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Does anyone know if this company/people are still trading etc?, Where to find info on them please?. :?

Thanks for info clive, \ A guy i know of has one or more of these machines fitted with a villiers mk25a stroke engine, it has a chain saw blade about 5 ft long what a monster. He is looking for the clutch parts, i will try the people u mention many thanks.
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Hello,
Refering to Brian Bells book 50 Years of Garden Machinery...it states that Teles-Smith ceased production of chainsaws in 1970..
I don't know if this was a closing of the business or if it was just the end for their their chainsaws..

It looks like they made some fearsome machines including a 3phase electric 2 man chainsaw.

Also a chainsaw with JAP engine on which the cutter head rotated to leave the engine/float carb upright.

Pneumatic powered saws are mentioned too.

Their 1960s saws are listed with Aspera engines..(Aspera is associated with the Tecumseh brand).

I am not familair with their products other than from the above book...and also the Teles Dragsaws that appear in various heritage publications and at old time rallies.

I used to (c.15years ago)deal with a long established company in Worksop/Retford who used to magic long obsolete spares in brown envelopes with rusty staples from their stores to suit the older brands of chainsaw.
http://www.schreinerandwiddowson.co.uk

I wonder if they may be able to assist with more info..??

All the best,
Clive.
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Clive, cud u please tell us the people u recomended in lincs regarding machinary dealers or similar, beleive u said something about trackmarshalls or something???.
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Hello,

The company I mentioned in the pm I sent to you was Robert H. Crawford & Son Ltd, Frithville, Boston, Lincs.
01205 750367

I think it may be best to phone them rather than e-mail...but I add their website address below.

http://www.rhcrawford.com

I have no idea if they will have anything to suit Teles...but they have dealt with Villiers engines and generally have the ability to sort anything old.!!

All the best,
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What would we do without you Clive?!
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Spot on Tigger. :D
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As a moderator I've been told to keep my trap well and truly shut when posts like that come up! :lol:
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