The BADDEST Chainsaw I've Ever Owned

Vintage Husqvarna 77.

[@joechenier7247]

I have a L65 myself purchased new some 40 years ago, still runs like new, very powerful saw. Replaced fuel line, bar, pull rope, etc. Occasionally check the spark arrestor screen in the muffler muffler, and the bottom of the saw, the screen for the chain oiler. Great saw.

[@tjlee9901]

my 65 was new in 1978 and still runs great . never had a newer top end although a few hours on it .

[@DDL2728]

It must take forever to film your videos!! It's so nice to see all the different angles you capture!! I love watching someone tackle something like this & make it work well - such an accomplishment!! Great job - always!! You placed that tree perfectly 🌟 God bless you and your family!! Ooops, commented too quickly - your son is so precious. Thanks for sharing 💞

[@falllineridge]

It takes some time for sure! But I like the end product.

[@DDL2728]

@@falllineridge So do we 😉 ❤ 👍

[@joefoard1601]

sawmills

[@normanmallory2055]

I bought one new in 79 and it was 80cc and in 80 I bought a new 44cc ! Great saws and reliable the 80 cc saw never missed a days work !! The 44 cc missed several days over a starting issue !! From the saw shop I used to go to , first thing I learned on any chainsaw and remover the flame arrestor like you did, with a good light look into the cylinder

[@kubotajordan9502]

I have a 77 I bought in 1978 $450.00 it was a bow saw I changed it over to a bar. I cut fire wood in high school. I took the baffle out to make it loader . High school kids with glass packs LOL. Have lost the parts I would love to get it running.Brings back some memories I cut my knee open with that saw when it was bow saw . The government deemed them unsafe that's what I Was told that's why you can't buy the bows anymore . thanks for sharing .

[@paulie5076]

Beautiful piece of history,,,,, don't mind saying,,a bit envious Thank you for showing 🤘

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Listen to the idle notes :^) I like the chainsaw holster on your tractor. 12:49 Lovely job

[@chadbear8888]

My dad was a master feller, growing up he said never get on your knees! He was logger all of his life!

[@smashbashcrashrc5429]

My dad bought a huge jonsered back in 88' never fixed once. Tons of raw power husta beast of a saw

[@niklaseriksson3343]

You are the first American I have heard pronounce Husqvarna some what correct. Cheers from Sweden.

[@falllineridge]

Cheers, Niklas.

[@kevinmorin7965]

Besides being into saws- you are a great videographer! Nice shots, great editing, interesting composition of shots and content. I think your video was great as much for your technical skills with the camera and editing software as for your vision of composition and content. Thanks for posting.

[@falllineridge]

Thank you, Kevin!

[@willmegehee]

Nice find! That chain is definitely working for that big boy.

[@panzerdragoonss4021]

Your camera work is just as impressive as the saw.

[@bigtexas7580]

*The Husky 77 is from 1974 and it's 77cc's, nice find on that one. Max RPM is only 8000 however those saws have alot of torque.*

[@tjlee9901]

torque monsters . they are the same as the 65 only a longer stroke .

[@christopherbingel5437]

I’m glad you happy with it! At the end of the day that matters most!

[@IndianaDoug]

Why have I not heard of this channel🤷🏻‍♂️ SUB’d!

[@chrischiampo7647]

Awesome Saw Husqvarna 1974 Was a Good Year 😀😮😀

[@lyf45mo]

I had a 77 a long time ago, it had horse power plenty! Wish I still had it!!

[@iraagans3144]

Those are affectionately called the Great Pumpkin around here.

[@nadinemjones-ruffin821]

You have great talent and skills. You amaze me.

[@falllineridge]

Thanks for watching, Nadine!

[@nadinemjones-ruffin821]

@@falllineridge I enjoy watching you in God's natural world and the talent and skills he gave you. You are very welcome. Thank you for sharing with me what I wish I could do. And I loved how excited your son was with his toy box. That was plain joy.

[@piledriver141]

Biggest saw I ran was a 066 Stihl. It was a daily user in our erosion control business.Wood bulkhead/Seawall. 96 cc on that saw

[@michaelc5369]

You may already follow him but Buckin’ Billy Ray Smith would put your chainsaw collection to shame.

