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Post by rharley95ci on Jul 14, 2009 18:45:48 GMT -5
Please would someone tell me what years they made the 7-21. I would think the 50's but I'll leave it up to the experts to tell me. Thanks ever so much.....................Dave
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Post by MCS on Jul 14, 2009 20:44:08 GMT -5
According to the Acres site, '58 to '60
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Post by rharley95ci on Jul 14, 2009 22:11:25 GMT -5
Thank you I got one in the mail today from e-bay I went by the pictures and what a mistake that was. All the pictures were taken so as not to show all the cracks and breaks in the saw. I'll keep me busy for awhile but I'll post it SCSupply when I get it finnished. Thanks again. Dave
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Post by mikem on Jul 16, 2009 13:58:40 GMT -5
Thank you I got one in the mail today from e-bay I went by the pictures and what a mistake that was. All the pictures were taken so as not to show all the cracks and breaks in the saw. I'll keep me busy for awhile but I'll post it SCSupply when I get it finnished. Thanks again. Dave Every saw I have purchased on E-Bay(7 total) have either been misrepresented or had mechanical faults not advertized in the ad. In 5 of those 7 cases, I emailed the seller with a detailed list of things that were wrong and they partially refunded my money. Obviously, this needs to be done before you leave feedback...your odds of getting some relief are much greater. BTW...the saw bought from pics only that was in the best condition was sold to me by a forum member.
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Post by Urbanchainsawer on Jul 16, 2009 16:36:51 GMT -5
Thats funny, every saw that I have recieved from an Ebay transaction has been in very good condition. Not even a score in the cylinders. I do look for clean originals, though. I have found that if a Homelite looks lightly used, even thru the dirt, it has generally been well taken care of and will run with little work. I've found that if you are picky and wait for the nice ones (yes, the more expensive ones), you end up dumping less money in it and end up with a very nice original with most of the original paint. I am an urban collector and do not get to use them very much, therefore I do prefer collector grade saws. Alot of the times, I will look beneath the dirt to see the condition, but I will also ask questions about compression and spark. I guess everybody has their agenda, but I actually only use the beaters. I think patience is a virtue, and waiting for the right saws to pop up usually ends up as a winner. It seems as though everybody goes thru the beginner stage where they buy the first saw of a certain model that they see. Be patient! The right saw will eventually show up.
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Post by mikem on Jul 16, 2009 20:08:49 GMT -5
I agree with you. If you wait for the right saw, pick one that has 100% original paint(especially on the bottom) and you are prepared to pay 3X for it ....it's a pretty safe bet you won't have to work on it. Well...maybe a wax job. I recently "stepped up" and bought a collector grade ZIP for 2X what it's worth. All I had to do was put a carb kit in and clean the tank. Nice saw but I did not learn much....other than not to make the same mistake again. I prefer to pay a reasonable price and look forward to a little "bench time".
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Post by Urbanchainsawer on Jul 16, 2009 21:04:29 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy "bench time". Carb rebuilds and adjustments, duckbill replacement, clutch work, etc. Everytime that I rebuild a carb, I get better at tuning it to perfection. Not to mention, I have friends that see my saws and suddenly decide that they want one. They don't want to pay the high price of a nice original, so I find them a beater EZ and rebuild it for them. I do it just for the "fun" of it.
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Post by mikem on Jul 17, 2009 9:03:04 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy "bench time". Carb rebuilds and adjustments, duckbill replacement, clutch work, etc. Everytime that I rebuild a carb, I get better at tuning it to perfection. Not to mention, I have friends that see my saws and suddenly decide that they want one. They don't want to pay the high price of a nice original, so I find them a beater EZ and rebuild it for them. I do it just for the "fun" of it. I know what you mean. Both my sons (ages 23 & 29) like my old SXL and want a rebuilt one for Christmas. I have one on the bench and one in the mail. Hope I can get them both done by X'mas. ;D
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Post by OBR on Jul 21, 2009 19:13:15 GMT -5
Bench time is what its all about for me... I find the saws I want and make them the way I want. But I've been lucky and found good workable specimens whish always makes it that much more fun ;D
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Post by chainsawlady on Jul 22, 2009 12:02:24 GMT -5
Please would someone tell me what years they made the 7-21. I would think the 50's but I'll leave it up to the experts to tell me. Thanks ever so much.....................Dave Dave Just noticed your request as to when the Homelite 7-21 were manufactured. I have almost a complete collection of the Homelite Sawdust published by Homelite for their dealers from 1952 to 1970. The June 1958 shows the 7-21 as there new saw. In the Feb. 1959 issue is the beginning of the 7-2l C which had a few minor changes. I will send you copies of these issues when I get time. Chain saw lady
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