Guide Bar Info Thread.

[Jon1212]

I just bought a spinner / breker set!

Philbert

Welcome to the mid 1900's

 

[Mkinslow]

I like this information. Especially the info on different tail patterns with slot sizes and adjuster hole location and all. I’ll share some info on drilling holes in bars or really any hardened steel I’ve learned from knife making. You can drill through hardened steel using a concrete drill like you would use in a hammer drill. They work pretty good for me and can be found in lots of sizes. Some can get pricey though

 

[Mkinslow]

I just bought a spinner / breker set!

Philbert

I’ve been looking at some of that stuff myself

 

[Philbert]

More Info On Differences Between STIHL Bars (also see attached Bar and Chain manual)
single piece
laminated
light weight
hard nose
nose sprocket
replaceable nose sprocket (RSN)



Philbert

 

[Philbert]

I’ve been looking at some of that stuff myself

Probably the best deal right now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tecomec-Ch...O-Repair-Tool-Pro-Bench-Mounted-/381880301401

*make sure that they include the punches and spinner parts for all of the chains you (might) use

Philbert

 

[Jon1212]

Probably the best deal right now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tecomec-Ch...O-Repair-Tool-Pro-Bench-Mounted-/381880301401

*make sure that they include the punches and spinner parts for all of the chains you (might) use

Philbert

Wow! That is a good deal. I paid $130 for my Woodland PRO set from Bailey's. It came with more punches, spinners, and the measuring gauge.

 

[Mkinslow]

Probably the best deal right now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tecomec-Ch...O-Repair-Tool-Pro-Bench-Mounted-/381880301401

*make sure that they include the punches and spinner parts for all of the chains you (might) use
That is a pretty good deal right there
Philbert

 

[ray benson]

Would like to find some old Oregon and Windsor bar application guides.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Probably the best deal right now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tecomec-Ch...O-Repair-Tool-Pro-Bench-Mounted-/381880301401

*make sure that they include the punches and spinner parts for all of the chains you (might) use

Philbert

I may have to show this to Santa Claus. My unit has been showing signs of wear.

Say, Philbert, remember that time I asked about curing vibration on my Oregon 511A sharpener that I thought was caused by an out-of-balance grinding wheel? Well, it turns out the wheel was OK. I cleaned up the sharpener and oiled it all around the spring and pivot. To my surprise, the vibration that was driving me bonkers vanished.

p.s. Santa Claus nodded and said. "Ho Ho Ho!" It's on its way.

 

[Mkinslow]

Some great info posted so far guys thanks. So now I’m wondering if there’s really no way to measure a bar for chain size because of all the differences how do y’all come to a drive link count when say I put a 20” stihl ES 3/8 x 50 bar on a 372xp using an adapter. Is it just trail and error or I’m I missing something here.

 

[Jon1212]

Some great info posted so far guys thanks. So now I’m wondering if there’s really no way to measure a bar for chain size because of all the differences how do y’all come to a drive link count when say I put a 20” stihl ES 3/8 x 50 bar on a 372xp using an adapter. Is it just trail and error or I’m I missing something here.

Marshall,
In my experience, the ES stud slot will have to be lengthened 1/2-3/4" towards the bar tip. This will allow for proper travel of the adjuster, and keep the DL count at 72.

 

[Mkinslow]

Marshall,
In my experience, the ES stud slot will have to be lengthened 1/2-3/4" towards the bar tip. This will allow for proper travel of the adjuster, and keep the DL count at 72.

Ahh ok. I was wondering why guys talked about lengthening the slot. That makes sense. Thanks

 

[Wood Doctor]

I've actually had 20" loop chains for a Stihl 361 stretch so far with the standard small sprocket that the only way I could keep using them tight was either to remove a DL from the chain or go to the next size up sprocket rim. It was easier to change to the the larger rim. This usually occurred after half a dozen sharpenings or more.

 

[Homemade]

Anybody have the mount pattern for a Dolmar PS-540?


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[Jon1212]

Anybody have the mount pattern for a Dolmar PS-540?


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Oregon K095/ Windsor CJL/ Carlton 01/ GB UHL....

 

[ray benson]

Some great info posted so far guys thanks. So now I’m wondering if there’s really no way to measure a bar for chain size because of all the differences how do y’all come to a drive link count when say I put a 20” stihl ES 3/8 x 50 bar on a 372xp using an adapter. Is it just trail and error or I’m I missing something here.

Mount the bar on the saw and measure around the bar and saw sprocket with a piece of electrical wire ( like #14 wire). Then check a chain length chart. There are probably better charts, here is one.

 

[Mkinslow]

Mount the bar on the saw and measure around the bar and saw sprocket with a piece of electrical wire ( like #14 wire). Then check a chain length chart. There are probably better charts, here is one.

That great information too bud. I’d imagine that would get you in the ballpark at least. Thanks

 

[Wood Doctor]

Mount the bar on the saw and measure around the bar and saw sprocket with a piece of electrical wire ( like #14 wire). Then check a chain length chart. There are probably better charts, here is one.

Ray, I just cut a chain loop for a 70-link, 3/8" pitch full chisel and measured it before I connected it up. The length was just under 51.5 inches. I usually count the DL's twice before I cut the chain and make the loop. I still recommend this, but this chart you posted fascinates me.

 

[Mkinslow]

Wow. That measures out dang close doesn’t it

 

[Wood Doctor]

Wow. That measures out dang close doesn’t it

Yep. Amazing how Ray finds these tables. I've never seen this one published before. I'll check it on other lengths and different chain pitch, but I have a feeling it's on the nose. I used Oregon 72LGX.