Observed arrival · 2026-11-14
Old Iron Files, the garage history desk
A research-led archive tracing older machine brands, their histories, parts leads, and what surviving equipment may be worth.
- For
- Owners and restorers of older American machinery
- Worth noticing
- The featured Homelite history traces the XL-12, three million saws, and later ownership changes.
Field notes
The homepage separates histories by brand and machine family, with visible coverage including Bolens, Chevrolet, Craftsman, Homelite, Poulan, and Troy-Bilt. It says its research draws on period magazines, owner’s manuals, court records, and company filings; five stories are listed as updated November 12, 2026. Model-year guides, serial-number decoders, and value guides are still described as being checked, while owners are invited to submit photographs and machine memories for possible inclusion with permission.
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