Heated handle repair...

[GCJenks204]

Sort of seems like a lot of effort for a saw that was such a good snag. You should cut your losses and sell...

 

[Tor R]

There it's the base layer in the handle that has the heating elements attached to it. I'll do a search for heat shrink and see if there is some around .070. I checked with Makita and they dont sell just the covering. You have to buy the whole handle and that's $89. Maybe a thin layer over the ribbed like someone already suggested?

it's the same problem we face fixing Huskys heathed handles.
You got several options, Dan. If it was me I would just fix it so it will continue to work.

 

[PA Dan]

Sort of seems like a lot of effort for a saw that was such a good snag. You should cut your losses and sell...

Ross put you up to that?

 

[PA Dan]

it's the same problem we face fixing Huskys heathed handles.
You got several options, Dan. If it was me I would just fix it so it will continue to work.

I figured Tor! I'll clean it up and find a piece of heat shrink tubing and put it on. Should be fine!

 

[GCJenks204]

Ross put you up to that?

He didn't but I am sure he would be happy if you agreed with me.

 

[Basher]

I figured Tor! I'll clean it up and find a piece of heat shrink tubing and put it on. Should be fine!

If you filled in any gouges and low spots with some silicone caulk before applying the shrink wrap it should turn out to look very nice.

 

[PA Dan]

If you filled in any gouges and low spots with some silicone caulk before applying the shrink wrap it should turn out to look very nice.

That's the plan. Just have to find the right shrink tube!

 

[dustinwilt68]

I am facing a similar problem on my 7910H, luckily the handle is till available new, was fairly reasonable in price, mine just is worn and still works but I wanted to make it like new.

 

[PA Dan]

I am facing a similar problem on my 7910H, luckily the handle is till available new, was fairly reasonable in price, mine just is worn and still works but I wanted to make it like new.

Ya $89 for this one plus shipping.

 

[exSW]

Ross put you up to that?

I would spend the money on a new handle you cheapass yinzer.

 

[GCJenks204]

Ya $89 for this one plus shipping.

I would spend the money on a new handle you cheapass yinzer.

Cheap is right. A STIHL 661R Arctic handle runs about $300USD last time I priced one.

 

[Tor R]

Cheap is right. A STIHL 661R Arctic handle runs about $300USD last time I priced one.

swap to Husky and you won't be robbed again

 

[GCJenks204]

swap to Husky and you won't be robbed again

I’ve never had to replace any, only priced it for a European that wanted to switch to a wrap.

 

[cuinrearview]

swap to Husky and you won't be robbed again

 

[huskihl]

That's the plan. Just have to find the right shrink tube!

Go over and ask yota what he used. It seemed like a decent product

 

[dustinwilt68]

Ooh he was all secretive and hot upset when someone posted what he had been using,lol

 

[huskihl]

Ooh he was all secretive and hot upset when someone posted what he had been using,lol

 

[PA Dan]

Finally got around to installing the shrink tubing on my Makita 5001 heated handle. I bought 39mm 3 to 1 tubing from Amazon. It was a *b-word to get on but the results are worth the effort. Ill see how well the heat transmits through the extra layer.

 

[Johnmn]

Finally got around to installing the shrink tubing on my Makita 5001 heated handle. I bought 39mm 3 to 1 tubing from Amazon. It was a *b-word to get on but the results are worth the effort. Ill see how well the heat transmits through the extra layer.

Looks great Dan!

 

[Johnmn]

Finally got around to installing the shrink tubing on my Makita 5001 heated handle. I bought 39mm 3 to 1 tubing from Amazon. It was a *b-word to get on but the results are worth the effort. Ill see how well the heat transmits through the extra layer.

Link?