Happy Leap Year

Yet another freebie !!

In 1946, Homelite manufactured its first chainsaw, an electrical model, and in 1949, released another power-equipment innovation in the form of the first chainsaw that featured one-man operation (previous saws were generally too large and bulky to be operated by a single individual). By the mid-1960s Homelite had been firmly established as one of the largest manufacturers of chainsaws in the world, with models ranging from small brush cutters, to the most advanced professional logging saws. The year 1963 saw the induction of the world's first "lightweight" chainsaw, the magnesium-alloy framed Homelite XL-12; the numeral twelve denoting that the power-head weighed a mere twelve pounds. This saw is widely regarded as one of the most recognizable and well-known chainsaws of all time. In addition, the XL-12 achieved infamous notoriety among horror film aficionados as being one of the chainsaws used by "Leatherface" in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Had this XL-12 given to me for free today by a co-worker. Given its age.....its looks pretty good.



MANUFACTURED BY:		HOMELITE CORPORATION
		PORT CHESTER, NEW YORK, U.S.A.
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
YEAR INTRODUCED:		1964
YEAR DISCONTINUED:		1988
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:		3.3 cu. in. (54.2cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:		1
CYLINDER BORE:		1.75 in. (44.4mm)
PISTON STROKE:		1.375 in. (34.9mm)
CYLINDER TYPE:		Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:		Reed valve
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:		not advertised
WEIGHT :		12 lbs. 12 oz. (5.8 kg.) powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:		One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:		Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:		none
CLUTCH:		Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:		Direct
CONSTRUCTION:		Die cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:		Wico and Phelon, electronic on later series
CARBURETOR:		Tillotson HS-4D, 142A, 179D, 195A series
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:		RK-23HS
MINOR REPAIR KIT:		DG-5HS/T
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:		Flocked wire screen
STARTER TYPE:		Homelite automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:		Manual
OPERATING RPM:		6,000 under load, free speed 9,500 to 10,500
IGNITION TIMING:		30 degrees before TDC. Position stator plate fully clockwise
BREAKER POINT SETTING:		0.015 in. (0.38mm)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:		Position is fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE:		Champion TJ8J, later Champion RCJ-8J
SPARK PLUG GAP:		0.025 in. (0.63mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:		Caged needle roller
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:		20.9 fl. oz. (595 ml)
FUEL OIL RATIO:		32:1 with Homelite oil
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:		Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:		Homelite chain saw mix oil
CHAIN PITCH:		3/8 in.
CHAIN TYPE:		Oregon 72D
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:		14 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:		12 in. (30cm)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:		24 in. (61cm)
COLOUR SCHEME:		Homelite Blue enamel, later Red enamel

Kings Bay Today

Despite the sub-zero windchill I went out late this morning to try my luck at some perch fishing. They started out fast and furious right outta the gate. Iced about 2 doz 6" perch and just as fast as they turned on.......they shut off!

Looks cold eh!

Had a visitor



Landon 1st ice fishing expedition.....

Didnt take him long to grasp the technique.