ago it is IMPORTANT!
wow, thank you for all the good information!
These are the cheapest most useful for someone who doesn't really need one....drain the fuel and oil when not in use...I hear even 2 stroke oil in carb keeps em fresh...I'm gna try it I love my small honelite...I own 4 of these style at the cost of one or less modern small trimming saw or limber
nice, and thank you for the tip
I love my chain saw . I have lived in the country all my life a chain saw is a must . I could use my cordless Sawzall with a corse blade . But I like my gas powered chain saw .I also use 100% gas.
you got that right.. here in the city it's not needed as much
It's in the works. Living in rural northwest Minnesota and having plans of getting a wood stove, I plan on getting one. I'm saving for one to use for firewood on my 40 wooded acres property. Unfortunately good ones are not cheap and the cheap ones just don't last under heavy use.
wow, very nice and I envy your land! Yes the good ones are not cheap but they'll last
Thanks for the post very good video. I like the handy work, these mechanic videos are pretty fun to watch.👍👍
I do rely on my saws, I got a new MS250 which has been stored away. I mainly use my handed down Super XL12 and 330🇺🇲🇺🇲 when I'm logging by snowmobile here in the Yukon area while checking my trap line. These saws haven't let me down yet, they are just well taken care of.😁
Keep up the great mechanic vids.
The Homelite Super XL12 and the 330 are the simplest of the bunch.
That one was a pain to work on, but... I found it very lightweight, also it's very powerful for its size.
thank you both Action Alaska, and your way of life, is extremely interesting to me. It's so far from what I have to deal with. I know for you, it's the norm, but for me, I find it, intriguing.
agreed!
@@HomeGaragechannel I don't mind the weather because thriving out here is great. Snowmobile, 4x4 ATV's, river skiffs are our main way of transportation. It's pretty remote out here, most of what we eat is what we caught. I check my trapline often which takes about 1/2 a day, along with loading up a flatbed sled high with spruce logs. I use my new 1st '91 Arctic Cat JagDeluxe440LT low gear and its very reliable😁
very nice!
Wranglerstar seems just like the perfect homestead guy. If i saw correctly, he does a very good job at cutting wood for fire, clearing snow blockages and etc. And yes it look awesome.
Thanks Vipex134
pun intended?
I had a little 1500watt lunch box generator and an electric chainsaw. That kind of generator can be real cheap and small enough to store. Worked well for basic stuff. I did eventually get sick of tripping on the cord and got a freebie gas saw that needed a new carb when my neighbor refused to deal with their dying tree and I decided to cut everything over my property to prevent damage.
very nice work. thank you TKC.
I'm with you too. I started out with Homelites, a C-5, an 1150, an XL-12 and one of the little red ones with 2 triggers that I couldn't file. Then maybe a 50 Stihl and the Super 45 and now the 440 Magnum and the 261 that the son-in-law has. I also have a Workz 110 job for trimming and the wife has the Stihl battery job with the 3 inch bar. A Coleman 5K generator with a 10 horse Briggs I/C and an old Onan 2.5 because out here in the sticks, we're are prone to power failures and now, battery powered trimmers because we're GEEZERS and can't do much. I'd rather have it as not. Gas cooking and wood heat helps too in such cases. Thanks and Blessings!
very nice collection! I'm considering getting an outdoor kitchen set up. hopefully you'll be able to see it, in the background of the videos. thank you Lewie McNeely!
@@HomeGaragechannel Everything is gone but the 440. Seems like I have a picture of it, the 45 and the Poulan. What a deal.
That Homelite is decent.
I live in an apartment, and I have a Poulan 3400, and transitional Micro-25. I'm a chainsaw nut. I do look around for tree damage after a strong storm to cut up.
nice, and that's pretty cool of you to do.
When I was young everyone had 1 0r 2 of those little xl2 Saws.
it's too bad they're not around now, thank you Russell Houghton
@Home Garage oh there still around. I have 5 or 6 that were given to me. There just such a pain to work on that there on the back burner till I get other projects finished.
