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[Woodblocker55]

Here .404 8 pin Oregon factory sharpen. Frozen oak 13-15 inch.

Woodblocker55

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[brandonstc6]

A little off topic... But here goes:
Does anybody here know if Craftsman, Snap-On or any other major tool manufacturer uses metal in their sockets that can be MIG/TIG welded on?
I don't know much of anything about metal.

Here's the reason I ask, I've got a Remington Super 660 G chainsaw that uses a sprocket with a 1/2" square hole as the driver. I cannot find any sprockets with a 1/2" square hole in them that use modern chain, so I have resorted to making one. Planning on welding a 1/2" driven socket to an Oregon .404" rim sprocket.
Anybody know if it will work?
Thanks much.

I would assume that any socket could be welded but you may need to grind off the chrome plating. It's just heat treated steel underneath.


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[brandonstc6]

I know it can be welded because I've done it before.


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[happysaws]

Okay thanks! I thought it could be welded, but wanted a little input first...

 

[happysaws]

I know it can be welded because I've done it before.


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Did you have to remove the chrome plating before welding?

 

[happysaws]

Here's the next thought, will the extreme heat warp or otherwise damage the sprocket?

 

[astnmacgto]

Here's the next thought, will the extreme heat warp or otherwise damage the sprocket?

Use an impact socket, they are not chrome. And polish off the black finish where you plan on welding it with a wire wheel and then stitch the socket on with a mig gun. Which is basically a row of tack welds overlapping a little to form a bead, this helps keep it from over heating. Make a few stitches in a row, then let it cool to to prevent warping.

 

[astnmacgto]

Good news..... 029 does not need an oil pump

Bad news...... I'm going to have to dig deeper to find the culprit as to my finicky running issue, in the daylight

 

[LonestarStihl]

Good news..... 029 does not need an oil pump

Bad news...... I'm going to have to dig deeper to find the culprit as to my finicky running issue, in the daylight

What's wrong with it that you would look to the oiler?

 

[LonestarStihl]

I'm pretty excited y'all. It's my older son's 4th birthday. Going to the zoo and trying to make it very special. I love watching them smile

 

[astnmacgto]

What's wrong with it that you would look to the oiler?

I like a saw that oils heavy, I didn't think it was enough for my liking

 

[LonestarStihl]

I like a saw that oils heavy, I didn't think it was enough for my liking

Oh well I wouldn't think the 029 would be a heavy oiler. I've found the large saws are but not those little guys. Just send it here and I'll take care of her lol. Is it a super?

 

[astnmacgto]

Oh well I wouldn't think the 029 would be a heavy oiler. I've found the large saws are but not those little guys. Just send it here and I'll take care of her lol. Is it a super?

Yes it is, the 25 inch bar is a little much for it to oil well

 

[46 Poulan]

I like plenty of oil on my chain-Wish my echo cs-590 would oil as good as my homelite super xl auto is oiling( Exon Valdez)

 

[LonestarStihl]

Yes it is, the 25 inch bar is a little much for it to oil well

Yupp if it's a super better send it south. I like supers they make me feel special. It's like a getting a sticker in the 1st grade that says super but really send her to me lol. And I'd think the 25" is a bit long even if it says it's ok

 

[astnmacgto]

Yupp if it's a super better send it south. I like supers they make me feel special. It's like a getting a sticker in the 1st grade that says super but really send her to me lol. And I'd think the 25" is a bit long even if it says it's ok

It pulls it well, you just can't crowd it, but it's gonna get a shorter bar before I sell it

 

[Homelitexl903]

Good news and bad news today. The bad news is we still don't have any electricity from the snow storm. The good news is we don't have power because trees got blown down everywhere. I drove around town today to check out the damage and I see a lot of side jobs and free wood in my future.

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Good news and bad news today. The bad news is we still don't have any electricity from the snow storm. The good news is we don't have power because trees got blown down everywhere. I drove around town today to check out the damage and I see a lot of side jobs and free wood in my future.

Sounds fun both ways! At least it is somewhat nicer working out when it is cold out (especially with an arctic-edition saw). Seems like every time we have a storm that I have cleanup on, it is always in the 80's or warmer for cleanup. Not very fun having to wear ppe. I much rather prefer winter storm cleanup vs summer. Hey, you might even score a free saw along with all this free wood you will be getting.

 

[Homelitexl903]

Sounds fun both ways! At least it is somewhat nicer working out when it is cold out (especially with an arctic-edition saw). Seems like every time we have a storm that I have cleanup on, it is always in the 80's or warmer for cleanup. Not very fun having to wear ppe. I much rather prefer winter storm cleanup vs summer. Hey, you might even score a free saw along with all this free wood you will be getting.

Yeah I'm looking forward to it. My 910E has heated handles and I think under the hood it has a winter shutter. I'm thinking people will go out to their garage or shed to fire up the old saw and realize it doesn't start and get a new one and throw out the old one or sell it cheap on Craigslist.

 

[46 Poulan]

Yeah I'm looking forward to it. My 910E has heated handles and I think under the hood it has a winter shutter. I'm thinking people will go out to their garage or shed to fire up the old saw and realize it doesn't start and get a new one and throw out the old one or sell it cheap on Craigslist.

I am thinking after 2 tornado cleanup is over here. 1st time saw buyers will have no need for saws and flood the used saw market---We will see