[@logdog8920]

I bought a new Husky l 77 in about 1975. They were a good saw. After a few months I traded it for a new Husky 1100. That 1100 was a wildcat. The best balanced and powerful saw I ever ran.

[@tjlee9901]

i have one of those husqy 1100's in the basement , also A 65 and a 288

[@logdog8920]

@@tjlee9901 Would the 1100 be 4 sale?

[@tjlee9901]

@@logdog8920 : i think its just good for parts . im not really into buying and selling .

[@tjlee9901]

@@logdog8920 : the cylinder has some fins missing at the top , otherwise i might have tried to get it running . someone was using it to power an alaska mill at some point but gave it to me knowing im into saws . i have a bigger husky for bucking big stuff , so i didnt really bother with it .

[@panzersaw88]

​@@tjlee9901the 288 is my dream saw. Trade you a 266😁

[@amd65ak47]

I would open up the exhaust port and muffler to lt it breathe

[@craigfourie3485]

You should try a XP3120 - Now that is a beast!

[@kevspss]

Wish I kept all the old Huskies that I used when I worked at the sawmill. The new ones are nice by the old ones were like holding a dirt bike. A lot of power.

[@alvar891]

The vibration is bad for your hands tho. The new saws are much smoother. After working with a 560xp the l65 feels like there are no anti vibes at all.

[@michaelzborovan9565]

Lolol @ "holding a dirtbike". That's a fact!

[@dennisruggles9047]

I have an old Jonsereds 920 that’s a 90 cc saw .we were cutting 36 in Oak and beach that saw doesn’t slow down.Now to old to even start it

[@4wheelliving132]

someone out there could probably put it back to work

[@glimmermomma4373]

That baby is growing way to fast!!! And smart too!!!

[@tonymayhew191]

I have just gotten my first L65 Husqvarna to add to my collection of around 70 chainsaws! And half of them are vintage homelites. I scored big a couple of times in the last year on four Husqvarnas and one of those is actually a 1320K railroad demo saw that I purchased for $10 dollars!, The L65, 1989 300th anniversary 61 model, and a 1986 Husqvarna 266xp from Tomos Slavaina Yugoslavia for free! It had a pinched wire that someone tightened the side cover down on! Talk about a happy camper, I was happier than a retard in a candy store!😉

[@snakeinthegrak8969]

Chainsaws are kinda like sharks. They scare the hell out of me. That's why I love them.

[@aloberdorf4579]

This saw was rehabed without any proper Sawyer Language being used !!!!....How incredible.....I liked the 2100's also.

[@ModernMountainLiving]

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[@craigmooring2091]

That last cookie was the best test: 12.56"

[@wessmith7408]

I just can't get over how much you remind me of my dad. He could fix anything. He always said a new chain never cut worth a damn. He always sharpen his by hand. Most of the cutting we did was for fire wood. He would cut some timber to make into lumber. He didn't have a sawmill so it was a lot more difficult. He would go to a mill that was close to us and purchase a ton of their drops for almost nothing. It was amazing how he would make such fine lumber out of their scraps. He did a lot of cabinet work on the side. I know he made some really nice ones, costumed made for people who had older farm houses. Generally things weren't square but when he finished a kitchen or bath, it looked better than any store bought cabinets. I do love your videos. At my age all I have are memories. I think of all the hours I spent with my dad from little up. We were great friends. He was a great dad. I tried to be a great dad to my kids. My son tells me I was far better than his friends fathers were. I saw your son, never leave him out. The things you do with him even little, he will carry with him the rest of his life. Yes, I fell asleep many times in the truck.

[@panzersaw88]

My daddy was the same. , he could fix anything even if he didn't have the parts he would always make it work. O and I swear he could catch fish out of a mud puddle and shoot big bucks in his sleep. It's like trophy animals and fish wanted him to get them. Im happy if I get a squirrel

[@dennisschell5543]

To make a homemade 77 we used to put a 380 top end on a 65... 😎

[@Bob_Adkins]

I hate flush-cutting stumps.

