Homelite XL-12 Show and Tell

Discussing and demonstrating my first XL-12.
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[@EV1926-BLV]

Great video, like full front view showing the cut, I own a XL-12 just like yours and a Super XL Big Red ( automatic oiler with a manual oiler also) they are excellent all American saws !!

[@EV1926-BLV]

I also have my dad's all original 1958 Big blue Homelite Zip chainsaw in excellent running condition.

[@johnnorman7708]

I will always think of XL12 as THE chainsaw. I can always use another one. Just scored a nice one a few days ago. Haven't even got it fully limbered up yet. It was running for the first time in years in 10 minutes after getting it home. Fuel system needs a little attention. Chain will need a real overhaul. Had some rock damage. Its an 80s saw that promises to have a lot of years of work left in it.

[@andybecker2693]

That is a gorgeous Homelite saw. Can’t believe you got it so cheap. I just bought a Super XL minty but paid dearly for it. They don’t have the rpms of modern saws but have a lot of torque in the cut.

[@eugenecrabs3954]

Im looking at getting a mint blue and white xl12 for 150 in a week. Hope its not a steal

[@R3TR0--93]

Groovy.

[@brownwrench]

Evil dead fan?

[@oldbowsaw9001]

Great saws-good video-keep the old ones going.

[@Dboyquicks10]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the XL 12 & the Super XL automatic. I was given a XL automatic that needs crankcase seals. I don't need a big saw but hopefully it will be reliable.

[@cobhc1986]

The xl-12 had manual oil pump only and was 54cc I believe, while the Super XL has both automatic and manual oil pumps and is 57 or 58cc

[@Dboyquicks10]

@@cobhc1986 great thanks. I love these old saws because my granddad had one. He only had good things to say about them.

[@TimberTechWorkshop]

What fuel mixture are you using?

[@cobhc1986]

I run 40:1 in everything using premium, non-ethanol gas and high quality oil, such as Echo Red Armor.

[@brownwrench]

It will run just fine on 40:1 with good synthetic oil. 32 is probably best for conventional

[@Dinoxt12]

Olde boy, can still cut.