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Post by biggreen on Jun 1, 2008 20:45:37 GMT -5
What is the difference between a Super XLAO and the blue Limited Edition, besides the paint color? HP? Displacement?
There is a 2nd saw that has surfaced on e-bay in the last few weeks. Are they really any different?
First question from a newbie to the site! (Actually, I guess I am considered a groundie!
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Post by OBR on Jun 1, 2008 20:53:34 GMT -5
As far as I know there is no difference aside from paint. The limited edition blue model was supposed to be a "commemorative" model as tribute to a certain number of years of production of the SXL/XL-12 (the original ones were blue). At least thats how it goes if I remember correctly.
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Post by biggreen on Jun 1, 2008 20:57:49 GMT -5
OldBigRed
Thanks for the reply. A little more information to be stored away about my favorite saws.
Thanks again,
BigGreen
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Post by billg on Jun 2, 2008 0:43:07 GMT -5
It was simply one of there last runs before they ceased production. A last ditch attempt to reignite the respect they used to have.
Bill
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Post by biggreen on Jun 2, 2008 23:27:08 GMT -5
billg,
Thanks for the reply. I would hope that anyone who has some saw knowledge would still respect Homelite. They were great saws.
Thanks,
BigGreen
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Post by sugarcreeksaws on Jun 3, 2008 12:37:41 GMT -5
I believe the limited edition also has some compromises that Homelite worked in.....I am still looking for a limited edition for my collection, so, I can't just go look at one. I understand that the auto oiler body was made from plastic instead of metal? There were probably other changes. I am with you BigGreen....Homelites are my favorites. I am collecting and am going to refurbish a working model of everything they made in the 50's, 60's and 70's. Still lots of parts available for them,.....if you know where to look!  Joe |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Jun 3, 2008 21:16:46 GMT -5
IPL on these saws definitely shows a different number for the auto oiler than the older models. That's a great bit of information. Thanks for passing it on. I'd never have thought they made a plastic oil pump on these saws!
Dan
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Post by OBR on Jun 3, 2008 21:40:02 GMT -5
Yes he is correct. On my super xl (denoted "Big Red" which was one of the last models) the oiler body is constructed of plastic.
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Post by billg on Jun 4, 2008 0:59:41 GMT -5
billg, Thanks for the reply. I would hope that anyone who has some saw knowledge would still respect Homelite. They were great saws. Thanks, BigGreen I do have respect for Homelite saws and that is why I have the huge numbers that I do. Bill |
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Post by biggreen on Jun 5, 2008 20:41:06 GMT -5
billg,
When I made the statement about someone still having respect for Homelites I was referring to the people out there not on this site. I meant no disrespect to you. Reading your posts and replies is ample proof of your Homelite savvy and respect for them.
I apologize if my statement didn't sound as I intended it.
Thanks again for your replies.
Al
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Post by billg on Jun 6, 2008 0:01:36 GMT -5
My last experience with one of those last "Ole Blue" limited editions was up in Wisconsin a few years back. I was at tractor show/saw race/get-together. There was a large flea market there and I was looking for a few saws. I spotted a near new "Old Blue" The woman there said it was her husbands and he was not there but would be back in a bit. We;; I checked in again and he was still not there. I had to race a few saws so I had to leave. I sent my wife back over later same story no husband. When we got ready to leave I checked in again and it was gone. I wish he would have let his wife deal
Bill
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