1960s Electric Chainsaw [Restoration] (Part 2 of 2)

I always love doing chainsaw restorations. This chainsaw (Model C. E) was made by the Strunk Manufacturing Co. in the 1960s. The chainsaw happens to be electric and has a massive 26 amp motor, which puts the saw at around 4HP. That is a LOT of power for an electric chainsaw. Strunk also made versions of these for the U.S. Army in the 1960s. I have not been able to find a photo of this saw anywhere on the internet.
This saw was very dirty, especially inside the motor, which is probably the reason why it did not run. I couldn't sandblast the paint off as it contained lead. I decided to go a little bit further with this restoration and add a polished handle and bucking spikes.
The chainsaw bar oil can was the most damaged and needed a lot of work to get back to original condition. The clutch being present on this saw probably signifies a small production run. The patent for the chainsaw chain is here: patents.google.com/patent/US2...
This was the first of the modern chainsaw tooth designs.
In this video I check that the electrical motor is functioning correctly and put the saw back together to get it running.
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[@HandToolRescue]

....and of course, the demonetization algorithm strikes again! I'm trying asbestos can, but apparently if I even mention asbestos in the video, it gets demonetized. I even posted it early to the patrons and it was fine. Bummer, since I started this one in April and it was a lot of work. This reminds me why the patrons are so important to this channel's continuation, especially as the projects get bigger. If you want to buy me a beer or just help out on Patreon I would massively appreciate it. www.patreon.com/handtoolrescue

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Hand Tool Rescue I think they have an angry little troll that just sits around and thinks of reasons to demonetize anything and everything. Keep up the good work sir

[@pyalot]

though what are you going to do about the clutch pads?

[@IvanDuro]

Бензопилой она названа не правильно. Это электрическая цепная пила

[@danielwilson5102]

What you call "bucking spikes" are called "dogs" in the UK

[@braydenh190]

Hand Tool Rescue audio isn't in sync in some or most of the video

[@truongnguyenquang93]

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle kzbin.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

[@Shepard_AU]

Loving your work. No crappy music, just pure work. Keep it up.

[@oblivion2477]

I agree, Gmanmovies09. Its almost therapeutic listening to all the clinks and clunks...

[@keihanhasanov5272]

ИО

[@eduardolarrymarinsilva76]

Why do you hate music?

[@Valtra-rn1ed]

Welcome to the hand tool rescue channel, where the circular saws are gas powered and the chain saws are electric! Thanks for the upload really enjoyed it!!

[@priestley749]

The oil container is a work of art.

[@codybrooks8333]

Bro you do some of the most amazing, labor intensive, detailed work. Your pieces are absolutely astonishing.

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@dailyfilmfix469]

My name is Doug and the clutch pads from this antique chainsaw from the 60's gave me mesothelioma.

[@colinaskey9777]

as always,just brilliant,used properly and maintained properly it will go on to give good service for many more year's,definatley deserves my thumbs up

[@MCSDorneles]

i love the fact that u made an mistake and didnt edited it. Real work is real! Keep it comming bro!

[@HandToolRescue]

That's just the way it is sometimes.

[@bigpapi3636]

Beautiful restoration! I hope at least some of the Strunk employees from the 1960's got to see this, what a thrill that would be. That saw is one brute of a tool.

[@HandToolRescue]

Would be cool if they did!

[@user-xf9cr5ye9g]

A beautiful saw, a masterpiece, it should show off in a museum and saw it is strictly forbidden. A good guy restored such a beauty!

[@dizzystill2276]

i used to love taking apart the old hand me downs to repair and see how they worked. different experience every time! thanks for the video. Very Detailed and Good Job.

[@jif8802]

“Previously on hand tool rescue” Love it, good touch!

[@johnday7362]

Concerning the decals used on your projects. You should adhere all decals before the clear-coat. This provides an extra layer of protection and helps keep the decal on much longer. Hope this helps. Great videos! I am restoration nut too, my preticular bent is electrical and electronic antiques. Expecially electro-mechanical games (pinball and skill). Looking forward to your next video!