[@normanmallory2055]

I’m sure you know what to look for in the cylinder ( ever been run without oil?). Next inspect the piston and ring or rings , using a small screwdriver press on each piston ring which should push back at you!! If all check out , compression test cold then hot is next!! Good find you did well!!

[@johnwilson3924]

Best video yet. Thank you.

[@falllineridge]

Thanks, John.

[@trampster7306]

Nice one Wes! That looks like a good old Husky! As an amateur occasional user of Chainsaws (I've got 6, Gasoline & electric!) I find the usual thing that gives trouble first is the Oil feed system to the bar. Be great if you could do a video on fixing issues with that. Stay safe & well! 👍👍

[@davidcarte8547]

Nice video. I` m happy with my old still 38 magnum. With a sharp chain, it won't slow down. Cuts through a hickory log like it was lunchmeat.

[@PJ-si2po]

You need a logger"s tape on your belt Good job on the old Husky

[@butternuthillfarm1599]

Great video! I have owned and run Stihl saws for over forty years, but on a whim about 2 years ago I bought a Husqvarna 565 with 20" bar. Because I liked it so much I now own several Husky's and love them. They just plain rip! I might have to look for a vintage Husky after watching this. I also have a Wood-mizer sawmill, LT40 super with 42hp Kubota diesel.

[@erichamilton5932]

It's the Germans (Stihl or Dolmar) VS the Swedes (Husqvarna and Jonsered) I prefer Jonsered myself, my father prefers Stihl and Dolmar.

[@aaronneher4860]

Gotta admit that I’m not a big husky fan, but I absolutely love the sound of that saw. Looks like it might not be the fastest, but sometimes it’s not always about speed. Nice saw man

[@alexhickey5633]

Theyre a lazy but authortive saw. Loads of torque but sadly not a whole pile of chain speed. Think they maxed out at 8000 rpm under no load and lug down to 5000 to 6000 when under load. These and the 65's had a great exhaust note

[@NomenNescio99]

Living in Sweden and only about 15 miles from the original Husqvarna factory I'm clearly biased towards the huskies. But one major difference I always struggle to understand is the difference in bar length used in USA vs around here, you guys always use much longer bars, why?

[@alvar891]

Its probably because of there bigger trees. Also there logging methods are a bit different to what we have around these parts of the world. Ppl here choose a lighter saw for the speed but compromise on the power of the saw and par length. You can cut big trees down with a shorter par also if you need to but for the most part a 18 inch will do for northern EU.

[@ferdinandmeyer8354]

Most folks run a longer bar to save their back,your not bending over as much.

[@alvar891]

@@ferdinandmeyer8354 Americans buck a lot. There you save your back, We don't do that here. Just fell, cut logs to length and limb. Machines do the rest.

[@ferdinandmeyer8354]

@@alvar891 your right, I spend a lot of time bent over bucking firewood.

[@NomenNescio99]

@@alvar891 I'm mostly a hobby logger and I'm perfectly happy with a 16" bar on my huskie. It's probably just my imagination - but I feel a little safer with a shorter bar.

[@w96725]

Looks like a great saw.

[@newcreation07]

How could you use a chainsaw that doesn’t have a chainbreak? WAY TOO DANGEROUS!

[@tjindy4281]

I heated my house with hardwood for 10yrs, back in Indiana 75-85, cut and split by hand, had an Echo VL-452, hell of a saw, never failed! tks and best 2u

[@1herbert100]

Good job. You do have some skills.

[@adventureguy4119]

I to have a thing for saws, more particulary table saws, I have a 70s era one with a cast iron deck, new ones decks are not true

[@BoiledOctopus]

Interested to find out what folk think of the Oregon chains?

[@markatkinson9963]

I have manged to destroy all my Oregon chains before their time but, they seem to cut alright. Picked up some EXL chains for the 572xp. I am curious to see how they compare to the Husqvarna C85 chains.

[@BoiledOctopus]

@@markatkinson9963 cheers for insight 👌

[@markatkinson9963]

Probably your 1st thing should have been to remover the muffler and check all the things that's needed to run.

