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Wright chainsaw

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twall

twall

While digging out my Echo, I found this little gem (got it for $10 at a yard sale):

A Wright Model 111. Anybody know about these saws? What might be the vintage? It measures 11" cut. No chain. Figure a 12" will work, if I can't find a bar........

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#2

JDgreen

JDgreen

twall said:
While digging out my Echo, I found this little gem (got it for $10 at a yard sale):

A Wright Model 111. Anybody know about these saws? What might be the vintage? It measures 11" cut. No chain. Figure a 12" will work, if I can't find a bar........
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Have never seen the brand before, but looks to me about a late 70's vintage. Go a Google search and see what turns up.


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JDgreen

JDgreen

Just visited Google, got a lot of hits for your saw there.


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BKBrown

BKBrown

1960-62 Wright Blade Saw Model Gs-5020 - SmokStak

Antique Tractors Forum :: View topic - Wright Saw

Found these two sites.


#5

twall

twall

THANKS, JD....never thought of using the MODEL NUMBER in the search..:laughing:

NO WONDER that thing reminded me of an old poulan we had at the lumberyard (to cut LVL's)......it is the same saw! "Made for Wright by Poulan based on the 20 - 10 "

The youtube video at the first hit, said the saw was from the late '60's. Think mine might be a points/condenser problem. No spark......

Also - it says "automatic chain oiling", right? That button on top of the handle.....it's the oiler button. There's no auto oiler stuff inside! I suppose it's more automatic oiling than a 'clunk clunk' can......but it's not what I think of when I think "Automatic chain oiling"!


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JDgreen

JDgreen

twall said:
THANKS, JD....never thought of using the MODEL NUMBER in the search..:laughing:

NO WONDER that thing reminded me of an old poulan we had at the lumberyard (to cut LVL's)......it is the same saw! "Made for Wright by Poulan based on the 20 - 10 "

The youtube video at the first hit, said the saw was from the late '60's. Think mine might be a points/condenser problem. No spark......

Also - it says "automatic chain oiling", right? That button on top of the handle.....it's the oiler button. There's no auto oiler stuff inside! I suppose it's more automatic oiling than a 'clunk clunk' can......but it's not what I think of when I think "Automatic chain oiling"!
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Didn't use the model number, just typed in "wright chain saw". Poulan is still in business today, all my four Craftsman chain saws were manufactured by Poulan and labeled as Craftsman brand. Didn't veiw anything on Google, have had a head cold the last few days, can barely make out the letters while typing this.


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twall

twall

JDgreen said:
Didn't use the model number, just typed in "wright chain saw". Poulan is still in business today, all my four Craftsman chain saws were manufactured by Poulan and labeled as Craftsman brand. Didn't veiw anything on Google, have had a head cold the last few days, can barely make out the letters while typing this.
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I know - Poulan makes Weed Eater products.....:wink:

When I did a search on just wright chainsaw myself.......it came up with a LOT that WASN'T my saw, that's why I tried the model #, and came up witha lot of hits on that, too.


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twall

twall

Update: I tore it apart further (looking for the coil #), and the fuel line was in 15 pieces and hard as macaroni. I believe that's my problem. Thought there was no spark, but could've been wrong.

Willl keep ya (those who care, anyway) posted. :thumbsup:


#9

twall

twall

I just bought the Wright's newer (early 80's) Poulan cousin from ebay, and it arrived yesterday! This is the same as the saw we had at the lumberyard. It isn't as exactly like the wright as I thought it was!

Note the original butterknife-shaped bar. This must've been an early attempt at anti-kickback. No brake. Whoever had this saw must've not known you have to fill the bar oil! All around the bar, it's burned to HECK! It's been repainted, but man, is it whipped! Handle is cracked, but I found a place that has a brand-new replacement. It's plastic, but the main body (and shrouding) is magnesium cast.