[@MRrwmac]

Ok, I finally finished binge watching all of your fantastic videos! Excellent troubleshooting, tool disassembly, strip down, cleaning, painting, fabrication, rebuilds, humorous inserts and most importantly outstanding videography! Thank you very much for entertaining and amazing me!!! I will - Stay tuned for another action packed, edge of your seat and immensely entertaining episode of “Hand Tool Rescue”!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you very much!

[@infadeldog13]

Good job getting a little electric to cut through that log. Lovely resto of a beautiful old vintage saw.

[@stanisawjania1823]

Super bardzo lubię Pana filmy 😊 czekam na więcej.

[@Schnot]

**ding!** So THATS how you’re supposed to cut round holes in gasket material! Brilliant!

[@marlawhite3682]

It looks great!!! Love what u do to bring stuff back to life!!!!

[@marcelolima591]

Long and eternal life for those who think that the old machines and objects still have a use. Thumbs up!

[@skullandspade]

Sweet Sassy Molassy...That came out amazing. Well done as always sir.

[@JDLarge]

The wife’s saying “he can’t hear you” as I’m yelling “no way, you need to heat shrink those wires!” Then she sits with mouth wide open watching you shrink’em up as I say “see, he heard me!” Lmao, thanks for another great vid!

[@salimtaher442]

it's a real pleasure to watch your videos, we do not see the time pass. just gorgeous, a pro job.

[@skullf0xdusk679]

Dude you have gained so much respect man. The motorized skill saw was my favorite

[@DontTalkShite]

Been waiting 2 weeks for this! Love it.

[@captainjerk]

That Strunk saw came out mint! Love that bright fire-engine red with the white graphics! You tackled a huge piece of wood with that thing! AWESOME! :D Thanx for the vid buddy! Gettin' Strunk yall!

[@byrontaylor9235]

I really like watching your vids. I like looking at all the different ways you are able to fix a wide range of items and it just boggles the mind how some of the things are able to be resurrected but you bring them back. And your wrenches youre selling are not only good as a tool but they also are great just having them displayed for decoration as well. Thank you sir for all you hard work to entertain us like you do

[@jebsails2837]

Great job. Good to see that you're incorporating some of the restored tools into your videos.

[@CreatorCade]

Gotta love that sponsor at the beginning.

[@etvang7691]

Yuf

[@OpenRoader]

Strunk with Power! Good one!

[@Foodhat]

This has got to be my favorite transformation yet

[@blackdeath290]

One of the most relaxing things to watch. Love this channel

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

No better way to wake up. Coffee on the porch and HTR.

[@HandToolRescue]

Try it with a sandwich and a beer!

[@consun14]

The Good of the Land mm that does sound nice,

[@Crewsy]

Hand Tool Rescue Needs to be more Canadian. Poutine and a Molson or Labbatt’s beer on the porch.

[@rayjr62]

Lick Lick Lick Lum Lum Lum Yum Yum mmmm....eat em up. @@HandToolRescue

[@charlesandrews6478]

And some ganja💞💞😍

[@michaelblaszkiewicz7283]

I love your restoration projects, good thing you live in Canada, you will never run out of chainsaws to restore.

[@michaelmorgan9289]

Good to see that the Light Engineering Skills are still alive & well in the U.S. A really enjoyable & nostalgic video. Thanks.

[@charlieboyzname]

Ohhhh I’ve been a waiting for this, been rocking in the corner of the room waiting for my notifications to ping.... I hope I don’t peak too soon!..... right I’m off to watch pt 2

[@Crewsy]

The gaskets at 7:26 to keep the sawdust out. 😂😂 I was thinking it seals it against water. 🤣 On a serious note it might be to prevent rattles.

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Sweet! That is gorgeous now!! It works (more or less and at least as well is it did when it was new) and it looks awesome. Very well done!!

