First pic of my first saw, next time will be better. XL-500

[sweepleader]

Ok, here we go, please bear with me on a first attempt.



This saw was new in about 1966 and used for a very small firewood business. It has since seen storm clearing and some trimming work. I stored it where I should not have and the gas tank rotted out. These pictures were taken before I got it running again. Help from this board and the internet put it back in shape for a storm we had a couple of weeks ago. It out cut several newer saws and made me proud. I will finish restoring it in time, it needs the original style tank and a paint job.

Can anyone tell me how to get the pics to load in here instead of adding a link to imageshack?

[huck01955]

Very nice saw it will look great when your done . Photobucket is the best way you can just copy and paste from it

[sweepleader]

Thanks, I will give that a try.

[tribulation138]

i have xl500 too. harder to find saw. hang on to it. homelites biggest saw for the xl-12 series model line up

[sweepleader]

I have started on a quest for a proper gas tank for it, I bought and installed a newer tank that takes the wrong cap. Checking the local Craigslist with a "wanted old Homelite saw for parts" ad. We will see where that leads, I have had 2 replies in 2 days. Still trying to make contact. I am excited to make this saw right again.

[huck01955]

Im sure you will find a tank for it . Some times it just takes a lot of looking . Hope it is a fast find for you so you can get at it cheers Joe

[tribulation138]

are you looking for the red tank with wick style fuel pick up??

[sweepleader]

Yes to the red tank with wick. I think that is the only way to get the right old style cap and the oil fill on top.

My CL want ad resulted in a cheap XL12 with the wrong tank and totally gummed up with powder saw dust as well as an offer for a cut off saw. I have not seen the pics on that one yet. No correct tank yet. It is early.