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Clinton chain saws

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John Nelson

10-24-2003 21:28:17




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I bought a Clinton chainsaw in a box of junk, checked the spark, yep, put a little gas in it and it started. It is maybe 50 yrs old, has a 24" bar. After I got over the suprise, I found it to be in really good shape, complete not even any rust in the tanks. I know nothing about them, anybody ever seen or used one. John




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Hugh MacKay

10-26-2003 06:50:27




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 Re: Clinton chain saws in reply to John Nelson, 10-24-2003 21:28:17  
John: I caught that home page headline on Clinton chain saw, just had to look. Looking back over the years one would have to say most saws from the 50s were for strong back and weak mind. I don't remember Clintons in particular but remember a McCullough weighing 45 lbs and Homelite at around 40lbs That Homelite had some power.

I remember a story out my hometown, guy took on a dealership, not sure of make. Bingo one day he sold a saw. The customer worked for 3 days sawing down one tree. They then discovered the chain was on backwards.

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Pete - IN

10-25-2003 18:03:22




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 Re: Clinton chain saws in reply to John Nelson, 10-24-2003 21:28:17  
I bought a new one in about 1970 ( which is about the time the company went out of business). It was a real heavy saw but I was young and strong at the time so weight wasn't a problem. It was a good saw and I cut a bunch of wood with it before I finally bought a Stihl.



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Rod (NH)

10-25-2003 16:10:46




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 Re: Clinton chain saws in reply to John Nelson, 10-24-2003 21:28:17  
Hi John,

Here's a great site for information on old chain saws. It includes some excellent pictures of many models from just about any manufacturer you can think of (and more).

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Dusty MI

10-25-2003 08:59:48




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 Re: Clinton chain saws in reply to John Nelson, 10-24-2003 21:28:17  
I grew up cutting wood for heat in the '50's.
The first one we had was a gear drive (cog belt).
The next ones were dirrect drive. They worked as well as any other saw. I still have the last one, have not used it in many years. I've often wondered if it is worth much?
Dusty



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John in MA

10-24-2003 22:38:13




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 Re: Clinton chain saws in reply to John Nelson, 10-24-2003 21:28:17  
Clinton was an engine maker similar to Tecumseh/Power Products and West Bend. They made powerheads used by other companies on chainsaws, mowers, outboards, go-carts, etc.

Not a lot of parts availability, usually slow-revving not-too-powerful engines, as were most of the time.



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