Two Inherited Saws from my Dad

[BCrouse]

While they do hold some sentimental value, I am wondering if they're worth the cost/effort of repairing if/when they break. He had the Echo saw for as long as I can remember. The Stihl is no spring chicken either. Both work and seem to still run great. I also inherited about 10-15 newly sharpened chains as well.

Echo 440EVL

Stihl 012 AV

 

[Deere Dude]

As long as parts are available and cheap enough, just run the saws.

I had a $100 ECHO saw that needed a $125 dollar part to run. Even though the saw was $400 new I just set it in back of the shelves and used it for parts.

They do run a very long time for a very reasonable cost, and you will know if the replacement part is more than the saw is worth. Then sentimental value doesn't seem to be as important any more.

 

[PILOON]

He knew quality as both are well respected brands and neither are 'big box' throwaway models.
Stihl however will have a better support network.

 

[teg]

I would spend extra money repairing an old good saw that had history, but if it's worn out, that's another story.

My 028, was a wedding gift from my uncle that had a chainsaw business. It fell off a truck and broke the chain brake... still going strong after wearing out a couple dozen chains. Wife thought a used chainsaw without a chain brake makes a great wedding gift!!!

I ended up buying her a Stihl MS192CE chainsaw that she wanted... no plans to ever buy another one. Just repairing what we have...

 

[motownbrowne]

Those are both good saws. I'd run them. My dad's still around, but I "inherited" his saw. It hurts his shoulder to start it, so now it's mine. I did buy him a much easier starting saw, a Dolmar 421, not that he uses it much. Anyway, now that I've got dad's old saw, it'll stay with me forever. Lucky for me, he had good taste when he bought it. It's a nice little saw.


Here it is after it's first-ever bath.

 

[teg]

A chainsaw is like a tractor... it should never get "washed" unless you leave it out in the rain.

 

[Otto Syracuse]

My Dad and I used the Echo 440EVL for many years. He sold them at his farm supply business. We used that saw almost every weekend from November to March every year, plus a lot more. After 40(?) Years, it is a little hard to start, but once going, it runs like a champ. I drag it out at camp a couple of times every summer just to get some use into it. Had to use it a couple of years ago to clear out a 24" tree that fell across the road.
I don't think I'll ever give it up.

 

[ovrszd]

Of course they are worth repairing and keeping. They were your Dad's. Inheritance comes with responsibility. Wish I had my Dad's old Strunk.

 

[MossRoad]

It's fun to use something your dad used. But sometimes sentimental stuff is a curse... for example, my dad collected rocks. :laughing: Don't get me wrong. The rocks are very cool. But when all the guys are hanging around, drinking some beers and you pull out your dad's chainsaw, you'll get a lot more attention than pulling out your dad's chrinoid stem collection. :confused3:

 

[BCrouse]

It's fun to use something your dad used. But sometimes sentimental stuff is a curse... for example, my dad collected rocks. :laughing: Don't get me wrong. The rocks are very cool. But when all the guys are hanging around, drinking some beers and you pull out your dad's chainsaw, you'll get a lot more attention than pulling out your dad's chrinoid stem collection. :confused3:

Oh I have a tin of rocks too. Luckily he just picked up small ones. One from every family vacation...or time spent together. My kids call them "Poppi Rocks".