Source for 1/2" pitch chain?

I'm getting started on restoring an old bow saw and it badly needs a new chain. The only source for 1/2" I've found so far is ebay, $50 for a loop. If that's the going price so be it, but I am hoping to find some a bit cheaper? TIA

Coloradobum said:

I'm getting started on restoring an old bow saw and it badly needs a new chain. The only source for 1/2" I've found so far is ebay, $50 for a loop. If that's the going price so be it, but I am hoping to find some a bit cheaper? TIA

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LOL that is cheap. I bet that loop was fairly small to. I have seen it upwards of $4 a LINK

Sounds like I won't be buying too many spare chains for this one :biggrinbounce2:

Coloradobum said:

Sounds like I won't be buying too many spare chains for this one :biggrinbounce2:

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LOL yea. The high side would be for full chisel stuff though and thats very hard to find. Chipper is around and usually not to hard to locate and would be cheaper.

I need a loop for my Homelite 1130G as well, and it wears a 36" bar. I haven't a clue where to get a loop. I'd much rather buy an adapter kit to run a .404 rim on it, but Bill G is out of the adapters, and doesn't sound like he's having any more made.

Full chisel 1/2" is still very desirable for bikesaws, and will bring a premium of anywhere from 4-6$ per drive link.
The rounded semi chisel or "chipper" style chain is less desired and easier to come by so you can pick some up much cheaper.
No company is producing it anymore, so if possible it might be better to switch to .404.

I'm actually surprised the demand isn't enough with all us clowns out there that oregon or someone would not decide to make some small batches of 1/2". has anyone tried asking them?between the bike saws and collectors they could sell it for a premium and it would sell. They certainty would not be losing money that's for sure.

It is indeed hard to get the fellows that have 1/2" chain squirreled away to part with it.

Pioneerguy600

was 1/2'' chizzzzzzzle common on saws back in the day? all the old saws i have seen have chipper on them.

There is no doubt the ole 1/2" is a toughy to get.

Bill

Is there anyone out there who has a sprocket for the 1130G that allows running
.404 chain?

I guess that I am going to be in the same predicament as Brad.

Hal

The Chinese will be tickled to make whatever you want. But you have to order 10,000 units. I assume this would be rolls of chain.

Wolfcsm said:

Is there anyone out there who has a sprocket for the 1130G that allows running
.404 chain?

I guess that I am going to be in the same predicament as Brad.

Hal

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Come on Bill. We need rim adapters

blsnelling said:

Come on Bill. We need rim adapters

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You and Nik need to get to work... Figured you would have it done by now.

I'm still on the outlook for 3ft pitch chain for my 75 yard bar anyone know where to get it??

WoodChucker81 said:

I'm still on the outlook for 3ft pitch chain for my 75 yard bar anyone know where to get it??

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I hear those long bars cut faster!

Yeah that's why I race with an 96" bar vs a 16" bar.

WoodChucker81 said:

Yeah that's why I race with an 96" bar vs a 16" bar.

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I think I may start using my 72" bar on my MS261 now:hmm3grin2orange: Your 260 won't stand a chance!

blsnelling said:

I need a loop for my Homelite 1130G as well, and it wears a 36" bar. I haven't a clue where to get a loop. I'd much rather buy an adapter kit to run a .404 rim on it, but Bill G is out of the adapters, and doesn't sound like he's having any more made.

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Wolfcsm said:

Is there anyone out there who has a sprocket for the 1130G that allows running
.404 chain?

I guess that I am going to be in the same predicament as Brad.

Hal

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blsnelling said:

Come on Bill. We need rim adapters

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little possum said:

You and Nik need to get to work... Figured you would have it done by now.

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Yep. Somebody get some more of them Homelite gear drive rim-sprocket adapters made please! I'd be interested in at least one..........................and more than a few fellers would be as well...

Eccentric said:

Yep. Somebody get some more of them Homelite gear drive rim-sprocket adapters made. I'd be interested in at least one..........................and more than a few fellers would be as well...

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Yes, Bill, we're begging