Have have 5 gas chainsaws, 3 I got for free which need repair and most likely to sell. A junk ryobi saw which a chain brake problem but runs and recently bought a good used husqvarna saw for cheap which is my go to chainsaw.
very nice, thank you Devon Ferguson
I had a homelight fir 15 years, I cam could on 1 hand the amount of times it ran flawlessly, and Yes I drained the gas after each use. Even of you take care of them, they ar3 temperamental beatiches.
I went Ryobi 40v and will never look back.
nice
I have a Echo CS-400 chainsaw and I don't use it very often because I also have a battery powered WORX Jaw Saw (which is basically chainsaw but it has a case around the chain and the chain comes around like a guillotine). I use it all the time for the convenience of it. I will say that the Jaw Saw is great if you need to cut anything less than 6in and it's safer than a chainsaw. Highly Recommend if you don't have branches that are big. The only time that I have used my Echo is for bigger trees that were not cut down to a decent size and for a bigger tree not capable by the Jaw Saw.
thank you Lawnmower Master, and yes I've seen that WORX, pretty interesting.
I live in the city with no trees on my property and only a few around neighbors. Do I need one? No..but I want one just because. Like alot of things I have, you never know when I might need it. I've used them in the past and I like using them.
nice, sometimes they're helpful, even a cheap electric one.
I rarely use my chain saw . But when I do need it I really need it.
Only have a few trees. And light cutting. So I use a electric one . Yes electric one.
nothing wrong with that.
That is an army of darkness saw. Tophandle homelite.
LOL!!!
I currently don't have a stable housing situation, however, when I have the money I plan on buying something like an MS250. Ive worked on a fair share of saws, I just don't own one or have the money to own one right now.....sadly. Great video btw.
don't worry, right now, there are plenty of saws to go around, they'll be ready when you are.
It really depends. I have a medium duty Poulan Pro and a Battery Powered Skil. We have a heavy duty Echo as well. When you are a landowner or a professional I’d say definitely. But if you’re a homeowner, I’d say an electric saw or a light duty gas saw. Or even a reciprocating saw could suffice. I am planning on getting a more heavy duty saw myself (Haven’t chosen a brand yet.)
I agree, thank you Pioneerguy 714.
I have 11 homelites, bit of a collection. When trees fall everyone loves the guy that can clear the road.
you got that right
Great little saw. I have one just like that needs a cylinder
have you been able to find the part yet?
@@HomeGaragechannel not yet but i have a couple of friends looking too
If you own a home in a subdivision or rural setting, you should be able to maintain that household. Too few ppl can/do even the basics like maintain their lawn or fix basic things...That being said...if you can do things for yourself-which I believe a homeowner should be able to do...have a basic gas chainsaw like a Ryobi RY3714 or similar. I picked that one because they are less than $200 brand new at Home Depot in the US and only slightly more in Canada. I bought one virtually new for $50 and have made hundreds using it to trim up low branches/debris clean-up...(I have larger saws also-but for emergency use...could get by with this little powerhouse-I love it)...learn how to use it safely, sharpen the chain and have safety equipment and store it away with a spare chain...if buying used you could likely do all that for less than $100 and have peace of mind. I bought my brother a 38cc 16" Poulan for $35 and tuned it up and gave it to him so he wouldn't have to borrow mine ever, (also peace of mind as I don't like lending 2 cycle equipment out and if I do-I supply the fuel and it is never my main piece of equipment - only a backup or loaner unit)...love your channel - cheers!
thank you Kirk Leaper, I appreciate this comment.
wow that chainsaw looks difficult to service compared to the ones that you can pop the cover off and have direct access to the carb/ air filter.
yes it was not fun
I have a 1980's Homelite that's been a beast. I have cut many a cord of wood, even helped clear our road of fallen trees due to a hurricane.
