Burnham
Woods walker
In one of those completely unexpected finds, I stumbled across a Stihl 026 for sale in an estate/barn sale just up the road a way a few days ago. The barn was a gold mine of cheap deals, and the folks doing the sale were certainly focused on getting rid of stuff rather than making money. A couple of mid-40's children selling off the deceased fathers' things and property. I don't think either one had ever run a chainsaw or knew anything about them.
I bought a nice Skil brand 1/2 inch chuck, 5 amp variable speed drill, old enough to be made in USA, in perfect condition for 1 US dollar.
The 026 cost me a whopping $20. Said to be running last the guy knew of...by his guess maybe 5-6 years ago? I have absolutely no need for this saw, but who among us could pass up this one?
Condition is outstanding. The fuel tank was dry, the oil tank half full of uncloudy red bar oil.
Fueled it up at home, and it started after 6-8 pulls. Idled smoothly, but the high speed jet needed leaning some, which was readily accomplished. It runs and cuts fine, though it might have a bit too much bar for 50cc, at 20 inches, and is mounted with some version of full comp safety chain that I have no love for.
I sharpened it with 7/32 file, and I'm sure others could do a better job...I have zero experience with this sort of chain. It is smooth in the kerf, though.
I would appreciate any advice re this unidentified chain, before I toss it and put something more to my taste on it. Also, any general tips on the 026...I still need to do some digging to see if I can download a manual...I expect that will not be hard to find.
Here are some pictures.
I bought a nice Skil brand 1/2 inch chuck, 5 amp variable speed drill, old enough to be made in USA, in perfect condition for 1 US dollar.
The 026 cost me a whopping $20. Said to be running last the guy knew of...by his guess maybe 5-6 years ago? I have absolutely no need for this saw, but who among us could pass up this one?
Condition is outstanding. The fuel tank was dry, the oil tank half full of uncloudy red bar oil.Fueled it up at home, and it started after 6-8 pulls. Idled smoothly, but the high speed jet needed leaning some, which was readily accomplished. It runs and cuts fine, though it might have a bit too much bar for 50cc, at 20 inches, and is mounted with some version of full comp safety chain that I have no love for.
I sharpened it with 7/32 file, and I'm sure others could do a better job...I have zero experience with this sort of chain. It is smooth in the kerf, though.
I would appreciate any advice re this unidentified chain, before I toss it and put something more to my taste on it
. Also, any general tips on the 026...I still need to do some digging to see if I can download a manual...I expect that will not be hard to find.Here are some pictures.
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