Villers 2 Man Chainsaw

[Charlie Smith 142]

Hello all,

I thought I would finally get this old chain saw out and get it going (again) I've been meaning to do it for a while now... Anyway got round to doing it, did the thing I do best took it apart lol, had it all in pieces put it back together again, and it came back into life started second pull, don't you just love it when life's that easy, aha (takes two people to start it though) so I had this old tree stump up the back of the garden and i thought I'd give it ago, didn't even need to sharpen the Teeth on the chain they went through it like butter, I was amazed, even though its a two man job...

Now for the sad part.... It's a shame I don't have a use for it, it would be nice to get It back into working everyday life, but sadly for now, she will just have to sit in the shed until I or someone else finds a use for it....

[meadowfield 2,845]

Sweet.....how much does it weigh?

[wheeledhorseman 579]

Looking at it, I think I'd rather be on the heavier end!

[Charlie Smith 142]

Hey,

Mark the exact weight is 78lbs (5.571) Stone. It sure does kill the upper arms ........

And yes, me too I wouldn't fancy holding the chain end just incase it kicked back or somthing...

[Stigian 1,234]

I'm not a chainsaw fan as the thought of using one scares the life out of me, but I do like the vintage look of that one... Maybe you don't need to use it Charlie, just clean and polish it up and make a feature of it in your house..   It's very pleasing to look at after all

[Stormin 9,986]

That's one very interesting saw. I was given an old one a while back. About the same size and with a three foot blade. Unfortunately it was a none runner and spares no longer available.

[Charlie Smith 142]

Yes Ian, I was thinking maybe just keep it as a show piece, strip it down clean it up and give it a few coats of paint, a service and maybe even mount it to a trolley, one of those stationary engine trolleys, and just run it every now and again, maybe even take it to shows and tow it behind my horse

Stormin, yes I agree parts are very hard to find. Shame you couldn't get yours running.

[Stormin 9,986]

Google Teles Smith. Info on them on there and videos on you tube.

[AMC RULES 37,237]

Looks like a widow maker there...gotta have some big nads to be the support man on that beast.     

[Ken B 3,202]

Very cool old saw. I'd love to give that old boy a go!

[Charlie Smith 142]

Its great fun once its going, its just pulling it thats the killer.

[pmackellow 12]

Charlie, why not bring it to Ardingly, I am sure we can find room for it...

[wallfish 18,671]

From one extreme to the other. This one might have a hard time cutting the chips from your saw with an awsome 12 inch bar. It's part of my O&R collection of gas powered tools. Kind of reminds me of a clothes iron.