[@fuyt216]

Stumbled onto this channel and now im hooked.

[@HandToolRescue]

Welcome!

[@woofer2121]

Flathead screws give me heartburn.

[@randomguy93984]

I love them. Never strip out. Cause way less pain in the long run

[@wreckandraceify]

Never strip out? I've drilled out many. And they may as well be prison shanks for how much stabbing they do.

[@randomguy93984]

@@wreckandraceify if you strip out a flathead screw you have a bigger problem. I have personally never stripped one out. In fact a lot of the time you can grind a slot into a bolt and use one of those drivers that turn when you hit it with a hammer and back out the bolts with a flathead. Or "standard" as the upright woodworkers call it. You are right on the stabbing but I would still much rather have a screwdriver slip off a few times than have to spend 2 hours with an easy out bashing my skull in.

[@theghostofthomasjenkins9643]

@@randomguy93984 you can grind a slot into any bolt head, though, be it phillips, allen, star, or whatever if it strips. and yes, i've seen many flatheads stripped out. they aren't any easier than the alternative. they are just more of a pain when they work as designed than the others.

[@user-wx4pd2mf8c]

Электрическая ! Бензопила ! Вы сделали мой день !

[@Itruporez]

Автоматический перевод. На английском - "Сhainsaw" - цепная пила.

[@Veisatar2]

@@Itruporez А как убрать автоматический перевод? Я и chainsaw могу прочитать.

[@Itruporez]

@@Veisatar2 отключить нельзя, только сменить местоположение в настройках или через прокси.

[@MrZZZlodey]

Предстпвляюкак вы смеетесь когда слышите названия водняй мотоцикл или гидроцикл.

[@user-lc1zj2vk3j]

И ето ещё 60-е года.

[@roderikvanderkelen]

20 seconds in and I'm already enjoying myself! Great ad! I always knew it...

[@johnnymelendez4836]

Poetry in motion. Education and entertainment at the same time. You are the best!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thanks Johnny.

[@NormEZ]

I know it takes time to edit and produce your content...I've been impatiently patient for part 2.. I've had to watch sub par restoration videos from other creators...but I've noticed in those videos you're a big influence... thank you for creating great and influential content.

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

NormEZ Nice, ditto.

[@HandToolRescue]

The restoration scene is booming apparently! I've noticed a lot of similar videos popping up, but it's not like I own any idea or style. KZbin is very open in that everyone can copy everyone for the benefit of the viewer. I'll always keep doing my thang and I have so much cool stuff coming once the new workshop is built.

[@NormEZ]

Hand Tool Rescue That's the thing when learning new techniques, trades, arts. You emulate those that influence you, add your own twist to make it your own.. I saw that regarding your style in a lot of other videos. It's the greatest form of flattery... definitely makes me want to try it.. but for now I'll just be impatiently patient for your videos.

[@user-neo71665]

Your stairs are up to something? All of mine are down for anything.

[@WildeFyre69]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha

[@TheVwgolfmk1]

Excellent work. Looks fantastic. Works as well as it looks, well done sir.

[@runedyrting8476]

Love your videos with the attention to detail. Thank you for sharing.

[@gutsngorrrr]

Nice to see you have that lovely set of punches you were promising yourself. Great restoration, sorry to here the YT red tape team has struck.

[@adam03753]

Where do you get all the tools and what do you do with them after?

[@timvatter2559]

Every time you used your hammer I could hear AvE saying tappy tap tap. Nice restoration on that classic saw. Good for another 58 years.

[@mjallenuk]

Bravo ... a resto not without it's challenges but I think it turned out really well!

[@slhasebroock]

Another great project. Just sent Forma Graphics an email about a project I am doing. Hope they can help. Thanks for the tip!

[@HandToolRescue]

Steve Hasebroock He's so good.

[@alden1132]

I cringed when you started to patch the leads coming from the motor windings, I ALMOST lost faith in an otherwise excellent restoration, & turned the video off. You got me good!

