Olympyk 999F

[brettl]

I recently picked a 999F with 30" Total Super bar on cl. In good shape and for 250 I had to have it, for the "cool factor" if nothing else. I also have an interest in chainsaw milling and in fact already have a Timberjig. The other choice is my MS440.

Is there any reson not to use the 999? I know if/when it pukes parts availability will be a problem, but other than that....

[mad murdock]

I don't see why you couldn't mill with it. Unless of course it was some rare museum piece. I don't know anything about Olympic saws. I have never seen one in living color.

[JB Griffin]

Hunt up a Efco dealer near you parts very well could be available, mine had every thing I needed for my 962.

[brettl]

No, it's no museum piece, just a big heavy saw. I don't know much about this particular model either. I'm just curious to hear from others who have used this saw and their opinions of it's bar oiling, etc. Functions important to a milling saw. Thanks

[mad murdock]

If it doesn't throw enough oil, and there is no adjuster to increase output, you can always add an auxiliary oiler to your mill.

[HolmenTree]

brettl, I found this for you from 1989 when it was first introduced. Looks like a good saw to me from these ads. I have another magazine from 1986 that has a picture of it as a prototype so it wasn't rushed into production by no means. Its competitive in features and specs to Husqvarna, Jonsered and Stihl .
It's got dual oilers with a manual over ride so should have good milling potential. Rated for a 60" b/c.
Ad also shows North American distibuters and dealerships which may still have old part inventory .


  

  

 

[joe_indi]

Olympyk, EMak, Effco, OleoMac, they are all the same saws. Spares should not be a problem.

This link might be useful since it has a link to the user manual:
http://www.poweruplawncare.com.au/oleomac/999.html

Joe

[bill m]

I have one of these saws in my shed. Bought it brand new from a Tilton salesmen. He had one polished and ported with a bigger carb and a 16 inch bar. That thing would scream. I still have the owners manual and parts breakdown for mine.

[brettl]

Great information. Thanks guys. I would like to find out about spare parts so I'll have to look around. It sounds like this saw should be a good milling saw.