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#10

JDgreen

JDgreen

twall said:
I just bought the Wright's newer (early 80's) Poulan cousin from ebay, and it arrived yesterday! This is the same as the saw we had at the lumberyard. It isn't as exactly like the wright as I thought it was!

Note the original butterknife-shaped bar. This must've been an early attempt at anti-kickback. No brake. Whoever had this saw must've not known you have to fill the bar oil! All around the bar, it's burned to HECK! It's been repainted, but man, is it whipped! Handle is cracked, but I found a place that has a brand-new replacement. It's plastic, but the main body (and shrouding) is magnesium cast.
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What did you pay for that? I have an '89 vintage Craftsman cs that originally had a 16 inch bar, bar finally got worn so I just purchased a second saw (same type but newer) and kept the saw body (older one) for parts. Mine looks almost exactly like your Poulan will take some pics of the saw body next time I go out. Have never seen a bar shaped like the one you have.


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twall

twall

JDgreen said:
What did you pay for that? I have an '89 vintage Craftsman cs that originally had a 16 inch bar, bar finally got worn so I just purchased a second saw (same type but newer) and kept the saw body (older one) for parts. Mine looks almost exactly like your Poulan will take some pics of the saw body next time I go out. Have never seen a bar shaped like the one you have.
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$40 plus shipping. :ashamed: I got carried away with the bidding.

Like to see that. We also had a Craftsman 14" at the lumberyard, but it never did run as well as the little poulan (needed a carb rebuild, they didn't want to pay for it). I was the one who got /kept those saws running. A Sears salesman once told me that Poulan made all Craftsman chainsaws - that'd explain the simmilariites. This saw is 33cc's. My Echo 14" is 35.

Another nice thing about that little Poulan is on the 'how to start me' sticker, at the very bottom, it says:

"MADE IN U.S.A."


#12

JDgreen

JDgreen

twall said:
$40 plus shipping. :ashamed: I got carried away with the bidding.

Like to see that. We also had a Craftsman 14" at the lumberyard, but it never did run as well as the little poulan (needed a carb rebuild, they didn't want to pay for it). I was the one who got /kept those saws running. A Sears salesman once told me that Poulan made all Craftsman chainsaws - that'd explain the simmilariites. This saw is 33cc's. My Echo 14" is 35.

Another nice thing about that little Poulan is on the 'how to start me' sticker, at the very bottom, it says:

"MADE IN U.S.A."
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THe one you just purchased is somewhat older than my '89 model, the handle on yours appears to be ridgid while the one on my saw is rubber mounted. If you lived close by I'd give you this for parts the magnesium rectangular boss the saw bar goes over is broken off. To replace the casting would cost more than the saw is worth.

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#13

twall

twall

My Poulan is an '83-'85.

The magnesium case is almost exactly the same (the only differences are the sticker recesses). Where the back of your handle's rubber mount screws in, is where the solid handle on my poulan screws in, too. Everything else is the same. If its what I think you're describing, it's the crankcase that needs replaced. That's $71 - before ship. Like you said, more than the saw is worth....or I could machine a piece for it......hmmmmm :laughing:

I could mail you a postage-paid box.....:biggrin: Still have the packing and the box my Poulan came in.


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timber

hi i collect and restore old chainsaws your wright saw is 1970s and yes it poulan made


#15

twall

twall

Hi, Timber! Welcome to LMF!

I replaced the fuel line in it a few weeks ago (what a royal PAIN!!!!!), but I need to get a new diaphragm for it. It'll run if you prime the carb, but not for long......

Also bought a Poulan 2000 as well, as you probably read in this thread - still waiting on the handle I ordered for it.

Old chain saws are neat!


#16

M

Mini Motors

Anything old(in the context of this forum) is neat.

My Dad had one of these(Craftsman/Poulan). He found a bar with a ball bearing nose, back in the day. I don't know if that was why, but he also said the chain wasn't a standard type. It got stolen from me about 20 years ago.


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