[@maggs131]

What got me was when he buffed the chain on the wire wheel in his drill press. Omfg if that would have grabbed it. 😱 not only would it have shredded his hands as it pulled it, it would have whipped him like a flail. That was awful

[@63256325N]

Nice restore. A surprisingly stout saw. Thanks for the video.

[@mikedrop4421]

You probably think you are restoring hand tools but you're actually restoring my soul.

[@HandToolRescue]

I felt that.

[@picax8398]

I knew there was something off about those stairs.....

[@crystalsoulslayer]

Tell me about it. Even if they're not up to something, they're trying to bring you down.

[@DraxTrac]

I personally hate them

[@beepboop69420]

honestly, fuck stairs, i mean look at old gramps over there on his automatic wall scaling chair.

[@Pancreaticdefect]

I wouldnt be worried about the clutch pad material. There's a reason its called asBESTos.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

You breathe much more asbestos walking around the streets of any major city from all the brake dust still floating around. You would be amazed how much is still floating around. It was only a big problem for people who worked around it on a daily basis and were breathing a lot of it. With all they hype about it, it's difficult to convince people of that though.

[@jonanderson5137]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, it's still around because rocks don't just disappear.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

True, but they also dont spread around friable fibers nearly as much as old brakes and clutches did.

[@Pancreaticdefect]

Yep. Asbestos was used heavily for a very long time in thousands of products from insulation to the mortar between bricks as it is pretty much a super-powered material that is fireproof, insulating, and adds tremendous strength to anything its added to. And as long as you're not taking a jackhammer to any of those products, its perfectly safe. Any time I hear people worry about asbestos in old building I simply tell them not to go in and snort any plaster dust they find and they'll be fine. Asbestos brake pad material is definitely a problem since it is, by its very nature, designed to get ground into a fine powder that is easily stirred up and scattered by the air.

[@Bender13]

I remember all the times I did my own brake jobs back in the 60’s...as did a lot of shade tree mechanics then.....no mask, just blow out the dust in the drums or wipe them out. We never worried about what we could be breathing back then. Asbestos was once called a miracle product as it was used in everything. Back in the days of old theatres, people would be given an asbestos handkerchief as they entered the theatre. On their way out, they would drop the soiled handkerchiefs into a drum at the exit. The drum was emptied into a furnace and the cloth was burned and....good as new.

[@dwp1970]

STRUNK what a great name and graphic. Thanks for the video and I have my wrench on order. Keep up the good work.

[@geirrosset]

Very nice. That came out beautifully!

[@Kolajer]

That handle, aluminimum protection

[@arthurirwin8235]

I love the asbestos crack for the trolls! Keep up the great work and i can't wait to see the next video

[@LordGrievous1970]

Awesome restoration... and not one piece of plastic to be seen!

[@American_Jeeper]

What a great restoration. I went to school in York, PA with the granddaughter of Leonard Strunk in the early/mid 80's.

[@soulhunter0]

How on earth do you keep track of the parts exact place? Do you use your videos as a guide or you just remember all their positions? I would end up forgetting where each screw was meant to go!

[@buckbundy8642]

soulhunter0 he’s mentioned before that’s what the videos were originally for. I know my uncle always filmed himself disassembling engines he hadn’t worked on before. He rebuilt vintage bikes when I was younger. Was a lot harder back then!! A camcorder was as big as a bazooka! 😂

[@jballew2239]

I suspect "Practice/Experience" and "a camera". (At least that's how I do it. And a couple old muffin tins labelled with masking tape. )

[@soulhunter0]

Yes that would make sense, i suspected as much.

[@angelaabrams9108]

Labeling and video are great for remembering where things go. Additionally, most electric or gas motors are built the same as most other electric or gas motors. Windings, bearings, carburetors, spark plugs, etc for each respectively. I can't speak for anyone else, although I'm sure other people are the same, but when reassembling something, I find a lot of part locations/assembly orders just fall into place naturally in my mind. Doesn't mean I always get it right the first time, but it does help.

