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Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
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09/14/18 10:32 PM
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So does anyone build their own chain for their chainsaw? I talking cutting to length and connecting link for the size of bar you have.
I have a 14 inch bar I want to use on my saw but would like to find the connecting links. It is hard to find them unless you buy 100 of them. Stores that sell saws just don't care any supplies to build your own chain.
Last edited by snowy; 09/14/18 10:33 PM.
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Re: Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
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09/14/18 10:38 PM
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You can try a lawnmower repair shop.
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Re: Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
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09/14/18 10:47 PM
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Not sure about your prices but for us it was not worth it. Even with buying in bulk plus the cost of the equipment we may have save a buck a chain ( 24" ). We cut about 12 cord a year. It is just not worth it for us. To be honest I think we may have broken even after 30 years as long as we did not figure in our time.
To be honest we do get our chains at a little discount.
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Re: Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
[Re: snowy]
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09/14/18 10:49 PM
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You need a chain breaker and rivet spinner and some connecting links About a $100 investment. Ebay you can buy ten links.
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Re: Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
[Re: snowy]
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09/14/18 11:32 PM
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For the price nothing like a new chain to start a job I wait for the 20% off store wide sales and pick up a few then!
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Re: Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
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09/14/18 11:33 PM
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Some good advise. The reason for doing my own I have some chain so was figuring I could build a few myself.
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Re: Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
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09/14/18 11:45 PM
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How many you looking for and what size chain are you running? .050 or smaller. I have access to the tools so buy bulk and build up a few at a time. I normally cut between 12- 16 cords a year and do some removal jobs when they come around. If you are running the same size I will send some your way. Jon.
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Re: Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
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09/14/18 11:57 PM
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any saw shop should have bulk chain and be able to make you what your looking for.
and they have the tool if you don't
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Re: Making your own lenght chain for chainsaw
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09/15/18 07:57 AM
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How many you looking for and what size chain are you running? .050 or smaller. I have access to the tools so buy bulk and build up a few at a time. I normally cut between 12- 16 cords a year and do some removal jobs when they come around. If you are running the same size I will send some your way. Jon. Thanks Jmack that was very kind of you! I did find a guy that had a few and will be in business. Thanks again.
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