Worth reviving?

[Jackohh1412]

it’s my pops old saw def want to get it up and running for shits and giggles. But I was wondering everyone’s thoughts on using it as a production saw again. First thing I noticed was this thing is a brick house and has some super weight to it.

 

[climbingmonkey24]

Get it going and see how she runs and cuts and what the feel is like working with it with the extra weight!

 

[27RMT0N]

From the quick reading I just did, it seems that they are both heavier and less powerful than each generation that came after. Is that an actual chain brake or just a hand guard? Either way I wouldn't use it for work because I've got too many better options, I'm sure it could do the job though.

 

[Merle Nelson]

If you don't have numerous extra saws up and ready to run it could be nice to have as an occasional use saw, run out of gas purposely and set on the shelf till needed or next occasional use.

I put a tag on saws when run empty so I don't look at them and wonder every once in a while.

 

[Jonny]

Very cool, I didn’t know that saw had a Super model.
I wouldn’t be opposed to working it, if it’s got a functional brake.
I like some older Stihl pro saws, but no interest in stuff without chain brakes. I think my oldest one is an 024 AV Super. Pretty rudimentary antivibe buffers, but it’s very close to my 026 in performance.

 

[Jackohh1412]

I’m not quite sure about the break yet I saw it yesterday for the picture held it for maybe 2 minutes and carried on gonna see next weekend about firing it up supposedly all it needs is a starter cord lol. Thank you for everyone’s input it’s always appreciated.

 

[chiselbit]

Back in its day that saw was considered the Cadillac of climbing saws. Cost way more than all of it’s competitors, $500? if I recall correctly. When 2-300 was the norm

 

[evo]

My son and I rebuilt my dad’s ole felling saw. 045 AVE if I recall correctly. It is the same saw as a 056, but minus the chain break and a little smaller piston and jug.
I was able to put a late model 056 chainbrake on it at the expense of the 3/4 wrap handle. It still needs a carb rebuild but it was a super fun project!
I say do it now and get some spare parts, even if you don’t get it back onto production it will be worth it years from now

 

[Jackohh1412]

@evo that’s awesome and pretty much the deal I was thinking originally kinda shoot the shit and keep busy getting it going again!