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Recently picked up this old Mobilco Workmate chainsaw.

Sadly both the engine and chain are seized, however I do still plan to restore it, even if it involves having it rebored.

The teeth are also quite worn, and it may require a new bar when that time comes.

The carby is a Tillotson, and it has a rather interesting "Gun Handle" stile control trigger grip, as well as all the expected safety features for a machine of it's age... None!

It also has a muffler that can only be described as an exhaust vent!

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Ty

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Mr Davis #37411 28/05/12 08:50 PM

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Well, I just pulled off the bar and chain, and found out that the engine is actually turning over well, which is really good news!!!

Mr Davis #37415 28/05/12 08:55 PM

Joe Carroll

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I have 3 of these (one is parts only) amd a 4th which is a slightly "upper class model" I am yet to go looking for a source of carby kits though, one does run on a good day and is quite the brutal peice of work while running.

Mr Davis #37418 28/05/12 09:12 PM

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I'm ver excited about this one, Just found a very nice examle on ebay HERE

If I can get this one looking that good, I'll be a happy man.

She seems complete, all i would like to find is a cover for the air filter that is not cracked, as well as the bar and chain.

Any chance of some pics of yours Joe??

Here's some of the Ebay one:
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Mr Davis #37419 28/05/12 09:19 PM

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MMM did'nt they use one like this on Nightmare on Elm Street? Or one of those Yank teen movies? It's got the safety features of a Horror show!!!! chainsaw

!!!!

Interesting machine though.......

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Mr Davis #37421 28/05/12 09:40 PM

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Sure is a dangerous one, I'm just trying to work out now if it even has a clutch!

Evanston, South Australia

Mr Davis #37426 28/05/12 10:06 PM

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vccomm

know nothing

most dont , just dont leave it running on the floor . we did with an old partner once and it bit the dog !!! no damage though .. phew

Mr Davis #37427 28/05/12 10:15 PM

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Jeez, reallyu is a death machine, thank god I got the Husky going!!!

Evanston, South Australia

Mr Davis #37428 28/05/12 10:17 PM

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vccomm

know nothing

only in the wrong hands . good luck with it mate

Mr Davis #37433 28/05/12 10:52 PM

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Here are some more shots:

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Mr Davis #67602 11/09/15 10:11 AM

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maryborough queensland

peter92

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Hi Nice saw
You wouldnt happen to have a spare Pull starter, im after 1 for my Mobilco Big 10
Please

peter92 #67660 12/09/15 09:35 AM

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squizzy

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ripper little saw mate, will clean up nicely, and yes it will have a clutch, that is the starter i was thinking of that might fit yours Pete, ???

I always come back to an Echo

Mr Davis #67662 12/09/15 10:10 AM

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maryborough queensland

peter92

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Yes im still looking for one