I plan on firing up soon. My question is it has a 16:1 gas oil mixture. can I do a 40:1 or 50:1 ratio mix?. Premium gas with a good quality two stoke oil. Thanks
no I'd still use 16:1 just like it say, otherwise you're taking a risk.
At last count I have 5 chainsaws.I do live in the countryside So they all come in handy
Very nice, what brands are they, or doesn't it not matter to you?
For me, as long as they start, and cut, that's all I care about.
Hey bro, what's up? I totally agree with you, if you don't know how to use a chainsaw properly it can be very dangerous to the user. I have a question for you bro. Why should I own a chainsaw when my neighbor owns one that I can borrow anytime for free.
thank you Ramadin Sookhoo, we only have a limited number of limbs and care should always be top priority
@@HomeGaragechannel here in the Caribbean where I live, my neighbors don't like to own their own equipment. They will always go by their neighbor or friend to get the tool in question borrowed.
@@Only-Memories-In-The-End well I guess no matter where we live on planet earth, people will always be people.
So I got 3 new blowers 2 days ago and a chainsaw and I am selling it all should I keep a blower for personal use
not if you already have one for personal use, but if you don't, then yes , I would keep one.
hello! I like your videos and I think you are doing a very good job helping people with the chainsaw! I am from Greece so i will try to make you a question about my homelite. the container of gasoline has a little hole on the upper part do you know what it is? thank you I wait for your answer
thank you for the praise, I appreciate it. I would have to see the hole, but I don't think it's supposed to be there.
@@HomeGaragechannel tomorrow I will take a picture and send it to you so you can see it.
sure homegaragemail@gmail.com
I agree that having chain saws are good 👍 but if the new owner has no experience on how to use them it can turn dangerous quickly I say read & follow all instructions on everything that’s bought I’d also like to add if the owner doesn’t use his or her saw often I’d recommend something battery 🔋 powered if you need to store the saw i would put in fuel treatment to insure the gas don’t go bad or buy premixed caned fuel 😀😀
you are correct, pick the one that works best for you and be extra cautious
My uncle had homelite chainsaw it's good auld chainsaw
nice!
My saw is similar but not the same to the one in your video. It is a late seventies or early eighties origin. Purchased from the local dealer at the time. It has the "Homelite XL automatic oiler" on the round badge. The tag shows a 'model' #105154 and a serial 792910317. I can not find the identity of the saw from these numbers. It is of course a top handle saw and most reference sources do not even list these while listing all the other 'XL" variants. Any ideas.
no ideas, if you've already looked it up, then I'm not going find anything different
You can start advertise this equipment and find a sponsor
I would but I haven't yet. Oh and the one's I've been contacted by to do sponsoring with all make high altitude "weather" "balls" from other countries. Not really trusting if you ask me.
10-4 acknowledge....
my first saw...still runs too
nice!, thank you Craig Smith.
Sort of a wierd video - lots of talk about chainsaws and alternatives but continuous visual of carb replacement on a very old Homelite where carb r&r is much more complicated than on newer saws.
it was explained the beginning what point of the video was. The fixing video was linked at the end.
That Homelite sounds to be worst chainsaw ever made for repairing 😆 Pointless thing, it even don't have chain break that should be 100% MUST at chainsaw that use it once a year, but also for people who use chainsaw at any level. At best that Homelite is museum piece. Yes i see it have guard on bar, but that guard can very easily disappear. Nice video!
I know right, it was certainly not fun. thank you Looduse Film
I guess companies that make chainsaws have an incentive to NOT put fuel shut-offs on their saws. I'm guessing a lot a people get disgusted with their saw that won't start due to fuel issues, so they go out and buy a new one. That's a shame because the shut-off would be relatively inexpensive to add.
I know right, a shut off valve would have been nice!
I have one I fixed but unfortunately I want to keep it for me but I don't know if I'll use it straight away a poulan 4218a
keep it, not going to hurt anything to have it.
