Rare Gas-Powered Circular Saw [Rescue]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 เม.ย. 2017
- This rare 1964 Homelite XL-100 gas-powered circular saw arrived non-functioning. Initially, I thought it was just the spark plug that was the issue as I could feel the shock if I held the plug and turned the engine over. The real issue ended up being the dirty points underneath the flywheel. After that, the saw ran just fine. I did clean the points after sanding them, but I need to grab some needle files for next time as sand paper is usually too aggressive. I plan on doing a complete restoration on this saw at one point, so my main focus was making sure it would run first!
It cuts well and quite fast with a new 8.5" blade in it. I have wanted one of these for quite a while!
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The smell of cutting wood and twostroke engines must have been mind blowing! 💪
Would be a nice candle.....mandle.
+Hand Tool Rescue YES! Great idea!
Chainsaw?
Heard of a chainsaw?
Lol!
Never heard of a gas powered circular saw let alone seen one. Great video. Thanks.
Same here. It shouldn't surprise me though; they used to have gas powered washing machines. My grandmother had one.
I was 6 when that saw was built, and I've been a woodworker all my life, and I've never seen or heard about one of those. Pretty cool jobsite saw from the pre-battery era.
I was thinking that technically this would be better for certain jobs in the wild, where transporting aggregate+ electric power tools is hard, or job site chances a lot, so weight of motor in saw is worth it. How ever that thing looks bit hazardous with that blade guard being so slow to return and wont that thing have ridiculous kick.. up? if blade is twisted even a bit?
I saw/heard one being used out on a job site with no power. First thought is that is actually a really good idea! They still make them but obviously they're more expensive.
Hellsong89 As an active carpenter, I can say most companies would rather bring out a gas powered generator than a gas powered saw. I think it was most likely for pre battery mobility.
idk why but watch tools be cleaned and refurbashed is relaxing to me.
Jessee Long i fell the same, better than clonazepam.
Jessee Long heeel yeaas
same here
I subbed this channel for this exact reason. Stumbled across it and started watching and it's almost therapeutic, can't say why, just is. Love it.
You and the 700,000 other people here
"Cordless" : )
It hase points
The original cordless circ saw!
Better than using battery dude 😂
What a lovely piece of 2-stroke engineering. All hail to the forefather of cordless tools!! Great video!
@donkey ass reviews and do's yeah mayby because its from the 60s
Gas powered circular saws. Criminally underused by horror movie directors....
You run of the mill chainsaw is both more common, has a more exposed blade, and more reach too.
It's only used in horror shorts. :P
there's at least one movie I saw where a gas powered circular saw came to life, proceeded to run along the floor right at a guy and cut him in half. Can't remember the name of it but it was on Syfy
Sounds like one of Roger Corman's snooze fests .@@AustinJ
@@heru-deshet359 in college my friends and I would get hammered and watch those horrible syfy movies they play at like 11am. They were all so bad but so funny
One day this guy can restore/rescue this world. What a man amazing talent and having good skills
That thing sounded crazy! My favorite part has to be the exhaust port on the machine. Love how everything comes out perfectly compared to today’s models..
I love the way you work. It makes me feel better about my untidy workshop. It doesn’t matter how clean the workspace is as long as the final product is perfect 👌
I love the extra touch of doing a really good job cleaning it.
That is the first time I have ever seen or heard of a gas-powrred circular saw. Awesome job you did getting it to working again.
Such a cool old tool. Amazing how smooth it runs and there looks like the blade has minimal runout. This is one tool I will make a point to add to my vintage collection.
just when I thought I have seen about everything this pops up. I would love a gas powered circular saw
*[Grunts in Tim Allen]*
Just like Santa. Ho ho ho
I was once a mechanic at a Homelite factory repair facility and worked on many of those little XL-100 engines. They’ll last damned near forever if you maintain them properly.
Thank you for saving this old saw, it deserved a new chance at life.
I really liked this video. no talking just restoring an old tool to working order
Now, that's my kind of cordless tool !!!
VERY impressive. The best thing... no exhaust smoke from a 2 stroke motor.. Homelite got famous for their 4 stroke boat motors in probably the late 60s. My grandfather had one that he cherished . You make this look easy.
That chromed out blade looks absolutely AWESOME!
Bring back this saw HOMELITE!
You see them often today but with diamond blades to cut Concrete / Sidewalks. Nice repair job!
zeroy little bit bigger most of the time though.
zeroy Oh, you mean those big concrete saws with like the 12" blades?
zeroy except those cut off saws are completely different animals. they are the most dangerous cutting tool you can use actually due to the gyroscope effect and the kickback force they can generate
Also it's a very common tool firefighters use in car accidents and gaining entry.