[@5807141]

1st time seeing your videos and looking forward to the shed addition., will it be post and beam

[@vancochran7344]

Nicely done! I loved the aerial shot when the tree fell too! I use my old 038 MAG II. It works well with a 24 " bar and chain. No Compression release like the new ones either. hard to start if it's below 20 degrees.

[@frankz1125]

I prefer the 2 series Huskies. I also have a couple 61s . 1 is great. also my 268xp is a pretty good saw. I just picked up a knock off 288 xp. Seems ok too

[@tjlee9901]

i have a real 288 from 1982 . still runs well with a scored piston ( production saw ?)

[@dannygoin6552]

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[@NothingButChainsaws]

The Husqvarna L65 is a better saw in my opinion. If you had one ported by a saw porter, you'll know the difference between the L65 over the L77!

[@davidcaldwell7757]

When I was a kid my father used to cut pulpwood and ply logs. Every little community in west central Georgia had a pulpwood yard and ply logs went to GP in Durand. He used Poulan 54’s until he was finally talked into trying a Husky 77. Good grief what great saws those Huskys were. We actually survived using bow saws too.

[@falllineridge]

My dad still has a bow for a 65. I've never used it, don't want to.

[@Bob_Adkins]

About 12 years back, had a hurricane that blew a big white oak across my driveway. The next day a guy drove up with a trailer and wanted to bid on removing the tree. I said no thanks, I have a chainsaw and will start on it this afternoon. He was disappointed, so asked me what saw I had. I said a Poulan, and he laughed. He said it would take me a week with a Poulan, and pulled his Stihl out of the truck. We had been leaning on a big broken limb, maybe 12-13", and he said "watch this. I said OK, let me get my saw and I'll time us. Well, I beat him by 2 seconds. I had just tuned and sharpened my saw, so I wasn't too surprised.

[@onewordhereonewordthere6975]

@@falllineridge I have a poulan bow saw heavy and loud I love it. Loggers in the pulp wood business preferred saw. In middle Georgia at least.

[@tjlee9901]

i gave away my pioneer p1100 after i got my husqy 65 .

[@ericgoat4197]

I have my father's Husqvarna 77 that he bought new in 1977. I'm needing a coil and can't find. One from a L65 will work. Any ideas on where I may find one? No it's not for sale 😊 Everyone asks.

[@jamesrogers5783]

those 77s were some good saws. dad cut pulpwood and sawlogs with the 77s in the 70s and early 80s sometime they did put chain breaks on them --i would guess around 79-80 . i can recall running those some those myself . they were reliable, had gobs of torque. seems like most of them had the 24" bar and would pull it with ease even through tough hard-wood. they slowly replaces the stihl 041 supers on the logging job IIRC.

[@tjlee9901]

my 1978 husq 65 doesnt have the chain brake . came the next year i believe . still runs great although i mostly use a dolmar these days .

[@adnacraigo6590]

How much is one of those worth? I'm in my 70s and I have an SS77 that I bought new from a dealer in 1982. Can't start it since my shoulder replacements in 2010.

[@justintime2277]

I love my husqvarna saws.. by the way I got my mill up and running again..👍 From Cadillac Michigan

[@falllineridge]

Nice!

[@AJVAN_]

in old yougoslavia you had the same saw but it was called tomos 770. It was made by licence of husqvarna L77. I recently got one and it is a beast. Just need new dog for it but was thinking of putting 2 dogs because why not. But the issue is that I have to make them myself as you can't buy them basically

[@noelhalwick1568]

288lite husky, 2188/2186 josenred, 7900 dolmar are my favorite 3 I've had

[@dyer2cycle]

..I think around 1985 or so was the last the 65 and 77 was built..and you will love the 24" bar on that 77..it will pull it with no problem, and a 24" balances out real nice on those saws.. :)

[@mmg6282]

Put that ole gal on stump duty right away. As usual, you had to freshen up the chain afterwards. Nice old saw. Sounded a bit rich which is how I run most of my saws. Burning up a vintage saw running it too lean will leave a scar that’s hard to get over.

[@johnclarke6647]

20# for a 60+ cc saw is about right. My PM610 weighs 21.25# loaded up and ready to go.

