Review of Tri-Link Bar Tip Greaser

[Brush Ape]

If you're running an aftermarket bar that requires it, you need to keep the nose greased. I've done it different ways but came across the Tri Link plunger style greaser. It was about 7 bucks.

You all know I'm not big on Chinese tools but this thing is pretty cool, and HL Supply probably sells them or can get them. It didn't have much in the way of instructions, but you just mate the tip to the hole and pump the handle till you see grease. It came full of grease, BTW. If it's not re-loadable by filling the handle where there's a screw cap, I'll end up takin' it back. I can tell you that much. But if it's refillable and lasts a year or so, this thing is very cool and handy.


I'm makin' a couple new maul handles in case you're wondering. I bust up a couple every year so I just make them from 8/4 American Hickory. lol

 

[junkman]

Thread on the handles pleze .

 

[USMC615]

I've had a couple of these Oregon bar-tip greasers for years...the ones they sell do have a threaded end cap to re-fill.

 

[Brush Ape]

Lol Brian. Took you less than a minute. And I already knew you was gonna say that. Haha. OK I'll work on it!

Thread on the handles pleze .

 

[jakethesnake]

You greaze them holes?

 

[junkman]

You greaze them holes?

Some do ,some don't ,some say the bar oil is enough lube for the tip and grease attracts debris ,but the grease should actually push debris out and keep things running clean .this could be a whole other thread .

 

[Brush Ape]

Don't worry junkman. I knew I was kicking the nest. In my mind at least, I wish the OEM bars were made to take a toot of grease. There's no doubt they are smooth and last a long time. It boils down to how much you work the saw and how much of the time the tip is buried, really. The attracts dirt gang doesn't have a leg to stand on.

 

[junkman]

I bet those same guys never grease the clutch drum bearings also ...."The bar lube should do that "
That is a neat lil gizmo ,bet it works better than the snap-on one i have .

 

[Stump Shot]

Also can grease the drum sprocket on pro Husqvarna saws, just stick 'er in the end of the crank and give 'er a squirt.

 

[CR888]

They seem easier to use than the little allot cast one I have with a thumb button pump/spring. I got mine from baileys 5 years ago and its been refilled many times. Some you have to buy cartridges which I don't like. Being able to refill them with your preferred grease you buy in bulk is good. I run canola bar oil so tip bearings get greased.

 

[Stump Shot]

If the top will come off that greaser, should be able to refill it. I refilled my Oregon luber with Blue waterproof Amsoil grease.

 

[jakethesnake]

I was just making noise fellas. I do not grease mine but I have one that is acting up pretty much locked up. I broke it free and put a needle tip on my grease gun and pumped it full it hasn't locked up completely yet. It will fail soon I have no clue whether it would have lasted longer with grease or not In theory it should. Bout like drilling the small hole in a sealed bearing so you can add some grease.

 

[exSW]

I've always greased mine. My latest Sugi even had one of those cute Japanese cartoons on the package illustrating such.

 

[jakethesnake]

For the record. I use the cheapest bars I can find on my 50cc saws I use most of the time. I'm talking 20 $ power match from ebay if I had a sugi or total or expensive bar I'd probably lube those tips just for the sake of taking care of them. For the junk bars I use I don't bother This conversation is gonna have me pondering a new thread. What grease is best for tips and why I'd prolly go crown an chassis high pressure

 

[sawfun]

Bill at Chain Bar Repair recommends greasing tips if that tell a guy something.

 

[exSW]

For the record. I use the cheapest bars I can find on my 50cc saws I use most of the time. I'm talking 20 $ power match from ebay if I had a sugi or total or expensive bar I'd probably lube those tips just for the sake of taking care of them. For the junk bars I use I don't bother This conversation is gonna have me pondering a new thread. What grease is best for tips and why I'd prolly go crown an chassis high pressure

I just use the red R2 grease I use on the Equipment.

 

[Brush Ape]

Have Redbull661 put the thermocouple to the one that does and the one that don't and let's see what's up.....

Bill at Chain Bar Repair recommends greasing tips if that tell a guy something.

snap-on one

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[junkman]

Have Redbull661 put the thermocouple to the one that does and the one that don't and let's see what's up.....





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Dont think they make them ,but i got it off the truck

 

[Four Paws]

Have Redbull661 put the thermocouple to the one that does and the one that don't and let's see what's up.....

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I foresee a grease thread!

 

[jake wells]

i use schaeffer grease they make the best grease period.