Wouldn't firefighters use hydraulic power, or electric? Since the spark can set off explosive atmospheres. I dunno if that's the case, I'm seriously asking.
I never thought these even existed at all.... thanks for blowing our minds with this discovery and repair!
Great job. I love how the starting directions was on the inside of the cover.
toRturedSoul ....yeah, real handy!
Still a perfectly valid tool for someone building a cabin from scratch off the grid. Sure you can bring an army if cordless battery tools and a gennie with you, but this thing still chooches.
It fucking rips dude
My grandfather had one of these in the 50's for building smoke houses and tobacco barns
Always feels good to see old equipment serve like the day it came off the line.
A good thorough restoration , thanks for posting.
I calmly await the repair of the blade guard return spring.
I agree so dangerous
I love every single video you make. Even the ones you didn't make
Nathansswell 0
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That doesn't even make sense. A video he made can't be one that he didn't make.
Great video.....you covered so much in such a short time.
I never knew they existed either, but great to see something old come to light, and work!
I love watching people restore old stuff. Just goes to show that with a bit of TLC, anything can last.
I've got a blue XL-12 chainsaw with the same power head. Great little motor!
Dude that thing is terrifying! I want one now
Your videos are like a more modern version of Primitive Technologies.
Thank you! It's really just me messing around in the shop.
Those old school tools are the past they don’t build things like that anymore. Nice video!! You rock dude 👍👍
I have a two stroke drill, 4 speed gearbox. Put the chuck on the output you need, the other 3 also spin. A wonderful toy, I can't think of a practical application for it though these days.
v8trauma I want to see the drill, you should put up a video
robert singleton I suppose I ought to, it's not something I use though. They were big in the sixties. I have a shed full of old junk that's of little or no practical value. Maybe I should start a channel "WTF does this do?" or "its worth more as scrap" ;-)
Now I want it. haha.
Please make a video, that would be super interesting
This isn't going away any time soon is it? I'll see what I can do about getting a video up. The hardest part will be finding the thing, probably last seen 25 years ago ... but definitely somewhere around here. I'll put one up even if it doesn't run. Just a bit busy at the moment trying to do some chasssis work on my Discovery 2. I've CFS/ME, so I have lots of spare time but can't do much of any use due to being dead most of the time. A small project takes months at an hour or so per day, a living nightmare.
Found your channel from the gas powered drill vid on Mustie1's page. I'm subscribed.
Welcome!
Same here.
I have been doing old tool reconditioning for about 12 years now . Professionally and as a hobby. Great work, im a new fan!
Awesome! Thank you.
I didn't even know a gas powered circular saw existed. I can't wait to see what it will look like restored to it's almost new condition. Great video!!!!
this video made me smile... wish i had one of these saws
id want one just to restore it and make it work not necessarily to use it.
Glen, you might see several electric circular saws that run on a battery like you're talking about, but these gasoline ones are still very common today, often found on construction sites.
www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200474155_200474155?cm_mmc=Google-pla&Google_PLA&Construction%20%3E%20Concrete%20Saws%20%2B%20Blades%20%3E%20Concrete%20Saws&Husqvarna&gclid=Cj0KCQjw08XeBRC0ARIsAP_gaQCuu84gvn8YmcFUhkE2SmQJgeYQNLLmGQZtAF05FKpQXaLLaOEWiJ0aAvQiEALw_wcB
This is probably the most satisfying video I've ever watched. Subscribed within the first 3 minutes. I love what you're doing please PLEASE keep doing it!
Thanks for sharing the history.
Really nice. Love the patina on that circular saw and on that carry case. Its like a dirt bike that feeds on sawdust.
According to Homelite it came in two versions, the XL-100 with an 8 1/2-inch blade and the XL-110 with a 10-inch blade, they stopped making them in 1966. It was basically the XL-12 chainsaw without the bar.
Charles Actually it is based on the Homelite XL101 !!! Same saw only with a chain !! I have one !!! Dad bought new in about 1964 and passed it on to me 10 years later when he bought a new saw...I still have it !!! But it has not been run in 10 years !!!
The gearbox off this will fit on to any homelite XL engine. I have 2 of these. Used 1 for stone and 1 for wood
@@wilburfinnigan2142 interested in selling it?
Needs to say ......”binford tools “
You know you're the coolest man on the jobsite when you walk up totin' that bad boy.
Never knew this was a thing! Cool! Looks well built!
way cool I've been a carpenter for 32 years and never seen one of those I've had 2 homelite mini xl chain saws both great saws going to have to find me one of these :0)
I'm from Brazil and I watch all your videos. They are too good. I find it incredible how you get your work equipment back.