[@husqvarna-pit9044]

Nice Chainsaw. Greetings from Germany Peter

[@kleinerbub84]

What was "BADDEST" now with it? Nice thing this saw :) Have a good day people, let love shine

[@ocsplc]

Looks like my 77cc Husqvarna 380CD. Also made in 77

[@tomintexas817]

Mine was a 009 stihl took 4ever and had to settle for a 009l ps that thing is badass

[@job38four10]

I bought my first Husqvarna l65 back in 77, landed a big tree on it in 79 then bought another one, had that one until 85 then traded up for another number Husqvarna. Now I have 2019 550xp, pound for pound it will out cut my old l65 with half the weight and I sure do prefer the modern chain brake..... I thought you had a pto winch......

[@fester1957]

Yep back in the day. That was the song that everybody wanted talking nearly 40 years ago

[@arnoldh7204]

At 16:10 if you make reverse cut on the stump flings fill up the cuted space and you dont need wedge...

[@WinnebagoBrewingCo]

You need to get a Husqvarna 2100 if you like saws from that era.

[@dondouglas1321]

God bless you. I enjoy the videos !!

[@stevenbrown2637]

I have a 77 I bought new I believe it needs a carburetor where the fuel line fastens to the carb the plastic elbow is broken I can't find one .

[@stevenbrown2637]

I have the same problem what to do.

[@rogerelliot5446]

LOAD OF HARD WOOD ELMS FOR ISLAND JERSEY CHANNEL ISLANDS FOR FOR YEARS DUTCH ELM DISEASE, 300 TONNES A WEEK

[@stewartew]

Your son is a real trip, these are the times you'll never forget, and I'm sure he enjoys "helping" you out.

[@falllineridge]

He's hysterical. Funniest little guy I know.

[@rogerelliot5446]

I USE TO HAVE 65 IT WAS BOMB PROOF , BUUT 77 WOW WOW i,VE CUT DOWN TREE,S FOR 40 YEARS PLUS

[@georgia_homestead]

Could you make a video going over your chainsaw chain sharpener?

[@andyjones6361]

Slotted screws should have been outlawed in the 50’s!!

[@VanSmith07]

I can relate to your love of old saws. I’m an old McCulloch fan. When you started pulling out all the old saws you have I just laughed. I’ve got more than I care to admit from the 60’s and 70’s. It’s an addicting hobby lol

[@sfleinen]

I chuckled, too. "Baddest" chainsaw being a 77cc saw? Heck, a Wright C-50 or McCulloch 7-10A is in that range. Try going up to the McCulloch Super Pro 125 (the original steel-sleeved cylinder that can be bored over, but starts at 123cc), running at 11,000rpm and nearly 15hp. But yeah, when you have your eyes fixed on a certain vintage model, and it finally shows up and you're successful in grabbing it, it's like the jewel in the crown.

[@jimsworthow531]

I am with you; it is an addiction; mcculloch, lombard, homelite and others. if it is vintage and mostly magnesium and aluminum, i am down.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

IS THERE A WAY TO TEACH AN OLD CHAINSAW DOG NEW TRICKS ? ASKING FOR MY BLONDE WIFE.

[@timkopp2204]

I still have my dad's Husqvarna 65 from 40 years ago. I guess i should get it out and run it a bit. It was used very little.

[@BeardOperator]

I inherited this saw from my grandfather. It’s a beast

[@dyer2cycle]

