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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

CHAIN SAW RECALL?

Recently, I came across a rather interesting old chainsaw. It is a McCulloch, Model BP-1, with a 20" bar and auto-sharp chain. The original owner's manual is marked "January 1962" on the front cover.

There are several decals. One decal on the right-hand side of the saw, reads "McCulloch BP-1, McCulloch Corp., Los Angeles, Calif." Below this is a decal with starting instructions and fuel mix. Next to the on/off switch is a small round "patent-applied-for" decal.

If my tachometer is correct, the saw turns about 15,500 rpm.

I have been told that this model was built in the early 1960s, and was supposedly recalled and destroyed by McCulloch Corp.

If anyone has any information about these saws, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Alan Easley, 8300 E. Turner Farm Rd., Columbia, MO 65201.

HELP SOUGHT ON ENGINE, CUTTER

I would like help from your readers on two items: My friend has a 6 hp stationary steam engine, serial no. 2434, built by Porter Mfg. Co., Syracuse, N.Y., and I have an ensilage and fodder cutter manufactured by the Appleton Mfg. Co., Batavia, III.

Any history or information on these items would be greatly appreciated.

Andy Mack, 3908 Birchmont Dr., N.E., Bemidji, MN 56601;e-mail: quilts@paulbunyan.net.

JANUARY FOLLOW-UPS

On D. June & Company, Jack Norbeck wrote extensively of this firm in his "Encyclopedia of American Steam Traction Engines." Published by Crestline/MBI, this book is out of print but might be found at a library.


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