Anyway congratulations and continue with the videos.
Thank you! I did notice a bunch of views from Brazil lately. Can't believe the global audience tunes in.
Of course, your videos are great. Continue like this
jajaja , quero ver falar da tampa
si gusta mu fragio ala siemperre
Eu também xD
Great video and very well presented, easy to follow if doing a rescue myself! so happy you was able to rescue this beautiful saw shame they dont make fantastic quality machines like this anymore!well done, thankyou for sharing...
Excelente tu trabajo! Bravo, magnífico! Te felicito! Gracias por compartir!!
@ 10:50 I thought "Release the shmoo!" as he dumps oil all over his table. Must be watching too much AvE.
I was waiting for a taste test lol
I thought a taste test too. To determine the proper weight oil..
Does anyone here don't have an idea what on earth this guy doin',but still thinks it is so awesome??
I don't know what I am doing either.
yeah, troubleshooting! Cool vid though!
Best Comment Award goes to..Apostle Paul!
The Apostle Paul twat
The Apostle Paul may i ask why
Awesome find!
I have never heard of a gas powered circular saw. Thank you for a video and showing us one. 😀❤👍
That was awesome, I believe you need to adjust the idle down so the blade doesn’t spin while idling. DANGER! 😳. Do you plan on restoring the case?
Just threw away my gas powered toothbrush... maybe it could have been fixed?
LOL, "gas[oline]-powered toothbrush"!
This comparison joke sounds as if you think saws like this are uncommon, though they're not.
Possibly. Did you have any spark at the spark plug? ;)
I am extremely envious. I haven't seen or thought about one of these saws for years. My father had one & used it to build a cabin along a river in the early 70's. You might want to tune that guard up & dial in the retracting spring & ease of return a little. I remember him referring to it as "The Widow Maker".
She's a beauty, good job with the restoration!
Using ether on a 2 stroke engine is asking for problems...like blowing out the crank seals or damaging the reeds on older engines. On 2 strokes it also washes the oil film from the cylinder walls. Dribble some mixed fuel down the carb instead.
For everyone else--- Several manufacturers put their engines on all sorts of equipment. There were post hole augers, drills, cut off saws, etc., and in some instances, numerous attachments were made for a single engine. Last time I checked, it was still possible to purchase a brand new 2 stroke drill from Echo.
I have a Maytag engine, when my great grandmothers washer wore out, the engine was used to pump water from the creek, I need to reassemble it and get it running.
OR... since he's the owner of the saw, he can prime it with cat piss if he so pleases, crank seals and reeds be damned.
For the folks that have never heard of a gas circular saw? Go to your local fire department they'll have a couple on one of the trucks. When you need to make a hole and don't have time to use a axe they're life savers.
Those are cutoff saws, though. Made specifically for metal and masonry.
A gas powered skillsaw seems worthy of a place in the modern day. Would make outdoor work so much easier.
Thank you so much for posting,My uncle was a homelite dealer he had one of these things.Olney one I ever saw till now.I haven't found any information on line about these things.Thanks again.!!!
JFC, invest in a new $0.01 rag - I winced every time I saw that ball of grease and grit get dragged over parts!
Other than that, great video, as always!
I undestand why we have moved to electric. :P
Why?
Can you imagine having to start that thing up everytime you want to use it. You'd also fill your workshop with CO2.
I Don't think it is meant to be used indoors, do you?
Carbon dioxide? don't you mean carbon monoxide....CO a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is slightly less dense than air.
When this saw was made, generators were much more expensive than they are now. Still a cool old piece of machinery.
So awesome... Carpenter for 30 years, never heard of one... Sweet renovation I hope you get a good payday for it!
Fantastic. I'd love to see the full restore.
That's a new one for me!
Now- can you re do a gas powered screwdriver?
No spark but you still got shocked lol
That's why I thought it was the plug gap at first.
yea I saw that too!!! ha ha
Brilliant how the exhaust blows the dust away!
One feature the electrics don't have!
Nice Rescue, would love to have seen the restore of that saw, and the metal case.
If you've ever used a match book to set points go ahead and give a like to him and I
I like the Vid a lot. Nice to see another Textron made Homelite going. At 6:33 I noticed you were using a 2 jaw puller, I'd be VERY careful using one of those on a flywheel i've had a 2 jaw puller brake a few flywheels in half. The best way (whenever possible) is to take out the starter dogs and use a steering wheel puller in the holes (this moves the pulling force closer to the center of the flywheel). If you have to use a 2 jaw i'd recommend grabbing the flywheel below the magnet and it's counter weight (this is the thickest part).
Good tip. Thanks!
