Where to send cyls for plating.

[av8or3]

Where can a fellow send a worn out but otherwise good chainsaw cylinder to have it plated? I have a nice KS that has worn thru the chrome in a couple spots. The cylinder walls are smooth as can be. I’d like to get it fixed so I can use it. Also, when the company does the plating, do they finish the surface. Hone & crosshatch?
Thanks.

 

[Squareground3691]

Where can a fellow send a worn out but otherwise good chainsaw cylinder to have it plated? I have a nice KS that has worn thru the chrome in a couple spots. The cylinder walls are smooth as can be. I’d like to get it fixed so I can use it. Also, when the company does the plating, do they finish the surface. Hone & crosshatch?
Thanks.

Powersports Cylinder Services | Plating & Honing | U.S. Chrome Corporation of Wisconsin Cylinder Repair Company

Powersports Cylinder Services including Boring, Plating and Diamond Honing or Utilize our Like-New Cylinder Exchange Program for Half the Price of a New Cylinder

www.usnicom.com

 

[jacob j.]

Powersports Cylinder Services | Plating & Honing | U.S. Chrome Corporation of Wisconsin Cylinder Repair Company

Powersports Cylinder Services including Boring, Plating and Diamond Honing or Utilize our Like-New Cylinder Exchange Program for Half the Price of a New Cylinder

www.usnicom.com

It sounds like they're doing blind bores again, which is good news...

 

[beaglebriar]

Last time I checked it was kinda pricey. I'd be interested in what they charge now. I have a handful of cylinders that could be done.

 

[jacob j.]

Last time I checked it was kinda pricey. I'd be interested in what they charge now. I have a handful of cylinders that could be done.

I think they're still only accepting orders from dealers, but Definitive Dave has the magic touch.

 

[av8or3]

I went to request a form and there’s a red warning saying they’re no longer taking retail orders and to reach out to your local Powersports Dealer. Right.
I found the web site earlier but was hoping for other ideas. Thanks though.

 

[beaglebriar]

I think they're still only accepting orders from dealers, but Definitive Dave has the magic touch.

I looked back through some saved e mails, it was US Chrome that I contacted. $230 back in 2017.

 

[av8or3]

I just PM’d Dave . Should know something soon.

 

[Al Smith]

An option could be an iron liner but like a replate job could cost as much as a new cylinder .I talked to Dave from CCC at "Saw Fest "who had been doing a few sleeves .I did one years ago for a Mac 125 .
Using iron or 4140 steel for a liner is often discussed with a difference of opinions about like mix ratios of mix oils .--I'll just leave it there