Best quality D style starter handle?

[astnmacgto]

Looking to get a D handle starter for some of my higher compression saws. How many of you are using them and what brand are they and do you like them.
Thanks, ADLM

 

[tla100]

Only one I have came with an ice auger. Not sure it would hold up to a high compression saw, as it is only 33cc.

cheap one on flea-bag.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tecumseh-59...784000?hash=item2814a0f280:g:gHMAAOSwD0lUe3tU

 

[67L36Driver]

Lowes carried them at one time.

Was about eight bucks.

Not real sturdy.

Back up the knot with a small flat washer.

 

[Definitive Dave]

We stock three different models.
It really comes down to how big your hands are and what shape feels comfortable.
The OEM Stihl handle is the largest, but since it was made to be used on the fire rescue saw by a fireman in heavy gloves it is a large diameter handle and has an aggressive "tread".
On large ported saws (200PSI+) I have had it bruise the palm of my hand when the recoil kicks back. It has an essentially round profile.

The Oregon D handle is smaller and has a less round profile, I think it is more comfortable and a lot of guys will add a wrap of grip tape. It doesn't say "Stihl" on it so some of the PSP Purists don't like it as well

The Third type is a generic no-name handle that has a thin oval profile and is more of a racetrack shape than a "D" but is also comfortable to use and has a really strongly tapered rope nipple so you can cut it off to whatever depth fits your recoil grommet the best. A bit softer of a plastic and many racing saws use this with several wraps of grip tape.

Dave

 

[astnmacgto]

Lowes carried them at one time.

Was about eight bucks.

Not real sturdy.

Back up the knot with a small flat washer.

Interesting, judging by the pictures of the "lowes special" all busted up I don't think I wanna mess with those. I feel like if that gave way on the way up I might punch myself in the face. That would make me a very unhappy camper for sure.

 

[astnmacgto]

We stock three different models.
It really comes down to how big your hands are and what shape feels comfortable.
The OEM Stihl handle is the largest, but since it was made to be used on the fire rescue saw by a fireman in heavy gloves it is a large diameter handle and has an aggressive "tread".
On large ported saws (200PSI+) I have had it bruise the palm of my hand when the recoil kicks back. It has an essentially round profile.

The Oregon D handle is smaller and has a less round profile, I think it is more comfortable and a lot of guys will add a wrap of grip tape. It doesn't say "Stihl" on it so some of the PSP Purists don't like it as well

The Third type is a generic no-name handle that has a thin oval profile and is more of a racetrack shape than a "D" but is also comfortable to use and has a really strongly tapered rope nipple so you can cut it off to whatever depth fits your recoil grommet the best. A bit softer of a plastic and many racing saws use this with several wraps of grip tape.

Dave

Well I am a purist so I need mine to say McCulloch on it....... oh wait that's not an option.....haha It sounds like I might try the Oregon handle. I have kicked around the idea of whipping a billet one out on the mill but that makes for a lot of wasted material. Probably just gonna go the easy route and buy a plastic one. Now if only I knew the Oregon part number and a good place to buy one.......... *cough* Dave *cough* *cough*
Thanks, ADLM

 

[BigRed96]

I have had the Stihl on a past saw and was very happy with it.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I'm sold on the stihl 460 rescue handles. $5

 

[astnmacgto]

I'm sold on the stihl 460 rescue handles. $5

The stihl rescue handles are only 5 bucks?

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

They were. Had about 15 of them.

Betting it depends on your stealership and their mark up for profit though.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

1128-195-3401 for the stihl 460 rescue handles. $4 to $7 depending on dealer.

Post #4 in this thread http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/stihl/stihl-info/

 

[astnmacgto]

Just called my local stihl dealer, they are 5.94 each. So naturally I just bought 5 haha
ADLM

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I never ever broke one and I was using them for cold start racing on hotsaws too and jerking the pizz out of them on hgh psi motors.

Well built for fire dept saws. Dependable.

 

[Stihl 041S]

1128-195-3401 for the stihl 460 rescue handles. $4 to $7 depending on dealer.

Post #4 in this thread http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/stihl/stihl-info/

I put them on most bigger or ported saws.

Hey Kevin!!!!

 

[Definitive Dave]

Well I am a purist so I need mine to say McCulloch on it....... oh wait that's not an option.....haha It sounds like I might try the Oregon handle. I have kicked around the idea of whipping a billet one out on the mill but that makes for a lot of wasted material. Probably just gonna go the easy route and buy a plastic one. Now if only I knew the Oregon part number and a good place to buy one.......... *cough* Dave *cough* *cough*
Thanks, ADLM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-Husqv...ndle-for-high-compression-saws-/222189716825?

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-OEM-N...S660-088-066-064-1128-195-3401-/321895632808?

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chainsaw-Ne...or-MS660-MS460-MS440-MS361-066-/221782923458?

all you need is an amateur woodburner kit and you can engrave (MELT) the first one to say whatever you like
Dave

 

[ncfarmboy]

My dealer sells me the 1128 D-handles $5.00. I buy em 10 @ the time. None better IMO.
Shep

 

[astnmacgto]

Put all my handles on this weekend, I must say I like it on my pro mac 850 the best. And yall are correct, super high quality and cheap price.
ADLM