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Mark 1 Chainsaw
Supposedly it had such a kick it took two men to start it up!
Picture Added on 15 February 2007.
Comments
This a Jo-bu power saw about 80cc engine size. Swedish make I think. I was using one at Culloden forest about 1962/3.The carburettor had to be swivelled round through 90 degeees for felling position. You also needed a haversack of tools to keep the thing going. Once it broke down it was back to the cross-cut saw!! You can just see one in the background. I think Culloden had the first in the north consevancy.
Added by Fred Millwood on 12 June 2007.
Added by Fred Millwood on 12 June 2007.
I have come across a Jo-bu chainsaw which I beleive is about ww2 vintage, looks like a motor cycle engine with a bar and chain attached.Motor is called a an Aspin.Hoping someone can tell me a bit about it.
Added by Richard Touw on 24 July 2007.
Added by Richard Touw on 24 July 2007.
It is a Jobu Junior, I used one in 1959 at Inshriach Forest.It was also used by by students at Benmore FTS during 1960-62.It was the cause of more frustration and bad language than anything I know.
Added by Frank Thom on 11 August 2007.
Added by Frank Thom on 11 August 2007.
Yes, It's a Jo-Bu Junior. I have one my father bought in about 1958. I have it still and have used it a lot, tho' not for years now. It was still going strong when last used. It lives in its original wooden box and is by the way Norwegian. Once I mastered it I found it very reliable. But it needs a good home now - any offers? Handbook included.
Added by Robin Privett on 06 September 2007.
Added by Robin Privett on 06 September 2007.
any one know where i can get a coil for a jobu L86 chainsaw, or if anything else has a coil that will fit?
Added by Mark Newman on 06 June 2008.
Added by Mark Newman on 06 June 2008.
Jobu was made in norway from 1948 - 1979 and was a product from jobu mekaniske verksted as in dr㸢ak norway :)
Added by Thore on 20 September 2008.
Added by Thore on 20 September 2008.
Hi,
A jobu was the first chainsaw I ever used. It was old when I used it, back in the 60s, older than the picture above. There was no pull-start, just a pulley UNDERNEATH the engine, with no guard over it, where you would wind the string to start it, and while in use, you had to be careful not to put your leg/knee under it for support - otherwise the pulley would make short work of your trousers!
Added by Steve Thomas on 15 June 2009.
A jobu was the first chainsaw I ever used. It was old when I used it, back in the 60s, older than the picture above. There was no pull-start, just a pulley UNDERNEATH the engine, with no guard over it, where you would wind the string to start it, and while in use, you had to be careful not to put your leg/knee under it for support - otherwise the pulley would make short work of your trousers!
Added by Steve Thomas on 15 June 2009.
This is a Jo-Bu Junior Super.
As stated it is a Norwegian brand that later became part of Elux and sadly, put too sleep.
The other saw mentioned here is likely a Jo-Bu Senior or Sankey '51.
Jo-Bu was silver and green handle, Sankey was silver and blue.
Added by Magnus on 28 October 2009.
As stated it is a Norwegian brand that later became part of Elux and sadly, put too sleep.
The other saw mentioned here is likely a Jo-Bu Senior or Sankey '51.
Jo-Bu was silver and green handle, Sankey was silver and blue.
Added by Magnus on 28 October 2009.
I have one myself.
There was good compression and even spark on the plug so cant wait getting this smoker fired up(heard they should have 1:8 oil fuel ratio).
Wonder why the cylinder walls had no scratches in it...
Added by Plokk on 25 May 2010.
There was good compression and even spark on the plug so cant wait getting this smoker fired up(heard they should have 1:8 oil fuel ratio).
Wonder why the cylinder walls had no scratches in it...
Added by Plokk on 25 May 2010.
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Added by Thanks to Malcolm Wield on 05 June 2007.