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Does anyone here make their own chain ?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by bogydave, Feb 15, 2014.

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  1. mdavlee

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    That's making it off a roll. There's no 24" stihl light bar. There's only 2.75" difference in the24" and 28". I have. 42" and 48" bars also. They're. 404" and the dealer sold me loops for less than $1 a bar inch. I can't see buying a roll of it unless they don't have any more and going to buy premade loops. The 3/8" chain is $1 bar inch plus $2. I can beat those loop prices getting a roll at $350.
     
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  2. MasterMech

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    Darn these light bars not coming in all the same sizes as the regular ones!!! :thumbs: I have the same problem with Husky, keep forgetting there is no 24" TechLite no matter how bad a ported 562XP wants one.....
     
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  3. mdavlee

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    Yeah 20" and 28" tech lite. 28", 32", and 36" stihl light bars. Tsumura has them in almost all sizes from 16" up to 36/37".
     
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    Chain can also be bought in 25' rolls.
     
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  5. mdavlee

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    Yes it can be. The price is usually higher and 75' that way is the same as 100'.
     
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  6. bogydave

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    Makes economic sense to get set up to make your own.
    Good idea to team up on reels & parts to help keep the cost down. :)

    What's the common chain type ?
    Guessing you are in the PNW area ?
     
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  7. gologit

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    No problem, I was just pointing out how different things are in different areas. Believe me, there are times when I wish I could get away with running a short bar.
     
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