Gimse, Geoff

Gimse, Geoff
Pioneer Chainsaw

Pioneer Chainsaw

Description:

Rare vintage Pioneer R.A. chainsaw. Was introduced by Industrial Engineering Ltd. (IEL) in 1957 and was discontinued in 1958. Manufactured in Vancouver, British Columbia. Made of sand-cast aluminum and cast iron. The saw was used in Birken and used to belong to Gunnar Gimse before he gave it to his son Geoff Gimse and Geoff used it in his time living in Birken. Does not have a chain and on the top reads the 'Pioneer' brand logo.

Date of Object:

1957-1958

Accession #:

018.15.01

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McCulloch Chainsaw

McCulloch Chainsaw

Description:

Vintage McCulloch MAC 15 chainsaw was introduced by McCulloch Motors Corp. in 1962 and was discontinued in 1967. Manufactured in Los Angeles, California. Made of die-cast magnesium and cast iron. The saw was used in Birken and belonged to Gunnar Gimse before it was given to his son Geoff Gimse.

Date of Object:

1962-1967

Accession #:

018.15.02

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