..I clicked on this video as soon as I saw the 77!..I had a 77 several years ago, got it from the scrap yard of all places..no bar or chain. Got it running with a carb kit and a fuel line, put a used 24" bar and chain on it I had, and man, it really ripped!..much more than I expected..just no anti-vibe, but that's O.K...I used it as a firewood saw for a couple years, then it developed a rattle..still ran good..then, one day it just stopped mid-cut..took the P&C off and discovered the big end rod bearing had let go..so into a box it went. Miraculously, the P&C were still o.k., just needed a new crank..over the years, I've picked up 2 or 3 more 77 carcasses with good compression..maybe this video will give me the motivation to finally get around to getting a running 77 put together again :)..BTW, the easiest way to spot a 77 from a 65 is the spark plug sticking out the top of the 77-it's hid under the cover on a 65...I've seen lots of 65's over the years, and have several non-running 65's..I've been told a 65 and 77 bottom end, including crank, are the same as a 77, so maybe you could just swap the complete bottom end/housing from from one of those 65's to fix the 77..one thing I have noticed, though, is all 77's I have encountered have electronic ignition, and most 65's seem to have points..I would check for that if you do the swap, although you could likely change out the ignition as well..I would use as late-model 65 as I could find as the donor saw..as a final note, I always wondered why so many more people opted to buy the 65 over the 77, given that you have much more power with basically the same size/weight saw..was it that everybody was too cheap to pony up the extra $ to step up to the 77?..seems like it would have been very worthwhile, to me...I wonder the same thing when I see all the old 61's around and so few 66's and 266's..again, same basic saw, with much more power....

[@alvinwilliams1648]

First chainsaw I purchased was "Husqvarna 65" made in Germany... single ring on piston.... started my own firewood business in 1980....yet cut & sold firewood on the side before then.... weekends & nights & days when I had a chance, even holidays....cut 100's of cords, yrs. & yrs.& yrs.... even did tree work with it....it's what made me buy Husqvarna saws everytime I needed a saw....smaller ones & larger ones....they all have proven to be simular as the first one, in late 70's or early 80's...shop full of them now at 72 yrs. old

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Sometimes I think you are from 1950s Oregon logging family. You cut the mouth, started and checked the hinge, corrected, wedged, and finished it over. Unlike the deep woods, you trimmed the stump flush like proper in a small family wood lot so it wont be a trip hazard or foul a small skidder tractor. Great job!!!!

[@kimstrand2461]

That is a Great one glad I have one. I’ve saw 2 farmers spend $300 each repairing their 65 vs buying new saw. Classic saw 77. Dud get a logging tape and put a horseshoe nail on it. That tape has got to Go!

[@kiawandajr1097]

ten minutes in i relize theres no chain break. im not a husky guy how old is that saw

[@falllineridge]

Not sure, they were introduced in 1974.

[@blakesmith2594]

I have a Remington 754 super it is a monster

[@murrayholland5803]

After my dad logged with a Husky 77 and I still have it after he passed away , Im sure we found a bill of sale in 1971 ,But i will have to recheck that after hearing your comments. Anyway the flywheel blew apart on me while I was using it , Does anyone know where I might be able to find one ? thank you

[@ashleycaldwell4658]

77 Husky is a bad boy. I cut a lot of pulpwood and short logs with one back in the early eighties. My daddy bought hi first one in the late 70's. I'm very happy for you I wish I could find a good 77. I see a few 65's here and there but a 77 is a rare gem.

[@jamescrowley1912]

Good video - Great son. I love to watch the interaction please keep including him and your lovely wife. I've watched all your videos and am almost current. Your testimonies to our Great God and Savior are refreshing and encouraging - keep it up! Jim

[@rockcannon5534]

I have one with a bow, will try to post pic.

[@peaceriverpowersaws9534]

I like this video. Well done sir. Saw sounds great for being 40 years old. Now I'm inspired to dig out a couple of the old timers, like yours, I'm my collection, and disassemble them and perk up the ports a bit with the grinders, and make them snort again!

[@GrizC]

My Husqvarna 77 was bought in 1981 and it's 1974 model . Old thunder her name ..😉👍

[@jonathanbolender9258]

I had both a Husqvarna 77 and a Sthil 056 Mag 2 . I put a lot of timber on the ground with both those saws. Other than that Mcculloch super pro 125 these were my all time favorite chainsaws .

[@dyer2cycle]

..15:58..just saw all that pitting on the bottom of the saw..sooner or later, it will likely lead to an oil or fuel leak..that, with the break/damage you already noted, I would be on the lookout for a donor saw with a better bottom end..and have fun with it in the meantime!.. :)

[@thomaskapetantsis4951]

That’s not the way to time it but good good

[@Nicky_Pin_It]

I have a beautiful full restored L65. Love that saw to death. Spent about 2 years looking for one, finally found it on a Northern California facebook group. hangs proudly in my garage