OR maybe the guy just has a 2 jaw puller and you have to use the tools you've got, not the ones that you wish you had may be more suited to the job. If you have an extra steering wheel puller I'm sure he'd appreciate the donation. :)
Nice tool!
Great vídeo!
I would kill to have a two-stroke circular saw, absolutley beautiful saw
This sandpaper is a bit brutal for points.
I'm honestly surprised it worked.
fiberglass scratch brushes/pens work great for corroded contacts like that and they are cheap, too.
yeah it did need new points
Probably new points would have beenthe best option, but try finding them for an uncommon 50 year old engine...
Not so uncommon :
houseofhomelite.proboards.com/thread/2749/xl-100-circular
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Worst case is changing and riveting just new points, not the whole assembly, or switch to electronic ignition.
A bit disappointed that you did not do a complete rebuild like you do on so many other tools. Great video otherwise.
In the description, he said he's planning to sometime. He just wanted to make sure it ran first.
I'm addicted to watching these videos.
First time seeing one of these things. Thank you
yooo get those feeler gauges out, and measure that ignition timing brotha!!!
old homelights last forever
I find the new LED home lights last even longer
That saw will probably last for generations if maintained. They sure don't make them like that anymore!
Scott Varena
Yea, they are better, and safer now. Homelights are dangerous. And many this thing sucks at cutting across the grain.
That's a plainly stupid comment. How can a LED saw that's been out for maybe 10 years last longer than this one that is 50 years old?
That's just a joke as he misspell the Homelite...
Looks like a beast and must be so heavy to use!
Love how the dust comes out of the port on the side.
@10:53... as AVE would say.. Release the SHMOOOOO!!
I can't help but wonder about the guy who bought the tool new back in the day. What kind of jobs was he doing? Or what did it cost new?
Probably fitted it with a masonry or metal-cutting blade at a construction site like they do quite often today.
Great work! It’s a beautiful saw.
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Alan's Mistakin' Acres lol what utter rubbish
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@@todddenio3200
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its allways the dam cord
With that jacket and that saw you could make a ripper movie! Great work!
This is the first I have heard of a gas powered circular saw, using that thing will give me the shakes!
turbo it
I would oil up that blade guard better so you don't get hurt
+Dave Wilson I think it's actually missing the spring.
likely, I no longer use skillsaws that have questionable guards, Had one jam up on me in the rain and bounce off my steeltoe when I put it down. A 1\4" closer and i'd probably be missing a toe. I also have a thing for saw's with electric brakes now :)
How's it for power? better or worse then a 13 amp saw?
Easier to stall than an electric saw, that is for sure.
Very cool and a nice find! I want one...looks handy
that is soo cool! i have never heard of a gas powered saw except for heavy duty ones for sidewalks!
who dislikes these vids. I dot get it
jpyka4x4 perfectionists
I wonder that too. It's just a tool being cleaned....
I buy my WD40 by the gallons... like if you do too.
itburnswhenip think what would happen if you drank a gallon of wd40
if i survived long enough to do so
Me to... Its nice with lemonade 😁😁
Can't wait for the restoration!
Like a BOSS!!! Get yourself a beer sir you deserve it- that machine is BADASS!!!!! 👍👍👍
I can't believe you didn't take it apart and clean it, you just took off the pulley housing, sprayed lubricant all in where the dirt and grime is all caked up, then you just left it there. Why didn't you clean it while you had it apart?
+Roy Patterson I did more cleaning than I showed in the video, but I really was just focused on getting it working. One day I definitely plan on doing a crazy restoration on this saw and the box as well.
Roy Patterson Why are you so worried about it? Seems to me the saw cut just fine after he "sprayed lubricant" on it.
Billy Hager Lol, yeah, where years of dirt and grime is built up, you just spay lubricant on it and that's all there is to worry about, I can tell you aren't a mechanic.....any good mechanic would have completely dismantled the dirty and grimy saw and would have properly & thoroughly cleaned each and every piece before trying to start it. It just makes sense that when you take it apart you properly & thoroughly clean then entire saw before spaying lubricant all over it and starting it. Not only that, he had the air filter off and didn't take any precautions to make sure that any dirt and debris didn't make it's way into the carburetor, which some did, you could see the dirt inside the breather housing, which could have been sucked right into the carburetor, which surely wouldn't be good for the carburetor or the rings! lol
Roy Patterson:Are you F ing serious?
Or just a troll?
Clearly as he showed basic cleaning to even find out if it ran?
I'm sure he gave it a proper cleaning at a later date.
Gotta love old farmer or rual route tools as we called them. No need for electricity when out on the corner of the 40 👍building or repairing the shit house;)
Roy Patterson dude what the hell you talking about I saw him clean this shit when it took it apart