Old chainsaw bars

[michiganmilkman]

Hi does anyone know of a place to buy a  sawbar that can be modified to fit old saws. Kinda like a blank bar

[Jhenderson]

Their kinda spendy but I'm sure Cannon can help you out. Might even make it to your specs.

[gspren]

    Did you check with chainsawr, one of our sponsors? Maybe you could find a longer bar and shorten to make a blank, make a 20" out of a 24".

[Al_Smith]

The easiest thing to do is use a Stihl mount bar with spacers .For one the Stihl bars have a wide heel and above all else are readily available .

You might need to modify the bar tightening hole and oil hole but most of the time it's not that big of a deal .

If you care go to "chainsaw collectors corner " website .Look up Homelite 2100 S .That is my saw and it has a 36" bar made for a Stihl  066 .Windsor brand, Stihl mount .

[michiganmilkman]

Thanks that is exactly what I want to do. I have a old sears 917.61406. Its gear drive with half inch chain. Just want to keep the old thing alive and useful

[Al_Smith]

I've got one myself .Forget the Stihl bar then that be the case .

You will need a wide hard nose bar .

[kantuckid]

The Oregon catalog has pics/profiles with specs for their current blades- probably too narrow?

[Kbeitz]

What your lookin for.... Does it look something like this ?



 

[Al_Smith]

Close maybe however that appears to be Mall "planer chain " and likely isn't 1/2" .

If I ever get off work while the sun is still shining I'll find the bar and chain for that Sears gear drive that resides in my shed and attempt to post a picture of it .

[Kbeitz]

Yes it is a very odd ball chain.