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Post by wallfish on Mar 2, 2012 15:09:36 GMT -5
New to the Forum I recently bought a Homelite XL-100 circular saw and I'm looking for a manual to go with it. I think I might also look for a XL-12 chainsaw to go with it as a matching set. Any information would be helpful. Thanks in advance John     Uploaded with ImageShack.usUploaded with ImageShack.us |
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Post by Brian VT on Mar 2, 2012 15:38:04 GMT -5
Lucky dog. I'd like to have one of those.
Welcome to HoH.
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Post by MCS on Mar 2, 2012 18:52:16 GMT -5
Hi, Just curious, did you find that locally or is it one that was on ebay? Does it run?
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jbsaws
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Post by jbsaws on Mar 3, 2012 10:06:17 GMT -5
Welcome, nice saw, pretty rare, I'm definitely envious.
Looking for an xl-12 to go with it? There are lots of them around. Some nice ones on ebay, but it's more fun to find them where you live. ;D Local prices tend to be lower, and you'll meet some good people.
I know some great folks who have 15 and they're still buying!
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hoss
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Post by hoss on Mar 3, 2012 13:22:16 GMT -5
How does it cut?
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Post by hawtsawz on Mar 3, 2012 18:03:06 GMT -5
NICE!! Hope you find the manual!
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Post by wallfish on Mar 3, 2012 20:18:02 GMT -5
I bought the saw off the net but wish it was local. I'm still waiting for it to arrive but it's supposed to be in running condition. There does seem to be plenty of XL-12s around and I'll probably try to find one at the local engine shows.
Has anyone seen a generator with this engine on it?
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Post by MCS on Mar 3, 2012 21:58:40 GMT -5
Has anyone seen a generator with this engine on it? You're going to be busy. Homelite used that engine on: XLBC Brush cutter XL-100 and XL-120* Circular Saws XLA115 Generator XLS1 1/2-1 Centrifugal Pump XL-12, Super XL-12*, XL-15 and Super XL-15* Chain Saws * 1 13/16 bore So have fun with your collection ;D |
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Post by wallfish on Mar 3, 2012 23:13:31 GMT -5
Great!
I need another thing to collect like a hole in the head. All ready busy with old Wheel Horse tractors and Ohlsson & Rice powered equipment. The Ol' lady will be thrilled!
Although I do love the thrill of the chase, so ... What else did they make?
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jbsaws
Saw Builder
October 1964: Homelite receives Popular Science Award for development of XL-12
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Post by jbsaws on Mar 4, 2012 9:03:32 GMT -5
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Post by MCS on Mar 4, 2012 9:10:59 GMT -5
I'm assuming you mean with that engine. That's all I can think of but....
Is was such a popular engine that other companies made attachments that include: a post hole drill, a winch, and just recently I saw a 1/2" drill attachment on ebay. It didn't get used on demolition saws because it didn't have enough power. Homelite demo saws were made using a 5.0 cu in engine from the XL-900 line.
When Homelite was going strong, along with all the chain saws, they had a big lineup of construction equipment and lawn and garden too.
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Post by wallfish on Mar 5, 2012 16:07:29 GMT -5
I do mean with the same engine. Thanks for the info!
Now I definately would like to collect a few different XL tools since my saw came in today. It didn't have any spark so I had to go in and clean the points but once that was done, she fired right up. This saw is so cool!
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Post by wallfish on May 11, 2012 15:43:36 GMT -5
Hi Guys,
I found one of the A115 generators. It's a military issue, supposedly in unused condition with a case and a canvas cover. Comes with the original tools and instructions. Anyone willing to help with a ballpark idea of what it's worth so I can make an educated offer?
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Post by Brian VT on May 11, 2012 16:18:09 GMT -5
They've been getting crazy $ for those. Way more than I'd spend. I don't think they put out "normal" current either.
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Post by priceandy70 on May 21, 2012 18:56:43 GMT -5
I too just bought one of those saws very neat. I bought a blower, mister with the same xl 12 motor. Very neat stuff. Both run as well!
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Post by wallfish on Jan 4, 2013 19:33:12 GMT -5
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Post by Brian VT on Jan 4, 2013 20:14:02 GMT -5
You're on a roll !!
Very cool.
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Post by wallfish on Nov 22, 2013 15:32:16 GMT -5
Here's a video of the XL-MB Military Blower in action. Just got this the other day, cleaned the points and added some gas. Still needs a carb clean and adjustments but ran pretty good for the first fire up in who knows how long.  |
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Post by wallfish on Oct 4, 2015 18:47:07 GMT -5
It's been a while again since posting so I updated the XL100 pics which were missing from the first post and thought I'd share some new stuff that was added to the XL tool collection Here's a pic of the rare Military blower  A Toy chainsaw with the box  A better example of the XLS pump  The military version of the XL A115 generator  And probably the rarest tool next to the Military blower, the XLH-1 Harvester. I'm waiting for the pole and jaw to be shipped so it will soon be complete     |
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Post by sawnami on Oct 5, 2015 6:47:17 GMT -5
Very nice rare collection! Thanks for sharing!
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