@@HomeGaragechannel I will, it is still winterized
The old Homelites were much better than the new Homelites. I don't like the new Homelites at all, especially over the fact that they are not made as good as the older ones from up to the early 90s models. When it comes to a homesite chainsaw, I will go with the Super XL or Super 2 because they are definitely a lot better than what you buy today. The older Homelites were made in USA while the new Homelites are made in China. Even the older vintage Poulan, Sears Craftsman, and McCulloch chainsaws were a lot better too. So now if you want to buy a new chainsaw, save your money and STIHL, Husqvarna or Echo, or look around for a vintage used chainsaw that is in good working condition.
very good advice
I have a homelite super 2 that i just got running but the choke lever keep falling down I have to hold it up when I start it
interesting that it won't stay in place
@@HomeGaragechannel not really sure what happened to it I got it from my neighbor it runs but the choke shaft moves when you try revving the engine
What year is that saw
man I don't know, if I had to guess, 1990. Definitely before chain brake regulations
@@HomeGaragechannel gotcha
I own small and bigger saws for big logs and I’ll make a video of my homelites xl saws
good.
check out my new video and could you make a background of the 034 chainsaw
I have thanks
what if you can make a video about what happens if you have your saw screaming when the h jet is turned way in
I have a question hopefully you can help me with? I bought a Poulan 42/18 chainsaw brand new 2/25/23 from my work (Harbor freight) this is my very first saw ever i owned. It runs awesome but strangely it leaks a lot of bar oil. By alot I mean when it's running it leaks all over the bottom and gets all over the saw, do you know why? And how I can fix it?
sure, quick question though, what kind of oil, are you using for the bar oil?
And unfortunately unless there's an adjustment for the oil pump,
it would appear that either that's what it's supposed to do, or the pump is bad.
@@HomeGaragechannel I'm using STP bar and chain oil. I'm not sure if there's an adjustment for it. Some said use heavier oil, but I wanted to get your advice before doing so. I ran it today and it didn't seem to be leaking as bad.
have looked at the owners manual to see if there's a way to adjust it?
@@HomeGaragechannel I haven't looked I'm gonna read through it, I'll definitely let ya know if I find out
Beaver Cleaver?
LOL!!
I borrow my neighbors saw and do the maintenance in exchange.
ah, nice arrangement!
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thanks
Chainsaws are easy to use, just don't be a dumbass. I've used kitchen knives thousands of times but three or four times I cut myself really good. One of those times I sliced the tip of my thumb off (it got stitched back on). I probably would never make it to the hospital if I was as careless with a chainsaw and cut a ten inch gash in my leg. Just respect it, stay out of its way, and never lose your concentration and get careless. They're extremely safe when operated properly.
you're right, but asking someone to not be a dumbass, is very wishful thinking. Besides accidents happen, and it only take but a second, just ask Ted Nugent.
@@HomeGaragechannel It's a lot like driving a car. It's not that difficult to do, but it takes a little bit of time to learn. So when you're a novice, accidents can happen. But once you learn, most accidents are the result of being a dumbass - texting while driving, etc. If you have a few drinks before either driving, or operating a chainsaw, you're asking for trouble. There are things - felling a difficult tree for example - that you should never do unless you know what you're doing. But most chainsaw operation is perfectly safe if you use some common sense and pay attention. Lawnmower blades can be deadly too but the only people who get hurt are dumbasses who use use the mower as a hedge trimmer, or try to clean the deck while the blades are moving - crazy things. If you use basic safety practices and stand so that the saw won't kick back into your face, or saw through a branch into your leg, you'll be fine. Ted Nugent is a dumbass.
LoL.. yes he is... and I like the car analogy
i have a big fire pit
nice
Zombie apocalypse
you got that right
My area experienced a really bad freeze 2 weeks ago resulting in all the chainsaws on the hardware store shelves to be sold out. Your average homeowner doesn't need/own or even feels comfortable enough with a chainsaw apparently, because the local listings on the marketplace are flooded with "(Chainsaw) new never used. decided to hire a professional."
that's a good idea on their part.