[@FelipeFederici]

Why not soldering cables?

[@officialbazzargaming]

cant solder Aluminum to Copper.

[@Hegelsword]

Fantastische Arbeit! Du hast meinen höchsten Respekt. WELL DONE

[@hazzzee]

Great looking saw, fantastic job

[@mrLumen2]

Прослужит еще 100 лет. Китайские электропилы курят в сторонке.

[@zulz1854]

mrLumen2 когда пробьет фаза на корпус (изоляция не вечная) вспомнишь про пластмассовые китайские.

[@mrLumen2]

Диванные эксперты подтянулись :)

[@MsAlmanah]

Если инструмент заземлен, то похуй на пробой! Ток течёт по наименьшему сопротивлению. Да и напряжение 120вольт, если тряхнёт, то не сильно.

[@zulz1854]

Кого не било током от советских металлических электродрелей нихуя не поймёт.

[@dirtybongwater5751]

What?

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

You're a hoot! Stairs! hahaha!

[@jacktheripper6716]

Stairs are evil!!!

[@stephensellers2453]

That's a better electric chainsaw than you can buy today for sure

[@sidneyfreitas9715]

Passo horas assistindo seus vídeos , super recomendo o canal . São incríveis suas restaurações !

[@user-fr3tc2cx8l]

Красава!!!

[@awldune]

More sawing footage after you get a new circuit wired? :)

[@HandToolRescue]

Maybe in the new shop!

[@Mike-zs4id]

Much enjoyed! So smart to check all four of the wires in spite of reading continuity between the two ends and none between one end and the housing. Weird things do happen. One thought, in a splice like that if you need support or a wear point, you can wrap a piece of wire tie in the tape. You can even pre shape short pieces with heat before hand. Love your channel, keep up the great work!

[@stevesammut499]

Awesome restoration as usual.

[@Flecha57]

I just have one question, as you were putting everything back together, how in the world do you manage not to scratch the paint and not to spill the fluid?? I was biting my nails. Nicely done, that is one hell of a tool. : ))

[@CoperKuz]

Элетричкеская бензопила, круто чо.

[@aster5450]

Скорее электрическая цепная пила. Это перевод не точный.

[@danik100sotiy8]

Я тоже по ржал

[@mariselnegron9817]

You are so funny. Awesome work. My husband and I love to watch your channel.

[@30ught6]

Got so excited for a second, thought we were gone get to see you go all BBR with the hand filing on that chain, get the gullet and all that. Nope, ya gave it a nice grind. Love the vids!

[@bigpete4227]

C’mon mate, I’m supposed to be painting my gate.

[@HandToolRescue]

Haha, maybe both?

[@cmccoy3972]

Big Pete Yeah, how long can one sit on the John? I got work to do.

[@bradleyjohnson3056]

@@cmccoy3972 I'm looking at about 26:21 ish for this round lol....

[@ignacio272]

i don't have money but if i was have a lot, i do a donation for month grettings from argentina 😊

[@buckbundy8642]

Ignacio Gallardo those of us with generosity in our hearts rarely have “extra” funds. It’s already been given.

[@ignacio272]

Chancellor Wewuz yeah of course

[@ignacio272]

Chancellor Wewuz and here un the tirth world make money it's so dificul today and the president it's a pice of shit xd

[@cristianfunes1991]

Ignacio Gallardo its very sad for us. I live in san luis.

[@ignacio272]

Cristian Funes jajajajs aguante entre ríos.. tenemos el intendente mas drogadicto jajajja

[@tamurlane6]

The brush holders on that thing would make AvE blush! beautiful work. Also, I'm stoked to get my wrench! Seeing them in the vid gets me pumped! Soon...

[@Thorkell85]

It lives! Great work as always!

[@ThatBum42]

Huh. Riddle me this, Batman. Why would an electric chainsaw need a clutch?

[@HandToolRescue]

Justyn Small production run.

