looking for Breaker/Spinner advice

[angelo c]

I tried buying the one JJ linked in the OP from eBay if shipping wasn't too insane, but the seller won't ship it across the high seas.

Maybe across the low seas would be cheaper.

or one of us helpful members would assist in the process

 

[Homemade]

Maybe across the low seas would be cheaper.

Like the South China Sea?


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[Philbert]

I tried buying the one JJ linked in the OP from eBay if shipping wasn't too insane, but the seller won't ship it across the high seas.

How about the Archer set (from a closer vendor)?

Philbert

 

[angelo c]

so my "kit" arrived over the weekend...chased a few threads and looks good 2 go. waiting for some chain to arrive. does anyone have an operator manual for this setup.
@PA Dan
lots of parts to "match"
so far very happy...the ebay seller is send a bulk box of straps and links..
just because im a good guy.

 

[PA Dan]

so my "kit" arrived over the weekend...chased a few threads and looks good 2 go. waiting for some chain to arrive. does anyone have an operator manual for this setup.
@PA Dan
lots of parts to "match"
so far very happy...the ebay seller is send a bulk box of straps and links..
just because im a good guy.

All I got is from Stihls website. Let me know what else you need ill see what I can get.

 

[Lightning Performance]

I have two breakers and both have broken anvils. They must both be different Oregon models from different time periods imo. One is aluminum one is cast iron with a chrome handle. Neither have a nob but I found one of my Hurst shifter T-handles

The spinner works great and it came complete by itself with nothing extra. Downside is the plastics chain carriers. Bought out a bunch of chain lengths and presets the same day in a different PA place. That came with a complete set of extra hardware for the spinner and it all fit 1/4" - 404 replacement parts pack was complete
Bought some anvils from EBay for one breaker and broke all three, trash steel with little heat treatment. Not anything near good enough. 3/8" Stihl chain did in all three of those quick. Bought a used one shipped and put that in the old cast iron Oregon breaker and that is what I have, for now. It works great on 3/8 or 404 anything including harverster chain. I do need to find anvils for breaking the 1/4", 3/8"lp or picco and 325.


Pics, you need pics

whatever you do dont buy the one that has breaker and spinner in one unit
they suck
i have oregon breaker and spinner
gave away the junk thing that was a all in one

They seem odd

lol ill bring mine
i have holes drilled in bench and use bolts with wing nuts so i can switch them as needed or put them out of the way when not in use

So do I and it works great.

If you can find a set of the old Herr breaker/spinners, they're about the best made for chains up to .404" pitch. I found my set at a garage sale
for $20, and they use the same punch, anvil, and take-up handle as the older Oregon breaker/spinners. This is what the breaker looks like - you
could probably find one a lot cheaper on Craigslist:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chain-Breaker-HERR-Hand-Press-0905-With-50-Die-Included/254741166368

I've had my set since 1996 and have made or repaired hundreds of chains with it. I was even doing chains for a while for one of the dealerships
when their main technician was down with pneumonia. They would just email me their lists and I would deliver the chains the next morning.

Parts are still available for them through Oregon.

Some guys, my friends, who had a chainsaw repair shop in the late eighties through early nineties had that breaker just for 404 or 1/2" chain. Jack was good for wrecking tools. Neither him or Minnotti managed to kill it. I used it a few times on half inch chain. Quality tool there. It will break other chains also. Seen it done. It has no trouble bending up chain links!

 

[Philbert]

I bought one of the adjustable anvils, and I like it. It holds the links snugly, even if odd sized or worn. Just for fun, I also made one out of a couple of square nuts and a bolt; hardened nuts would be better, if you can find them.



Philbert

 

[PA Dan]

I bought one of the adjustable anvils, and I like it. Just for fun, I also made one out of a couple of square nuts and a bolt.

Details over on A.S. Iwill post some photos here.

Philbert

The Tecomec came with the adjustable one.

 

[angelo c]

All I got is from Stihls website. Let me know what else you need ill see what I can get.

that helps a ton...seems logical but Im trying to find out what combinations of "4,5,6,18" go with "12,13,19" mine are marked "A,B,C" ...

 

[5000+]

A is .404 and 3/8
C is 1/4, some 3/8 picco and .325
Sometimes the threaded part is markedA/B

 

[RI Chevy]

Where's Dave F when we need him? Translation please...

 

[angelo c]

A is .404 and 3/8
C is 1/4, some 3/8 picco and .325
Sometimes the threaded part is markedA/B

" 12, 13 and 19 " ?

 

[5000+]

" 12, 13 and 19 " ?

No idea.

 

[DND 9000]

Position 4 is 5805 750 3400 Spinning head 1/4", 0.325", Picco
Position 5 is 5805 750 3402 Spinning head 3/8", 0.404"
Position 6 is 5805 750 3401 Spinning head 1/2", 15 mm
Position 18 is Spinning head 1/4" Picco (only availible with 5805 007 1000 Tool kit 1/4" Picco which contains 5805 752 0701 Guide washer for 1/4" Picco-1/2"-pitch, Spinning head 1/4" Picco, Thrust screw 1/4" Picco)

 

[Wonkydonkey]

I know this is the ng7. It’s what I have
But I’m sure some will overlap... and hopefully fillin some of the holes you have

fill your boots if anyone else needs it

 

[angelo c]

I know this is the ng7. It’s what I have
But I’m sure some will overlap... and hopefully fillin some of the holes you have

fill your boots if anyone else needs it

pretty sure that makes you my new best friend

 

[Wonkydonkey]

pretty sure that makes you my new best friend

Shush don’t tell anyone I don’t want anyone else think we’re ghay or something.

 

[CR888]

or one of us helpful members would assist in the process

Thanks, I am sure one on this great community would help but I don't 'need' it at all, I just thought I'd shipping wasn't to had I'd grab it $60US is cheap for a breaker of that quality.

How about the Archer set (from a closer vendor)?

Philbert

I've got a Tecomec spinner/breaker Phil already, my eyes sometimes get bigger than my mailbox.

 

[psuiewalsh]

New stihl parts from PA Dan, fit older style. New bushing and threaded arm seems to have as much play as the older parts. I thought it would be tighter. At least the contact surfaces are new again.

 

[angelo c]

Thanks, I am sure one on this great community would help but I don't 'need' it at all, I just thought I'd shipping wasn't to had I'd grab it $60US is cheap for a breaker of that quality.

I've got a Tecomec spinner/breaker Phil already, my eyes sometimes get bigger than my mailbox.

say the word...someone will help. hint hint