[@maggs131]

I was wondering the same thing. Gas saws you dont want the blade moving at idle. I thought all electric saws were direct drive

[@MadDog6945]

Could be a safety issue. Chain snags or there's kickback, you want that chain to stop moving.

[@maggs131]

JonahGrumby thats a good point. If the chain gets bound that motor coasts for a while. Thx

[@buckbundy8642]

Puzzled me too. But if you only make so many and are basing most of its design after its gasoline counterpart then keeping the design as similar as possible cuts down costs. My assumption anyway. Honestly, I’ve never used an electric chainsaw. This is the first I’ve ever seen one apart!!😂

[@TheDarkvindetta]

Хорошо что он в этом видео не пробовал смазку на вкус , или еще чего. Ненавижу когда он так придуривается на видео . (До сих пор воротит с видео про швейную машинку где он "кушал" отработанную смазку (нутелу на самом деле )

[@pahos6969]

Addicted to your work. Well done mate.

[@tvacchino]

Another EPIC build!

[@nikneisonnik5689]

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ БЕНЗО!!!!!пила..определись..либо она бензиновая либо она электрическая..

[@mantis23101988]

Это цепная пила. И она может быть как бензиновой, так и электрической.

[@mantis23101988]

@@user-ow6eu1dj1v сейчас можно перевести название и оно будет показываться на языке твоего региона.

[@user-jl9fg8wi4y]

всё неправильно поскольку изоленту чёрную вместо синей применил еретик

[@user-jz5gg7hp8g]

да и не говори.... руки бы оторвал !!!! неужели они не знают что мир держится на СИНЕЙ изоленте ? ...дикари ! :)))

[@mickeyb2219]

I love you, Hand Tool Rescue guy. This restoration took me back to being a little girl and watching my dad cut wood with his chainsaw. It wasn't an electric saw he used but I bet the greasy sawdust smell was similar. Anyway, I found your channel a few weeks ago because the spark plug cleaner was recommended to me. I then subscribed and binge watched everything. I was so happy to see the new videos pop up. Please keep doing what you do with the skills and sense of humor you have. I love it!

[@jessicabuchbinder7537]

I felt something when you plugged it in and it worked beautifully after all that.

[@Murlockingqc]

Maximum Tape because handle is aluminium but you dont use heatshrink tubes? The tapes will unwrap eventually... I hope you like electricity.

[@HandToolRescue]

Murlockingqc heatshrink on the ring terminals? It's on all the other connections.

[@Murlockingqc]

Yes, the ring terminals. If you look at the other connection with the blue at 10:19, that's how I would have used the heatshrink tube. And the solder joint should be concave for proper soldering, but since it's clamped down it should be fine. It's probably going to be safe but everything I wrap in electric tape usually end-up unwrapping.

[@craigleemehan]

The saw is grounded. If the hot touches the metal handle, the breaker will trip.

[@Murlockingqc]

Oh, neat! But wouldn't you get shocked anyway ? Or the current travel through the ground first ?

[@Dr_V]

Easy way to prevent tape unwrapping is to apply a small zip-tie over it. Shrink wrap looks better but it's kinda thin, on a high current wire multiple layers of tape make better insulation. I learned this the hard way on an old Soviet vacuum cleaner, took a nasty shock from that mfkr...

[@HandyMike78]

Sweet machine! I can't believe it's 26 amps. That baby takes some juice

[@Cradley684]

Great Job love the detail , have a nice day !!!

[@logya]

Hi , love your channel and what you're doing , keep it up and keep on feeding us with your work . A fan from france .

[@John-Von]

Beautiful little machine!

[@thephotographicauditor6715]

The original Strunk decal was white with a black outline. Great job!!!

[@mago_8145]

I literally love this short movies and since a while every new is great surprise for me. Greetings from Poland :)

[@libram9442]

simply amazing, without words!

[@theflyingstonemason6867]

This Guy is awesome. what a beautiful restoration.

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!